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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1921
Page
5
The piece argues for strong protection of the original United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, warning that moving or destroying these documents would erode liberty. It emphasizes the symbol and tangible value of these norms and urges precaution to preserve national ideals.
The piece traces cotton’s dramatic rebound from ten to twenty cents and beyond, describing a swift, unplanned ascent after exile from the throne of prices. Officials foresee a total yield around 71 million pounds, with demand likely to exceed supply.
The article explains how market prices reacted to revised government cotton yield estimates. It notes initial expectations of a normal or near normal crop, followed by a shorter yield than first thought. Buyers and sellers reacted as the second estimate appeared, causing a sharp price drop and widespread selling before a possible later rebound.
A New York report suggests a divorce ultimatum may arise from constant car tinkering. The piece sketches scenes of neighbors, families, and broken schedules as autos become a necessary yet disruptive obsession and tempt fate with sprees of repairs and roadside interruptions.
A humorous midnight dialogue unfolds about locating a slight knock in a motor. The talk touches carbon concerns and drunken talk, then shifts to listening for the garage sounds and the relentless need for an automobile in daily life.
San Antonio and Dallas, long rivals, cooperate on highway details for a North Texas fair route. The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce with the highway department will supply road information to Dallas, aiming to boost cross city travel and commerce, with broader Texas and even out-of-state traffic benefits. The piece notes mutual benefit, argues against jealousy, and urges regional cooperation for better highways.
Fragmentary verse describes a wedding scene with lovers and guests. Vivid but garbled imagery references spring, a blessed bride, and ceremonial details as voices and candles figure in a ballroom mood. The lines hint at romance and festive tension amid blurred names and phrases.
Readable fragments describe the closing phase of testimony in the Thompson murder-for-defraud case. Judge Duval West will permit about eight hours of argument, with government and defense counsel outlining the seven defendants A.V. Wo Mae Manus J. T. Wilieranmong B. J. Tompsbo KD. Kempson De T. J. Eltagerald J. NeCoy and J. O. ty Mazel, as jurors hear rebuttals and witness accounts amid cross examinations and objections.
A fragmentary transcript shows Gerald X-ray expert testifying on tubercular signs in photographs and the role of the Thompson stove in treatment. Dr Cade challenges the methods and medicines, while other experts discuss oxygen and carbon dioxide use, with trial proceedings moving toward jury charge.
Washington dispatch reports await Maj. Gen. Hines to take over command as Maj. Gen. Joseph Dickman nears relief after 44 years of service. Officials anticipate a reshuffle with Brig. Gen. Hi. M. Howls keeping current duties temporarily. reorganizations and inspections to follow in Gulf region posts.
The regional conference of the American Red Cross for Southwest Texas will be convened in San Antonio with Albert Stevenson as chair. A Monday meeting on October 17 will outline talks on Soviet service work health programs and home hygiene. Senator Harry Hertzberg and Samney Jy Wiesen will speak. the venue and committee roles are listed, with the annual chapter meeting set for October 25 in the Chandler building.
Friday's Pho Twegil recounts the Wiston battle at Bullia WMiarsiay detailing the advance from the first gunfire to trench death. It includes camp scenes with bunks chow and full-page layouts. It notes radio messages, scouts forward, infantcy actions, machine gun positions, and final bombardment and bayonet use with allied commanders discussed.
A San Antonio area list shows multiple school groups and individuals contributing to a relief fund. Names include Teremiah Binephecients and various high schools such as Ridge, Ayearte, and Knox. Amounts range from pennies to hundreds, with a total not fully clear.
A garbled OCR excerpt mentions names such as Gent est WuAsthath and Vern Gordan with unclear context. It includes fragmented phrases about places, timelines, and individuals, but lacks coherent details or an event to describe.
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