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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1928
Page
6
Detective Mek Goodman announced five men were sought Thursday in connection with a bicycle theft ring. He said the suspects stole bicycles and transported them to Karner City and Corpus Christi.
Medical authorities describe indigestion as caused by excess hydrochloric acid in the stomach. The article notes symptoms include burning sour taste and discomfort, and warns against unproven digestants. It recommends remedies like milk and magnesium powders, though caution urges respect for proper dosing.
An advertisement promotes Nurilo as a wonder drug for rheumatism neuritis and lumbago. It urges readers to buy a package, try the product, and return it if not satisfied, appealing to pain ridden readers and instructing to visit druggists and drug stores.
A fragment suggests evolving views on female vitality and fatigue, noting a demand for glandular extracts as vital elements for health. The text hints at changing expectations for married or single women regarding exertion and endurance.
G. L. A. Tableta are recommended to preserve youth ful energs to prevent premature ageing and regulate the periodical Tose. They help ease pain in women of that era. Available from Milburn Drug Co and City Drugs Bureau.
Washington reports a national reaction to Governor Smith's reform speech drawing praise and criticism. Senators Edwards and George praised the address while Postmaster General New and several others objected to portions. Republicans and Democrats split on prohibition and farm relief stances, with some endorsing the governor’s positions.
Albany dispatch reports Mrs Alfred J Smith expressed qualified approval of her husband speech accepting the Democratic presidential nomination. She said it was fine and the crowd was mighty nice, noting she didn t go out on the lawn to view the event.
A hospital ward in Omaha seeks the identity of a 40 year old man admitted under care of Douglas County Hospital. The patient known as Fleman remembers service in the Thirty-ninth Division and is aided by Major Violet A. Haynes and the American War Mothers of San Antonio in efforts to determine his true name and wartime unit.
Hoover's mother, mother of Herbert Hoover, received memorial membership in the International Women's Trade Federations association. A message confirming the action was released today.
A. Maunen, park superintendent, said the pear park was ready for the Labor Day celebration on September 2 and 3. The event will feature planned activities and local community participation.
A collection of testimonial letters from women praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanativa Wash. Mrs Gladys Rogers of Allania Georgia describes relief from constipation after use beginning in adolescence and pregnancy. Mrs E Gratic of Trafford Pennsylvania reports improved appetite and general well being after regular use and recommends the medicines to others.
Mayor C M Chambers welcomes Tabatha Goodwin as the new leading lady of the Palace Players who start the winter season with Abies Irish Rose opening Saturday.
In St Joseph, Missouri, August 23 a theft disrupted a local Passion Play. A sacred cross used in the Golrotha scene and a prop donkey were missing, leaving no substitute as the performance was to begin. The missing items include a cross crafted from wool and a cake prop. Local authorities investigated the unexplained loss near Krog Park.
A detailed report on Carnegie library operations for the past year was submitted to Major C L J Champers by Nat M Washer president of the trust, noting bond plan extensions and ongoing building work. For the year ending May 34 1928 circulation reached about two thirds fiction with growing children's demand and 00 Dooks purchased in the department.
HLENM Mo August 29 Mrs Blanche Hichardson of Canaan is jailed charged with poisoning her husband Miver Richardson who died Feb 18 at their Canaan home William J Crifer is jailed charged with the same crime Crider claimed the couple disturbed his care before Richardson’s death
Thieves forced a glass door at the Trawnie stand on IW14 Fredericks Hunt Road to steal ice cream. Police report 44 pantry barstegs gulped the ice cream as it was taken.
GATY Ind Aug 23 A rug measuring three by seven feet is described as a reply or token of a United States dollar bill dating to 1808. The piece is tied to Wildermuth and George Hotett, with Bulgarian and Turkish ties noted. The attorney for the involved party has not confirmed the claims and the matter involves disputed postings sent by mail.
UPI reports renewed hope after Vatol radio signals from Ublngo reach amateur operators. Signals suggest Bert Vasgell and Parker Cramer, missing Rockford to Stockholm fliers, may still be alive though reception differs from their aircraft’s broadcasting wavelength.
Commodore Donald B. MacMillan and crew aboard the cruiser Marion patrol the Labrador coast near Rockford and Nain as Eskimo settlements and fish-rich areas are noted. Limited nearby vessels and regional harbor reports hint at broader Arctic observing activity.
Commander Donald B. MacMillan assists in locating Bert Hassell and Parker Cramer missing Rochford, Ireland, while forecasts and radio updates describe weather near Cape Chiles and surrounding islands. The piece notes no radio from Greater Rockford, a Newfoundland weather tilt, and a coast guard patrol with little game birds and nest activity on outer islands.
Reported remarks indicate efforts to overhaul the local building code. Cary Altocney Hoe Hyay Iy aindgine and Masar M. Chambers cite the Tiearer code as a model while Mecentle Char. Dees claims the San Antonin code is obsolete and must be updated.
A 22-year-old woman collapsed at the Rio V4 apartments on Travis Street and was detained by police. Investigators say she may have been thrown from a vehicle, and names of officers reference the incident. The text also includes an unrelated Bayer Aspirin advertisement.
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