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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1929

Page

2

Typical American Girl Contest Judges Name Finalists

May 10 New York Typical Americans chosen were eighteen young girls selected by newspapers in JS cities. They met a national jury for Smart Set magazine, sponsored a nationwide quest. Final results and aversion from judges will be announced after the contestants depart.

LW York Cury Charn Youngirls United States Smart Set Magazine Anne Mment Vinn Lelmue John Galton Vet Hiad Boen

Farmer grumbles over shingles and flaxseed remedy

In Philadelphia on May 10, a satirical note claims farmers once faced shingles from Argentine imports and high tariffs. A lighthearted jab recalls relief phases, shingles taken from roofs to reveal Republican views, and a farmer hoping for better times as Will Rogers signs off.

Philadelpia Tesa Agrarion Will Rogers

Notable guests at hotel luncheon for Columbia contest entrants

The two hour session at Columbia observers noted tense but orderly behavior by the 18 contestants. Dorothy McDorman of LaLlmore wore a slipper containing a charm sent by her mother while Janet Chandler of Los Angeles carried a small ivory lucky token. The group then dined at the Hotel Montelivir with 500 guests including many New York cultural and business leaders. Editors James St. Quik and Beret Sangster chaired, with figures such as Itny Long, George Bye, Harry Reichenbach, Louella Parsons, Julian Field, and Fred Stone among the attendees.

Amon Arden Dorothy McDorman Lallimore Jonsleaé Eloyer Janet Chandler Los Angeles Montelvir Gillisore Unis New York Kongi James St. Quik Wblisher Smart Set Mar- Beret Sangster Harry Kusin Columbia Univerauth Donald Ogden Stewart Itny Long Cosmopolitan Magazine George Bye Reading Harry Reichenbach Louella 0. Parsons Crite Julian Field John X

Tobin Charges State Negligence in Fire Insurance

M. Tobin speaking for Mayor OC M. Chambers before the League of Texas Municipalities in Houston charged state authorities with negligence in fire insurance for public buildings. He cited state fiscal bureau figures showing low absorption of premiums by losses over five years and a 42 percent underwriting profit, noting premiums for municipal property rose in 1927 from 12.50 to 73.00 per year and that San Antonio faced around 7 million dollars in uninsured public buildings.

Texas M. Tobin OC. M. Chambers League of Texas Houston Tobin Staliefical Bureau O San Antonio Wiinrurcd Publi Buil

Conversion talk at Temple Serh-El Kop

Tahhi Ephraim Frisch will conduct the regular weekly services at Temple Serh-El Kop. He will discuss conversion between faiths and the idea of Judaism, citing a saying by Jove Tran Jurzex of the second SONTLEY.

Tahhi Ephraim Frisch Temple Serh-El Kop Fridas Syon- Hoan Aime Pulliere Iinonkoown Jove Tran Jurzex Sontley

The Accommodation Maiden Trip and Transport Themes

The fragment notes an anniversary of a maiden voyage on The Accommodation in the St Lawrence region. It mentions transportation progress with used cars and trucks as leading choices for travel. It references want ads offering vehicles and related sources for families or movers, but details are unclear.

Tulay St. Lawrence Oliver Cara

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