Voters rally as Texas weighs repeal of Prohibition
In Austin on August 23 Texans hear last minute appeals from national leaders on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. James A Farley urges repeal from New York while Dr James A Crain promotes prohibition amendment changes. Other figures include Senator Mortis Sheppard and James E B Ferguson in campaign push. Simultaneously voters decide if Texas will permit 3.2 per cent beer and whether dry counties may lift local bans. Beer is currently sold under federal permits, but Texas law would regulate any sale if the amendment passes.
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Philippine Depot Commander Dies of Blood Poisoning
Major William B. Duly, 43, commander of the United States army's Philippine aid depot, died in Manila from blood poisoning. A native of Sucker Harbor, N. J., he joined the Philippine Scouts in 1933 and later graduated from army flying schools. He was on duty in Japan. widow and two children survive.
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South Ban Antonio City Hall Sells Hope Fades After Sale Bid
Harold K. Stanard, receiver for the dissolved South San Antonio municipal corporation, has tried for over two years to sell the brick and concrete city hall built for 35000 to pay about 3000 in debts. The fire truck was repossessed and the hose sold to Corpus Christi. no buyer yet, receiver says.
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Crook resigns welfare post in Bexar County
Youngs C Crook member of the Bexar county welfare board resigns to focus on retirement health and privacy concerns. Board accepts resignation and will seek successor as directed by Lawrence Westbrook with county commissioners’ approval. Westbrook orders NRA compliance on hours labor and minimum pay in relief programs. Bonham travels to Austin to confer with federal emergency relief administrator Hepkins about relief bond issues and federal matters.
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Nixoderm Claim Ad for External Skin Irritations
A garbled health ad touts Nixoderm by Dr Nixon claiming quick relief from itching burning cracking peeling and pimples. It promises guaranteed rapid healing or money back and urges readers to ask a local drugstore for the guarantee.
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Hair Loss Reversal Claim From Japanese Ointment
An ad-like note claims a Japanese remedy stopped hair loss and even regrew hair after patches and bald spots. It mentions a product labeled OK and cites a dramatic price and a home location at National Repair on 4th Street, with figures suggesting thousands of recipients.
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