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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1929

Page

12

Alitia Chief to Be Chosen Amid National Interest

In Washington D C secretary Gond expects to recommend a president Hoov amy before week s end a man suited for the long vacant post of chief of the militia bureau Interest centers on the selection as governors of nearly all states have submitted recommendations Under the 1920 defense act the chief must be an officer with ten years of service and at least a major general rank The process and names are being intensely discussed across political and military circles meanwhile a separate note from New York mentions Natalie Wikes a socialite making her debut with a reading juvenile version of The Imve Expert as part of a classified notice listing furniture savings in Classifications 124 Light Classified.

Cerrice Gorsuk

Floresville tale of Jim Brown and a risky loan

In Floresville a young merchant sought $9000 secured only by promise to repay or clean a floor daily. Jim Brown, a trusted banker, risked the loan, later recalling how debt and friendship played into city leadership. The piece reflects on mentorship, community ties, and local lore.

Harry Jim Brown Jorssville Floresville Rom Jim Drawn Jim Buainesa Hrown Davey Wilson County Jonnie Merchanc Johnoie

Williams cheese plan fuels Toronto dairy drive

E F Dietz of the Gazette Bulletin uncovers a Galveston Civilian and Gazette excerpt dated August 20, 1866. The aged item shows early concerns over dairy business growth in the Toronto region and criticizes the judging of a chosen location while all South Texas remained open to settlers.

Toronto E. F. Dietz Gazette-Hulletin Galveston

Unseasoned Rains Ease California Forest Fires

Santa Paula California reporters say unseasonal rains for 24 hours have brought Banth era fires under control. Firefighters on a 16 mile front reported flames quelled near Antire area. Earlier September rains slowed the Ventura area blaze threatening fields and property. eight killed or injured and about 23 million dollars in damage were estimated.

Santa Paula Banthera California Antire Ventura

Fahy Injured in Airplane Crash

Tierbert J. Fahs, elder of the Sacre Hens refueling firm, was seriously injured in a monoplane crash while testing a aircraft late yesterday. Witnesses say Fahy lost control when the rudder seemingly became unshipped. he remains in hospital but is expected to recover.

Ber Baan Galil Tierbert J. Fahs Sacre Hens Witneses Fahy Ife

Husband on Trial in Slaying Case

The first jury to hear the Mockiey county murder case convened today over the charge against J. A. for killing Elmer Wright, a young Oklahoma farm hand said to have been intimate with Bra Fouhee. The trial centers on disputed evidence and the defendant’s culpability in the fatal shooting.

LVAND Cexan Mockiey County J. A Arcused Oklahoma Elmer Wright Bra Fouhee

Infant Under Train Killed In Laurel Mississippi

In Laurel Mississippi on September 10 an 18 month old boy, Clifton Earle Malone, wandered onto the tracks and was hit by a locomotive. He was dragged several yards before the wheels passed over him. The infant was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Malone.

Laurel Miss Mt Vlay Clifton Earle Wallace Malone

Children Protest Parents Use of Their Playgrounds

Evanston authorities report children protesting adults occupying playgrounds at Grby park, with police ordering parents off the equipment as kids reclaim slides baseball fields and rides. The unusual turnout reflects a weekend surge of grownups at the recreation complex, disrupting typical playtime and prompting pleas for space. In El Paso, Ja Reeder, district prohibition act orator, died after a Friday aneurysm, his death shocking attendees at an event.

Evanston Grby Park Go Samerova Deere

You Need Not Suffer from Pain Capudine Ad

Capudine relieves pain quickly by soothing tense nerves and stopping headaches rheumatic and neuralgic pains back and side pains and women’s pains. It is liquid acts faster than pills and powders contains 90 drops of opiates and does not upset the stomach. For over 30 years millions have found relief at drug stores 50c and 01c alcen.

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