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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1928

Page

39

John N. Will Back From Europe

John N. Willes, president of Willy s Overland Cross by Compsar, arrived in the Levigthen area after a European trip. He noted Willys cars and parts shipments in England, a large assembly plant, and talks on U. S. peace plans and motor highway progress. England’s road program and growing car interest among the public reflect American trends in mobility and industry.

Debs Xni Willys Wallye Cserlont Amoue Europe Willys Overland Cross Compsar Stockport England Devlin Stellogs London Liverpool Moloe Road Unitet

Barber Cleared in Quebec Liquor Case

St John Manfarty faced police court on a liquor law charge after police raids claimed he wore a mustache and died twice in disguise. A barber testified Manfarty’s growth was regular with limited moustache length, and Judge Enright acquitted him.

Prvnous Dos Ana Manfarty Bart Lasseer Atal Enright

Girl Hikes 3500 Miles For Visit With Her Brother

Montreal report details Yvonne Paquerts hiking from Los Angeles to Montreal seeking her brother Taoul who sailed for Belgium just before her arrival. The World War veteran trainee nurse endured harsh travel and worked odd jobs along the way, resting under trees while continuing the journey back toward California.

Montreal Sept. J Los Angeles Motreal Yronce Paquerts California Ulue Areke Baer Taoul Bel Yvoune Barra

Rum Seller Loses Her Five Children

Pittsburgh police arrest a rum seller Mrs Mpadalene Bucherese 49 charged with violating liquor laws. Bail set at 1007 dollars as five children are removed by the juvenile court under a protective custody order.

Pittsburgh Polite Meristrale A.D. Breadon Mpadalene Bucherese Bucherese

Real estate man likes Auburn car in photo

San Antonio real estate figure Gene Briscoe poses with his new Auburn 86 sport sedan from McCall Auburn, expressing approval of its racy look, comfort, and fast performance.

Auburn Gene Briscoe San Antonio McCall Auburn Company Briscoe

Air Mail Traffic Soars As National Air Transport Expands

National Air Transport Inc reports a 40 514 pound rise in mail carried in the first three weeks after the air mail postage cut. In 21 days of July the line moved 4 pounds, in 56 181 pounds in the August period. The firm runs Chicago to Dallas nightly and Chicago to San City by day, with two round trips between New York and Chicago. To handle the mail surge a fleet of six ships was deployed along with Ford tri-motors on the Chicago New York route. This marks a record for volume.

Natinoal Air Transport Tnc National Airsport Leriors Chicago Dallas Aay City Sion Nations Air Transport New York Heo Motor Car Arimotoret Ford Dalles Rea Motor Car Company Airail Der Saticma Ai Transport Coicage Union Ficket Monroe Street Palmer House Wolfe National Air Transport, Inc Sir Lina

Business staff shuffle across Strans-Frank and affiliates

Bequipment division manager HLL Reeke Jr returns from Washington terrors after special work. Broun of Cellihane Service Station Calliham visits city dorms with C. V. Brewer, Meustan branch manager. W J Melwin New Orleans, Fat Langham and I St Moore Florida join writers staff of Wroter-Whrelley Motor group. J H Sheldon reports Dade districts growth. T Winters Hupp district manager visits with J C Hal Owens Vale bidder at tonic Motor. T F Geran Grahsin Pieze Meter unit manager visits Petenit and notes new dealerships in Minuston and Traumoat.

Hll Reeke Jr Strans-Frank Company W. J. Melwin New Orleans Fat Langham Eis I. St. Moore Florida Rales Wroter- Whrelley Motor Swupans Dade Disiiowings J. H. Sheldon Tales T. Winters Eles Hupp Motor Car Corporattion J. C. Hal Owens Vale Bieterich Tonic Motor Cimpany Eues Mahler Mr. Winters Reutherese Texas T. Fi Geran Grahsin Paize Meter Eutinany Freer Petenit Thin City Brirf Minuston Traumoat

Steals Silk So His Girl Posture Transforms in Newark

A garbled report from Newark describes a young suspect age unclear and a custody decision after a theft incident. Police identified a suspect by prints and released him from custody at Crown Maintai. Authorities, officers, and city context are tangled in the damaged text.

Newark Indiana Huttoetie Newark Ag Crown Minder Red Wa Ie Heart Chicago

US Denies Negro Aviator License in Monsovia Case

A U S report states Captain Wenean Catley, an American Black aviator, faced denial of a license while serving as a military instructor in Monsovia. The incident occurred as he attempted to qualify for an aerial license under the governing authority in Tirrlin.

Monnovia Liberia United States Hlarace Wenean Catley Monsovia Asiation Tirrlin

Huge Motor Car Built For Desert

An engineer HA Wrimaty Dan designed a 125 foot long motor vehicle for desert travel. The craft measures wide and high with wheels 40 fold in channel. It is intended to accommodate passengers and large loads of cargo.

HA Wrimaty Dan Yeniele

Old Oak Tree Will Be Saved Near Exmoor in Somerset

An ancient oak in the churchyard of Strishford in Dulverton, Somerset shows decay but plans to preserve its beauty persist. The tree, nearly 110 years old, measures nineteen feet around its base and has long been associated with Queen Elizabeth I. Local figures debate supports for the timber to ensure the sonorous branches endure for future generations.

London Strishford Dulverton Somerset Enied Elizabeth Basa Truehzard Domerdas Sucres Moger le Carcelle Whnee Mure Forest

Olds Factory Expansion Plans Announced

Olds announces a major expansion adding four new factory buildings at the Oldsmobile plant. The additions will nearly double floor space, enabling higher production of engines cars and bodies. New facilities aim to meet rising dealer orders and a growing market for Oldsmobile vehicles.

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Autocar Story About Driving Limits and Divorces

An unclear report notes a person named Tam­it discussing driving limits and safety. It mentions insurance, a vehicle, and a reference to divorce. The text is fragmented with several garbled phrases and lines.

Used Cars Prove Taboo in Turkey

In Con Mantinople a car market is absent and a large repair plant is planned as the first of its kind in the region. The project aims to establish a new automotive facility amid scattered services and limited local demand.

Turkey Mutaviste Iselanes

Japan Plans New Road and Rail Expansion

A fragmented OCR text outlines Japan planning a new road program and major railway construction aimed at extensive future completion. It mentions years and vast mileage, but specific dates and entities are unclear in the readable portions.

Japan

Air Cleaners Protect Engines From Dust and Wear

The article explains that air cleaners in automobiles remove dust from the intake air to protect pistons and cylinder walls, reduce wear on moving parts, and prevent abrasive compounds from forming in the engine. Without an air cleaner, dust would contaminate oil and degrade engine life, leading to costly repairs.

Havelor Ruigine

A Monument to Dead Love

A grim notice from HRALI TENBILLER describes a tragedy where a husband, despondent over a lost wife, kills himself in his yard in Sope. Cray Dalisherts reportedly disrupted the household, leading to the fatal act within the home’s front yard.

Cray

Britain Takes to Soft Drink in 1900s Era

Fragmentary report notes a shift in Britain toward nonalcoholic beverages amid social change. Mentions lemonades and sodas gaining popularity with public interest rising, though OCR text is garbled and incomplete.

Britain

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