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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
4
Despite decay only mice and moths inhabit the ancient rooms of the old Spanish Governor's Palace. An advertisement hints at possible access or restoration plans.
An advertisement promises guaranteed relief from asthma bronchitis and hay fever with Hoover's Improved Asthma Remedy. It offers a money back refund and states availability at drug stores with direct shipments if needed. Free trials are available by request.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Tutts Pills as a fast remedy for biliousness, sick headache, indigestion, constipation, and related digestive disorders. The copy urges readers to try the remedy to feel better.
Local historian Frederick C Chabot unearthed a 1849 Spanish will revealing that the old Spanish governor's palace on Military Plaza was divided among Perez descendants by room. The find includes room names Ingacio Jesus Trinidad and Concepcion and notes two halls discovered during restoration work.
A Detroit suburb weekly predicts a landmark year for the Ford company with Henry Ford and Edsel Ford at the helm. The piece notes Ford workers temporarily displaced during recent shortages are returning to gain, and cites about 1,100 Ford workers in the district as the roster.
San Angelo man announces candidacy for Congress in his district. The report notes resignation plans from Hudspeth and mentions Mayne, E Thomason of El Paso, and Bel Rio as prior or potential candidates. The wording reflects a local newspaper brief announcing political runs and related personnel moves.
Administrators of the McDonald estate paid the University of Tear rig the remaining funds required by McDonald's will. The provision directs the accumulations to be used for an observatory or related purpose, benefiting the university and its students.
Local items report Edna Guant and others seeking divorce or remarriages amid community notices. The column mentions social events at Webb's ballroom and Dancing Whurming, with references to music and entertainment at venues including Midway and Fochi Musée.
In Texas a jury is seated as DP F. Fobilaux, 67, faces murder charges for the killings of Willett and James Moore. The defense seeks to exclude jurors’ views on self defense after the shooter dumped bodies in the Guadalupe river. The elder Rabidoux details how he wrestled, shot, beat, and dragged the brothers before dawn.
San Antonio civic groups plan to raise funds for the 1940 opera campaign. Officers were re elected and 27 directors chosen to oversee opera activities. The treasurer reported last year’s cost at 400 with no debts, and members urged a January fundraising push. A constitutional committee will be appointed. Fire destroys a Solon’s home in Texas.
A heavily armed man threatened to shoot neighbors near Bhoira Street and Mein Avenue Wednesday. City detectives traced the armory to a yard at Elmira and Main and arrested him for a mental examination after a call from frightened residents.
A fragmented OCR note references jobs and employment arts with unclear details. The readable portion hints at a topic or event but lacks names, dates, places, or concrete actions to specify a fuller summary. Further text needed for a definitive item.
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