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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
5
Operators at a meeting protested a proposed daily reduction of 10 000 barrels and clamp down on sand logging. They planned a 24 hour watch and decided to send Kiam to Austin to carry their message to state officials.
An ad copy extols a facial lotion recipe using Orchard White, lemon juice, and Greheed White to clear pores, remove blackheads, and reduce oil. It claims instant smoothing, brighter look, and protection against wind and sun, touting a “new Mollywond beauty lotion” for summer use.
A jury of six men and six women heard the murder trial of Walburma Osteretch, wife of Fred Osteretch, a Milwaukee mattress maker. The state argued a deliberate killing. the jury found her guilty of manslaughter and she was released due to the statute of limitations.
AUSTIN August 7. State Auditor Moore Lynn says casing head gasoline owes the state more than 2.5 million dollars in gross production tax. The department estimates annual tax accrual at over 200 thousand dollars, noting prior tax efforts missed casing head gasoline.
More than 75 ex-rangers gathered for the eleventh annual Texas Ex-Rankers meeting in Eastland. Alphieri’s business session was held at the courthouse, with delegates spending the day at the city coach and many camping in the park after welcome bids from local hotels and private homes.
An old advertising claim promotes a skin health product made from fresh vegetable drugs. It touts long history, multiple sizes, and benefits including energy, confidence, and a blemish-free complexion. The copy urges buyers to use based on testimonials and physician acknowledgment.
In Mexico City August seven a department action cancels a recent decree, forcing a mining company to halve its workforce without arbitration, requiring a petition before the board for future retirements and awaiting the board's often unfavorable decision amid a crisis in mining.
YOINT SADLE Mich Aug 7 Executives of the Anti Saloon League of America met in conference to plan another wet and dry fight for the presidential election The Democratic party by default will be stronger or worse than 1925 with Dr Bratt ride national superintendent of the league cautioning about a Democratic nominee friendly to prohibition and limited optimism among leaders
Peshawar in the Northwest Frontier Province braced as a Lashkar force of about five thousand tribesmen concentrated west of the Khajud plain. British troops moved out, and six Royal Air Force squadrons were actively bombing the area in defense.
A six year old, Harry Thampsman, leaped into a tar barrel to escape the heat. Firemen used cold water to loosen the tar before safely removing him. The incident ended with the child hospital bound for treatment.
Under orders from Secretary of the Interior Manuel Delgado, Cuba begins a nationwide crackdown on Communism. Over 20 people were arrested in various parts of the country as the drive opened yesterday.
Italian quake fallout yesterday caused a landslide from nearby mountains near Tocco Candio. Villagers rushed to view damaged homes with no casualties and no further damage reported, as authorities assessed the scene after the July 28 earthquake.
A Paris dispatch reports an earthquake last night near Almeria Spain at Alhox. The tremor caused great pane among villagers who ran outdoors. Several houses were damaged but there were no casualties.
A note from the Aug 1 dispatch states Mexico rejects entry for a Brazilian scout from Recife heading toward Benedicto Homes in Mrzion. Officials cite immigration rules and safety concerns, denying travel despite the scout’s plan to cross from South America.
Under Captain Arthur Fairfield the USS Chester sails on an eight port shakedown cruise beginning in August. The vessel will visit Barcelona Naples Constantinople Athens and Gibraltar during about six weeks at sea with foreign governments expected to observe and engage.
Wilbur Lyman, secretary of the interior, urged Utah residents to treasure and conserve the region's natural resources. He emphasized avoiding exploitation and protecting local areas during an evening address in Salt Lake City.
In Beaumont Texas Mrs Addie Kingston, after years of tending chores for Mr and Mrs Henry Hendrix of Richburg Mississippi, refuses an inheritance citing she did nothing to deserve it. The woman continues her factory work as the story notes two sums totaling 6000 in the will.
In Budapest on August 1, an unofficial estimate reported about 480000 unemployed Hungarians due to the agricultural crisis. The figure reflects severe job losses amid the country’s economic strain and drought impacts.
An old advertisement touts Gray's Dinjovert as a powerful antiseptic salve for boils infections and skin sores. It claims to draw out pollen heal ulcers and ease inflammation and heat, promising over 110 years of trust and ties to President Andrew Jackson. Available in 25 cent two packs at local stores in Nashville Tennessee.
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