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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1929

Page

16

Rug Agent and Seeley See Medical Patterns in Gunter Hotel Ads

Fragmented garbled text reports a federal narcotics inspector shooting a 24 year old man named Allen in Boston. It then advertises a Seeley medical device expert at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio for demonstrations on rupture and infection treatment with dubious claims. The piece mixes crime, medical boasts, and event notices with unclear dates and jurisdictions.

Allen Feurd Pélig W. Hh, Crook J. M. Shevnan Seelet Sue Chace Ehiuisk Phta Hill Gunter Hotel San Antonnio Priday Baturday Bae Seeley Atamarsala Farvivars Deen F4werd Sna Sherman Lien SW. B F. H. Seelex Hams Officy

Luther League Holds State Meeting in Seguin Texas

Seguin Texas August 2 The State Luther League convention opens for a three day session with about two hundred delegates and visitors expected. Activities include a business session at the parish house a Friday evening alumni entertainment Saturday night and Sunday program with Sunday school at Emanuel Lutheran parish house and religious services in the morning and afternoon a special Lutheran League Texas program at 3 20 pm Sunday.

Seguin Texas Aa Pran College Eran Luchuran College Emanuel Lutheran Tlother League of Texas Lutheal Yresram Alliel Latch

Sleepless Nights and Mouth Health Claims

An ad-like fragment touts a method to improve sleep by cleaning the mouth with Mac's Black Lotion. It asserts a link between bed health and disease prevention, urging use after brushing and mouthwash, and mentions a trial size price and availability at drug stores. It cites a physician quote and presents a home test with the lotion.

Mae Mac

Clear skin by 5.5.8 tonic claim

The ad argues that flawless skin boosts confidence and social acceptance, especially for new acquaintances. It touts 5.5.8 as Nature's tonic that strengthens resistance to disease, improves appetite, builds flesh, cleanses the skin, increases red blood cells, and channels health through the blood to achieve clearer skin.

Big Pentathlon Contest Slated in Parks for Youths

San Antonio youths 18 and under will compete in a pentathlon at San Pedro Park Saturday at 9 am, under Bob Bass of the recreation department. Events include 50 yard dash 50 yard swim running broad jump shoe winning event and a baseball throw. Six silver caps donated by local jewelers and sporting goods houses will be awarded to winners. Elimination contests are held daily in all city parks prior to the final event.

San Antonio San Foedro Park Bob Bass City Recreation Syitmers

Zoeller Plans New Opera in Sunken Garden Season

Otto Zoeller leads the next Sunken Garden opera at Drackentidgs Park with the comedy Pinafore set to run, following his Interlochen visit. The production features Maude Powell Freeman, Alfred Bron and Antonio musicians, plus a national high school orchestra and band camp background.

Misa Freeman Young Brown Basa Aul Neler Claricet

Schools to Issue 120 000 Books at Opening Sept 9

San Antonio public schools will issue more than 120000 textbooks at the opening on September 9. The State Free Textbook commission has adopted 4867 titles, with reconditioned books from the Austin binderage ready. Parents have called for affordable at home use as students prepare for the new term.

San Antonio State Free Textbook Commission Herman Hirsch Binderage Austin Hirscheaga

Court Proceedings in MMNITY Fourth District Court

A garbled court record lists Judge W. 8. Anthony and mentions Haparte Morcis Coleman charged with theft and bond details. It references a special July 1020 term grand jury, multiple judges, and numerous names tied to various cases and offenses including drunkenness and violations.

Mmnityfourthc District Court W. 8. Anthony Haparte Morcis Coleman Grand Jury

Revival at Assembly of God Lancaster Lancaster streets

A two week revival begins at the Assembly of God on Lancaster and Diltmar streets conducted by Rev. George G. Harrison of Port Arthur. The revival started last Sunday with Harrison's four sons and daughters assisting. Meetings are held every night at 7 o'clock. Rev. O W Edwards is pastor of the citrels.

Assembly of God G. G. Harrison Port Arthur Lancaster Diltmar George G. Harrison Harrison O. W. Edwards Citrels

Sleeping Sickness Spreads in Japan Amid Rising Deaths

In Tokiyo on Aug 20, authorities reported 349 cases of sleeping sickness with 136 deaths across Kagaya and E Hiraghama prefectures. The illness is seen as cerebral influenza starting with a cold and progressing to brain effects, typically ending in summer.

Japan Tokio Kagaya E Hiraghama

Moody Holds Negro's Fate

Austin Aug 20 The life of Jessie Charles Liberty County negro today rests with Gov Dan Moody. If he does not grant a reprieve or commutation Charles faces execution by electric chair at the state penitentiary soon after midnight. A seven day reprieve was granted last week while records in the case were reviewed. The state pardon board had recommended commutation.

Austin Jessie Charles Liberty County Nefro Tday Dan Moody State Penitentiary Charles State Pardon Board

Unions Threaten Theaters Over Organist Requirement

AHATTLE Aug 9 Singers and players discuss an ultimatum from the local musicians union demanding at least one union organist in each theater under a 1928 agreement. Theater owners warn that union workers will be barred if the demand is not met as sound pictures begin showing.

Ahattle Thedlord Al-Lied

Rush on three fire stations to finish soon

Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright announced completion of two stations on Hye's year construction program at South Presa and Milam Oak Kleseta. The three remaining stations at Calaveras Buena Vista Runsell Anson Sadgers will be completed next month at a cost of $25,000 each and a wider construction is expected by September 16.

Phil Wright Thorsday Hye South Presa

Proves Supreme on Longest, Hardest Test Ever Given

Proves Supreme passes the longest and hardest test, delivering flawless performance on the first historic ascent of the Zeppelin to the MADE 100 percent from PE and other paraffin base crudes.

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