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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1929
Page
8
In San Antonio readers rally for the Majestic Miss pageant with 24 working days left to secure votes, a winner to be chosen by officials from the tally of supporters. At least 100 posts still offer a chance to win, with many girls touted for gold prize sets and awards.
The text describes using a delicately fragranced solution to moisten a brush and smooth hair, removing excess oil to enhance natural color and shine. It mentions lightweight techniques like brushing, dampening, and creating waves, and promotes a product that dissolves dandruff, conditions the scalp, and leaves hair lustrous and abundant.
The message outlines a prize contest with first prize the largest, to be awarded at the Greater Majestic theater on October 24. A contestant named Miss Majestic will be crowned and receive a Majestic radio, a free Panama Canal cruise ticket, and a $100 special prize. Entries require meeting simple rules in the Radio Equipment ad and voter participation is encouraged with several thousand votes expected.
A phantom burglar shifted locales and robbed five homes on Comal street over the weekend. Monday night he took $45 from a pair of pants found in the home of A Anthony at 138 Topeka boulevard, then discarded the trousers on the porch before entering the house.
Thieves entered Fecei Hrothera Grocery on Monday night by raising a hole in the floor. They stole cigarettes valued at 50 dollars, 25 pounds of cheese, 25 pounds of lard, 50 pounds of rice, a box of cigars, and one dollar in cash. Furniture of every description is advertised for sale in The Light Classified Columns, under Classification 124.
Six health department employees are expected to be cut from the payroll starting November 1. Dr W A King, returning from the American Public Health Association convention in Minneapolis, said the department must be reduced and new hires would likely be released.
Cardington England Oct 16 Britain’s giant new dirigible 101, largest in the world, has been granted air worthiness after a successful 20 mile flight yesterday. The airship lay at her mooring mast today as Beulah aeronautic experts met to plan future operations. Four more flights are likely before return to hangar with an eight hour test scheduled for Thursday.
Two men Jose Peralia and E Castillo were charged with murder in Es court of Justice of the Peace John Ouiur on Tuesday over the fatal shooting of Crecencia Ferrles. Ferrles died Sunday at Green hospital from a bullet wound to the left breast.
Miss Mary Teodriguez of 11912 North Laredo street was treated for scalp wounds at Santa Rose infirmary Tuesday. She said she was struck on the head with a chair but declined to name her assailant.
D L Stump recalls starting at the Port Arthur News thirty two years ago with a baggage car press on an excursion train. He notes the sensational pace of early production and contrasts it with today’s modern presses that print thousands of papers in minutes.
Edward Vintell charged with operating an airplane without a pilot license in Dallas County under a new state licensing law. Complaint by Preston Sneed, director of municipal airports, states Vintell flew yesterday and lacks credentials, marking the first such charge in the county.
Lee Griffin 62 a Gonzales county rancher living at 112 Crofton street died at Nixon hospital after a Monday auto crash on the Nixon Stockdale road. N D Hamilton San Antonio oil man was in critical condition with head injuries. Griffin survived by his wife and seven daughters and three sons. Funeral plans not yet complete.
Park commissioner Jacob Rubiola said the city faces difficulty in selecting the main incinerator site while seeking three acres of land in the northwest section inside city limits.
London radio commentator George Bernard Shay compares the modern parliamentary system to Julius Caesar's valleys in a remarks suggesting the state’s work requires more than ancient governance could provide. The remark reflects early 20th century discourse on political reform and efficiency.
Ambiguous report notes SHAW criticizing New York and a figure named Panvalainen with Sweden plans. Mentions Mrs. Henry Frick and a stock portfolio rising to 36000 on paper before vanishing amid market turmoil.
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