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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1929
Page
10
Advert explains high blood pressure shortens life and urges readers to use Norai a physician prescribed remedy. Claims it reduces pressure, relieves headaches flushes dizziness and sleeplessness and is now in drugstores for broad access. Also notes insurance penalties for high blood pressure and promises quick results.
Mexica City reports President L Umilio Portes spearheading a nationwide anti liquor drive. Aimed at demon run: an extensive educational program to reveal bottles and pills, with lectures and public education to curb abuses. Officials pledge no enforcement of obligatory abstinence and seek cooperation from state and local governments and organizations.
Bold early 20th century ad touts Narine Face powder as smoother longer lasting. Claims include flower like freshness and delicate fragrance, with no cakes or streaks and a soft touch that makes cheeks bloom. Offers six tint options white flesh brunette caramel priced at 50c with money back guarantee from National Toilet Co. Parts Tenn.
Postmaster P. G. Lucas admits limited cactus knowledge and passes a cow tongue cactus query to The Light. The piece links his appeal to common sense and a push to lecture on alcohol as social evil, while noting US actions against gambling in border areas and west coast troop movements amid rebellion tensions.
Under the direction of Kurt McCormick the drive to raise forty thousand dollars for the completion of St Marys university gymnasium kicks off at the Gunter Hotel with a luncheon. About two hundred twenty thousand dollars has already been subscribed for the building fund through pledges and donations. Leading figures from local schools and business attend the initial meeting to marshal support and secure further pledges.
Postmaster DP G Vucas recounts attempts to clarify a cow tongue cactus plant project. Florence McCormick of Wichita sought information on propagating Calamarte linguiformis, with readers noting a prior Light article about Mr Lucas and a donor line from Gerhardt sisters. The plant, first described near Sutherland Springs thirty years ago, drew hobbyists into a growing interest.
The San Antonio chapter of the American War Mothers announces a trip abroad to visit graves of sons and husbands for eligible Gold Star mothers. Mrs Fulnabeth Clark, president, says the government will cover travel expenses and seven local mothers may qualify. A chapter meeting will discuss details at the Gunter Valet army room.
Officials from the Boosie Atp Vrain Dork company of Seale journeyed from Winkurnfiell to Tam Angetes en route to San Ananto for talks on establishing an air Tokbeaigy Tanter project with Sagien City Guatewskr. The party includes Churton Porsmaler Miley Trank Tar q Witlee and Claire Vanipatel aboard Two Bigwine rane ert.
A garbled Chicago report notes a planned destruction linked to a court inquiry with references to Chicago University and an institute director. The text mentions evidence of civilization and ancient remains, implying a dramatic act tied to a historical or mythic narrative.
The final Battle of Flowers meeting presided by Mrs. Walter Nolte outlines luncheon plans on April 25. A. L. Waters wins $100 for a Texas history poem to be read at the luncheon with other program speakers and a parade entry update provided by various chairs.
A consumer note explains that soap scum forms in hard water but not in soft water or water softened with Melo. It urges readers to buy Melo at the grocer to prevent scum.
Various local groups schedule meetings and events this week. The Catholic Daughters entertain with a fundraiser, the Westway club holds a box supper, and the Bible Jewish History circle meets. Other items include theater plays, lectures, and art day luncheon at Westmoorland college events venue.
The city’s long established factories are praised as crucial to its industrial strength. Charles Baldus, president of the Manufacturers association, says growth comes from new plants and the expansion of existing ones, with millions invested in pig iron and related products. The meeting occurred Tuesday noon at the Guntoy hotel.
Plans for widening and straightening the San Antonio to Austin highway were to be discussed at a joint meeting. Representatives from the highway committee and chamber of commerce would meet at Black Church in the morning, with Derry Thobertum presiding.
The Pioneer Worker of Dalesting announces a May night gathering at the Hebrew Institute in honor of Palestine’s 25th anniversary. Rabelsky will discuss That motion in World Jewry. program includes recitals, songs, greetings, and Zionist district addresses by local leaders.
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