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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1929
Page
13
A county election official outlines extensive proposed road and drainage projects affecting multiple precincts. The plan includes widening, resurfacing, and new intersections along Lone Star and Farm to Market routes, with funding through the county auditor and endorsements from state and local agencies.
New York reports show muted activity in cotton markets with prices around 8.64 for nearby and 4.65 for a later contract. Dealers mention limited buying, with some futures quotes and market chatter about regional demand and production expectations.
Governor Dior Mands, after recent visits to the executive mansion, shows a penchant for dancing and long nights. In Wil Sfonthurr county he mingles with lawmakers, peers at the drill table, and hosts guests while the nation watches. He hints at a future social ride amid ongoing political theatrics.
A local school fashion display showed shifts toward knee length dresses and modest styles. Students from English private schools presented outfits featuring gingham, chambrays, and gingham fabrics while administrators urged prudence in dress.
The city commission asked vendors to stop selling beverages near public booths during the fair. Officials cited safety and crowd control concerns and requested measures to separate concessions from event activity.
Market data shows ranges for cattle and hogs with prices per hundredweight. Notable entries include beef animals at about 146 to 145 per cwt, veal around 60 to 75, and hogs near 120 to 180 depending on grade. some entries list buyers or vendors.
A broad market wobble as rate concerns pull down major issues including Southern Pacific, Missouri Pacific preferred, and other leaders. Early gains faded with many industrials and staples retreating. new year prices unseen since fall as traders priced in higher borrowing costs and weaker earnings signals.
A wounded Brooks Lele soldier named Campbell was found semiconscious at a Santa Ross hotel in a suspected doping incident. Police questioned a woman at the Laredy hotel as doctors treated him at Tare hospital. An officer noted Campbell had received a dangerous injection, with hints of a broader illegal drugging case near Heath.
A garbled report discusses U S study efforts on Texas oyster fisheries near Galveston and adjacent waters. It mentions officials and researchers evaluating oyster growth, harvest practices, and environmental factors affecting shellfish, with references to local fisheries authorities and scientific collaboration.
Austin reports the house advances a bill to end exemptions in the state 64 hour female work standard. San Antonio member Mrs Neghey urged final passage citing aims to regulate supervised roles and professional care worker conditions. The measure faces further readings and committee review.
A reported incident at a home ended with a gunshot and the resident contacting police. The fragmented text references an attempted theft, a firearm being discharged, and subsequent police involvement, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR. No names or precise locations are reliably recoverable.
The town reports a near miss for the Bexar crop as weather conditions, with a forecast of rain and wind, threaten yields. Farmers, including Fred W. Malls, monitor plans and mitigation efforts while awaiting a stabilizing outlook.
Soaking rains affected a wide region causing flooding and infrastructure damage. Reports describe waterlogged fields, damaged bridges, and farm losses near Sherman and Tyler. No injuries were reported though some homes and outbuildings were impacted by the rising waters and wind.
Frank Draeger Pincent dies Sunday at a Wisconsin resort. Funeral set for Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of the Valley View Cemetery. Survivors include his widow Betty and four children, a mother Mrs Atual Draoger, sisters Mrs Iam Neliens of Brewton and Meatata Primes, brothers August Denesera and Chutes Tren. He was a World War veteran.
The district court will convene on May to start review of the case involving the couple named Wtany and McCallach. Witnesses and merchants linked to the robbers are expected to appear as proceedings resume.
A Black man accused of beating his wife and firing at police during a rescue attempt near the Hamps area. Two patrolmen responding to the call were wounded as the suspect fled blocks from the scene. The incident remains under investigation by the prosecutor’s office.
Ambiguous text describes a call for state aid to remove deer, referencing county involvement and efforts by local groups. The fragment mentions teams or plans, and indicates deer are present in the county and nearby areas, but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to confirm specifics.
Washington May 1 Republicans oppose several proposals as the Senate prepares for Farm Bill action. The article notes a contentious climate over a presidential position, party divisions, and maneuvering by leaders including Teed era and Traub. The piece references policy debates, possible debenture plans, and legislative strategy shaping the congressional agenda.
A reform minded tariff model backed by leaders from multiple states aimed to rally support for free trade ideas. Governors and House figures discussed aligning factions to pressure the White House and Congress for action.
A fragmented report describes a Dallas zoo event titled Zoo Folk Parade for Keep Dallas, with unclear details on participants and timing. It mentions a celebration possibly tied to fundraising and a parade atmosphere, but the exact actions and outcomes are obscured by garbled text.
A Purdue flight incident unfolds at Lafayette on May 13 as a parachute malfunction leads to a dramatic fall of about 700 feet. The parachute opens and rescues occur with no injuries reported, according to witnesses and officials.
A cluttered OCR list shows varied wholesale and retail prices for fruits, vegetables, and other goods. Entries include peppers, tomatoes, beans, lettuce, squash, melons, onions, corn, and prepared foods with prices per pound, per dozen, or per crate, alongside scattered commodity names and vendors.
Fragmented report shows meat and produce prices with cents per pound for vesers mens funers and tenates. Rites noted foreshadow Romeamaton movement and weather slowed Bungly. price movement suggested by the inet Nopstack market with Lambs at five dollars and top prices around 313.32 for certain lots.
Reports from Plains indicate erratic weather caused damage to fruit and vegetable crops. Calcium Aloe mentioned as affected. condition described as worse than expected. Cattle numbers expected to rise, with impacts on local agriculture and markets.
Reported notes on rocket ship experiments by Valier in Germany and early plans to cross the Atlantic, with distances of 253 miles cited and a series of tests described. Mentions a female traveler and a high-altitude ascent, highlighting the era's ambitions and technical hurdles.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a county meeting about tax equalization and assessments. Mentions individuals with unclear roles and a plan or complaint process. No clear dates, places, or outcomes are legible.
U. 8 signs a lease for office space in Smith Tower effective June. Barney by Tyan HL Liorglan, alleged manager of Smith-Young Liver, oversees tenancy. The plan includes offices on the sixth eighth and ninth floors for various federal departments and agencies.
A foreign dispatch claims a so called Christian general named Feng Yi Halangs is dead after a reported clash. Physicians describe his condition as in hospital with unclear prognosis as authorities verify details amid uncertain reports from Peking and London sources.
Mason Texer May 1 The Callan ranch announced a shipment of 300 yearlings to Mennril County. The receive event involved Peonk and Dan Tope coordinating the delivery and handling for the transfer.
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