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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1928
Page
4
A vintage ad claims Bhur-OM removes any corn or wattle in three minutes without soaking or pain. It instructs to wet the corn with Shut-Off, wait two minutes, then peel away the corns root and all. Sold for 50 cents with a money back guarantee through Summers-Whgners or other druggists.
The text touts a product named Remitia for rheumatic pains, neuralgia, and lumbago promising relief with regular dosing. It mentions drug stores and searches for a narcotic option, noting patients seek strong options despite dangers.
An advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as weight building pills for underweight men and women. It claims rapid, safe weight gain of at least five pounds with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, and notes wide availability in Sommers-Wagner Stores and drugstores across North America.
An advertisement claims lant juice wax as the only medicine that ever helped a mother and son. It touts natural ingredients and tonic effects, alleging relief from pain and injury, with testimonials about improved vitality and strength. The copy emphasizes purity of bark and herbs and appeals to readers seeking life vigor through a proprietary product.
A flurry of social activity fills San Antonio with visitors and events. Afr and Mrs Tou Hurst of Pleasanton join in, Mrs C. M. Cowart visits from Rabstown, and many others from Taylor, Houston, Victoria, and Galveston attend the Fiesta, weddings, hospital updates, and campus events. several travel and hotel stays pepper the week as locals mingle with guests at the Alamo Plaza and Menger hotel.
Major C. M. Chambers was appointed vice chair of the state Democratic organization for the Fourteenth District. The appointment was announced by Chairman Lynch Davidson, with details from Houston reports.
Announcement of elections at Mark Twain Junior School San Pedro Mulhenny avenues shows numerous clubs electing officers. Names include Yvonne Young Ruth Felder Doris Kane Frances Goodrich Gregory president Wonelvon Gregory Mary Ellen Callender Dorothy Millec Oran Sides Frances Kobut Louis Bueron Easton McNub Rodolia Chai Lester Marshall Marystelle Petty Martha Moore Emma McGarr John Lovenle Theres Noble Mari Beth Mi Tninsh Marvell Stedham Virginia Wallace Wilbur Allen Don Drager Wilfred Hoberman.
A jumble of broadcast schedules shows multiple stations across cities like San Antonio Houston Dallas Pittsburgh and Kansas City listing programs singers and times. The item ends with a note that Mrs McConnell and Mary McConnell return from a visit with Mrs Tom Brite of Pleasant Tom.
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