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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1928

Page

4

German air hero honored in Chicago welcome home

Oct 23 Dy Hugo Feckener leads the enoch-making Fep palin crew toward Lake to greet a city of more than 2500 on their feet and singing. Crowds cheered the German air hero at a banquet at Stevens hotel climaxing a day of acclaim and goodwill between the United States and Germany.

Ghicago Hugo Feckener Lake Uni Chicago Stevens Hotel United States Germany Whiting City Coun

Nobody Loves a Skinny Woman and Yeast and Iron Promise Health

An advertisement touts New YEAST and {IRON} as a fast weight gain remedy with a druggist guarantee. The copy claims rapid weight increases, enhanced red blood and strength, and urges readers to buy Yeast with Iron as a combined treatment rather than separate supplements. It mentions a “Kamaga” source and promises local availability at drug stores with household compliance.

Kamaga

Graf Zeppelin dwarfs Los Angeles in wartime display

A dramatic photo from Lakehurst shows the enormous Graf Zeppelin overshadowing the Los Angeles in the hangar. The Los Angeles appears at left with two smaller blimps beneath its tail, each nearly the size of the visiting airship.

Los Angeles Pride of the Navy Lakehurst San An

Zeppelin Flight Delayed to Thursday for Midwest Tour

LABBUORST N J Oct 23 Indications were that the Graf Zeppelin will begin its Midwest tour on Thursday morning, weather permitting. A day’s postponement was announced from Chicago causing the start to be moved about 24 hours. Loading of the ship with hydrogen gas to begin today before departure.

Germany

Halloween Party Planned by Westmoorland Girls

Y M boys living at the dormitory will be guests at a Halloween party hosted by the girls of Westmoorland College at Ba'elock Baturdor night. Robert Tate, executive secretary, confirms the event as a campus social gathering.

Gal Tormitory Westmoorland College Ba'elock Baturdor Robert Tate

New Bridle Path Sought for San Antonio

A request was made Tuesday to create a bridled path linking Brackenridge and Olmos parks to boost horse riding. The plan, supported by the San Antonio Saddle Club and committee head G A C Halff, calls for connecting city property to improve access and facilities.

San Aplanio Paul ¥. Steifler Jacob Rubiola Brackenridge End Qimes Parks G. A. C. Halff San Antonio Aelte Jhas Brackenridge Park Olmos Park Sleffler Rubiola W. D. Meadows J. 17

Mexican Folk Lore Talk By Mrs Frances Toor

Mrs Frances Toor of Mexico and author of Mexican Folk Ways will lecture on Mexican folklore in the tapestry room of the St Ambnany hotel at 8 p.m. Sunday. The talk is open to the public and Toor, recognized by the Mexican government as a lore authority, will travel from New York City where she attended the Pan American conference.

Frances Toor Mexico Scupy Wnd Faenis University of Mexico Druckenridge High Schao St. Ambnany Hotel S P.m San Antonio New York City University of Texas

Greek Earthquake Destroys Two Greek Towns

An earthquake hit near Pemilest and Thatero, destroying villages and leaving residents out of doors. Dengue fever is widespread, with many people staying indoors today amid aftershocks and continuing recovery efforts by local authorities.

Vilages

Life Insurance Trust Plan at Alamo National Bank

A Life Insurance Trust plan offers an estate created at once to secure your family’s future. Trusted by Alamo National Bank for 37 years, it allows flexible, revocable provisions, with optional investment programs to self‑fund the policy and provide an emergency reserve. It can augment existing insurance without reducing current holdings.

Alamo National Bank

Spread Eagle Painting Presented At San Antonio Scout Ceremony

One of the largest courts of honor at the Boy Scout headquarters in San Antonio was held Monday evening. W. TB Tuttle, president of the Alamo Council, received the spread eagle painting from H. H. Ochs for Mrs Stringer. The six by eleven foot painting will hang in the auditorium. Henry Gea Taylor presented scouts who served at the American Legion convention with medals. Badges awarded included 43 merit badges, two star badges to Charles Dibrell and Halliquy Hicks, three life badges to Paul Brick, Ralph Hannen and Davis Shere, and five eagle badges to Edward Jones and Gordon.

Boy Scout San Antonio Afeln Stringer W. TB. Tuttle Alamo Coupeil Boy Scouts of Aimerica H. H. Ochs Henry Gea Taylor American Legion William Mcintosh Charles Dibrell Halliquy Hicks Paul Brick Ralph Hannen Davis Shere Rued Edward Jones Gorden

Political letters cast doubt on Hoover and Smith leadership

A reader critiques party leaders in New York state, arguing neither Hoover nor Smith is fit to be president. The letter mocks campaign claims, questions voter behavior, and suggests distrust of political promises amid a heated national race.

Toons Smith Tendereharq Moses Honver Faith Hoovers Golden Gate Noover Wilds Rogers

Local Scouts Award Eagle Cards to Four Members

Calta earned eagle card with 19 points for John Griffith 10, Frank Knanp 19 and Morris Stern Jr. 80, while Fgal Whalen of Troop 30 and Jack Chapman of Troop 7 received eagle cards.

Calta John Griffith Frank Knanp Morris Stern Jr Fgal Whalen Troop Jack Chapman

Public to Hear Inquiry by Legion at Alamo Port No 2

The American Legion seeks a public inquiry into the Alamo Port No 2 convention bureau. Committee members Charley H. Dickson and others will convene at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in Hicks Building room 51k to hear testimony and prepare a public transfer of the hearing.

Alamo American Legion Ua Vente Almeria Liglin Convention Bureau Ramee Charley Mr Dishton Absser Tyesday Hicks Weber Douglas Lawley Alaujo Tha Convention Bureau Ifs Brenopraphia Dickson

Abandonment Gases To Be Tried In Court

Dockets show abandonment cases aged over six months to be started in county court. Judge Burnett notes about 15 cages of abandonment are currently paying weekly or monthly sums into the court for dependents.

Ian County Jodie McCollum My Woods Aswiatant County Aglorney Ludge Burnett

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