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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1930

Page

5

Baby Trade Dispute Over Stolen Infants In Chicago

In Chicago Aug 20 an international baby swap escalates as William Watkins returns home to learn his wife had persuaded Mr and Mrs Charles Wigberger to exchange infants. The two newborns, christened George Edward Weinberger and Charles Ryans Watkins, were swapped at the Watkins home after Catholic and Presbyterian baptisms. A jury of scientists ruled the babies were exchanged but the parties refuse to settle. The case awaits trial in Stirling court.

William Watkins Howe Leeuw Charles Amiberger Watkin Jaye Watkins Stipering

Plough Three Face Powders Endorse Instant Appeal

New face powder idea wins instant favor in smart circles. Plough offers three powders for oily, dry, and normal skin with silken texture and glowing complexion. Each powder comes in several skin tones and a beauty consultant can send free testers to determine the best tint.

IK Smart Circles Plough Cheora Moagh Foxey Martin Plough, Inc Memphis

De Broglie Family Court Case At Vion France

In Vion France on August 20 a court docket lists Prince Jacques De Broglie seeking a decree to modify his marriage status with Madame Marie Antoinette Ausinac, noted pianist. The proceedings touch on tensions from a prior separation involving Princess Ida Wagenmiets.

Vion France le Broglie Wud Vical House Rince Souls Victor de Broglie Jacques de Broglie Deere Marie Antoinette Ausinac Ida Wagenm Nun Allrars

Three Destroyers to Be Targets for Naval Guns

Three scarred destroyers are set as perennial targets for lighter naval guns. One ship will deploy radio control to move crewless as battleships fire. The Sudddert, in service for 10 years, is the first chosen to improve the navy's marksmanship. two more will be selected from postwar destroyers.

Washington B.C Athe Sluddert Uhece Iater

Chinese Boost New Honeysuckle Drink

Chinese patriots favor domestic soft drinks and toast honey suckle as a patriotic symbol. Laborers from the mountains toil in Sitangitat picking honeysuckle, earning about ten cents a day.

Man Near Death After Auto Crash in McAllen

An auto collision near McAllen yesterday left I F Muar yer, 40, of Phaer near death in a local hospital. Lake, 55, of McAllen, suffered injuries described as cuts and bruises. The report notes both men were hospitalized with serious conditions.

Mcallen

Letter from the grave to Gray's child on birthday

Norwalk council member Ange recalls a poignant birthday letter from Judd Gray to his daughter Jane, written from Sing Sing before execution for the Ruth Snyder murder. The aged tale frames a family scarred by notoriety as Jane prepares for her thirteenth birthday and awaits more words from her father through estate administrators.

Norwalk Den Tone Gray Perhas Judd Gray Sing Sing Ruth Snyder Albert Snyder Jane Jane Will Anne Dad

West Point Cadets Plan Spanish Night Fete

West Point cadets at the military academy summer camp will illuminate the post with a Spanish theme. Crews will wear Spanish costumes and the camp will stage a scene called A Night in Spain to celebrate a custom from Washington’s era.

West Point Military Academy Washington France Spain

Ex Manager Sues Over Personal Property Theft

Ex manager Fugar Allen, once employed by Peaches Browning in vaudeville, sues for return of items including a candelabra, crystal cocktail set, copper coffee kettle, drawing room lamp, two sets of forks, blue pine jewelry, ring, bridge set, gold dishes, and a lemonade set after a dispute at her apartment. Police report indicates some items were taken by a party who left with certain articles.

Sues Peaches Browning New York

Double Rites Held for Pioneer and Wife in Idaho

A double funeral was held yesterday for Bi Kruse a 100 year old prospector and his wife at Fort Luton NS. Kruse reputedly led Grucent Custer s Ammunition Train during the Little Big Horn era and survived the Tadinny massacre.

Fachfield Idaho Aug UPI Bi Kruse Grucent Custer

Grouse Attract 1000 Americans to Scotland trip

The liner California sailed from Glasgow for New York with about 1000 passengers, chiefly American sportsmen who had come to Scotland for grouse shooting. The voyage was delayed since last Saturday to allow a full week of shooting after the season began August 22.

Glasgow Scotland California New York

Soviet Grain Exports Expected Next Month

Soviet officials announced large exports of wheat rye and oats are expected early next month with anticipated shipments rising from current small rye cargoes and other grains. The notice emphasized planned export volumes and strategic timing amid ongoing agricultural and economic plans.

Moscow

Mussolini Gets New Postoffice forli Italy

An enterprising representative in parliament has induced the government to spend around 130000 for a new post office in Forli. Mussolini, in the prime of his career, leads the local effort, with the Forli province represented on the character by Italia Mussolini.

Forli Laly Auz Characer We Aenila Mussoli

Listerine Fight Against Dandruff and Germs

The article explains Listerine as a safe yet powerful germicide that clears dandruff by dissolving sebum incrustations on scalp, delivering an astringent effect, and soothing irritation. It notes antiseptic cleanliness, reduced itching, and the ability to kill strains of Staphylococcus Aureus and Typhoid Bacillus rapidly in high counts.

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