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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1929

Page

22

Texas Cotton Crop Forecast From September Conditions

The Agriculture Department reports a Texas cotton crop of 4 107 000 bales from 17 575 000 acres. Weevil damage, heat and drought hurt yields, with late planted acreage abandoned heavily and pests reducing output. Frost risks and dry spells threaten further losses, while some rain and damp conditions offer partial relief.

Texas Trent Angita Haina Pisces Talis Ares Dude Taoal Nieshinge Matty Ani Flandranthy Westere Groetk Leneem, Triaaen Ag Anutbert Lesene

Army Orders and field notes on crop insect infestations

Army orders from Washington detail personnel transfers including Brig. Gen Keefer and Col Lewis and others to Chicago Fort Hamilton and Fort Meade. Separate field notes report on cotton pest outbreaks, bollworm and leafworm damage, drought impact, and harvest prospects across Southeast and Sal toms regions with warnings of potential rain worsening conditions.

Tank R. Keefer U. G. AL Sous Aye William 3. Lewis Previdio San Bennisca Chicago Francis M Pitta Tacmbec Promotion Examining Board Worthington Flee Bfin James R. Biodzheus Fort Casey Fort Winfield Scott Yesmand O'Keefe Fort Stacy Northiesteen University David A. Bissett Vancouver Fort George G. Meade Homer W. Kiefer F. A Fort Hamilton Mort. Wadsworth Cariton F Tate Bern Coroua

Man on 28th Day of Long Fast in Anatiuag Texas

A 70 year old man on the 28th day of a long fast in Anatiuag Texas walked about town and had friendly contact with a caller on the twenty pinch time of his fourth day of fasting. He is observing the fast to rid himself of a skin disease and Lemannie is his only normal ment he takes.

Man Anatiuag Tex Borrington Mbout Cailay Lemannie

Movie Censors Debate Decency Versus Freedom in San Antonio

San Antonio film critic Mrs. Hugh Hice notes a shift from 300 yearly cuts to about 20 as decency standards loosen. She argues censorship is educational, not punitive, and that theater managers learn what will pass. A volunteer corps assists, while timing kisses remains a major headache.

San Antonio Hugh H Hice Rive Hirewaa Bremilmindel Mrs. Rice Ead Bart Lepe Birz Rice Hop Talhies Rice Jnevec Mia Tice Dickies Abe

Local society notes and visits headline San Antonio scene

Spotlighted by O C Here Mrs S A Hisele and daughter are among travelers visiting relatives in Florida then Houston, with many city residents attending church and club events. The city federation meeting, parish gatherings, and community updates list members away, returning, or planning for fall activities across Fort Worth Fort Worth area churches and Texas.

S. A. Hisele S Gueef Col. M. L Horne San Antonio Houston Arleday Florida

Huge Texas Prison Vision Promoted by Board Member

RUNTSVILLE era, Sent. 19. A Texas prison system with eastern and western branches, capable of holding eight or nine thousand inmates, was envisioned as a possibility by A. H. King of Throckmorton. A prison investigation committee, after surveying the Wron prison farm, says the plan can be acted on quickly and people are beginning to realize it. The narrative notes political and public reaction as whispers of drastic reform grow.

Runtsville Eras CAA Etate Texan SA Sears

Crows at 200 Thrifts: Zoo Birds Seem Secretive

A scrambled report notes two thriftly crows at a municipal zoo, observed by A. K. Hoyles of the museum staff. The piece mentions curious behavior around permits and a mysterious disturbance, with garbled names and phrases describing the incident and the birds’ conduct.

Costly Education of Youngs in San Antonio Schools

The San Antonio Board of Education projects a rising annual education cost as enrollment grows. About 1000 teachers are needed as the term begins, with an estimated total expense near 1,600,000 dollars. A 2,015,250 dollar school supply and budget is set, plus 164,600 for maintenance and 1,0090 for repairs. The ministerial affairs budget stands at 72,000 and insurance costs total 82,504. Health services earmark 20,000 for physicians, nurses, medicines and attendance checks.

Euverly San Antonio Mort Mint Mintha Board of Education Selool Dangets Varled Aduertinn Pts

Colorado River tragedy claims mother and son

AUSTIN sent: the bodies of Mrs F. J. Beennt and her six year old son Freidie James drowned in the Colorado River are not yet recovered. The husband and father, F. J. Beennt, who went down with them, was later recovered about 200 feet from the capsized motorboat. Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Rene, 16-UP.

Austin F. J. Beennt Freidie James Colorado F. J. Brrant Fathes Little Ann

Community club meetings and charity event scattered notices

A string of community notices lists a meeting by The Girly Friendly Corkety of St Mark s Church at 6 16 in the evening, a 2 30 o clock Wednesday Women s Reel Corp session at 215 West Commerce Street, and a Riverside Park Parent Teacher Association gathering at 3 o clock Wednesday Sept 11 near Riverside Park School. The Architeccean Council of Catholic Women of San Antonio hosts a garden party Monday evening at Mrs O Brien s home 908 West Magnolia Thomasten with a long list of assistants. proceeds support diocesan extension work.

Woman's Reel Corp Tepwlar Pythian United West Commerce Street Riverside Park Riverside Pork School Architeccean Council of Catholic Women of San Aulouio Cves Tomer JG O'Brien Magnolia Thomasten Hesdurien O. B. Monddeh Sinclair John ' $Wilhinna Gualon Edward Valets A.J. la Binne Willing Stevens Sturt Hays

Will dispute in Cameron County probate case follows sensational misfortune

Judge O CG Danes set aside the probate of the Mare E Blackerby will valued around 50 000 in Canaron and Toxtland counties. The will left all property to A TW and Hettie GL Armstrong nephew and niece. The estate’s division was set among siblings and nephews and the Merchants National Bank of Brownsville named administrator. The defense filed notice of appeal.

Brownsville O. CG. Danes Mrrs Mare E. Blackerby Can ¢Ron Toxtland Camoryy Manny Danes J. B Binckeehs AL H. Dinckerbs Marion Bkeckerby Macy B. Clowee A. J. Trckerby Antseventh Mika Willie Blackerbs Bruce Eddie Scott Robert Merchants National Bank of A¢Linin Furthar

Flatonia Fair Opens With Major Exhibits and Events

Flatonia Texas September 10. The seventeenth annual Flatonia fair opens tomorrow and runs through September 14. Over 100 stockholders prepared the grounds and exhibit buildings including a permanent automobile display, merchants’ hall, and livestock show areas. Exhibits from Fayette and surrounding counties arrive, with 300 entries in the wine division and poultry, sheep, and farm products shipments underway. Special days include tomato day, Yoakum day, Sweet Home day, and children’s day with free admission to the auditorium. A boxing arena begins nightly events, a grand ball, and a dancing program featuring South Texas bands. There are lectures on dairy culture, goat-raising contests with cash purses, and athletic events. Notables such as Will A. Wurzbach of San Antonio are scheduled to speak, with parades and lodge representations from local organizations. The officers for the 1920 fair are listed, including president William Gneeser and manager M. Finnan.

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Unclear public safety case linked to Gonzalez incident

Fragmentary report notes a public safety incident involving Terran Gonzalez and Betty Tenearh with a death, a suspect charged from a single public safety item, and references to Craore Paraco and Ung Lengel. Two other children connected to the event are mentioned as present or witnesses.

Negro Gonzales Terran Betty Tenearh Fee Craore Paraco

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