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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1934
Page
6
An old time advertisement touts FASTRETH as a new improved product with firm support and no taste or mouth irritation. It claims the wearer will feel comfortable, gums will be cared for, and it guards against embarrassment from false teeth. It positions FASTRETIT as superior to other remedies.
Toronto skater Flack led the senior men with 60 points after three events while Rich Klein of Buffalo topped the women with 50 points after two races in the North American indoor speed skating championship.
Owen Duvernay outslugged Tommy Mon in a grueling nine round war to claim top honors. Joe Montana edged Jimmy LaCorme in an eight round decision while Mike Martinez returned with a win over Benny Berez. Alprseno Etizonda defeated Frankin Escamillo in a technical battle as the McAllen program drew a large crowd.
Multiple bouts reported with notable fighters like Merten and Kay trading rounds. Kept pace as contenders Kay and Heston mounted strong sequences while opponents struggled to gain control. Final tallies cited varied scores and team affiliations, reflecting a tense card across the arena.
A letter from a San Antonio reader laments the loss of mature trees in San Pedro park and along its creek. The writer warns that mowing and lack of growth threaten the park's grandeur, arguing reforestation is essential to preserve the city’s historic beauty. The piece invokes local pride and references Joyce Kilmer to underscore the loss of nature to development.
A city committee seeks a new South Side high school while a teacher warns current elementary facilities are inadequate and outlines cramped conditions in schools. The letter argues against building high schools on city outskirts, saying existing spaces suffice for juniors and seniors.
The Junior Basket Ball league lists a busy week with Sons of America visiting St. Anthony's College to face the Midgets on Wednesday at about seven o'clock. Friday games move Sacred Heart to the GA court due to unavailability. A Tuesday league meeting notes Fernanda Artesiana ineligible for being over 14. Sunday schedule remains unofficial, with Woodlayn Gym reportedly rented for two teams.
Smiley high school basketball squad clinched the Smiley Leesville county crown by defeating Waelder 17 to 12 and Leesville 28 to 22 at the Leesville tourney. Norris Parker and Cecil Robinson starred for Smiley throughout the event and loom as key factors against distant foes.
General Hagood issued humane policy forbidding sale of condemned army mules and horses. He advocates merciful euthanizing rather than mistreatment, noting many animals end in bull rings or poverty after service. He cites longer average life in service as proof of care and condemns improper disposal. The report ends with news that the Stormvogel crew is believed dead after an explosion near Norderney.
Readable portion claims a supplement named Gold Medal from Haarlem in Holland can remove excess uric acid and toxins causing nighttime urination and pains like neuritis and rheumatism. It promotes the product as a supremely efficient stimulant and dissolvent, urging readers to skip doctors and buy the capsules.
Stephenville camp team awarded top prize for best all round performance at the Texas dls event. Fort Sam Houston announced the win with Con roe and Bisnco earning second and third, as crews advance to compete against state winners in the Eighth corps area.
War Department announces contracts totaling more than 200000 dollars. Included are Euscom Brothers of Fairbury Nebraska receiving 24700 for construction of a veterinary hospital at Fort Sill Oklahoma.
A house joint resolution for Texas ratification of a federal constitutional amendment prohibiting child labor awaits Senate consideration tomorrow morning. The measure passed the House and was favorably reported by a Senate committee. A brief classified ad note appears at Broadway and Fifth Street.
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