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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1929
Page
5
Noted actress Lily Langtry dies at age 76 in Europe. Born in Ireland, Langtry gained fame on stage and in society pages, leaving a lasting mark on acting and public life.
A British medical authority argues that auger and sugar aid saliva flow and digestion, challenging the view that sugar harms teeth. He urges a varied diet, cautioning against under eating among girls and warns of permanent injuries from weight loss. The note ends with “Take care of your teeth and enjoy eating.”
Irish born actress Lily Langtry known as the Jersey Lily died today after an illness in London. She entertained royalty and millions, sparked a long stage career, and lived in Britain and the United States. Her life included vaudeville appearances and a controversial libel suit involving Captain Wright and Sir Winston Churchill era figures.
Austin Feb 12 The House Revenue and Taxation committee weighing automobile fees proposed changes in registration charges. A sub committee report indicates a possible 18 to 28 percent rise for some vehicles and a 20 percent cut for privately owned cars to be added to a new measure. Heavy vehicles like trucks and buses may see increases and weight limits affect the plan. Rep Helter warned a 60 percent cut would face strong opposition.
A police report states the Thomas McAn Shoe Store at 214 Enot Houston Street was flooded from a leaking pipe early Tuesday. Patrolman J. Ackerman found water running under the front door and sidewalk after daylight and alerted store manager J. H. Clark, who cut the flow at the meter.
Nine tons of bread will be hauled tomorrow over forest preserves near Des Plaines to relieve starving partridges, quail, pheasants, and other birds hit by heavy snow. Bakers' club and Trak Walton Seagar cooperate in the relief effort amid the winter storm damage.
A man about 50 identified as Mexican stayed overnight in Gabriel Mancha's shoe repair shop at 602 T Paso Street. He was found dead Tuesday morning. coroner Louis YF Tolls orders the body turned over for investigation. An unrelated Paris reparations meeting report notes tightened security at Hotel George V as experts resume talks.
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