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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1928
Page
6
Maj General William Lassiter is slated to arrive with high officers and civic leaders for a formal welcome at the downtown pavilion, where speeches and a parade are planned to honor the visiting military commander.
A dubious home remedy touts a medicated ointment and Mele Rel Medicated Soap to clear pimples, blotches, and facial eruptions for teens and adults. The ad promises rapid results and urges readers to visit a drug store for the ointment and soap, claiming dramatic facial improvement with routine night and morning use.
An advertisement touts a simple homemade cough remedy using 244 ounces of a medicine mixed with sugar or honey to make a pint. It claims rapid relief for stubborn lingering coughs and bronchial troubles, with a promise of satisfaction or refund if not effective.
In Chicago a fire trapped residents as a twenty four story Lake Shore apartment house burned last night. A realty man aiding residents was rescued by police as smoke and fumes injured Mrs Jennings and Miss Edith Taffner, who survived after evacuation.
The narrative outlines General Tassiten’s reception in the quarters once held by retired General Minds, with Major General Lassiter and other officers noted in recent assignments. It chronicles Tassiten’s past commands, awards, and leadership roles through World War I, the Philippine era, and into the postwar period, culminating in his slated relief of General Bowley as corps area commander following General Dabison’s retirement.
Readers glimpse a distorted Chilean welcome to Mr. Hoover with mentions of U S relations and entertainment plans. The piece references a presidential annex and invited Chilean officials as Hoover's visit unfolds amid discussions on improving commercial ties.
In a Mississippi trial, a payment of 1500 dollars was reported for the federal marshal office in the southern district. Testimony from GL Magee and A M L Ravel referenced exchange of letters and telegrams connected to the case.
Austin reports the governor's highway advisory committee endorsed a proposed state bond issue, voting 11 to 1. The panel urged support to fund highway projects under the state constitution, with counties expected to receive reimbursement and the plan to be placed before voters.
Emerson pupils plan a charity project to clothe waifs in need. The effort will involve fundraising drives and coordinated distribution through local organizations. Key organizers include Misera Natl and Dakin ud Envy Niehnteon, with support from community leaders.
Otis M Farnsworth, proprietor, runs the original Mexican restaurant with his sons Otis Jr and Alan now assisting in management. The menu remains unchanged despite decades passing, reflecting a lasting family business and tradition.
Otis M Proneworth recalls the origin of a Mexican restaurant once run by a Chicago transplant in San Antonio. The founder moved west seeking opportunity and established the eatery downtown. His twin sons Alin Warrsworth and Olis MM Wargeworth Jr joined after college, aiding in the family business through the years.
Obscure tribute notes the death of veteran merchant Devlin once famed as tutor to a Chicago magnate. Fragmentary text hints at a pivotal era in city commerce and advertising history without clear dates or details.
A man known as the toughest guy on the west side allegedly confessed to fifteen robberies after being held up with two companions. Authorities quote him and others describing the Polnete John nickname and claiming policed action followed the last night.
In a Davis hotel room on the Gold Coast, a man and a woman were found shot dead in bed. Mrs Florence W. Williams, 24, was killed after being shot five times, and Frank W. Rimmer, former manager of Hotel McCormick, lay on the floor with a .32 caliber pistol nearby, one bullet fatal. Police say the deaths appear murder suicides.
Detectives Toe Rahike and Wil Qnever investigated a fatal car crash spree that injured Mrs. Aba Vter Curling and killed others in Sinn Antonio and nearby streets. The wrecks involved a car later sold, hindering clue recovery. Victims include Mrs. Pfefferting and Mrs. W. E. Stard, with Gonzales in critical condition after another overturning on Houston Vito streets.
New York December 11. Dr Herbert Charles Clark director of laboratories and preventive medicine for United Fruit announced his appointment as director of the proposed Gordon Memorial laboratory to be established in Panama City Panama Trade. He will oversee the medical research facility and its preventive medicine program for the company interests in the region.
Hollywood era feud centers on Narl Dane filmdom figure and Miss Waldemar. The complaint alleges Dane promised marriage and later refused, causing humiliation and breach of promise. Rosarian actor Thacs Valdemar represented Miss Waldemar in the suit filed in 875,000 breach of promise. The case details describe social-page scandal amid 1923 Hollywood moves and postures. A final line mentions Christmas buying and a Gilfo-Graph ad.
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