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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1929

Page

6

Christian Scientists mark 50th anniversary in Boston

In Boston on August 23 the world marked the fiftieth anniversary of the organization started by Mary Baker Eddy and a circle of her students at the First Church of Christ Scientist Meetings and home gatherings preceded the formal church in 1592 when reorganization created the Mother church The First Church of Christ Scientist was later established on the donated plot of land where the original Mother church building stood

Boston Mary Gaker Eddy First Church of Christ, Scientist Massachusetts Church of Christ Scientist

Bandits Escape With 1400 After Neal Bank Robbery

Two roughly dressed men robbed the State Bank of Neal, ten miles east of Burder, of about 1400 and kidnapped cashier Harold Grove. Grove was later released seven miles southwest of Neal and telephoned the sheriff, but officers followed the wrong road in pursuit.

Burder Kan State Bank of Neal Harold Grove Grove

Mass production in massing on China's front

Beverly Hills dispatch notes heat and press coverage on the China front. The writer jokes about massing troops on the front page, mentions Lindbergh training for endurance, and quips about Gold Dust merging with United Cigar Stores with a playful slogan.

Beverly Hills Calif China Front Lindbergh Ann Gold Dust United Cigar Stores Will Rogers

Non-Stop Hop to Cleveland Race Delay Sought

Quy Henderson, director of the National Air Races, requested postponement of the Los Angeles to Cleveland non-stop race from Sunday to Tuesday to allow non-stop fliers to arrive in Cleveland on Wednesday. The request aims to avoid conflicting with the rival of the women’s air derby en route from Santa Monica.

Cleveland Angeles Ave Quy Henderson National Air Races Los Angeles Werner Santa

Mexico polls guards asked in capital city vote row

Aug 23 Mexico City dispatch reports charges by the anti reelectionists that Conila government officers influence a forthcoming free state election. They seek immediate federal agents to prevent a packed vote while claiming their candidate Vito Alessio Trelles faces unfair pressure.

Mexico City Conila Department of Te Interine

Vapex hay fever relief advertisement promises quick action

A Vapex print ad urges hay fever sufferers to trial a free test sample at any drug store. It claims rapid relief with a pleasant scent from a drop on a handkerchief, lasting all day, and warns it may not relieve all types immediately. The sample bottle has fifty treatments and costs $1, with postal requests for a free sample if unavailable.

E. Fougera & Co., Inc Maiden Lane New York

Fashionable boys suits with sturdy knickers and pants

Sizes cover ages 4 to 18 with pricing in proportion. Reinforced triple stitching and strong washable material. Suits offered single or double breasted with short wide flapper pants and many patterns. Two trousers sold with full knickers in handsome patterns. Excellent quality for five dollars.

Cale

School Dresses and Socks in Various Fabrics and Colors

School wear item list noting children's dresses in rayon and mercerized cotton and assorted socks in colors and patterns. Sizes range from 7 to 10.

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