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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1929

Page

8

City planners urged to approve 45900 finance for Sears ops

City officials back a £45,900 appropriation to fund three Sears operations not the city plan, and nominate Hollard Bartholomae of St. Louis Mo as parity plan en route. N T White, chairman of the planning group, says the commission will oversee a three year program including drafting city topography and maps.

Sears Hollard Bartholomae St. Louis Ene Aueer N. T. White

Coffee Analysis Aimed at Proving Bride Guilt

Songra Coif reports a matrimonial agency incident where a woman awaiting a chemical analysis on her husband’s coffee allegedly spiked his drink at a local dance hall. Chemists were also to examine coffee samples from the worn tourers. The accused widow is said to have spilled coffee on the trick.

Songra Coif Ratlin

Man Weighs 340 Pounds Chooses Farm Over Circus Life

Gerald M. Dean, a 20 year old man weighing 340 pounds, has never found a fat man's job with a circus. He would turn down such work and says he will stay on the farm where he is satisfied. He emphasizes his preference for a simple rural life over entertainment roles.

Gerald M. Dean

Junior Net Stand Fights For Title At Park Courts

Young players advance in the Light's big junior high school tennis title at Sov Pedro park. Elimination round unveils rising stars like Fionn wal and others as favorites like Lenni and Klin push toward the semifinals while Alber leads a slate of competitors including Bain Melvin Slobuson Misgin and Kilbourne in the final stages.

Pedro Park Enlirsa Videus Byrs Mt Iho the Ryan Lenni Wadil Mont Ga Klin Fisteaighe Losin Cristide Huerster Roklin Deaw Hee Ioerster i Alber William Bain Stephen Melvin Lloyil Slobuson Athus Misgin Co Ilannicut Dick Negles Gerald Feille Boabba Pr

City Hospital probe sparks district inquiry and policy debate

Disputed panel and district officials clash over a grand jury review of City Hospital. Cunningham criticizes delays and questions ward funding while warning about hospital accountability. Officials hint at negligence risk and call for proper oversight amid ongoing probe.

Bride to be poisoned in St Loire tragedy

A young bride to be Tila Thy Mareet, 24, was poisoned at BL Pal Runree of Wares Miser near St Loire. She collapsed and was hospitalized after a site incident, while police investigate possible motive and assailant. Local authorities and witnesses describe a tense scene as emergency crews responded.

ST Loire Mar Tila Thy Mareet Pal Runree Wien Jnr Whittetiae Gercgenthel

Hagen Faces Ryder Cup Foursome in Gullane Practice

Walter Hagen, American golf ace, plays a practice round at Gullane Scotland ahead of Ryder Cup matches. Snowstorm conditions affect play though his exact score isn’t reported. The scene captures Hagen’s atmosphere and readiness for the event.

Walter Hagen Cian Gullane Scotland Hagen

Sinclairs Push to Pills Continues From Page Cov

A fragmented diary style account describes Sinclair pushing medications in prison, noting Dr. Mortis Hyman and a private pharmacist involved. It covers internal jail operations, shifts in duties, and the grim daily routine with sparse clear events.

Mortis Hyman Sinclair Serlice Sinclair

Contorted 1930s Speech Warns of Diseases and Air Power

Fragmented report echoes a sensational sermon-like monologue warning of diseases like yellow fever and diphtheria and praising airplanes for deterrence and forest fire surveillance. It references political figures and a Supreme Court ruling, with chaotic, unclear connections to legal trouble for Harry F. Sinelair and broader notes on public safety and progress.

Whiskey 7 Cents a Quart in 1847 Revealed

An 1847 record shows whiskey selling for seven cents a quart, with related prices for rum and coffee. The document details Thernag Smith’s ledgers, dormitory observations, and a list of apparent illicit practices, including entries about trust and hardware accessories.

Baden Uburlersmith Greens Thernag Smith

Miller Finishes Prison Sentence

Atlanta records show Thomas W. Miller, a former German property dealer, completing a prison term after a 1927 New York conviction for conspiring to defraud the government. He served about a year and a half in the Atlanta federal penitentiary and gained parole eligibility last October, though the Attorney General did not approve.

Atlanta Thoman W. Miller Generty Cautoillan Fretiam Ravniths New York Agiler Bargent Lourd

Diegel Leads British Golf in Dense Scoring Totals

Diegel tops British golf standings across two days, with Morton Byrne and Awhrny Boomer close behind. Notable performances include Detroit veteran George Von Elm and Knoxville standout Tak Whit in a field of names and totals, as British and American players chase selection.

Walter George von Elm Detroit Thompson Knoxville Tennyco Perkins Ike

Recital Planned at Minsehoal by Local Students

A recital is scheduled at Minsehoal on Wednesday featuring students Widter Thinkara Marx Mead Janey Mew Morgan Nigglt and others. The program, organized by the department of ann and express ion, aims to showcase pupil talent from Mira Mary feline fan AD Lie and the department of express ion.

Shymeaig Ann Ayaa Siden Widter

Needle in Boy Neckless Arm Found After Carpeting Accident

Neal Baldwin of South Otselle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin, was treated at Cortland County Hospital after a needle imbedded in his left forearm when he tripped on a rug. Dr. J Mc Crumb first examined him, then Dr. Kelley removed the needle following X rays by Ts. Peark Sornberger. The boy was released to go home.

Tyra Iene Dee Pot Geass Wellesley Panini Warden Sears Send Norwich Etruch Neal Baldwin Ind Mus South Otselle Corland County Hospital God Kelty Taylore Nother Iishies J. Mc Crumb South Olsrlie

Clock Ticks 80 Years in Columbus Classified Ads

In Columbus Ohio a feature echoes of a long running clock sound as readers note aging marks and vintage listings. The column highlights the Nordal Columns of Light and the variety of housing vacancies from big houses to little houses reflecting changing times and home choices.

Columbus Ohio Aweng Ang Emily Sha Ron

Sure Starter For Lazy Liver Free Proof

An old advertisement touts Madson's Livertone as a laxative cure for constipation and bowel dullness. It promises a free bottle offer and includes a dubious claim of restoring normal function, urging readers to request the product sent to Sterling Browniess, Wheeling.

Madson Livertone Dock

Untitled Herbal Remedy Review From Faded Ad

A fragmented old ad-like excerpt praises a herbal remedy for indigestion constipation and gas relief. The speaker claims long term use of a powder form product improves health after years of poor digestion. Names and places are garbled but suggest a testimonial tone and marketing of a medicinal product.

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