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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1931

Page

2

Felix the Cat Drawing Contest Opens in The Light

The Light announces a Felix the Cat drawing contest with three age divisions for 4 to 7, 7 to 10, and 19 to 33. entries must be on whole square feet of paper featuring a Felix the Cat from the latest issue. Submissions are due by Wednesday noon and must include name and age on a plain envelope. A winner receives a Felix the Cat figure. Local man John Griffith, 76, was found dead by hanging in a village home’s attic.

Felix Felic Buicine Austin John Ts 76 Rarchman J. 3 Griffith

Court Refuses Mandamus in Delaware Tax Case

The court refined the state motion and denied mandamus in a case against Eden county officials over a delinquent tax contract. Epper son and others were named in the action as respondents.

Cael Jear Mandamme Hidalen Epperson

Hearings Probe Bell Telephone Rate Cut Under License Pact

Testimony details Southwestern Bell Telegraph company rates from 1927 to 1930 under a September 1930 license contract. Heiss says combined company revenue and expenses support a 1.5 percent rate, down from 4 percent, with witnesses recalled for further testimony as the case aims to resolve on return to aid rates for telephone service. The hearing before Judge Tider Tibert in Milam Building continues this week.

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Obstetricians Warned by Leader at Medical Meeting

Willard Cede of Galmstony spoke to practitioners urging alertness as public demand for obstetric care grows. The warning came during a speech at the Texas association gathering, emphasizing improvements in patient methods and medicine.

Dallak Willard Cede Galmstony Tose

Girl, 4, Injured in Auto Mishap in Front of Home

Katherine Tarren, four, of 206 Hare Street, was struck by a motor vehicle in front of her residence and sustained head injuries. She was taken to Nobert B. Green hospital for treatment.

Katherine Tarren Harestreet Nobert B. Green Hospital

Ocean Flier Flight Ends With Unauthorized Photos

A noted transoceanic flyer attempted a U S flight from Samushiry beach near Takin, then landed at Wenatehse Washington. Government plans for the flight faced objections over fortified area access and permitless photography. New York headquarters reported a $2050 issue with no immediate fine. the event followed a government anti hush protocol.

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Mexican Border Gambling Halted

Fragmented report describes a halt to gambling actions near the Mexican border in Texas amid unclear official orders from Mexican and Tamaulipas authorities. The brief mentions Matamoras and Nueva Lareda as locales with mixed rumors and unresolved outcomes.

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Merchants Equip Canning Kitchen

Local merchants have set up a canning kitchen to process produce for the coming winter. The initiative includes a schedule listing operators and meals, with emphasis on safety and efficiency. No further details are clearly readable in the fragment.

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Tom Green Cotton Ban Negotiations Reported

A controversial plan involving Tom Green Cotton and a Texas state representative was discussed in a meeting in Fi. AL Meton. The offer centered on a $27 advance for a deal, with limited details and uncertain outcomes. One informant claimed progress while others doubted the feasibility.

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Towns Hold Market Week in Lubbock

Lubbock Texas hosts the fourth annual market week beginning October 4 with wholesalers, jobbers and retailers from a wide area gathering to display goods. The event follows the Panhandle South Main fair ending October 7, with over 200 wholesalers expected and buyers from West Texas and eastern New Mexico anticipated.

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Cotton Picking Record Claimed in Paris Event

In Paris on October F., Delmar Kyl at Cunningham and Jamar rains claim a record for picking cotton within two days. The news notes he has established a new record though the recent champion picker remains unnamed.

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Action on TI New Bills Waited Action on TI New Bills Waited

Governor TL 5 Sterling faced two key measures in Austin on Oct 6. One would divert a portion of the 4 cent gasoline tax to counties to build highways. The other would create a mineral development board to oversee oil and gas lands and river channels, likely drawing veto or quick approval. The legislature was extended four days to act.

Austin Sterling Bagwell Bidhwayn General Land Office Railroad Commission Legislatute IR Asawion Sabine River

One Cent a Day Offers Insurance Plan Up to $100 Monthly

An advertisement from a Missouri firm at Dierks Building promotes a Kansas City accident policy. It pledges payments up to $100 a month for disability, with terms for 24 months or 310,000 coverage, and requires quick action within 10 days. The text is partially garbled and lacks clear contact details.

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Autumn Motoring Offers Shine Across The City

A garbled ad style message from a local dealer promises autumn car deals and mobile showroom options. It touts ready-to-help sales for a wide range of vehicles, urging shoppers to visit or contact dealers for bargains and favorable terms despite the textual errors.

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