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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1929
Page
16
An OCR fragment mentions McMullin's for asthma and bronchial issues, describing it as an aid for coughs and lung problems. It cites a Sedalia Missouri connection and distributors like Sam Cersw Vognar's drugists, with dated language referencing 1930.
Advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as a weight gain solution with promises of rapid pounds and improved health. Claims include a money back guarantee if users do not gain at least five pounds and feel better, with clerks at drugstores authorized to refund.
President Hoover outlines a plan to appoint only proven men to high foreign posts as he considers reshuffling ambassadors. The Paris vacancy follows Myron Herrick's death, with Pershing discussed as a potential ambassador. Other posts in Rome Tokyo and Japan involve Charles MacVeagh and John Van A. Murray, signaling a broad diplomatic reshuffle.
MPL officials arrived in San Antonio en route to Mexico to cut time at Laredo border inspections for direct trains between the United States and Mexico. The group travels from St. Louis under A. D. Bell’s private war effort and includes Cal. C general agent of 3BL Mexico City Rh. H. Mereynelds seat, J.J. Franco, and A. I Bravo among others. They plan to depart at 10 o clock Thursday night for Mexico.
In Corporation court N Greehem was acquitted after testimony about a parking incident on Main Avenue. Officer Venn Tavis observed the car and arrested Cresham for parking more than two minutes from the curb. The defendant was found not guilty on the parking ordinance violation.
A Chicago heiress announces the birth of her fourth child, a son, amid the estate of the 238 thousand fortune once tied to Joby W. Gores. Mrs. Norsik confirms the arrival as Debira Angell reflects on her loss and the heir’s future within the family lineage.
Birthday notices list names such as Herbert Pendleton and Annette Thergey with scattered street addresses including Pot ter street Serfe builds and Feeder felsburg road, plus others like G. Thompson and Watt SH East Craig Mei a Gator OF Ripley avenue, all in a miscellaneous local register.
Keystone Development Company donated property Thursday to widen A Street between Houston and Carreta, eight feet to be removed to create a uniform setback line. City commissioners accepted the gift at a special meeting, with Commissioner Jay Steffler noting the plan will standardize building lines.
In Owensound Ontario on April 11 a coroner's jury found that Mrs. Alice Boddy aged 22 and mother of two killed herself with poison after sustained gossip from neighbors. Witness Lindsey Boddy testified neighbors falsely accused him of infidelity, while others urged restraint as officials denounced harmful rumors. Coroner Dr Rutherford urged the public to curb gossip, noting such talk can trigger deadly outcomes.
Patrick J. McMahon, a Newhaven police officer of 44 years, served the public nightly until illness forced hospital care. Though expected to retire at 60, he sought early retirement via a special dispensation. After the pension was granted, he shot himself an hour later. Doctors cited his death as a likely suicide, highlighting employment hardship in the district.
An application for a permit to develop a Bennecan project exclusive of San Antonio was filed with county commissioners by the United Interiy Corporation of Houston. IL W. Breerick presented the application which verified all advisement. From Louisiana Randolph field referenced in the notice.
Representatives from about forty counties met at the Gunter hotel to plan advertising for the region. The gathering discussed methods to attract buyers to apartments, shits, houses, hotels and private homes, aiming to boost the area’s appeal to the world.
A missing heiress identified yesterday in Miami from St Augustine with Patricia Parker of New York, worked as a waitress in local restaurants. She left home January 4, after a dispute with her stepmother, and her father Edward Morse Jr plans to bring her home, while authorities pursue leads in the case.
Actor Monte Blue, noted for his film work, was reported resting comfortably at a local hospital early today after being taken there yesterday. The illness or injury and exact timing were not disclosed in the brief bulletin.
The American Legion FRRU bureau in Pueblo faces claims of about $50,000 owed to its operations. Maverick, appointed agent, states that once claims are filed, creditors may seek repayment from dealers who sold goods on Legion credit. He warns some alien dealers who extended credit risk embarrassment and possible action.
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