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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1931
Page
9
An old advertisement from 1931 touts Carter’s Little Liver Pills as a remedy to “wake up your liver bile” without calomel. The copy promises gentle cleansing, increased energy, and prompt relief, claiming the product’s effectiveness and wide store availability.
Staff writer Trayward Williams attempts to unravel a puzzling San Antonio traffic tale. The article, written in a garbled style, depicts a mysterious figure navigating congested streets and the public’s growing curiosity about uncanny hows and whys.
A historical piece details Thompson staging mental influence and card feats. Dressed as a staged psychical exhibition, the report notes planned demonstrations at multiple venues including 1504 Broadway and various local shops, with participants and a chiropractor and photographer listed among organizers.
California judge rules a husband may not collect alimony from his rich wife in a high profile divorce case. Charles Ghriette, a chauffeur who served Elizabeth Veter, an Osage oil heiress, cannot receive alimony though his estimated yearly income is substantial. The court orders Mrs. Chalette to pay $3750 as defense costs in the divorce action.
In Washington DC Me Seutter Conxenyote Sieh Hein reports that efforts target federal control of major electric and communication utilities. A proposed bill would create a Communications Commission with authority over telephone, telegraph and radio holding companies.
A new bank formed in Brownwood Texas named BIW inc with Alex as president headed by the old Bank of Erna ich closet Actober 6. It is capitalized for 100000 with surplus of 100000 and assets taken from the Notiangl bank.
A garbled note from Waco Texas outlines a centennial observance for a grand lodge in 1926. It mentions a celebration feast, temple dedication, a memorial to pioneer masons, and offerings of prayer and supplies for the event.
In Chicago a 17 year old was slain and the suspect, Daniel Gildas, is held as the motive remains unclear. His attorney failed to post 18 000 dollars bond for his release despite an assault attempt charge.
MENICO CILY Dec 4 The senate tabled and approved an amendment to bar appeals when the agrarian commission seizes land for redistribution. The measure denies court review and sets the authority for land seizure as the agrarian commission.
Reichers delays return flight from Havana as Teichers adjust plan after a prior trip from Sewark in Berlin style. The party contemplates a later schedule, with a possible overnight or tomorrow departure under reconsideration.
Ad copy denounces embarrassing moments from loose false teeth and promotes a fictitious product called Fastedth available at Summers Drag Stores and other drugstores. The text uses misspellings and implausible claims to urge readers to buy the remedy.
An ad-style column touts an internal remedy by Sr Leonhard called HEM-ROID as a cure for piles. It claims external treatments and surgery are unnecessary, promising quick relief by stimulating lower bowel circulation and removing impurities. The copy warns against external remedies and operations, asserting guaranteed results from the product sold by Sammerz Drug Stores.
A fragmentary sales pitch touts a non habit forming cough remedy claiming quick relief without dependence. It targets anxious buyers with money back offers and doctor approval while naming unlikely pharmacies and directions. The text reads as an illegible, promotional snippet from a medical product advert.
An old style advertisement touts Allenna Rheumatism Cure claiming rapid relief from rheumatism neuralgia and sciatica with a patented formula. It promises elimination of dental tablets and brain-numbing side effects, urging readers to try the remedy or face ongoing pain. The copy mentions stores and shoppers endorsing the product nationwide.
The Argentine dancer starred in a Madrid event as the mayor Rico hosted a municipal banquet. President Azan and cabinet members paid tribute with congratulations to the celebrated performer.
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