Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1927

Page

2

Missing Fliers Search Yields No Results

New York and Paris await start of transatlantic hop as three planes, the America Spirit of St Louis and Colombia, prepare to launch. Lindbergh’s mother travels from Detroit to see him off, but weather and delays hinder the long cross ocean flight.

N. Y Paris Aries San Diego Cal Lindbergh New York Colembia America Spirit of St Mother

Village Raises $186 Floods Fund

A local effort in Bocholand on March 21 collected funds for Mississippi flood relief. Residents contributed 32 and 186 in small donations to support flood victims and recovery work led by community organizers.

Bochland Sf Owis Heed Reepmaed SK Per

Authorities issue warning as rabies case discovered

Tommy Leo McComes nine year old grandson of Mrs We D Palmer at 147 Culett avenue was bitten by a dog in Palmer back yard. The dog later frolicked in the block before tests at Fort Sam Houston confirmed rabies. Authorities urged parents to seek anti rabies treatment for bitten children.

Tommy Leo McComes We. D. Palmer Culette Avenue Palmer Tommy Lou

Farm to Urban Move Worries Economists

Population drift from farms to cities worries economists as 1926 farm population falls to 27.802 million, a 2.8 percent net loss. 2.195 million move to cities vs 1.55 million moving to farms, plus 659,000 net farm loss after births and deaths.

International News Service Washington United States Bros “All Reestas Department of Agriculture Department Bureau of Economics Thia

New England States Move To Uniform Farm Product Marketing

Montpelier Vermont led New England by passing legislation to standardize grades and marketing of farm products. The plan, backed by the New England Council and six state agriculture commissioners, aims for uniform standards across the region to improve pricing and buyer confidence. Vermont officials cite established success with maple products and propose expansion to all items under a state guaranty.

International News Service Montpedier Bay Vermont New England Atete Commissioner of Agriculture New England Council New England Farm Marketing Conference Commissioners of Agriculture Jardine BH. Jones Ueed

Garden Plants Bid For Bees

A fragment notes Resede odorata, valued by gardeners for its high honey yield. The plant grows quickly and can be sown in spring with early sowing bringing the best bloom. A late crop is possible with August sowing, broadcast or drilled.

Test Your Corn For Germination

Test corn for germination before planting. A white germ indicates injured seed. Place kernels on moist cotton in a plate in a warm place. Give about a hundred kernels to test, observe sprouting to gauge seed quality.

Amazing new adding machine fits West pocket

An inventor claims a compact pocket adding machine that outperforms 300 machines and costs only 2.95. The device is said to handle all types of rough calculations, with simple operation suitable for children and shoppers, and is offered to agents nationwide.

West Pocket Clesry Bulls Washington Ghiesen

Ships Continue Search For Missing Airmen Off Newfoundland

The missing French airmen Captain Nungeseer and Captain Coli have not been found. Government authorities have no information to confirm rumors they landed on Newfoundland’s east coast. The French steamer Governor Angesse reached Burin in Placentia Bay with a new pilot to search the area. Five Harbor Grace residents testified they heard airplane sounds Monday morning, offering the sole lead to a possible coastal landing.

Universsl Service Joan's Newfoundland Nungeseer Coli Angesse Burin Placentia Bay Harbor Grace

Fate of Fliers Continues Mystery

In New York a strange rumor about missing fliers from Newfoundland sparked reports across major stations. An Atlanta student claimed a radic spark sent a message from Canada that the men landed near Trinity on the east coast, but RCA doubted any such transmission existed.

New York Mes

Radio report on missing French fliers in Newfoundland

Montreal based Marconi and Angle Cable companies dispute a circulating radio message claiming Nungerser and Coli, missing French fliers, were seen over Trinity Newfoundland. Officials deny receipt from any station, and sources cannot be traced.

