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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1929

Page

3

Cobb's 10 Get Office At Inge Cobb's 10 Get Office At Inge

W. D. Gobbs Sr, formerly assistant attorney, likely to become city attorney at a special city council meeting to be called Wednesday morning. Mayor Chambers announced that Joe Ryan's written commission as city attorney on the commission of appeals is expected Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Ryan will depart for Austin upon receiving the governor's commission. The first businessman will be addressed by Cobbsee city attorney.

W. D. Gobbs Sr Inatel Tess Bey M. Chambers Commission of Appeals Joe Ryan Ryan Austin Don Broody Cobbsee City

Shaw Your Firemen feature honors H P Baskin

Fireman H P Baskin of Engine Company No 4 Station 6 is highlighted in today's Shaw Your Firemen series. Baskin joined January 22, 1823, and is noted as a seasoned member living at 132 Hear Street, with station details listed as part of the feature.

H. P. Baskin Hear Street Soi Wast Rasxeal Shaw Baskin

Valley Co op to unify marketing under Federated agency

Valley Co op announced plans to dissolve its exchange and form direct contracts with the Federated Fruit and Vegetable Growers as sales agent. A centralized service will coordinate joint purchases, financing, and supplies for member associations while educating growers, with a focus on uniform marketing and streamlined operations.

Rio Grande Valley Federated Fruit and Vegetable Growers, Inc Y.J. Newhieuse Federal Farm Board Ite

Victoria Weeklong Fair Opens With San Antonio Day

Victoria Texas marks San Antonio Day at the sixth annual fair as a fleet of buses brings nearly a hundred visitors from San Antonio and a band of entertainers. The Bronte club stages The Port of Dreams pageant featuring songs and Texas history with hundreds of participants. Wednesday is Friendly Day with delegations from nearby towns and more than 160 horses prepared for Purse events totaling over 4000 dollars. Friday will be Houston Day with carnival features comparable to Mardi Gras and La Battle of Flowers.

Victoria Texas San Antonio Vittoria Diatrict Anc Istory Amoud Houston New Orleans

Valley associations form cooperative marketing drive

Associations from Rio Grande Valley including San Benito Weslaco Donna Alamo San Juan Pharr Mission and McAllen meet to create a central service organization under federal farm board plans. They aim to secure uniform marketing and copyright labels, improve member sales and promote cooperative marketing success in the valley.

Cal Welp Fasm Federal Farm Board Rio Grande Weslaco Donna Alamo San Juan Plarr Mission Fallurrios Alice

Cancer Cure Forecast by Soiland and Doctors

In a discussion with Dr Albert Soiland director of the Soiland Clinic in Los Angeles and other prominent physicians the experts say cancer remains baffling though early detection could greatly improve outcomes. They note fear and denial cause patients to delay seeking care, allowing disease progression and hindering treatment effectiveness.

Paris Det Albert Soiland Soiland Clinic Los Angeles Soiland Bolland Himelf

Hubby Balks At Trombone in Domestic Case

Wilson, charged with assault, arraigned before Judge Sawicki for a dispute over his wife Elizabeth’s trombone playing. He confessed a flesh wound and used scissors when she played at home. The judge offered options including leaving the home and work, and she said the trombone kept him awake.

Clevecanth Wilson Ife Joseph Sawicki Elizabeth Wilson Wileton Wilbon

Day Off for Wife as Well as Cook Day Off for Wife as Well as Cook

In Boston Mrs. Trugh G Butler wife of the new head of the United States Foreign and Domestic Bureau at the Boston custom house argues that a wife should receive a weekly day off along with mail, cook, governess and other domestic staff. She supports the principle by noting her own day off and lectures on the topic. Mrs Butler highlights the Shepard-Towner act and returns from eight years in England where she documented child care conditions.

Boston Trugh G. Butler Unites Boston Custom House Sedition England Uuiler Urey United States

Blanco Baptists Open 3 Day Session at Tate in Sinton

Blanco Baptists held a three day session at Tate Baptist Church in Sinton starting today. About 250 delegates from Refugio, Live Oak, Pint, San Patricio, and Bee counties attended. The meeting is led by the host church pastor and local organizers.

Blanco Baptists Sinton Texas Uct Uianco Hantist Association Tate Wup Lon Patercio Tee Arnneitt Refugio Colin Live Qak Beeville Mmteritur

Mollie Olive Rites Held at Tyler

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mollie A Mite at the home of her daughter Mrs. Osene Now. She is survived by two daughters Mrs Ostar Nunnt and Miss Eunice Olive of Dallas a brother Nor A J Zorn of Tyler and other relatives.

Mollie Olive Tyler Tyler Trans Get Mollie Amite Osene Isa Ostar Nunnt Eunice Olive Dallas Ute Nor A. J, Zorn Tyler

Fall Juror Hears Tales In Bribery Case

Special oil prosecutor Ven J Robbins told jurors about felonies and secret negotiations in a bribery case. A little black bag allegedly contained 101000 dollars and involved Interior Secretary Albert H Pall and oil magnate Doheny. The defense team heard a tale of payments and black bag deals across layers of influence.

Uuli Ven J. Robbins Urmer Finn Vranklogin Joan “Yeni Andy Yotid

Prowler Steals Cash In Sleepers Room Entry

A prowler entered a residence linked to Tsung Bellingee and ANA Muleateeet, grabbing 18 dollars from a sleeper’s room before escaping. Police noted the suspect used an unlocked entry point and fled toward Sts.nerording. Authorities publish no further details at this time.

Prowler Tsung Bellingee Ana Muleateeet Bellinge Excaped Nerording

London Divorces Set High Record

A London divorce record appears unusually high for the year with many cases filed amid restricted publication of testimony. The report notes this as a record surge reflecting evolving divorce trends and legal proceedings.

London Benti

Capudine Promises Relief For Nervous Women

A vintage advertisement touts Capudine as a quick, non opioid remedy for nervousness headaches back pain and nerve pain in women. It claims instant action without upsetting the stomach and sold in 20c and 60c sizes through druggists.

Capudine Trompin Senva Capwiine

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