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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1929
Page
12
Wittare modelers are invited to take part in a sand modeling contest Thursday morning at San Antonio playgrounds. Activities begin at 6 a.m. All competitors must be under 75 years old. Judges are Mrs. Oli Brewhaugh, Mrs. Gale O and Mrs. A. M. Dreiss.
An old time advertorial promotes Castoria as a safe remedy for crying babies and minor ailments. It warns against adult medicines, urges consulting a doctor if needed, and notes the product bears Charles H. Fletcher’s signature on the package as proof of authenticity.
Senator Pine of Oklahoma announced that the Indian affairs sub-committee will next investigate the Tulsa reservations in Oklahoma. He said the inquiry has shown the need for thorough organization of government supervision over the Tulsa area and will visit the state early in the fall.
The Reverend Janes Empringham, once national secretary of the Church Temperance Society, faces potential prosecution for illegal medical practice if he returns to New York. Authorities allege he ran a “Health Education” scheme, used charity donations to fund expensive treatments, misled patients about illnesses, and exploited wealth to support his operations. He was en route from the Pacific coast to answer three charges.
A year old boy Romern Salas of 220 Rusk Street was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital Wednesday for bruises after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in front of his home.
Burglars broke into the post office and store at Los Angeles Texas about 18 miles from Cotulla and secured about 10 dollars. A.B. Milstead of the San Antonio Bureau of Identification was called to investigate but failed to find fingerprints left by the robbers.
C R Tafolla of 105 Upson Street is pipeman No 3 with Engine Company No 4 at Station No 4 on Camden and Richmond avenues. He has served with the company since March 33, 1825.
In an Aug 21 report from San Francisco the endurance monoplane San Francistan fell into San Francisco Bay after clipping an electric line while circling Mills Field. Pilot Donald Templeman survived with minor injuries after a 23 minute flight ending near the shore. He aimed to stay aloft for 40 hours.
New York reports that Oscar Knestr and Kurt Luescher, the Swiss aviators attempting a transatlantic flight from Lisbon to New York, are presumed lost after fuel exhaustion. Despite a nightlong coast watchers and ships alerted along the Atlantic route, no sign of the Farman monoplane was found between the Azores and North American coast. Weather fog hindered search efforts as officials warned of possible deaths in the ocean.
In a corporation court Nel Fonderauts Ninre admitted peering through a window at Markhall and Cameron streets. Judge Didre Walaon called the act one of the lowest forms of misconduct and noted no city ordinance governs weeping toms. Witness W G Wiskmann testified about catching Seleon at a window. A charge of sidewalk attacking conduct was added.
A 20 year old woman is on a $500 bond after being charged with sale and possession of intoxicating liquor and maintaining a public nuisance. The incident occurred at a property designated for manufacturing liquor. The Prohibition Commissioner noted quantities seized and a chance for review next day. An advertisement urges readers to check the classified ads.
The note argues that pianos selling at equal or higher prices are outshined by this offer, claiming superior tone and construction quality. It asserts that a judge of design value would see this deal as unprecedented for the price, highlighting exceptional value and build after comparing to pricier rivals.
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