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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1927
Page
5
A crowded scene unfolds as runners pass through, Mexical spectators greet them with oranges and cheers. Police guard the route while a march of officials and onlookers follows the procession toward Austin.
A fragmentary notice notes Max Endart praising a remedy named Eesigol Ointment. Jerzy Seakay and 18s are referenced, with a suggestion to recommend the product to others suffering.
A light staff cameraman notes the start of a long race at 3 17 from in front of City Hall. Runners Jose Torres Agustin Salido and Tomas Zafiro line up left to right as the starter signals the official begin.
The three runners Torres Salida and their team left the city hall amid cheers and horns as cameras rolled for a major relay event in Newark. Spectators woke to witness the start of the mile and a half race and the team’s disciplined march to the gear and start line.
Report from a 1920s page describes Indian girls running a twenty mile course, enduring heat and crowds as they start from a hotel, with shyness fading amid photographers. They carry native foods and wear traditional blouses and attire, cheered by supporters and watched by observers in a festive, cautious mood.
A long, garbled account recounts Tarahumara tales of a ball game linked to golf, played with makeshift clubs and barefoot, described as a traditional pastime before modern times. It notes villages betting heavily, slavery risks, and the influence of outsiders, with mentions of Palillo and Lutary legends, along with later conservation of the game.
A fragmented report describes Tarahumara people reacting to an airplane scene near Beagie Park. Interpreters and locals discuss an unusual event lasting hours, with references to radio, phonograph, and improvised performances amid confusion and curiosity.
A distorted March 23 court notice reports Clara Alay Watson and her husband facing a separation money dispute. The Court of Appeals upheld a monthly alimony of 287.50, with the husband arguing she failed to meet support costs. The scattered OCR text references personal names, dates, and legal actions in a rumor-filled fragment.
A fragment reports a theft at Wright and Ware dairy stables involving Sigma Epsilon members during initiation. A $100 ransom was demanded but the perpetrators fled, taking a horse tail as the alleged stolen item.
A burglar entered the residence of Mr. Ve Davik at 1202 West Wordlawn Avenue and took a handgun. Authorities report a theft at the home with no injuries noted and the incident under investigation.
A garbled fragment from a local page hints at a beans versus Indians discussion with a mock ad tone. Mentions names like Jean le Hodrixues and Ley ny dot training. The piece hints at a restaurant or event, with stray references to Crockett 2400 and Saturday, but details remain unclear.
garbled text lists Evergreens and specimens with unclear bindings. Mentions Gibols Nasser and Sepuln Yoowt Achidséaw Cibolo indicating names and places, but content is partially unreadable.
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