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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1929

Page

21

Hoover Praise and Caution in B C Forbes Preview

The article reviews Herbert Hoover’s early presidency as a turning point for U S commerce and industry. It highlights Hoover as business minded with vast travel and global contact, promising strong engineering skill and leadership while noting critics fear domineering traits and potential clashes with colleagues. The piece stresses the era’s faith in industrial progress, rail, banking mergers, and national growth under Hoover.

Toover Om W. C. D'Arcy Google Mr. Hoover Ft. Hoover Big Basin

Lions Club Honors Guest of Honor at Finza Hotel Luncheon

The Lions Club honored lawyer John Boyle and others as guests of honor at a Wednesday luncheon at the Finza hotel in San Antonio. George Washington was noted in attendance. Pedram provided music under Clar ifico Maece. Bryan Haslings was the accompanist.

Lions Club John Boyle John Boyte San Antonio Sawyer Sens Tony Chib Finza Hig Aubicee George Washingtona Orphene Mule Tehorus Clarifico Maece Haslings Bryan

Whirl of Saturday Night Dances Across Town Halls

Readable fragments describe dances at various venues including SHidway, Mardonn, Floor Temple, and Labor Temple. Mentions College Mamlitira music, Niduts duncing, and night events under management with schedules and names like Steve Gardner and GAdy.

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Oil Notes Spur New Wells Across West Texas

Oil notes describe multiple new wells and pipelines expanding production across West Texas. The Midland area moves toward higher output with plans for additional stations and connections from Central Texas to the coast, while fields near Luling and Crane show increased daily barrels and extended reach into surrounding counties. The Guitling to West Texas Vermin Bank line, Feeder Noes, and University of Medina corridors are cited as key routes, with several wells reaching production boosts and new facilities expected to come online by April.

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Wheat Market Reacts as Liverpool Prices Lift Chicago Trade

Chicago March 27 wheat moved higher on Liverpool quotes and trading sentiment, with futures support from export demand. Corn and oats followed, with buying of futures and bargain activity lifting sentiment though overall money markets remained cautious. Analysts noted potential for stronger cash wheat and demand recovery, while gains were restrained by caution in the broader market and uncertain export prospects.

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Aged Man Drowned in San Antonio River Disputed Claim

Constable J G Hasdorf of Tat Welly precinct doubts an aged man fell into the San Antonio river and drowned. A body search followed Tuesday afternoon with volunteers dredging the river bed near Berge Mill after reports a man was seen near the river Tuesday morning. Residents showed little concern over the incident.

J. G. Hasdorf Tat Welly San Antonio Wedderiay Handorf Berge Mill Joop Ron

Cooling Fluid For Planes Developed WASITING'SON

Army engineers developed a new cooling fluid named ethylene glycol to replace water in Biplane engine cooling. The compound is clear, colorless, soluble, with a boiling point around 187 degrees and can be bought on the open market at reasonable prices.

Wasiting Army

New York Probes Jewel Smuggling Case At Trial

In New York a probe into an international jewel smuggling ring centers on John F. McIntyre a former patrolman and alleged intermediary. He faces trial as agents board the Cunard liner to question the chief operative and former arrestee William Ballyn.

New York Macey Jabn F. McIntyre Ebsteel Ners Dhe Cunard Ateraril William Ballyn Aveward Pimbley Alhough

Overcoat Too Hot for Day Court Testimony

A court case featured Tobin on the stand Wednesday claiming an overcoat felt too hot for spring street weather. He testified about being released from county jail and described the day as cold, while Midge Daye Watson was acquitted.

Tobin Anil Watnon

Three Children Die in Fire at Smith Home

A house fire in Emporitim on March 27 killed three children and injured the father and another occupant. Fire crews arrived after the blaze began and battled the flames, with several residents suffering burns.

Cotton Prices Unchanged At Start

Cotton prices opened steady in New York with May at about 20.64 cents per pound, October near 19.48 amid light selling and weather influences. Liverpool futures and spot gains faded as traders weighed bullish weather and overseas demand. New York activity showed modest covering and a cautious tone.

SIGW York Catton Traidenfereste Weather Bureau Ramive Ramive Reported Continental, and Fombay Busi Liverpool Coztan China de Reanes

Market prices reflect broad vegetables and fruits drop

Wednesday steady demand at Antoulo market amid ample supplies. Quotes show cranberries at 34.50 per crate and strawberries at 2.50 per crate, with various vegetables and fruits listed including oranges, grapefruits, onions, potatoes, and apples across multiple price points. Two carloads of cattle arrived, with market activity described as steady.

Antoulo Severn Tema Morlda Tormintess Iarkela Aciivist

Plans to Change Acreage in Principal Crops in 87

A March Austin report from the US Department of Agriculture foresees changes in principal crops excluding cotton. It projects a 1% drop in corn and a 2% rise in grain sorghum, with overall acreage for other crops reflecting varied trends due to weather and delayed planting in the north and central districts.

Austin United States Department of HeEriculture Division Trico Cron

Solon Advocates Reorganizing of Highway Offices

Solon representative Tay Uolder proposes a sweeping shake up of the state highway department from top to bottom to cut 60 percent of vehicle registration. The plan, discussed during house committee hearings, faces opposition from highway officials and lawmakers in the senate.

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Marriages and building permits listed in vital statistics notice

Marriages recorded include Tioensas wed Agnes Tate and many others with names such as Santos Maziees, Severo Lezine, Aurora Trefo, Homer Naset, Josephler Run, Vernon Huewiz, Maria Loviso Cage, and Juan Jane Sanluw. The document also lists numerous new construction permits valued at various amounts, including a $25,265 new constructionProject and multiple remodels, additions, and dwelling improvements across streets such as West Tuavie, Vera Cruz, West Commerce, Mulberry, and Commerce streets, with specific property owners and addresses noted.

Tioensas Rebserenen Smushier Agnes Tate Santos Maziees

Real Estate Transfers Amid Confusing 20th Century Scramble

Fragmented OCR lists multiple real estate transfers with numerous names, parcels, and dates including Joe Clutter and March 1 1978 deeds. The garbled text references Bexar county road plots, survey details, and various owners, but lacks coherent structure or a single clear event. The readable items point to historical parcel transfers and survey references in Texas counties.

Wark Wellbaker Mesure Mingeh Carious Wrady Bexar Vurgoven Hemitton Ton Nebeuney Tay Mountaney Leomii Joe Clutter Wurvey Uae St. Hirano Gohl Pany Pebruars Minow Warvey Ve. Suita and Bate Southwest Warner At & Merringee Jaime Perry Dem B. Berns Maret Wolo Garvin Pui de Kanches Marei

Auto license plate recovery and market pricing notes

Two sets of license plates were recovered in Botany and Jota areas, with values listed in the rough ledger. The note includes a variety of prices for livestock and other goods, and mentions a Kansas City TV rotor and local business concerns.

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Hoover appoints Gilchrist chief of chemical warfare service

President Hoover named Colonel Elmer Gilchrist of the medical corps as chief of chemical warfare service. The move elevates Gilchrist and Maj. Gen. Arthur Aros to major general ranks, succeeding Maj. Gen. N. Alien and Col. Stephen A. Baqua as chief of infantry.

Washington, D. C Usover Cal. Elneey I. Gilchrist Medical Corps Gin. Aros

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