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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1921

Page

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Trail edition previews San Antonio history and industry

A fragment from a Trail souvenir issue discusses San Antonio’s early colonization, the Alamo, and the city’s role in the growth of the army. It includes an editorial on soldiers’ hardships, views on labor and capital cooperation, and notes on industrial progress and wartime imagery. The piece references editor Walsh and a 50 page enlarged form.

San Antonio Faris Alamo Amd Liut Walsh Qeelenn Gham

Voters Conclave Ends Abh Cuts The Army In San Antonio

In Fort Worth Texas on October 28 the state convention of the League of Women Voters opened a regional conference with nine states represented. General Edward M. Lewis spoke of the Second Division and its early war history while Rev Eugene Sugraves discussed the city cathedral and its origins. National president Mrs Mand Wood Par Washington was to address the gathering on armament policy as Rural life issues and state program plans were presented. A display featured famous soldiers who served in San Antonio including Grant, Roosevelt, Funston, Harbord and Pershing.

San Antonio Wet HR. Gance Grantee Roosevelt Funston Harbord Wershing Eugene Sugraves CAL San, Fernando Edward M. Lewis Texas League of Women Voters Coulter City of Man League of Women Voters Texas Mand Wood Washington League Fort Worth Tex

Guards surround U S legation as Sacco Vanzetti protest looms

In Montevideo on October 28 authorities increased security at the U S legation and consulate amid a general strike planned for noon protesting the Massachusetts murder verdict of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. Separately Yoakum Texas planned Armistice Day events November 1 led by Shelton Moore Post 112 with aid from nearby legion posts and fraternal orders for a large street parade.

Montrideo Uruguay United States Legation Massachusetts Nicola Sacco Partolomew Vanzetti Yoakum Tex Enimium Shelton Moore American Legion

San Antonio and the Army Feature in The Light

The Light runs a detailed feature on San Antonio’s ties to the army led by Maj Gen John L. Hines and Mayor with notes from William O. Riepass. It notes over 29 million dollars spent locally on soldiers salaries and civilian pay, and reports crime among troops has declined in six months. The piece covers Camp Stanley, Camp Travis, Kelly Field, Fort Sam Houston, and other posts with photos of officers, plus Army X and Buckhorn sections.

John L. Hines DR. Black San Antonio William 0 Riepass Wo OM Tenney Edith Gold]stein The Light A. Baek Camp Stanley Camp Travis Siacks Field Kelly — Field Camp Normoyle San Antonio Arsenal Station Hospital Fort Sam Ltouston Camp Bullis Buckhorn J. Raphael Riley Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce and Snetly the Trail Tralph Durkee

J A Subira Dies in San Antonio Home

J A Subira, aged years old, died at the residence of his son Deputy Sheriff John Ps Rubira in North Manta Rosa after a brief illness. A native of Larertont Spain, he lived in San Antonio the past year. Survived by three sons. Funeral at St Mark's Church officiating by Phillip Kemp. burial in city cemetery under Imperial Egg Undertaking Co.Poison Oak or Is ig relief promised. memorials requested.

John AL Fubira Sheeriff John Ps Rubira North Manta Rosa Larertont Spain San Antonio Nyenine Mutual Aid Seriety Hie Paro John Clack Phillip Kemp St. Mark's Church Wty Dict Mary EF. Mercer Mary FE. Mercer Campeche Street Lexus G. B. Mercer M S$. B. Smith Jewi Rs O. B. Bennett L. L J. Booth Missy Bessie Mercer Mission Burial Park Hogg & McCollim Alfred J. West Alfred H. West Francisco Street Georgia Porter Loring L. ¥. Vass L. V. Vase Caldwell PD UU. Elkins Oklahoma Nella Farnsworth St. W. Riley

Special grand jury legality questioned in robbery case

The 45th district court special grand jury, empanelled last August, faced scrutiny in habeas corpus petitions for C R Holland Louis Haring and Edgar L Green charged with robbery by assault and firearms. If void, nearly 60 indictments including capital offenses could be quashed, affecting death sentences of G W Stephens and Clemente Apolinar. Judge G Tayloe presided as arguments continued.

45Th District Court Grand Jury G. Tayloe G. W. Stephens Tom Finucane Clemente Apolinar Theodore Bernhard Stephens J. W. Conger Tayo Harms Holland and Green W. W. Woodling Thrahth Whia Walling Trylee Watling Mayerm Eith Varn Holland Kenn Emilian Reyna

Corrigan Named County Attorney for Bexar County

Corrigan was appointed county attorney effective November 1 and announced by County Attorney von. He has served as secretary to the judge and in the attorney department, with prior service including oversea duty as a lieutenant during the war. He earned his law license after appearing before the Austin examining board and studied law while working.

Bill Corrigan An Sjetant Couity Atlornes Fective Von Corrigiy Department Corvigny Bexar Aay Luda James B. Davis Divine Augustus MeQloney Corrigan Lane Inserins Austin

Halloween amusements and thefts listed in city notices

Frightful week ends with two automobile thefts, one from Maj. Thomas Duncan at 10 15 pm and another from Constable John Trainer around 6 30 pm near Jwroya and Crockett streets. Local events show masked ball at Idle Wilde and casino halls with dancing, music by Willett Orchestra, and Halloween celebrations through October 31.

Maj Thomas Duncan Fort Sam Houston John Trainer Jwroya Crockett Streets Idlewilde A. Harley Brady

Eight Feet Aggregate Waist Slimming Report Shocks City

New York health officials report dramatic waist reductions among a group of women in an eleven day weight loss effort. The fat women’s prize competition ends with notable gains and a six inch measurement drop for a top contestant as Health Commissioner Copeland announces the results.

New York Copeland

Pento Man Tran Restores Energy and Color

A damaged fragment describes fatigue and pallor from low vitality and bright complexion loss. It claims Gude x Pento Man Tran restores red blood cells and vitality, lifting mood and vigor as health returns and activity resumes.

Gude'x Pento-Man- Tran Corpuscles Hera

Friday sight and local notices blend of ads and actions

The fragment lists a prisoner transfer to a local juvenile office, dentist Dr. D. A. Betuaski moving to 220 East Houston, a Wallowe en Dance at Culebra Inn on October 30, and ads for Jowdy's Market, Hoffmann pasture injunction, and rug offers from Burgess Rug Co. at 112 Gladstone Avenue.

Officuya Pete B. E. Witte D. A. Betuaski East Houston Wereleas Building Crockett 1628 Culebra Inn Culebra Road Burges. Rug Co Si2 Gladstone Avenue Travis

Obituary notices and memorials from San Antonio area

Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Mary F. Mercer 67 at 106 Campeche Street and Alfred J. West 33 at 21A Francisco Street with survivors listed. Other notices include Mrs. L. Vase 56, and advertisements for funeral services Porter Loring Hogg McCallum Crockett 104 2323 1683 and related services. Morroccan Rebels Repulse news brief from Madrid also noted.

Rewarded Long Search Is Nom Myre Ida Pickett

A garbled eras of text mentions Ida Pickett of 274 South Divison Batfaln and a long search for relief from indigestion. References an advertisement or testimonial style claim about relief and recovery after days of effort. Mentions San Antonio and Wagner Drag Company with Mojer Phares in a misread passage.

Ida Pickett San Antonio Wagner Drag Company Mojer Phares

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound testimonial from Missouri

Shelbyville reader from Missouri reports six months of improved health after using Lydia E B Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the product with restoring strength for housework, poultry care, and garden duties and offers her testimonial for advertisement use.

Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs.Quinly Shelbyville Meer Quinly Artisementa Lydia EB Pinkham’s

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