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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1932
Page
4
An advertisement touts Quina La Roche as a French tonic wine that boosts energy and strength. It claims improved skin health and radiant appearance, urging readers to start taking it and buy from local druggists.
unsigned letter debates official histories and chronicles of San Antonio. Frederic Cilatiot questions the 1700s Spanish settler timeline and the naming of the city site, citing supposed entries in the Official Handbook and misgivings about antiquity and early missions.
A parish letter from F Carlson argues for practical action to create work. He urges prayers balanced with effort, noting money and wealth exist to fund repairs, building, cultivation, and road work. Carlson emphasizes hiring more workers instead of lengthy prayer, and calls for immediate job creation.
Fragmented text discusses appealing to a gamer editor, mentions The Digit, delays, building a part office, San Antonio ink, banks, payments, and relief for workers. References city taxpayers, merchants, banks.
A reader urges the Historical Board to assemble a committee to compile early war memories and inscriptions. The letter stresses avoiding untrue stories from postcards and leaflets and suggests collaboration with existing local historical authorities. The author requests careful fact gathering and asks the mayor to appoint a commission to oversee the project.
A fragmented clipping notes criticism of excessive sales and pricing practices in San Antonio. It mentions concerns about merit and economic well being, referencing public opinion, moral standards, and a call for prudent purchases. The piece cites local figures and implies broader debate over market behavior and consumer welfare.
World War II veteran Jack Allen, living on West Martin Street, was beaten and robbed near the hospital after a confrontation at the guest house. He sustained a probable back fracture and remained in serious condition at Robert By Green hospital. Local investigators reported two men involved, one delivering a package prior to the attack, and the crime occurred Wednesday night near Ali Winley Avenue.
A bandit in a North Palatine area incident frightened a victim, chasing her to seek aid and forcibly seizing Max, E. Tord. The assailant, described in overalls and a vector-like mask, fled the scene after a neighbor intervention. Witnesses recalled the suspect shouting and pursuing before leaving heading toward the street.
Hawaii activists denounce the special session handling of reform efforts. The Citizens Organization for Good Government urges Congress to curb alleged law violations and seeks a public prosecutor appointment by the territorial supreme court.
A group of Kansas oil producers plan a study of the market. The meeting will consider February 10 notices and possible actions by Eastern Kaneey ipyer oil wells owners. Standard Oil of Indiana is mentioned as discussing the purchase of production with their committees.
Divers examining the wreck of the British submarine M-2, sunk January 20 off the Nore, reported no likelihood of a quick salvage. Officials indicated salvage may proceed, with Westerly winds in the channel favoring salvage work if possible.
Scant readable text records a fragment mentioning ties between individuals Kee and Iby FP and Tepest at Clara Aide with unclear context or outcome. Further details are unavailable in the surviving lines.
An old advertisement touts Carter’s Little Liver Pills as a gentle vegetable laxative that “wakes up your liver bile” without calomel, claiming they purge pounds of bile, cleanse the stomach, improve digestion, and clear skin. It urges readers to look for the red label and promises 25 cents per package.
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