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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1927

Page

17

Feet to Hoofs Chiropodists Warn

A humorous or satirical note claims feet evolved into horselike hooves as women wear high heels. The piece describes losing toes first, then the rest, ending with foot bones resembling horse limbs.

Lynchings Rise Cited by Federal Council Report

Washington report details a 1920s wave of lynchings across 38 states with 40 incidents noted by the Federal Council of Churches. It lists sites in New Mexico Kentucky South Carolina Tennessee and others, and calls for removal from church rolls of those who condone or participate in violence.

Br Lnlerons Sergier Washington, DC Lnize Duerense Isneheyl Nurrle Commission On Rave Mexico Funda Kentucky South Carolina Teenessue Lesa Margachusette New Hampshire

Vinol Supports Sleep and Work Claims

The ad asserts Vinol helps sleep and daily work by boosting appetite and energy. It features a testimonial from A. Kinsel of Lack with claims of improved mood, strength, and blood health after taking Vinol, noting long use and broad benefits.

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Dry Chief Charges Officials Resist Law Enforcement

In Glendale Major Frank B. McReynolds accused officials of obstructing federal drug enforcement. He spoke to about 200 church members, asserting resistance by local authorities and customs officials in Southern California and Arizona. Louis H. Selye, head of customs for the Los Angeles district, denied the charges, calling them unfounded.

Tos Angtidas Suulbecu Calligraia Veriory Federra County Maj Prank B. McRernolds Califorcie Arizona Glendale Hederater Brotherhood McReynolds Louis FH. Selyaohe

Commanders At Park Sam Houston Adjust Fuel Ration

New post order increases gasoline allotment for Park Sam Houston division to support air transport. Commanding general may authorize up to four gallons per day per division staff, with ambulances and limited exceptions for essential units.

Park Sam Houston Pg. Minenil Gneollce Commanier Divisia Cameron

Mystery Slaying of Three Off icers in West Virginia

The fragmentary report describes a triple slaying tied to floodwaters from the Ulich river. Bodies of three victims including two women and a man were found near Lebanon county after being moved from Clinch and Bivard wreck sites. Police struggled to identify the victims amid the chaotic discovery.

W.va Amel Chav Ulich Iia Lebanon Seit Fussellemis Viesinin Debe Bivard

Wilkins Confirmed Involved in Mexican Plot

Readers learn that Wilkins is connected to a large Mexican plot. The government reports that a war department case confirms Wilkins’s role, tied to an uprising led by a gang head called Moron and a figure named Gilad.

Mentco City Edgir Malfsen Reballion

Cantonese Chiefs Plan Goodwill Tour to Latin America

Cantonese delegates led by Ming and Chiang announce a Mexican City stop on a tour of Latin America to boost goodwill toward the Nationalist movement in China. The trip opens with a city event today as the group seeks broader support for China’s cause.

Menxico Uray APP Ha Chow Sul Ming ChiangeThi Chiang Elon Atesten Thay Mexico City China

Lions Observe Cleanup Week Event at San Antonio Hotel

A community program at the Anthony hotel featured a novelty song and dance by Gene Walters and Bertha Weatherly with Edward Reynolds on piano. Dorothy Turkhotier and student Mira Hannah Teutechman performed dances as part of the weekly observance.

San Antonia BH Anthony Dudley Sackyo Sir Antonia Yulon Gene Walters Bertha Weatherly Edward Reynolds Mise Dorothy Turkhotier Taily of the Lake College Mira Hannah Teutechman

Insurance agents meet at Browniwood gathering

H TL Copeland district manager of the Alamo Life company led a group of district agents including W F Meeton of Houston and FB O Gregg of Pinion visiting Browniwood for a weekend meeting.

H. TL Copeland Alamo Late Distrance Compiung Anstle Anl F Meeton Houston FB. O. Gregg Pinion Browiwood Fouk Want

General Conner Slated to Take Hawaiian Post

Unclear dispatch from Washington reports Maj. Gen. William Th. Smith to head overseas division with Maj. Gen. Edward M. Lewd and Brig. Gen. Mabten as part of a command reshuffle. The First Division in New York stays linked to the Pacific theater as Hawaii officials handle the transition.

Conner Washington Mabten Tex Conon Fike New York Fay Fawaii Ilvision William Th. Smith Hawaii United Edward

Y Boys to Camp in Windsor Forest

Reportedly twenty American bars will journey to Lour Hucope this summer under royal sanction. King George grants permission for the excursion amid a Windsor Forest setting with Windsor officials co operating.

Windsor Forest

Police Arrest Agitators in China Amid Embassy Watch

Fragmentary OCR notes report Chinese police arresting agitators near a Seyivt embassy morning vesting Russia as Ca. Details are garbled but indicate police action linked to protests or political agitation at an embassy.

China Seyivt Tussia Ca ‘Ngitn Toes

Son Accidentally Kills His Mother in Ohio Town

BR UWLSVILLE Ohio April 6 A three year old boy playing with a .28 caliber pistol killed his mother Mrs Josey Ventehe immediately after she had taken the weapon from him moments earlier The bullet pierced her heart and the tragedy drew a crowd as neighbors watched in shock The accident occurred in Sag Benitn near the family home and the boy is not reported to have understood the danger involved.

Bruwlsville Tos Jose Yennelie Woo Ehut Mit Sag Benitn Cbik Ventehe

Unknown assailant kills woman on road near hospital

Report from PHOENTN April 6 describes Mrs. Mario Menges wounded by unknown assailant on a road near 800 Francisco. She was hospitalized in critical condition after the shooting, with details unclear and an autopsy not yet completed.

Phoentn Mario Menges Francisco Warmn Hospital Whitney

Perfect Purification of the Body Health Ad

An old ad promotes Purification with Calotabs as a foundation of health. It touts a thorough cleansing program, claims to cure chronic ailments, and offers a family pack with directions for 31 cents at drug stores.

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