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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1929
Page
11
An advertisement promotes Red Peppers Heat as a remedy for chest colds. It touts a pepper rub product named Rowles Ted Pepper Rub, claiming heat helps penetrate and soothe to relieve congestion. The pitch urges readers to purchase from druggists in convenient jars.
A Tuesday radio bridge match from station WOAI featured Daltsy’s Mr Busby Mrs We Ciliyan of San Antonio Mr Work and Mr Whitehead. The bidding centered on hearts and diamonds with Whitehead South declaring four hearts doubled, and Mrs Busby and Mrs Ryan among notable players guiding the auction and defense. Whitehead’s diamond lead and clever play formed the pivotal endgame as partners sought ruffs and tricks, with careful sequencing to force favorable ruffing positions and manage threats in spades and hearts.
Residents on Dust Russell and adjacent streets observe Charles Bets as the mail carrier on a six day per week, twice daily rounds service. A 1950 account documents his route from 249 Ramtonnd Avenue through blocks on Dust Russell Street to East Tocust and Gillespie areas, noting the extensive coverage and daily residence route details. The narrative includes a bridge hand analysis involving Mrs. Ryan, Mr. Whitehead, and Mr. Work, praising a diamond lead by Declarer and detailing the ensuing trick play and bidding commentary.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Mire Munaie Gatherie Plummer age 45 in Austin. Officiant St. M Shirch led the rites. she had battled illness for several years. Survived by her father Mrs. We and a daughter Mrs. Frank Melos. relatives include Frank Chair and others. Burial followed at a local cemetery with several family members in attendance.
The Chicago chamber of commerce with Kiwanis clubs schedules a February 28 program featuring breakfast at the Menges hotel and luncheon at the Gunter hotel and Alamo Cayiley club events. A Beagles field exhibit in the morning and a Fort Sim Hester show in the afternoon are listed, with sail calls provided to attendees.
In Brooklyn Nathan Alger a wealthy knit goods maker was found with his throat slashed beside his parked car. A taxicab driver reported seeing a young woman run from the area shortly before the discovery and Alger was rushed to a hospital in critical condition.
A clipped spoof cites Smoot patrolling docks at night to stop sugar smuggling from Argentina while mocking Whee the era's politics and oil of sugar beets. The piece parodies figures like Truman Young and Will Rogers and hints at Saalt politics in a february note.
Sixty students enrolled at the San Antonio Isseumt center of the University of Texas for the Spring term which opened this week. Courses include education government public speaking French German and Portuguese. The faculty comprises Berian Torry and educators from the University at Austin. Registration remains open for another week in the office of the registrar Mrs G G Baris. The extension work director J J Nelson oversees the organization.
Petition for extending McCullough Avenue through Norwell property to serve school and neighborhood needs. Residents in the Steffler district back a new thoroughfare near the school bus route once blocked by obstacles. Commissioner Steifler oversees the effort.
A description of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin highlighting its popularity among mothers for children and the elderly. The piece notes the physician's 47 years of practice, the 1892 formula, and claims of gentleness and effectiveness without narcotics. It emphasizes routine use in homes and endorsements from grateful customers.
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