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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1927

Page

4

Wool market surge links Kerrville Uvalde Del Rio sales

In recent wool transactions across Kerrville Uvalde and Del Rio about 2,000,000 pounds moved, yielding an estimated 7 million dollars. Schreiner company of Kerrville sold 1,000,000 pounds to Studley and Emory of Boston on May 10, and Domer and Company of Uvalde sold 200,000 pounds to Adams and Leland on Nov 10. Producers Wool and Mohair of Del Rio closed a deal on Nov 10 selling 1,800,000 pounds to Studley and Emor. Wool sales proceed as offered this year, authorities said.

Kerrville Uvalde del Rio Schreiner Company Studley and Emory, Factors Boston

Smith School Faculty to Attend Texas Teachers' Meet

Four Smith School No. 13 faculty members from Lowa Street and Gevers Avenue will depart Wednesday for Houston to attend the Texas State Teachers' Association annual convention starting Thursday through Saturday. Principal Mrs. Mary Cochrane will lead, joined by Mrs. Annie Harker and Misses Annie Tecvitl and Marguerite McFarland.

Smith Alimentary School No. 13 Lowa Street Gevers Avenue Wedarsdas Houstyy Texas State Treachers’ Association Mary Cochrane Annie Harker Annie Tecvitl Marguerite McFarland

Envoy of Russia Takes Own Life in Moscow

In Moscow on November 18 a Soviet ambassador Adalph Abramowita Joffe reportedly committed death by his own action due to persistent pain from a malady contracted during service in China. Physicians could not disguise his illness and his pain became unbearable. Also reported is a railway wreck with over a score of passengers injured at Cruz Verde.

Russia Moscow China Adalph Abramowita Joffe Enisereal VERA Tayken Cruz Verde

Fire Threatens Ammonia Tank At Alamo Food Plant

Firemen faced danger when a blaze erupted above the refrigeration area at the Alamo Food company on Avenue A early Friday. The fire endangered workers below but was extinguished with only minor damage. A boiler spark is believed to have started the incident.

Alamo Food Company Avenue A

New Braunfels Brewery Files Bankruptcy Plea

The New Braunfels Brewing Company filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court with estimated liabilities of 108200.11 and assets of 1.45. A hearing is set for December 9 before referee H. M. Aubrey. A separate involuntary petition filed February 28 alleges the brewery be judged bankrupt by three creditors.

New Braunfels Brewing Company H. M. Aubrey

Citrus shipments rise from Rio Grande Valley reported

Mission Texas November 18 A Texas Citrus Fruit Growers Exchange report shows 202 cars of citrus shipped from the lower Rio Grande valley to date Grapefruit remains dominant and demand is good Plants including Duffie and Sprowl begin shipments this week Local vegetable markets also eye opening with beans beets and peppers to San Antonio Houston and eastern markets Acreage planted to citrus reportedly reduced as labor shifts from truck farming to orchards affecting cropping patterns

Mission Tex Texas, Citrus Fruit Growers’ Exchange Rio Grande Valley Beason Mission Branch Crapeteulé Lbsir Sac Benito Wade & Newton San Antonio Houston Texan Mar Ete Trock

Angeles Heights Plans Prosecution Over Building Code Violations

Residents of Los Angeles Heights convened by the civic league vow legal action to enforce building restrictions. A fund of $500 is planned to hire 20 attorney file restraining units against infringements, following a mass meeting led by Mrs. Ralph Emerson.

Ayers Los Angeles Heights Ralph Emerson

Victory Medal Distribution Expands To Over One Million

The War Department reports 1,256,450 World War I victory medals issued to eligible veterans, with estimates suggesting medals and campaign badges will continue to be produced for decades, reflecting ongoing recognition of service dating back to Civil War campaigns.

War Department Estimatore

200 Killed in Red Rioting in China

Reports from Canton and Hong Kong state a violent clash between red workers and soldiers. The fighting left many dead and wounded as authorities imposed martial law and patrolled streets. Foreign concessions and gates remained under guard to prevent further unrest.

China London Canton Hong Kong Seinor

Ousting of Hazel Park School Board Targeted by Recall

Recall petitions circulate among Hazel Park taxpayers alleging malfeasance over a $2000 annual salary amid a battle to force teachers’ contracts. A separate report notes a pickpocket jailed on a complaint from James G. Holcomb of 120 Clifford Court for stealing $20.

Detroit Schowl Board Hazel Park Inser Linear Long Emocks James G. Holcomb Clifford Court

Man With 1195 Fails to Protect His Pocketbook

A 23 year old man carrying 1195 dollars was found by Capt. W. A. Harvey on Durango and Flores streets in San Antonio during the early hours Friday. Fearing a robbery, police kept him overnight. he was allowed to continue his trip to Laredo at dawn.

San Antonio Durango Flores Shotes W. A. Harvey Lalzedo

Uncle Sam Clears ‘Bad’ Girl for Naturalization

Officials opposed the naturalization of Maria Dragingby, 24, citing a Russia connection before marriage. Testimony described a girlish slip but found no immoral character. Federal authorities said she could become a citizen despite indiscretion.

Sam Maria Dragingby Russia Federal Edge

Food and Health Topic Speech at Local School Meeting

Miss Laura Strong will address the Parent-Teacher Association at Wileanor Brackenridge Elementary School No. 16 on Brooklyn Avenue about the relation of food to health. Mrs. Z. Hensley will preside, with first grade children presenting a short play for Book Week under Marjorie Cantus. Parents are invited to visit and meet faculty, per Principal Elsie Jordt. An advertisement promotes Bromo Quin ine Cold Remedies with Grove signature on the bottle.

Laura Strong Dlitician Wileanor Brackenridge Elementary School No Brooklyn Avenue Z. Hensley Mise Marjorie Cantus Elsie Jordt

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