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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1928
Page
22
A fragmentary interview with Pearl Gross discusses Indian origin theories, noting topologists’ efforts to resolve ancient ancestry. The piece quotes an official on Native claims, suggesting common ancestors with Europeans and Asians, while arguing language and geography support distinct origins.
In Memphis, a divorce petition alleges misconduct during marriage centered on brewing activities. The petitioner cites husband Robert W. Grin as controlling and interfering with finances and household duties, claiming ongoing friction over shared duties and expenses.
ATRINNEY Tex. Gel.do Mill began a poultry protection effort in Cullin county farms under farmer Lewis. The program assigns each bird a permanent identification to deter petty thefts across chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, turkeys, and other fowl on area farms.
Local notes report the Ward family selling parts of the old Ward ranch near Cole and Ll Paso area amid ongoing community life. Mentions include cousins in Ll Paso, a reunion of drivers, and changes on the ranch as families cope with prosperity, youth, and farming shifts.
Noticeable early selling pushed cotton prices higher on the market. Traders watched Liverpest and nearby futures edge up while rail and trade activity showed tentative strength amid mixed signals. The market remained cautious as buyers awaited further guidance from private market observers and futures activity showed muted turnover.
A San Antonio wholesale vegetable market reports a drop in banana prices and mixed futures as farmers list prices across a wide range. Quotes show bananas at 18 to 34 cents per pound and other produce like peppers and onions at varying rates, reflecting tremulous demand and seasonal shifts.
The brief shows assorted grocery items with prices such as Rooster at 29 cents a pound and other goods listed in a loose market table. It mentions a 9.59 per case price and notes various product names or spellings, though some terms appear garbled.
In a rare incident in Bas, a child was grabbed by an eagle in a yard near the Tyanskirm area. The bird released the boy after the older brother intervened, and the eagle disappeared to a nearby tree remaining all day. Officials note such attacks are unusual despite predatory birds near poultry yards.
A couple from Unlh of Cottysburg, G. Opler, 25, and Fatise Isrumbagh, 21, fell in love during a car trip near Lancaster. They obtained a marriage license and planned to wed at once, stopping at a nearby roadside gas station where their wedding was to be formalized, a scene witnessed by another motorist.
In the city’s heart at Travis and North Alamo streets, longtime partners E. Bilanek and A. Ina celebrate a joint birthday anniversary today with the tree they planted there 25 years ago serving as a living symbol of their enduring partnership.
A sprawling list details numerous deeds dated September with transfers of lands and parcels. Names such as Mabel Murtson and Antreinice appear alongside street and block references, indicating extensive property activity and titles changing hands across locations.
Hearst Corporation announces public bond offerings totaling 2.5 million dollars in 4 per cent serial debentures issued by the United States and Detroit limited partnership. Proceeds will fund a new building, equipment, retirement of obligations, and corporate pay through economics. The firm notes rapid circulation growth and improved profits, with projected interest and tax effects reviewed by independent auditors.
A long fragment recalls early Los Angeles life and landmarks familiar to a resident, mentioning streets, buildings, and people from decades past. The text references street names, era details, and scattered dates, suggesting nostalgia for a bygone urban landscape and community memories.
A partial OCR reads prices and items with values such as 36 and 750 dollars, various commodities and notes. The text lists costs ranging to 10.59 and 4 to 10.59, with scattered figures and references to units or measures.
A clumsy OCR notice describes a dance event at Woollawn Lake in early season. Monty's Colleagues supply the music and entrance prizes are offered. The pavilion hosts two months of dancing guided by organizers, with remarks about attendees and venues on Flores Street and nearby locations.
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