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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1929

Page

8

Disappearance of Detroit Woman Sparks Ontario Investigation

Ontario police probe the disappearance of Mrs. Hefert McCorkle of Detroit amid reports her bloodstained clothing and a blood-splattered bedroom were found at her father’s home in Dresden. Dorothy Snell identified Mrs McCorkle’s clothing among items left behind and a purse and handkerchief were recovered.

Dresden Ontario Ua—Polles Hefert McCorkle Detroit SicCorkles Joseph Sell Dorothy Snell Mies Snell Atc Corkle

Dinner for Fidelity Union Life policy holders in San Antonio

Insurance firm hosts a dinner for policyholders and stockholders at the Guira hotel Oriental room. Prominent local businessmen attended with Vice President H. I. White as toastmaster. speakers included Derman H. Oris Claude V. Birkhead and Merrill Bishop among others.

Fidelity Union Life Insurance Dalles Guuirr San Antonio H. I. White Derman H. Oris Claude V. Birkhead Merrill Bishop H- L. Rokernot Ter. R

Sleepless Nights and Mouth Hygiene Ad from Mac’s Bick Lotion

An odd ad style blurb mentions sleepless nights and a run down mouth condition. It touts antiseptic care and dental hygiene as key, then markets Mac’s Bick Lotion and a trial price of 35 cents with a family edition at $1. The text blends health claims with product promotion in a period tone.

Mac

Sinclair to begin 90 day sentence at Occoquan workhouse

Reports state Charles A. Sinclair plans to serve a 90 day contempt term in the District of Columbia Occoquan workhouse. He is arranged to stay at the Carton hotel in Washington until his sentence starts, with plans for family housing on Trap Circle. Authorities say food for inmates cannot be brought in and Sinclair will follow standard prison rules.

I Universal Warry Lincain Occonum Senate Carton Hotel Washinatui Sinclair Wate Sinclair Yacy Queen Maria Romania Walker New York Bistrict of Columbis All Oonate Carllon Ou Comusa M. MM. Barna Barnard Binelsir Trapt Circle Occoquan

Texas seeks laws to aid child welfare statewide

The Texas Conference of Social Welfare plans a comprehensive survey of child welfare conditions and institutes across the state. Gettys, president, urged public awareness and practical support for welfare work.

Gageau Texas Ciliaene Protensus University of Texas Gucia San Antonio Texas Conference of Youial Welfare Volunteers of America Home For Girls Gettys Mall Peodescor Gattys

Chicken Theft Reported Near Habinns Street

A theft of several chickens was reported to police. The incident occurred on North Habinns Street and involves a resident named William Huckwell.

Hee Gard Phutaday Walliamn Huckwell North Habinns Street

Boston Debates Clean Campaigns and Smith Controversy

In a weathered discussion from Boston, unnamed speakers praise Al Smith while criticizing tactics used during the rain campaign. The exchange hints at ongoing political tension and efforts to curb scandal while maintaining party unity.

Two Chicago Bombs Struck City on Night of Attacks

Two bombs exploded in Chicago on a single night injuring a resident and damaging property. One blast shattered a vacant warehouse on the northwest side linked to labor tensions, while a second bomb detonated under an apartment building, wounding a packing company worker asleep inside.

Chicago Dervon Northwest Secon Elmer Sweeney

Trial closes as Aimee McPherson links judge in kidnap plea

Sacramento report says testimony nears end in the impeachment case against Superior Judge Carlos and Mary. Aimee McPherson answers mostly that she does not remember or recall details while hinting at connections to Kenneth Ormiston and Wallace Moore. She says a $2500 offer related to the jurist was involved amid kidnapping and conspiracy allegations.

Sacramento Wil Carlos & Mary Aimee Seuple McPherson Mrs. McPherson Coligg Flatty Wallace Moore Hart Barbara Kenneth G. Ormiston Ormiston Forbara Mexico Hurly Litel Hardy

Lindbergh and the question of flight careers

A scrambled report notes ongoing discussion about flying as a profession. It mentions Miss Anne Morrow and Colonel Lindbergh, with remarks on their future plans and a marriage near in the public eye.

Weight Gain advertised elixir and toning aids draw readers

An early 20th century advertisement promotes cod liver oil and related tonics as weight gain and figure enhancement. Claims promise rapid fattening results, improved health, and permanent changes with limited costs, citing authorized distributors and money-back promises.

Shalda Metley Mickel Axi Bomman Wagners Tru McCoy's Vablote McCox

CROWS FEET Nquinting and eye-s te rause tolling wriskled around the eyes

Prayer lenses help preserve youth fall appearances at Hertzberg's Optometrists offering specialized eyewear and guidance to reduce the signs of aging around the eyes.

Hertzberg's

A s econd semester honors for Washington Irving pupil

Roger Romo led the second semester talent honors at Washington Irving Junior High with A grades in all subjects. He scored 24 points in a classroom event, while Louis Sundisg tallied 22 on the liner roll and coach Lozino noted 10 points. Te nrietta de la Cruz Napoleon Ar rendondo and C.Weiglane added 18 each.

Roger Romo Talenta Onourgh Washington - Irving Rner Cy A. Arnahl Romo Louis Sundisg Nnt

Mrs. Rush to Be Buried Saturday

Funeral services for Elizabeth Rush aged 6 with burial planned at St Marys Catholic Church after she died at her home 611 South Presa Street. The obituary lists surviving relatives including Mrs A Ts Serna and Mrs Enwayl Keel and four brothers, with a long line of other names and kin.

Dare Elizabeth Rush South Presa Street St Mary Mer Ay Tusceau San An Rush Fier Mrn Tayimond Batot Mire Adelaide George Rush John Mra. A. Ts Serna San Antonio Enwayl Keel Ts'Hanin Mra Luck Slonney Enke Charles Tind Weebert Ur. Georges Atton Martley Bai Avtonio

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