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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1928

Page

3

San Antonio Exposition Opens With Colorful Display

San Antonio hosts its largest exposition yet, opening Monday afternoon in the municipal auditorium basement. booths from many stores fill the space as prizes totaling 40 dollars daily and capital prizes up to 1000 dollars are offered. Special events include 3:30 and 9 p.m. performances and a forthcoming wedding gift display for a San Antonio couple. Judges include Arthur Marriott, TA White, Carl Wilson, and Lions Club president.

Edward Raymond San Antonio Cie Genie Yoong Shaw Fray A. Bunth Meg. d Jude Arthur Mariert Rotary Cla Lo TA. White Grethe Kelk Carl Wson The Lions Club

Porto Rigans Face Famine as Hunger Spreads

Report from Vega Pada to Bon Jaan describes extreme hunger among Porto Rigans with about 300000 people at risk. Gov. owner proposed four emergency measures including rationed food, requisitioning supplies, shipping aid, and drafting labor for public works to relieve the crisis.

Vega Pada Bon Jaan Paul Malones Naguaba JiangtYaguaba Fifi Jafoutey San Quinaro Minognee Corervnr Towner

Chamber Seeks Help to Lure Movie Colony to 8 A

The Chamber of Commerce may cooperate with a Californian journal to locate a film production colony here. A letter from N. eight Sebris to secretary Nid ney Kring notes a group of foreign directors and writers seek films outside California. San Antonio offered opportunities after Vegas battle ended.

Waether Chamber of Commer Californa Frunguyrian Tas Algelia Amilion Picture Nidney Kring Stid Mandar Kring Sebris Shy Eilifos

Cystex Ad Promises Kidney Relief and Quick Sleep

An old style medical ad claims Cystex can help kidneys purify blood and relieve weakness, pain, and fatigue. It promises a 48 hour test and money back if not effective, urging readers to buy at any drug store and feel better, sleep well, and regain energy.

Pole Jones Four Year Sentence For Ax Slayer

In Dallas four year sentence concluded for Pole Jones, known as the ax slayer of Lyle Vareis. The case, handled by Arh Tris, a clerk at Consolidated Film and Supply, involved strangled or bludgeoned victims and a detailed description of the assault. The defendant faces post release restrictions and possible appeals.

Ty International Dallas Pole Jones Netty Ax Lyle Vareis Mange al Hope Tris Consolidated Film and Supply Company

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