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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1927
Page
2
The lower Mississippi Valley faced one of its worst floods as rivers rose despite government dikes. Continuing rains fed tributaries that spilled into the main waters, inundating large areas and threatening Arkansas which was described as in critical condition.
N Scoggins of San Antonio Texas describes severe blood and kidney problems alleviated after taking Tanlac a natural tonic made from herbs roots and barks He weighed 240 pounds and says within a month he felt better appetite returned digestion improved and energy restored He urges readers to try Tanlac through their druggist with over 52 million bottles sold.
An enthusiastic mother writes how her family, including a close friend named Mothers Eriend, cheered her on during a difficult period after a loved one faced extenuating trials. The piece praises the support network that helped cope with past hardships and emphasizes community ties.
Coroner Shull hears Tommy Ruby, age four, claim he shot his mother over matches he was told not to play with. Officials ruled the child not responsible. no inquest will be held as the death is ruled a homicide by a minor. Levee breaks flood Arkansas river towns with no loss of life reported.
Snow continues across the region with Sheridan and Wyn reporting up to sixteen inches, central Wyoming stations at twelve inches, and other areas from two to six inches. Forecasters warned Easter warmth needed to melt the heavy blanket as the storm persisted for three days across the ranges near the Canadien border to central New Brunswick.
A man, claimed to be 22, was arrested after failing to demonstrate he could play the saxophone. Detectives including Detective Chief Sam Street questioned him and found two other men and several stolen musical instruments in his room.
A two year old boy was jailed Thursday after arrest by Police Captain R. G. Trevino and Detective Joe Mayen for theft of a typewriter from the Royal Typewriter company at 312 North Press Street on March 21.
In Wiscon sin Miss Lulu Dickinson a discharged English teacher at Central High sparked a student strike. Two weeks after her dismissal 600 junior high students from five schools joined 1300 senior high strikers demanding her reinstatement. Dickinson author of a poetry volume faced board charges and an appeal for open hearings failed.
Pen Women from across the country attend the National League of American Pen Women celebration in Washington on Thursday through Saturday marking thirty years. The event features an authored congress of six sessions and the annual authors' break feast with numerous social events planned. Mrs. Ernest Thompson Seton, writer and book cover designer, serves as national president of the league.
The Pittsburg chamber of commerce will sponsor this year’s safety fires and mine rescue contest drawing about one hundred entrants from around the world. Last year’s event took place in San Francisco and the 1827 date is still to be announced.
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