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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1928

Page

8

Cole Petroleum No. 59 well boosts Webb county oil output

In Laredo April reports indicate Cole Petroleum Company’s No. 59 in Webb county Miranda district will yield heavy oil. The big producer, located on block 4 section 412, depth 2301 feet, shows both oil and gas with heavy pressure and rising oil output as gas lifting is planned. It is the fifth producer completed in the field.

Laredo Cox Parrela Cole Petroleum Company Cole Webb County Miranda Jthin Company

Man Exhibits Glass Eye in Court After DWI Verdict

In Los Angeles on April 1 Jon Cavanaugh charged with driving while drunk sat in Judge Burnell's court as a physician testified his eyes were dilated. At his attorney's request he produced a glass eye for the jury. He was found guilty of the charge. Meanwhile oil and gas wells in Webb county's Cole field report mixed output with some wells quarrying millions of cubic feet of gas daily and others showing tubing troubles.

Universal Berries Los Angeles Jon Cavanaugh

Milk of Magnesia touted as safe indigestion remedy

An old advertisement extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the quick effective cure for sour stomachs after meals. It claims immediate relief, neutralizes excess acids, and emphasizes its 50 year physician approved history. The ad notes pricing at 23c and 30c per bottle and cites The Charles T. Phillips Chemical Company as the trademark holder since 1875.

Seid Charles TO. Chillins Chemical Company Charles AL. Phillips

Banker’s body debate sparks exhumation bid in Iowa

Chicago authorities traveled to investigate whether a body shipped to Lula Iowa was banker George Hilsinger or a wax image. The Sabula bank failed for 300000 as townspeople viewed the body. exhumation petition signed by executor George Ulmer and 205 residents. County Attorney Sweeley postponed court action pending Chicago inquiry. Hospital reports show Hilsinger died Dec 2 after November admission.

Chicago Lula Iowa George Hilsinger Tuckson County Hilsinger Presbyterian Hospital Sabulo Hitsinger Jackson County George Ulmer Sabula H. D. Sweeley Allen Boyden University of Illinois Sabuta

OY CLEANS UP FOR MEET

Saturday has been designated the first of a series of clean on days by the civic committee of the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial contention. Mrs Sorell said school children will be notified and the first cleanup day will clear vacant lots of unsightly accumulations. Prize selections for pastor and motto will be made this week by Mrs Schenck and Miss Rather. contests were open to school children.

Civie General Federation of Women's Clube Frank W. Sorell Chool Mildred Baskin Sorell Kate Schenck Emerson Junior School Aline Rather Echoo

Race Hunt for Missing Girl From Cleveland Ends With Tragic Find

A multi locale report from April 3 describes a world wide chase for 15 year old Alice Leonard who disappeared January 28. She was located dead near a school yard in Mayfield weeks after a transoceanic journey aboard the Empress of Asia. Japanese organizers and authorities coordinated the search, with Japan’s Jiji Shimpo reporting details. The body was concealed by tall weeds and was found after a long investigation. The article also notes unrelated local items about pension leader El Holyoke’s death, a probate ruling in Dansing Michigan, a Montreal mayoral race, and a Smyrna earthquake aftermath affecting thousands.

Tokio Cleveland UPI Alice Leonard Eft Areno Park dJiji Shimpo Iudy America Mayfield Bernard Perk Matsui Paeda Igh

Election case to be argued over Harlandale incorporation vote

In Desty fifth District Court Judge G Taytoe presided as attorneys for both sides failed to agree on a hearing time for the contest of the Harlandale incorporation election, defeated recently. Judge Tasloe ordered filing a motion for an early hearing while the court will set a date after both sides present arguments. Defendants argue May term timing. plaintiffs seek precedence. Taslor represents the plaintiffs alleging irregularities in vote counting of the returns.

Harlandale Desty-fifth District G. Taytoe Shereupon Tudge Tasloe Henry Lee Taylor Caruthers Taslor

Coolidge Signs Delay Law on Immigration Act

President Coolidge unsigned the joint resolution delaying for one year the national origin clause of the immigration act. The 1924 immigration quotas will continue to govern admissions to the United States for another year, affecting various nationalities.

Coolidge Washington Coolidge Uns

James Boys in Horse Play Chronicle

New York cafe scene shows two James boys, Mayor Ralph of San Francisco and Mayor Walker of New York, in a staged pose. Ralph sports a straw hat and high water boots, while Walker omits a derby. Caption teases a before and after moment for the snapshot.

James Boys New York Two James Boys Ralph San Franchco Meyor Walker Jimmy San Francisco Walker

Bareheaded fad harms hat trade among college buyers

Report notes a trend of bareheaded fashion hurting the traditional hat trade. Terman Vine Kelstein, a union official, urged delegates at a trade conference to encourage headwear purchases while downplaying concerns about executives' comfort.

Terman Vine Kelstein Dele Sales

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