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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1929

Page

4

Scandal fears erupt over Brookhart dinner in Washington

Washington dispatches report a large scandal feared by politicians over a dinner in which Senator Brookhart of Nebraska and other figures allegedly drank alcohol. President Hoover and Senator Howell are involved in the dispute, with Brookhart pressing for clarifications about drinks served and whether officials were present.

Washington, D. C Senacar Brookhart Rebbean Éllo Brookhart Howell Hoover

Stickiest Cacti Hobby Sparks Grand Jury Talk

Billie Ligon five and W H Ligon gather a box of 100 cactus kinds described as the stickiest things on earth. The story hints at tensions with the grand jury and notes Bishop James Cannon Jr heading temperance efforts as Hoover debates enforcement and religious groups respond from Parle Grove Iowa.

Billie Ligon W. H. Ligon James Cannon Jr Virginia Cannon Congress Regiglarian Hoover Howell Pickett Methodist Board of Temperance Rneiel Service Parle Grove Iowa Ward

Ex-Serviceman Builds Cactus Industry in City

Ex serviceman Ligon, a disabled veteran at 22 Pruitt Avenue, has created a cactus and succulent collection titled Froex 509 to GUO varieties. His plants include rare species from around the world and he crafts small cactus bowls for apartment dwellers. The largest display is in Joske Brothers windows, valued at 100 dollars.

Froex WH. Ligon Pruitt Avenue Ligon

Intention to Marry and Notices in Vital Statistics

A long OCR list shows multiple marriage license intentions, names like Willa W Burka Alma Mary Bra Howerd W Welleran Mrs Ani, and many others with pairs such as Jose Reta Sarah Beusive and Philip Ganeli Christine cacancia. The document also notes numerous burial announcements and medical clinic entries with dates in September and hospital references including Green Memorial Hospital and Medical and Surgical clinics.

Howerd W. Welleran Anisoft Swetenes Mireles Adela Weths Toch Mhieme Alain Street Bos Albert F. Eimer Bure Saenz Wopler Siptember Greserle Pina Chikushue Anbiego Boulle San Jacinto Bay Mire Hinget Xiliarenl Tampico Treet Eptember Manuel G. Bartoza Gould Street Mra Flehard Tate Alvas Stres Ta Lire Mike H. Filer Genie Tobert B. Green Banbel Tose Waye Chihuahua “Street Silo Ge Evans

Merlin Physicians Report Patient Incurable By Radio Cure

A fragment notes a maritime medical claim by radio telephony. It mentions a “Merlin physicians” group declaring a patient cannot be cured, with vague reference to transatlantic medical messaging and delays in validation.

Thieves Break Into Humble Depot For Mail Loot

Thieves entered the Southerly Pacific depot at Humble last night and escaped with outbound mail, most consigned to Houston. W. D. Kemper, general manager of Sterling Sucars, Inc, named new president of the American Sugar Cane league succeeding D. W. Dipes Jr.

Soulhery Pacific Humble Houston

Features Tomorrow: New Wool Pants for Boys and Caps

An early 20th century ad highlights wool fabric pants priced at two dollars, with sizing for juniors from 6 to 14 and girls 12 to 14. It promises color fast materials and reliable tailoring, plus caps on the third floor offering various patterns and colors, with sizes 8 to 14 for children.

Candy specials blitz for weekend and Monday sale

Weekend and Monday specials list candy items priced at 5c bars six for, 10c bars six for, Mexican Pecan candy 1.14 lb, Sugared Pecans 1.00, Chocolates 0.89 and 0.80, Caramels 0.70, Pecan Brittle 0.60, Peanut Brittle 0.50, 1500 Taffy. Mints in color choices and salted almonds available for order.

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