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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1931
Page
13
Berlin May 4 reports nude culture gaining massive followings across Germany with hundreds converted to the movement. The article compares the zeal to a religious revival as participation surges and public interest broadens.
In Tweed Ontario a man George Tarholte 44 died while rescuing his brothers William and Benjamin from a blazing barn playhouse second story. Firefighters recovered the charred remains after extinguishing the blaze. The brothers aged 12 and 9 were asleep when the fire broke out.
Dispute between the unionized building trades and Associated General Contractors leads to walkouts as 260 workers gather around the Thistala Dayou project of Don Wall. Wage cuts of 32 per day spread to plasterers and carpenters, prompting 26 more to follow. Some contractors still paying old rates, others refusing to comply.
Two bombs exploded separately in Chicago early today. One blast hit the entrance of a building tied to a disorderly house run by Charles Genkre, causing about $1000 in damage. A second blast occurred at the auction house of J Ralph, an automobile dealer, with police taking charge of the incident.
Police search for 16 year old Dorie Dempses daughter of a York merchant. She left home two weeks ago and was spotted in a New York railway terminal while using the alias Phyllis Vandeczeer. The case involves York Collegiate Institute student and York St Joris location.
A speaker writes of wanting more room to discuss the number 997, urging a slow, nostalgic tone. He references public attention, Galveston oil prospects, and compares 597 clarity to other motor oils sold in the state, urging readers to try 997 to see its impact.
Texas summers bring heat that challenges car engines and tests motor oil. Authors warn that strong winds reduce cooling efficiency, making the right oil crucial to prevent costly repairs. The piece promotes Renixm 1957 as reliable under high heat.
Early Texas reports hail Humble Oil 997 Motor Oil as a phenomenal success. Advertised cartoons and free reprints drive demand, with motorists and oil men noting a perceptible difference. Humble mails books on request as stations run short of supplies amid strong sales.
Estimates from the Automobile Chamber of Commerce say the nation spends about a billion dollars yearly on car repairs, with Texas owners paying roughly 43 million of that total each year. Mechanics cite faulty fabrication as the main cause, suggesting regular lubrication and a high quality oil like 997 can prevent most of these costs.
A Humble Oil and Refining Co sales message to dealers notes Texas motorists rapidly embracing Flashlike Gasoline and Flashlike Ethyl. After laboratory work and new refinery gear, demand surprised managers as they anticipate further price or supply shifts.
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