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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1931

Page

15

Wife Takes Own Life as Protest

Waukegan telegram reports Charles Wickham attended the funeral of his former sweetheart a day early against his wife's wishes. Upon returning home he found Mrs Wickham unconscious in their kitchen. She died soon after.

Waukegan, TL Harles Wickham Sexter

Quick Relief Prescription A-2851 for Rheumatic Pains

An advertised cure claims Prescription A-2851 relieves long standing rheumatic aches by targeting uric acid and dissolving the chalky deposits. The ad touts decades of pharmacy dispensing and over a million uses, urging readers to obtain the remedy today from their druggist.

Right, Inexpensive Remedy for Rheumatism Ad

An old advertisement claims a popular prescription removes uric acid and rheumatic pains. It touts a Bayer style cure, promises dramatic relief within days, and oversells the product as safe, opiate free, and guaranteed. It urges readers to visit Somm ers Drug Stores for a bottle and renewed vitality.

Tost Ark Sommers Drug Stores Apy Alleoro

Cough Remedies Mentioned Amid Frustrating Nighttime Symptoms

Fragmented text references remedies for a stubborn cough and sleepless nights. Mentions various medicines and sedatives, including warnings about side effects and questionable effectiveness. No clear patient names or dates are identifiable from the readable portion.

Charity Game Amazes Reader To the Editor

Open Forum letter questions charity game economics, claiming teams received $30,000 each for short events, while a park rental of $15,000 and other expenses totaled $21,000 with no benefit to charity. The writer mocks the arrangement and cites Milt Gross.

Bsk Lnschall Park Milt Gross

Stepson's Prayer Fought by Defense at Murder Trial

The state rested its case in a Lewisberg murder trial as Minnie Saal faces testimony about a 1 year old stepson Mickes who died in October 1930 from scalding. Defense moves to strike nurse Alma Clator Doke's statements about Mickes last words including a prayer for his mother to be kinder to the other children.

Lewisberg Dee Minnie Saal Vinnestan Mickes John Pendleton Alma Clator Doke Mickey Princeton Bos Wral

Dry Crusader in Custody Pending Result of Shot

CUICAGO Der 4 4 percent Daniel Gilday officer of the Engleroot Lag and Order league held by police pending outcome of an abdominal wound. Witnesses say Kool was shot when he and companion Alkema paused to offer services. Alkema and Kool described Gillay as intoxicated and acting in self defense.

Cuicago Daniel Gilday Engleroot Lag and Order League Florinso Nol Kiley Kool Herman Alkema Amkeme Gillay Law and Order League Alken

New Jersey Fifth District Elects Congressman Today

New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District, comprising Moria and Lawson counties, votes today to choose a successor to the late Ernest H. Ackerman. The campaign centers on support or repudiation of President Hoover, drawing national attention as a Democratic victory could widen the party's House majority.

Man Killed as Druggist Fires on Intruder at Home

In San Angelo Texas last night Terry Sterrett drug store owner shot at a man approaching his garage with a large gum of money. McAfee, former Central fire station operator, was killed. Mrs Sterrett was wounded in the shoulder as she rushed to help her husband.

San Angelo Xexas Vee Terry 35 Sterrett McAfee

Board Deliberates Parole for Albert Fall Case

Washington notes the Parole Board is considering Albert J. Fall's release after his nine year and one day sentence in New Mexico State Prison for fraud. Chairman Wood stated the case is under consideration and not yet complete.

Washington Van Albert J. Fall Parede Inter Tur Bering New Mexico Privon Edward de. de Biaty Hevaine Wood

Drinking Voyages Fought by Board

Fragmented OCR text describes a debate over voyages and governance aboard a board. It references dainty excursions, palatial literature, and a Dean’s note about preventing foreign ships from reaching a harbor. The passage is garbled with unreadable phrases and misread names.

German Boost in Tariff Planned

A brief note reports President Von Windenbure granting the Broening government near unlimited power to raise duties to a prohibitory level in a short decree. The decision signals a major tariff shift amid ongoing political tension.

Hrillen von Windenbure

Service Station Robbery Reported in Houston

Sid Bwith operator of a Houston service station reports a robbery by one of ten men who drove in and stole the cash register containing $29 last night. The incident occurred around 9:00 p m and Crock 2400 is listed for contact. The tele weather edition of The Bis ui ol mentions the event.

Houston Mgustin Fac. 1 Sid Bwith Tse Tele Bis

Benefits of Beer to Parmer Studied

Secretary Hyde examined material on beer benefits for farmers in a lengthy inquiry. The review sought to determine if reintroducing beer would boost farmers' profits and address solicited aid, with ongoing analysis of potential effects and economic impact.

Parmer Washington, D.C Lee L— Vm Hyde

Woman 91 Renewing Youth Through Simple Rites

Mrs Aton Oak, age ninety one, shared how she keeps youthful with regular bouserwerk, a nightly routine she calls essential. She celebrated her ninety first birthday with white wood-pilking and song, then ended the day with a final dag.

Nicaragua Bandits Renew Activities

Washington reports a revival of bandit activity in Nicaragua. American chargé d affaires at Managua Willard Beaurie told the State Department. In a clash at Villa Nueva on November 27, five bandits were killed. Classified ads list wind and curl pieces under Classification 131, Light.

Washington, D Nicaragua Willard Beaurie Monagua State Department National Guard Villa Neava

Jugoslavia Balks At Bulgarian Apology Amid Riots

Deteriorating ties between Jugoslavia and Bulgaria flare as Slavin rejects King Voris’s apology for damage at the Jugoslavian Legation. Demonstrations over the Neuilly treaty provoked rioting. Jugoslavia pledges punishment for rioters.

Voces Sofia Vjugoslavia Bulgaria Dugu- Slavin Voris Jugoslavian Legation Neuilly Jugeslavia

Bridge Collapse Fatal to Man Near Newton

A Neshaminy creek bridge near Newton Pa collapsed yesterday killing Wal Ross II. The fatal incident occurred as he sat in his automobile when the bridge gave way. Authorities investigated the collapse and the scene was reported by local press.

Ualvermes

Grandmother 67 Convicted in Robbery Case

A 67 year old grandmother, Mrs. Ann Baranski, was found guilty by a jury in a Chicago court yesterday. She faced charges of complicity with her son, killed in the robbery, and Tarol Marcell, who testified for the state, helped convict her.

Rebbe Cricago Shox Mra Ann Baranski Erhimi Uatanski Annoltl Tarol Marcell

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