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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1924

Page

2

Dr Butte Sees State Hone Slipping In Texas

Austin reports Dr George C Butte Republican governor candidate warned that the state s honor and the integrity of its laws are at risk in a formal acceptance of his nomination The document issued amid a Texas GOP leaders conference and after UT Board of Regents accepted his law school dean nomination he urged a vigorous campaign to expand Republican support and promised a policy statement next Sunday

Austin Texas Board of Regents University of Texas

Gracie Steel declares regular dividend amid market rumors

New York Sept 17 Directors of the Gracie Steel Company Tuesday declared the regular dividend on common stock. Following rumors the payout might be reduced or omitted the stock faced severe selling pressure Monday.

Crucible Steel New York Gracie Steel Company

Missing 15 Year Old Girl Brona Berry Reported

A 15 year old girl named Brona Berry is reported missing from her home at 613 South Brazos street. Parents say she may be staying at a house on Durango street. Police were notified Tuesday night and are investigating.

Brona Berry South Brazos Street Durango Street

Widow and five children awarded 15000 in crossing crash

Mrs Clara Schwarz and her five minor children will receive 15000 as compensation for the death of Richard Schwarz husband and father killed in a grade crossing accident near Hondo on February 23. An agreed judgment for the amount was entered in the Thirty seventh District Court. Schwarz was killed and his daughter Helen eight years old was injured when a car was struck by a train according to the petition in the suit for damages.

Clara Schwarz Richard Schwarz Hondo Thirty-seventh District Court Schwarz Helen

U S oil production shows weekly drop in midwest fields

Tulsa September 17. Daily average oil field output for the nation in the week ending September 13 falls by 6 285 barrels from the prior week. Five week totals run 2 032 323 and 2 038 608 barrels with midcontinent at 1 072 473 last week versus 1 076 235 the week before. Oklahoma produced 544 027 vs 544 850. Arkansas 135 370 vs 136 690. California 613 000 vs 614 600.

Tulsa Okla United States Tulsa Oil and Gas Journal Oklahoma Arkansas California

Salesmen Told of Food Distribution at Gunter Hotel Luncheon

Leslie Moore of Walker-Moore Grocery Company told Salesmanship Club members that distribution of food products is vital to US development. He stressed newspaper advertising and the manufacturer jobber retailer contract. The program featured Mrs Seay readings and Wilgus leading song. Grace Kelly won the attendance prize of Mistletoe ice cream. Next week's speaker will be J M Frost of The Pair to discuss a new San Antonio enterprise.

United States Leslie Moore Walker-Moore Grocery Company Salesmanship Club Gunter Hotel Moore T. B. Seay Alva Wilgus Grace Kelly J.M Frost Seilia New Enterprise San Antonians

Odd Fellows Plan Junior Branch and One Year Term

The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows met in Jacksonville on September 17 completing its 100th session. It approved a juvenile branch for boys under 18 and shortened officer terms to one year. New officers include Herbert A. Thompson grand sire E W Bradford deputy grand sire J Edward Kroh grand secretary and William M Cox grand treasurer. Lucian J Bastin becomes past grand sire and Kroz and Cox reelected. Portland Oregon named 1925 meeting place.

Jacksonville Fis Grand Lodge Order of God Fellows Odd Fellows Herbert A. Thompson Williamston Mich E. W. Bradford District of Columbia J. Edward Kroh Baltimore William M. Cox Maysville Grand Sire Thompson Lucian J. Bastin Order Bastin Kroz Coz Portland Oregon

Drunk Mexican Causes Riot Squad Call Near Presa Street

A drunken Mexican wandering from a car parked in the woods outside the city limits triggered a 4 AM alert at police headquarters. He telephoned from a house on South Presa, claiming two men robbed him and stole his auto. Officers note his pattern of intoxication and have him report fully when sober. He was returned home on South Laredo and told to file a detailed statement. University students ride: I G N motorc ers. to Austin.

South Presa Street Joe South Laredo

Frocks Sketched Above Show Two Distinct Styles

A late 19th or early 20th century catalog note describes two frocks. The rightward design features a high waist, lace sleeves, pleated waist frill, and double bottom frill, in size 15 priced at 35 dollars. The left design is a standout coat style frock in navy, size 17 priced at 49.50, trimmed with gold braid and buttons.

Iin Navy

Wool Jersey Frocks for the Little Miss at $6.95

Charming frocks for girls ages 7 to 12 offered in many styles. Suitable for school wear or dress occasions, with hand embroidery touches and silk piping in contrasting colors. Unusually good value at six dollars ninety five cents.

Lovely Frocks for the Young Daughters

Fashion notice showcases girls frocks in crepe velvet jersey and velvet combos. Describes chic designs for ages 6 to 14 with hand embroidery laces fur ribbon ties and sashes. Colors include black velvet with henna tan copenhagen red rose. prices range 4.95 to 15.00.

Jersey Copenhagen

Adorable wool crepe frock for a 10 year old girl

A tiny dress sketched in wool crepe with velvet applique medallions. Shown in henna and black hues. Priced at $15.00.

Specialty Square 5ce White and Craft Supplies Catalog

A list of sewing notions and accessories with prices and packaging details including pearl buttons safety pins thread corset laces collars laces braids and needles. Items cover thimbles scissors wires and hair pins with varied quantities and color options.

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Texas G. O. P U.S ODD Fellows Plan Order OF Juveniles Meican I.G. N. Moter Cers Style Shop Ari Ute KID Merece Sa White Te Wolit & Marx Co Essential Specialty Square
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