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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1927
Page
3
An ad extols a product that claims to end corn and callous misery within minutes. It suggests immediate, painless removal and contrasts with longer, irritating treatments. The copy invites readers to visit drug stores to buy Skur-off 21 or Summers-Wagrers druggists and follow simple directions for quick relief.
An old time health claim promotes McCoy's Tablets as the best tonic to cure underweight men and women. It asserts dramatic weight gain with testimonials, claims an ironclad guarantee of at least five pounds in 30 to 40 days, and offers refunds if goals aren’t met.
A front door booklet inspires Mrs. Daugherty of Muscatine Iowa to recount health relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports ongoing benefit after eleven bottles and urges others to try the remedy, sharing her address at ROA Orchard Ave.
The American Legion headquarters faced a shifting tone this morning as Communist organs like L’Unite amid aging defiance reported by the Paris bureau. The briefing highlighted postwar tensions and the Legion’s stance on European reconciliation efforts.
The report notes Captain An Gerson may return to Honolulu if more fliers are found. A search vessel chartered by a navigator, named the region southwest of the island grafo, carried fuel for 2000 miles to reach the Sampan. Gasoline was supplied by the Hewaliar Tincapple Company. James O. Mele, donor of the flight prizes and the £20,000 reward, is dead.
Sanno Cal Aug 23 4 Lieut Byron J Cannell aboard MN-9 No 1 a seaplane adrift in the Pacific recalls days after its forced down during a San Francisco to Honolulu non stop flight. He hopes the Golden Eagle Miss Doran and the Dolies Spirit crew may be picked up noting water rationing and a two week rest if possible. He says recovery depends on the landing they made.
In Aug 23 searches for the Dole flight over the Pacific continued with aircraft and ships scouring the seas for six missing crew members and a girl. Navy officials spoke on lessons for seaplane design and radio beacons while Congress eyed aviation supervision for such missions amid hopes of locating the seven missing fliers.
Aged debating fragment argues for stronger ships and air power. It mentions creating a United States aviation academy to rival West Point and Annapolis, suggesting relabeling existing institutions as firing academies for quicker adaptation in war. The piece critiques naval arms and calls for broader war readiness.
Governor Dan Moody issued a requisition to extradite Zu genio Bianquini in the 1923 slaying of Deputy Sheriff J T Holloway. Bianquini, who escaped Mes r in jails twice after arrest for Holloway’s death, is reportedly still at large after being linked to auto theft.
Seven Field Artillery officers are ordered to Fort Sill Oklahoma to join the field Artillery brigade for tram duty and to report for duty with the First at Fort Sill. Named officers include Bert DeLonge Jr and Second Lieuts Heaty ar F and W G Proctor of artillery.
Fragmentary report notes Star Barthelmness engaged to marry Katherine Yuarg Wilson, a stage and screen actress, in a to be shot film setting. The piece references prior marriage history and postulates on the new union.
A bomb plane mission encountered motor trouble after takeoff from a field piloted by EBEN Kelly. The aircraft ferried a motor to a remote site but returned after failure in flight. Three crew were sent to Persia to fit cabin backups in San Antonio.
Clemency was denied today by Governor Mendy to twenty nine of the thirty convicts who filed applications for a Panama furlough or extension furlough. The action leaves one applicant without approval and affects inmates seeking temporary release or clemency.
Legion officials rally as Sacco Vanzetti executions spark protest. About 23 leaders prepare for a Europe tour by 290 legionnaires, itinerary to Nice Monte Carlo Genoa Rome Lucerne Strasbourg Metz Brussels and London, set to depart September 25 from Robertoe.
Thirty five colleges and universities in the northern United States passed through San Antonio Monday night on a special Missouri Pacific train en route to their homes after summer study in Mexico. The Spanish teachers’ journey to the City of Mexico is an annual plan involving advanced Spanish work and research at Mexican institutions.
A thirty-anard shark was brought back to San Antonio Tuesday after a fishing party, led by St. Mary's biology star John Fister, secured the prize. The crew included Leonard Cook Ray Lambert Jr Dick Lambert Tom Kane and Pat Shaughnessy.
Mrs Emma Galu 37 longtime San Antonio resident died at a local hospital after a brief illness. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Sam H Galui sisters Mrs Antlia Phill i and Mrs Lillian Klaus and brothers Walter Otto Henry Jr Freddie and Clarence Gaim all of San Antonio. Funeral services were held yesterday at a city funeral home.
An old advertisement touts Groves Tonic as a health booster claiming it makes you feel better and restores energy. It emphasizes strength and invigoration in promotional language, typical of tonic advertisements.
The Eighth Corps area, including San Antonio, drew 1516 registrants, leading Texas in attendance with 1516 total while overall nine corps areas exceeded their plausible objective. Civilian Texas report by Ralph Turkee to the secretary of war notes 285 percent higher turnout than expected, with nine corps areas surpassing targets except the Biuth area.
An advertisement highlights Kayser lingerie designed for discerning women with expert tailoring. Bloomers range 3.75 to 7.95 dollars, Vests 2.80 to 3.75, Stepina 32.95 to 3.95, Teddies 3.95 to 6.95, Gowns 10.95 to 12.50, located on the fourth floor.
Fifth floor art needlework department presents new stamped designs for home use and gifts. Pillow cases priced at 1.50, covers at 2.49, pot holders in pink blue green yellow at 0.60, linen towels with colored borders at 0.76, quilt batats with two designs at 0.76, and luncheon sets in fine linen with printed floral patterns.
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