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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1926

Page

17

Mississippi Senator promotes large farm relief loan bill

Senator Val Harrisson of Mississippi unveiled a bill to aid agriculture by allowing the federal intermediate credit banks to lend farmers up to 1.2 billion dollars at low interest. He denounced the McNary plan as tariffs and urged liberalizing credit to help farmers hold crops for better prices. Hearings on the proposal are expected soon.

Washington McNary Senate Val Harrison Mississippi McNary-Haughen

Beware the Cough or Cold That Hang On

Advertisement advertises Creomulsion as a persistent cough and cold remedy. It claims creosote-based formula soothes inflamed membranes, inhibits germ growth, and aids recovery from bronchitis asthma and other respiratory troubles. It guarantees satisfaction or money back if relief is not achieved per directions.

Bride Joins Hubby in U S as Naturalized Citizen

El Paso report details Frank Stathos a waiter and Aphrodite his 21 year old wife who after two years apart due to immigration rules are now together in the United States. They arrived from France over two years ago as newlyweds and their 16 month old son George accompanies them. Aphrodite had waited on immigration while Frank worked in a local restaurant until his naturalization papers were granted.

EL Paso Frank Stathos Aphrodite Stathos United States France Siathos Immigration Service Frank George

Senate considers expanded fed credit for farmers amid delays

A senate intro duced measure to broaden farm credit via the intermediate credit banks would raise capital to 10 million per bank and allow loans up to ten times capital. It would extend eligibility to individuals and firms with warehouse receipts and cotton loans emphasized. Representatives Purnell and Yulmer favored the plan but delayed house action awaiting agreement. Agriculture committees plan hearings next month.

Senate Purnell Indiana Yulmer South Carolina Harrison

Boy’s Nose Leads Him to Beer and Arrest

An 11 year old Mexican boy was arrested by dry officers after a patrolman found a sack with six beer bottles. He said he smelled an empty beer can near the county jail on Cameron street and followed the scent to the full bottles, later being released.

Prohibition Cameron Street

Prowler Departed As Police Arrived At West Travis House

Station Officer William Waltersdorf arrived to confront a prowler at a West Travis residence early Wednesday. The intruder had been inside about two hours before and fled as the officer blocked the street. The man’s exit left the officer stunned and puzzled by his sudden departure.

Gerness William Waltersdorf West Travis

Board measures cut city school taxes and approve improvements

General city taxes will be slightly lower by late May 1927 after the board of education approved a cut from 5 to 4 cents per 100. The maintenance tax stays at 12 cents while sinking fund drops to 11 cents. A Southern Schwab field extension and Evergreen street project were authorized with field reuse rights retained. An extra 300 for athletic equipment was granted and plans for a four room Collins Garden addition approved with January 4 as bid opening day. Petitions for school improvements were filed. Agnes Cotton upgrades referred to the building and supply committee. A pledge of 125000 of the 100000 bond issue was approved for colored schools.

Board of Education Schwab Field San Antonio Evergreen Street Collins Garden School Agnes Cotton School

Ormiston Delays Surrender In McPherson Case

Kenneth Ormiston, fugitive radio man linked to the Aimee Semple McPherson case, says illness blocks immediate surrender to Los Angeles authorities. Chicago officials filed a fugitive warrant based on warrants naming McPherson and others for conspiracy to obstruct justice and related charges. An attorney indicated the extradition fight may hinge on the complaint’s vagueness.

Chicago Los Angeles Kenneth Ormiston Aimee Semple McPherson Ormiston California FE. A. Marfin Lawrer Evangelist Frank Tyrrell

What to Do First for Colds and Flu

An advertisement claims quick relief from colds and flu by cleansing the bowel tract with Blok-Lax and Nick-Lax. It promises easy dosing with no wripping, salts, or oils and claims morning improvement. A pharmacist guarantees Klok-Tax results.

Tennyson Refused Record Offer for Short Verses

London December 15 A firm offered poet laureate Alfred Tennyson five thousand dollars for twelve eight line verses to appear under his name. He declined the generous sum viewing it as inappropriate for his station as poet laureate and thanked the publishers.

London Tennyson Peery

Kerosene Drink Sends Four Year Old To Hospital

Four year old Ramon Ramirez son of Mrs Maria Ramirez of Lima street was hospitalized after swallowing kerosene from a small bottle found on a shelf. The child drank the contents before his mother could intervene. Police took him to Robert T B Green hospital for treatment.

Ramon Ramirez Maria Ramirez Colima Street Robert TB. Green Hospital

Funeral for Mrs Josie Solcher Scheduled Thursday

Mrs Josie Solcher of WS4 Austin Street died Tuesday. Funeral services set for Thursday afternoon at St Patrick's Catholic Church with Rev Johnnel officiating. She is survived by her husband Louis, three brothers and two sisters.

Josie Solcher Austin Street Tuesilas Johnnel St. Patrick's Cath- Matotic Church Cher Louicher

Prospect Hill Meeting Delayed to December 20

The Prospect Hill Civic Improvement League meeting has been opened until 7 p m December 20 to consider widening Color Street between Military Plaza and Santa Rosa venue. Real estate ads list San Antonio opportunities and daily classifications.

Prospect Hill San Antonio

Prince George Returns Home From China Naval Service

Prince George fourth son of King George has returned to London after eighteen months of naval service in China.

Prince George London King George China

Balholm Wreck Sinks Norwegian Steamer Bales Bay

London December 26 The steamship Balholm lies wrecked in Vaxa Bay Lee Uland with the loss of all hands. The report comes from Liesd’s dispatch and confirms the disaster at sea involving the Norwegian steamer Balholm.

London Liesd Norwegien Balholm Vaxa Bay Lee- Uland

How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu

Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotabs to break up a cold overnight. Take one or two tablets at bedtime with water. no salts, no nausea, and no effect on appetite. Next morning the cold is gone and the system is purified. Family package with directions: 5 cents at any drug store.

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