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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1931
Page
14
A nurse endorses a liquid antiseptic claimed to soothe eczema rashes and eruptions quickly with penetrating action. The ad promises immediate relief for itching, guarantees satisfaction, and offers a money back option. See in stores for $1.25.
Wheat was worth a dollar a bushel in St Louis as farmers traded grain for smokeless shells under a local merchandising ad. The offer allowed 490 bushels of wheat to be donated to Missouri’s sale and fish department for winter feeding of birds, with shipments through August 19.
The report lists total populations and native white to foreign born breakdowns across Texas counties. Dallas leads with high native white counts while Laredo records the highest Mexican percentage among the 21 counties, with numerous counties showing Mexican majorities or significant Mexican presence in the total population.
A public diplomatic note reveals a US Mexico agreement on banco boundaries, two days after commission jurisdiction is established. The banco, a land strip separating river borders, is to be treated as the original boundary with American and Mexican reps. Disputed areas like El Tasm Juarez valley face final decisions by both governments.
The body of James Furlong a Chicago precinct captain was found in front of a Garfield Square club with a bullet wound in his head. Police say he had been serving as substitute bartender. The chaotic report ends with unclear garbled text.
Galmston Aug 19 A man faces charges in a labor raid case described as a farce. The report notes an inst George Ada, MazTex Fig, and other figures, with general sentiment at the MazTex place. Further details mention Sandean and planned attendance by several individuals at a Wednesday event.
Reported theft from a residence at 1010 South Fioren Street where 800 worth of clothing was taken from a wardrobe bag valued at 820. Police were notified Wednesday. Names Gerald Duckon and J. J. Konecay appear, with unrelated fragmented notes about other addresses and items.
Joske Memorial girls visit the Empire theater on a Wednesday afternoon to view the film Daddy Long Legs. The item promotes local entertainment and references available properties in San Antonio.
Austin reports that the John son Poultry Ranches Incorporated may have its charter revoked. A petition filed in district court accuses the company of failing to pay franchise taxes since August 2, 1990 and references a bankruptcy adjudication dated June 24, 1931.
An advertisement extols Camels cigarettes with a moisture proof humidor pack and germ safe wrapping. It claims the Cellophane seals in aroma and freshness and makes Camels dampness and dryness resistant, asserting milder throat comfort and dust free freshness. The claim notes nightly usage except Sundays.
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