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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1928
Page
2
The Woman's Republican organ met Monday at the Menger hotel in a business and social session. GW Anderson and D Johns were among municipal quarrels. Members enjoyed a musical program by Sylvia Ostrow and Violet Pressoprang, with HL 2 Duller presiding.
An advertisement touts Mistol as a modern cold treatment that reduces swelling of inflamed nasal membranes and soothes symptoms. It claims doctors endorse the product and highlights a dropper in the package. Made by the makers of Nu-Jol.
International dispatch from Geneva reports Bolivia planning continued operations against Nasigny amid Western diplomacy. Briand’s note warns troops may not attack or advance, while Paraguay moves toward militarization as regional tensions heighten.
Emil Taeniz city plumbing inspector who attended a conference of plumbing inspectors in Austin frames the proposed measure to create a uniform Texas Plumbing Code for adoption at the next state legislative session.
The morning doctors report slight improvement in the king's general state and condition, though lingering concern remains about the illness's course. Officials viewing the bulletin note a tense atmosphere as public hope wavers between cautious optimism and doubt over the setback.
The article surveys medical opinions in the United States and Britain on using spirituous liquor for King George V. Early in the illness physicians argued both sides, with Lord Dawson supporting alcohol as a heart stimulant while Sir Stanley Heepside opposed its use. After others joined, liquor was administered and Dawson’s view prevailed. This stance could influence American medical opinion.
A contract to provide meals to prisoners has been awarded with a cost of 1% to 2 cents per meal. Meals include rice and meat with setup and coffee at breakfast. The report notes possible substitutions and mentions a fatal incident as part of a distorted fragment.
Marathon resident John Oscar Wedin aged 64 died Tuesday morning at Hayloe Hospital after an illness. Survived by his wife and son E. W. Wedin of Marathon. Funeral arrangements pending at Porter Jarvis Funeral Home in Marathon.
A report from January details County Judge Perrys Trapertson and city commissioners aligning with businesswomen to improve conditions for working women. They discuss hospital board changes requiring charter revisions, noting Hubert Bo Green hospital’s current conditions are unsatisfactory and would need broad reorganization.
Fragmentary text shows a traffic problem prompting condemnation and street widening plans. Local official Corny SteCfler discusses proceeding with the project, while residents resist potential impact on property and safety.
A report from South Flores Street notes a theft of automobile tires from a railroad freight car. The incident was reported by Schehelm, a company hire, and investigators have been asked to determine the loss and identify suspects.
London reports the death of Princess Trine Ginro de Wildenters Tatuteldt, a former Jara M. Campbell and adopted daughter of Colby P. Huntington of New York, with no further details provided.
Despite bolstering talks, Bolivia’s leader champions neutrality and urges restraint as troops display readiness. Observers caution that treaties alone may not avert conflict while public morale remains high with national pride evident during palace events.
An American newspaper notes Miss Treling Roberts, former night superintendent at Robert BG. Green Hospital, now heads the convalescents home at 38 Crafton Street in San Antonio. She holds four Royal Red Cross and related medals from World War I and was awarded the Medal in the Order of Saga of Serbia.
Freight shipments show a substantial increase in November, rising about 80 percent over the same month last year. The surge is noted by TH. A. Loeffler, assistant engineeer, as a strong freight period, though October remains the peak month with a 12 percent rise.
Washington December 18 The Kellogg antiwar treaty is set for a decisive Senate vote with broad support predicted in a United News Service poll. Debate will determine whether opposition fades as lawmakers weigh the political risks and the goal of outlawing war embraced by about fifty five nations.
Washington dispatch lists army orders and assignments with numerous officer names and destinations. Mentions men like Rockwell Meld Alfred G C Johnson D J Aberdeen and many others posted to posts in China Philippines and Italy. The item notes examinations and department movements as part of wartime mobilization.
Members of local business and civic groups are invited to the annual chamber of commerce meeting at noon on Tan 14 at the Menger Hotel. About 600 attendees are expected. Arthur G. Turnett, a director, will preside and Burter Whiley will present the annual report.
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