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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1931

Page

3

Traumatic Injuries Reported After Multiple Collisions

Police reports list several injuries from recent incidents. A man named A Statler of 2140 Cadwaltader Street received treatment for a broken arm at Nobert R. Green hospital after a Wednesday accident. Arano Cardenas, 24, of 1120 Ronthy Ran Marcos, treated for a crushed foot from a tractor incident. Espinneg, 12 Averr Street, sustained minor injuries when struck by a car and taken to hospital.

G Statler Cadwaltader Street Waa Nobert R. Green Basken Anntin Arano Cardenas Ronthy Marcos Espinneg Dortes Averr Strerr

Observer insult and job hunter plea in letter to editor

A reader condemns an “Observer” as a compliant citizen and laments unemployment while praising prosperity. The writer promotes a biography of a job hunter who has been out of work nearly a year, alleging he applied to many firms and pursued direct selling for subsistence.

San Job Hunter Eradmiere Quest JG Etails

US BUSINESS DATA STUDIED IN WASHINGTON DC

Officials watch meat market and wage trends amid reports of modest gains in commercial activity. Federal Reserve notes slight increases in lending, railroad carrier rates prompt wage and price concerns, while manufacturing employment fell about 124 percent year ending August, with August showing little change from July. Mary Lau Crock rental listings advertise housing options.

Wasrigton DT. Cy Ma. Lion Federal’ Reserve New York

Y Membership Drive Reaches Third Day Milestone

The Y reports 1160 enrolled by day three with a goal of 500 new full privilege members. Sixty eight workers filed reports at a luncheon as 345 memberships were tallied since Monday. Jim Landers led Optimist club efforts, captained by John Swope, with Nuision and Tail Adams also contributing significant gains.

He Wen Jim Landers John Swope Aor Ane Narlor Tate YT. OE

Women Fight for Jobs at Capital

Washington dispatch reports organized women denounce proposed measure barring divorced married women from keeping jobs. The item notes an emergent push by women activists in the capital to oppose the rule and defend employment rights for divorcees amid political debate.

Capital Washington, D. C Basile Wom

Mexican Americans face greater segregation and bias

The writer cites ongoing discrimination in schooling and employment, arguing Mexicans are confined to low‑wage, menial work and denied justice, questioning how society treats Mexican Americans and referencing the Wickersham crime commission in context.

Everans Testoma Thes Wickersham Crime Commission Ricardo Goltin

Weight Loss Health Breaks Then Recovery Promised

A wartime testimonial touts dramatic weight regain after five weeks of taking a tonic described as a dual action yeast. William Payne of Highland Park Michigan credits Tronized Yeast with restoring appetite, easing pains, and gaining weight from 135 to 157 pounds. The ad urges readers to Try Ironized Yeast with a money back guarantee and warns against imitations.

Kbioney Payne Birdtell Wm. Payne Lincoln Avenue Highland

Americans Slow to Learn Spanish Editorial Confusion

Ambiguous OCR text discusses language learning and cultural relations between Americans and Mexicans. It references teaching Spanish, youth language exposure, and historical notes on European settlers and Indigenous peoples, urging mutual respect and justice.

America Europe

Opera Argument Sparks Taste for Live Stage Shows

A fragmentary note argues that Dinestley’s portrayal of The Chocolate Soldiers in the London Garden at Brackenridge Park proves locals crave live flesh and blood performances over canned music. The writer, Lester Ketnesg, suggests amusement fans seek more dynamic stage shows.

Tast ‘Dinestley London Garden Brackenridge Park Lester Ketnesg

Teachers Willing to Help With English Feaster The Light

Community members discuss English language support for Mexican children and the need for schools to accommodate bilingual students. V Porter is mentioned amid concerns that some teachers resist gatherings and that some students lag behind due to language barriers.

V. Porter Mexico Bern

Mexicans Critics Answered in San Antonio Debate

A fragment discusses Mexican critics and a debate in San Antonio about education, virtue, and fairness. It mentions Mr. Porter, local conditions, and concerns about children and pricing, with references to Meixican heritage and community roles.

Basan Serle Eradee San Antonin Mr. Porter Ely Petrel Thei Finsion Mstopea Owene

Edwards Held For Transfer Inmate Pair Recaptured

Detectives W W Thompson and Bill Carver arrested Edwards and Solis near the Texas State Institute after an escape from the state hospital. They were jailed in Bexar County pending transfer orders from Rusk officials. Edwards, convicted of the April 10, 1940 murder, had earlier been sent to the Rendall penitentiary and then moved to Rusk.

Hower Edwardy John Bradshaw Renal Rusk Tie Solis W. WW. Thompson Bill Carver Texas

Corpus Surgeon Is Freed on Bond After Hearing

Corpus Christi Texas October one Ten H E Luehra Carpva Obriati Rilgega faces murder charge in the case of Misa Busan Snell. The defendant, a surgeon, was released on ten thousand dollar bond to await grand jury action after a habeas corpus hearing late last night.

Coristi Texas H.-E. Luehra Carpva Obriati Rilgega Misa Busan Snell Thhisdins Misa Snell G.geek Luhrs Catres

Flag Pole Bent Vandalism Reported at Brooklyn Street School

Police investigated vandalism at Eleanor Brackears elementary school on Brooklyn Street where a flagpole was bent and ink sprayed on the flag. Authorities detained suspects for questioning as part of the incident.

Eleanor Brackears Alementary School Brooklyn Stents

Hair Falling Out Themed Item In Mystery Notice

A fragmented OCR item describes a sequence of unclear phrases and dates. Readable bits mention a time near seven and a scheduled event or gathering. Names and places are garbled, but the piece preserves a formal tone suggesting a public notice or column snippet.

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