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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1921
Page
3
City residents reject bond issue and tax increase as a deficit response, with ward by ward results showing strong opposition to higher tax rates. The central board reports a late afternoon count, marking a fiscal setback amid concern over school funding.
The readable portions describe routing and buzzing amid unclear phrases. It mentions airings and features with unclear names and a dubious reference to a place or event. The passage conveys confusion and tension without specific persons or places.
Report notes low votes polled over hours as bond defeat affects school program. City election turnout cited with figures and local figures like Mayor Sam, candidate Mack, and Black, plus Scholz warning of longer hours and reduced services. Teachers face extended schedules, potential layoffs, and funding gaps looming next term.
An old ad touts a home style wash service named Puritan SLO0 Family Washing aimed at removing the residue of the prior era. It lists a cleaning company at 617 North Wleres Street and promises weekday and weekend availability.
The George case in the criminal appeals court saw an argument Wednesday as defendants faced a second high court review. Rudolf Roizizues was convicted in the district court on a charge of extramarital maltreatment, with an appeal listing December 8 as the key date. The higher court reported no reversible error, upholding the prior ruling.
Seven cases in federal court were dismissed Wednesday morning by Judge Duval West. One plea of guilty was entered. Jack Abbott pleaded guilty to charges related to a Volstead Act violation and received four months in county jail. Other defendants, Adair Soea and Mary Spells, had charges dismissed on Leo Brewer’s motion.
The report notes Robertson may remain in position as talks of his resignation surface. Judge West and others express familiarity with upcoming cases, while officials consider the implications of a July 1 deadline and the legitimacy of the move amid ongoing work.
An aged reader advises dissolving blackheads rather than squeezing. Dust and secretions cause the pores to irritate, and one safe home remedy is sprinkled powdered mercurosin on a wet sponge then brushed over the skin for a few seconds before washing. The result claimed is disappearances and softer skin.
The court and the administration received Mr Robertson's resignation request on Monday triggering notable concern among Remubttene and Den gerats and friends at the San Antonio bar. Some offered to protest to the attorney general, but Mr Robertson declined interference. Resignation to be sent this week, he announced Wednesday.
A planned resolution by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce directors urges formal recognition of the United States in Mexico’s government. The Wednesday meeting in San Antonio was to discuss timing and policy alignment with Southern republic recognition amid tense diplomacy.
A puzzling missive sent to the sheriff in San Antonio prompted warnings of a recall attempt. The letter described a phantom conspiracy and included disturbing drawings of a bomb and dagger, though officials say it came via irregular channels and lacks credible threat details.
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An advertisement promotes Zee-Ma-Lol as a daily remedy for skin infections. It claims immediate relief, permanent cure, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied, urging readers to buy from local druggists today.
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