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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1929

Page

8

Victim recounts tornado devastation in Empals Penn

Gude Clark, 27, of near Wrnne Atk tells how a twister lifted his house twice and hurled it to the end before it collapsed into splinters. He watched the event from an operating table at Buy worist Hospital as surgeons treated him and his father BN Clark, severely injured. The afternoon had been calm until a distant roar grew louder amid wind that ripped trees, then the house was hurled and torn apart, with nine others escaping with their lives.

Penn Gude Clark Near Wrnne Atk Clark Buy Worist Hospital BN. Clark

Relief from Constipation Ad Promotes Rexall Orderlie

A Rexall advertisement claims constipation causes illness and promotes Rexall Orderlie tablets. It asserts the product draws water into the colon to soften waste, producing a complete bowel movement without high doses. Chew Orderlie at night for next day relief. 24 for 25 cents at Sommert-Wagners Rexall Drug Stores.

Rattle Creek Rexall Sommert-Wagners Drug Stores

Storm and market turmoil described in clipped report

A jagged excerpt mixes a political push for arbitration and alloy misstatements with a March US steel and bank snapshot. It recalls a destructive storm where a family member was injured, trees and debris flying, lightning, rain, and a rescue under wreckage, ending with a judge Clark recalling the event.

Texas Gies Success Talk At Prohibition Hearing

Testimony in a federal hearing described a late night Salon party scene with club boss and dancers. Texas Gies testified she did not drink liquor and noted patrons often brought suitcases of liquor, while investigators questioned motive and conducted undercover observations during the raid.

Dors Federal Yeans Clu Someleok Rex Hello Henry Carrington Sonny Jack Whitney Texas James White Nillian Salon Rosa Morrison White Jane Tex Lulignantet

Bargain Divorces Reported in Jefferson County 1928

In Jefferson County Alabama the 1928 divorce figures show attention to low costs with the average court fee around two dollars. The record notes 1,148 divorces in the year, reflecting broad patterns of dissolution in Birmingham and neighboring areas.

Alabama

Plot to kill Gen Gilles fuels Mexico revolt news

Report from Mexico City notes continued fighting anticipated as government authorities push to suppress lingering rebellion in northern Mes Jeo. Federal troops advance from Culiacan toward Baja California border while rebels retreat toward Sonora, with expectations of a decisive resolution within two weeks.

Mexico City Culin Sinaloa Ban On Big Tuerte Sonora

Troops Deploy to Mexico Border Amid Threats and Moves

Major General Lassiter ordered a field artillery battery from Fort Bliss to Bisbee Arizona and moved 100 more troops to border points. The Seventh Cavalry units shift to Hunebita New Mexico while a infantry regiment heads to Bisbee. Units gain rapid access to all frontier posts as tensions rise along the line.

William Lassister Eighth Corps Tess Toa Tisbee Aria Lassiter Lscohar Sonora Hiskee Wedensday Gro Seventh Cavalry Fort Bliss KL Pase Hunebita

Daint exertions and beauty aids in 19th century turn

A fragmentary claim lists "Dainty Agnes Braney" and "Stio Hila" among performances and beauty routines. It describes hair care products like Danderine and a cosmetic regimen promising ease of styling, scalp comfort, and a gaily film removal, with notices of store recommendations and general allure.

Ziegell Newtele Wrenee Theris Agnes Braney M. Franey Kaye New York Fiat Danderine Verge

Removal of Early Parking Ban Declared At Joint Meeting

City officials and community representatives will discuss abolishing an early parking ban at a 40 minute joint session in the city hall council chamber. Restaurant owner Yom Powis will seek to end the ban, with police and officials from the safety council and district committees present to ensure orderly transition. Nearby military formations and border concerns were also noted in reports, with emphasis on public safety and information to newspapers.

Buaess Bexar County Safety Council Council Yom Powis Ele Valier Phil Wright Owen Kikby Rrrseito

Storm death toll rises after Swifton tornado

The storm, packing a major tornado, killed and injured many in the Swifton area. Homes were demolished along Possum Trot, Sheedy, and surrounding roads. Churches were destroyed and damages reached substantial levels as families faced loss and relocation.

Swifton BU Iiles Ising Saith Alicia Carl Wogster Possum Trot Sheedy Negra Vielma Parkin Tornaila Loren Gilda Lumber Company Marge Ienses

Debating Society Dance and Plans at Main Avenue High

The Congress Debating society of Main Avenue High will host a dance at Munson Compion's home on Magnolia Drive Friday honoring Misses Kathleen Dailey and Marie Dotso. The club also plans a series of debates to select a team to represent the club next year, as decided at the last meeting with Frederick Abbott, the public safety instructor, contributing sketches.

Congress Debating Society Main Avenue High School Munson Compion Magnolia Drive Wriday Katheen Dailey Marie Dotso Frederick Abbott Main Avenue

City Plans Dam For Pool in Park

The city will build a dam at the pool south end to aid emptying and filling and to keep debris out, per statements by A Marbach city engineer on Thursday. The project aims to improve pool operation and cleanliness at Henckenridge Park.

Henckenridge, Park A. Marbach Yack Marbach

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