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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1940
Page
12
A rustic Texan tale explains rawhide as a durable binding once common before wire and twine. The piece notes cultural resonance calling binding “Mexican iron,” with vivid scenes of horse teams, flooding rains, and a settle r by a kitchen door, illustrating rough, enduring use.
The excerpt recounts frontier life and techniques centered on rawhide use. It describes oxen pulling wagons, bull hides as tools and weapons, and the ingenuity of Texans like freighters and cowhands. It traces rawhide’s practical roles from harness and saddles to furniture, housing, and even humorous frontier lore.
Lang in rage at Kingsville declares candidacy for mayor, facing Mayor J C Nolan and city officials A L Kleberg and O O Hole Kingsworth. The scene turns heated as the race unfolds with strong language and accusations.
A fragmentary note envisions a future Tac Native art record focusing on Rawhide uses in the Southwest. The author muses on collecting hair and horns-hide artifacts, snuff bakes, fans, chitin dolls, and tobacco items for a Range Museum.
Dr. Howard W. Haggard of Yale will discuss Heart Problems in Modern Life at the San Antonio Open Forum Monday at 8 15 PM He is an associate professor of applied physiology and author of several books He will be introduced by Dr Van Tipton city health officer Henry B Dielmann will preside at the meeting
Rio Grande Valley began moving early strawberries to national markets as 250 crates were shipped by local growers. Harvesting was delayed by mid-January frost but the Valley remains the nation's main early berry supplier.
Rumor swirls that Thompson may resign from the Texas railroad commission before filing to run for governor. Thompson, questioned by reporters, would not comment. A formal resignation date would align with filing deadlines for the June ballot amid talk of colleagues Sadler and Smith pursuing office.
Howser promotes a Studebaker Champion highlighting Raymond Loewy styling and low price. The ad touts fuel and upkeep economy, planar independent suspension, hydraulic shocks, variable ratio steering, modern features, and a long trial drive. It invites trade in and easy terms to purchase.
A dense OCR fragment lists many motor dealers and individuals with scattered place names. It appears to catalog Winerich Motor Sales Company at Broadway and ord, plus references to various local firms and people, though deciphering precise actions or dates is not possible from the text.
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