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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1927
Page
15
Betty Fears fox The Light prints twenty nine chapters of The Alamo Ruby with one chapter left to finish the story. Readers may submit a last chapter during this intermission for a prize of £200. The final chapter need not conform to the author’s ending.
Feity Hiwbette and Ands Guedon recount a hospital ruby theft entwined with a chase through Los Rubies ranch and Alamo. A stranger seizes a gem, leaves a victim scarred, while Stober and Joba face Sear Furs and secret agents in a pursuit across locations including the Alivo. The gem hunt ends with a demanded answer about the gems fate.
Morning returns as Scar Face reenters the house Betty lies weak and feverish her throat dry and she fears her captor has forgotten her Scar Face moves with a new air injured eye healing a wound shows in his skin while Blood and Dust mark the scene Bolty hints at Tal and the plot thickens as the chapter continues on page 8 column 8
A garbled report quotes Taney Martyn of Southwestern Bell about a new call system reducing repetition of numbers. He claims 400,000 wills per day in San Antoninas and praises the simple thank you exchange as a universal improvement, noting clearer numbers and faster handling as the system expands.
Broadcast plans detail full play by play of the 127 world series game in Pittsburgh. Cooperating with radio ownerGeen Roth station RGRG Will relay the action to San Antonio listeners via 520.4 meter wavelength across hundreds of miles. Wednesday night’s game starts at 12 20 p m San Antonio time with postgame box score to follow.
Ailing Civil War veteran JW MGuldua, tied to Genoest Morgan’s circle, travels to San Antonio for a total reunion of Confederate veterans. Local member Mr. Maddux and Albert Sidney Johnston chapter leaders aim to attend the U.G.V. state convention in San Angelo.
A court record lost thirteen years was found in a Bexar County area and returned to the District Clerk’s office. The document, signed years ago, was initially torn by a person named Hicknyyer who claimed he wanted the paper before a move to new quarters.
City gardener Ban Heney Steingruber moves plants from the city nursery at Brackenridge Park to transplant spring flowers and shrubs. He states efforts aim for strong vegetative growth next spring and notes readiness to act now to ensure healthy blooms.
Ex-photographer White, once in the photograph business, has returned to his Los Angeles home after a trip that included stops in San Antonio. He is now connected with the Automobile club of southern California. Mrs Alma Ehlert, at 201 North Elm Street, reported stains seen Monday during a viewing, with local detectives Mondor and others investigating.
A terse report describes U S officials auctioning confiscated automobiles with a margin of profit. Deputy Fleet White notes government expenses, including storage and towing costs, while official auctioneer Demity T. Bacon struggles to secure bids. The piece hints at broad costs and market value uncertainties.
A schoolgirl mistook antiseptic tablets for medicine and swallowed one. Mrs Helen Wille, living at 711 Bonth Hawillon, was treated at Geeew hospital after the error. Police were notified and the patient’s condition improved with recovery expected.
Local Elks lodge in San Antonio discusses forming a junior division for children under two years old. A meeting is planned to vote on amendments to the grand lodge constitution. The proposal includes creating affiliated junior clubs with vaudeville entertainment and a speaker schedule.
A mercantile store at Green Texas was robbed and the burglars escaped with cash and goods. The action was investigated as sheriffs escorted suspects to San Antonio police on Monday.
John M'Cormack arrives in the United States after a remarkable stunt aboard a carinthia vessel. The event captures local attention as the scene unfolds with naval and transport implications.
Judge W S Sly presides as the Fourth Court of Civil Appeal opens the fall term. Wilk, ten matlans antusiited, partially readable, marks the start of the Gall term on Monday.
Five girls are proudly selected to dance for the state's chief executive on Governor's Day. The group stands eager and ready, with their performance framed as a proud honor for the occasion.
CHICAGO. Get 3-Teppet Wz of Olivets' yeft couch mings, close's tix manibs haranse of wage tiffere cases, will not reflect any appreciable change in the price of coat but the gutr anier, specitties believe. Tovis TY. Smith, treasurer of hal Onenrtors' association, exprosmit that there would be little change in retail prices, though the great surplus stools haunt them as seventy thousand minors are invited by the agreement reached by two committees.
Octogeniarian Caroling White, a native of Ayansus, passes away aged 86. Funeral arrangements listed at Rosewood Avenue home of daughter Mrs A B Miths. Survived by husband, six children, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Local relatives named from Cowan, White, Jackson, Little, and Stan Antonio communities. Funeral Monday in Arkansas?
City purchases gasoline supply from Grayburg firm under a contract with Alam State Vine Company. The deal covers delivery during the next six months and sets pricing terms for the municipal fleet fueling needs.
A report from TASS says two convicts escaped from a Kansas penitentiary after a daytime break in. Authorities pursued, with a night-time alert and police searches ongoing nearby.
Capper outlines a flood prevention position amid debates on Mississippi River levee funding. The Arkansas delegation and other state partners are urged to back federal measures to safeguard communities along the river.
Fragmented text mentions Steffler and Fries and a Monterey gathering with a commission or delegation. Names appear jumbled, reference to attendance by a governor and a city figure. The exact purpose unclear but implies an official visit or meeting in Monterey with notable attendees.
Disabled American Veterans San Antonio Chapter No. 4 will hold a meeting Wednesday at the Texas Theater headquarters 118, with adjutant A. J. Bessan announcing the event. The youngest ex-service chapter invites all disabled veterans to attend and receive complimentary tickets at the door.
Miss Ida Reynolds, county home demonstration agent, will visit Kirby Wordsby, Seierseh Wednesday, the We ibite rehool Thursday, and Colebra Friday to present exhibition plans. She met with With Atlee Simble, district agent, Monday to coordinate.
Mrs. C. G. Raby, leader of the San Antonio Girl Scout caravan, is expected back Thursday from New York where she attended the National Scout conference. She will visit Philadelphia and Washington before returning home. Miss Janice Brown represented the San Antonio troop at the New York conference.
U.S. Packett freight rate agent of the Chamber of Commerce, Moning, traveled to Fort Worth for an interstate commission meeting and railway company discussions. Rates were discussed and buying furniture plans noted as John Agli of Leakey prepared to buy a dome.
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