Wane Montreal Canadien Marconi Angle Cable Nungerser Coli Trinity Newfoundland Canada Dominion Government Department of Marine and Fisheries

Plea to Save Fur Animals Urges Youth Conservation

The biological survey reports that farm boys now supply the majority of fur pelts, not professional trappers, and urges preservation of fur bearing species. It promotes conservation with use, discourages trapping in breeding season, and warns against disturbing nests to protect future numbers of mink, fox, beaver, and other fur bearers.

States Department of Agriculte National Association of the Fur Industry Biological Survey Aumawr

Youth Breaks Leg in Startling Airport Incident

Youth Lee Crutcher 1 percent attempted to assist a propeller at Rogers Airport in Los Angeles. The propeller struck him, hurling him about twenty feet. He was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Planet Los Angelms Lee Crutcher Rogers Airport Crutcher

Governor Moody Travel Fund Cut by 50 Cents

AUSTEN May 14 The House appropriation committee cut Governor Moody travel expenses. The governor urged a $150 appropriation be reduced in line with economy, and after deliberation the committee approved a 50 cent slash.

Univerant Serrites Austen House Dan Moody Ne Centulies

Actress Denies Marriage Claim in Paul Kelly Trial

Stage actress Miss Mackaye denies Florence Bain's claim she and Rey Raymond were never married. She asserts they wed and cites evidence from Raymond's statements. The Paul Kelly murder trial continues with Megan Kelly in custody and the judge adjourning proceedings to Monday.

International Hi Los Xngales Dorothy Markaye Paul Kelly Rey Raymond New York Florence Bain Raymond Newark Miss Mackare Mr. Raymond Ian Lent McTor

Collecting Plants Becomes Noted Hobby Across Europe

Across Europe a growing hobby of collecting plants unfolds. Amateurs gather conifers and deciduous trees, flowering shrubs, and herbaceous perennials, seeking varied specimens for study and display. The activity parallels coin and stamp collecting and benefits commercial growers through preserved plant varieties.

Rowe Europe Planta Ia

Girl 19 Bigamist Suspect Ends Life in Fort Wayne

In Fort Wayne on May 14 Mea Alta Loney, 19, a suspected bigamist, leapt from a third floor city hall window during a physical examination. She was under arrest on bigamy charges.

Fort Wayne Tad Alta Loney City Hall

Sloan Says Auto Prices to Be Steady

Yon, Kansas City May 14 Alfred P Sloan president of General Motors corp says there will be no radical price change of automobiles for several years He asserts a dove of all large trade terms and predicts stable pricing across the auto market amid ongoing policy discussions.

Yeon Kansas City Alfred P. Sloan General Motora Corporation Sloan

Mexico considers informal moratorium to aid importers

Mexican officials and foreign chambers debate a proposed informal moratorium to ease obligations between Mexican importers and foreign exporters. Proponents say it shields merchants from the crisis, while opponents urge debtor creditor talks and caution that broader measures could worsen the downturn. Some foreign shippers have already tightened credit to only the largest Mexican firms.

George W.hisman JF Universal Service Statf Mexico Chambers of Commerce Gort Chene Ome

Police Guard British Envoy in Moscow Recall Riots

In Moscow on May 3, the British mission was placed under armed guard as Russian crowds gathered and shouted denunciations of Great Britain over the recall of British police raids on the Soviet trade delegation in London. About two hundred political police and troops were deployed to guard the mission, with no clashes reported.

Moscow Piaced Ardéee Great Britain London

Chicken Feed Pays Taxes For Family

A local woman paid her taxes in pennies nickels and dimes at the courthouse. Several children accompanied her carrying coin-filled containers. Officials noted more than 250 was crumpled or crushed during the process and discussed explanations about managing taxes and savings.

Toman Temily Tax Bank

Shade Evergreens Prevent Sunscald Damage

Shade evergreens to protect against sunscald and wind damage in early spring. Keep ground covered and provide shading to reduce sun exposure as ground warms.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chamberlin Byrd Criss-Cross Joske’s Smiller New Hantford Dan WCRI Bermuda Central Trust Alamo Jewelry CO NLM Jewelry CO
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication