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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1933

Page

10

Banks Closed For State Payroll Crisis

Banks closed and payroll chaos grips Michigan and Lansing as state funds dwindle to 3765 dollars. Officials warn no disbursements until cash flow improves while city payrolls face delays and potential default unless 411,000 is secured within 72 hours.

Lansing Theodore Larr Tomorow Sep Paver J Unians Charles L. Wiliams Chester E. Hichter Department of Street Rail

Safe fat loss claim ad promises quick results

An early 20th century style medical sales pitch urges women to try a fat loss drink. It claims a half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast will melt fat, with a one bottle guarantee and a money-back offer. The ad targets readers in Africa and promises fast weight loss with Krnach ea.

Uur Atorrica Jose Fat

Block Asks Coalition on Credit and Farm Relief

Discussions focus on reducing working days and wages while aiding farmers without dole. Proposals call for moratoriums on farm mortgages, creditor loan adjustments to current farm values, and lower farm and home loan rates. Veterans preference for public works and reduction of government and veteran payments are proposed amid calls to shrink the federal budget.

Block Congress Arendts Boston Sanater Couzens Republica Arendis Cousélis Arendtz

Banks Affected as Governor Declares Bank Holiday

Detroit reports a bank holiday by Governor William A. Comstock affecting 420 state banks 14 trust companies and more than 634 banks overall with about 50 million in deposits in Detroit and 850 million across the city. The Guardian Detroit Union group owns Union Guardian Trust and controls multiple banks and trusts with loans from Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Ford Motor’s Henry Ford is among Guardian Dewault stockholders as the sector faces massive restructuring. New Brunswick Middlesex Title Guarantee Trust Company and Citizens National Bank did not open for business today.

Detroit William A. Comstock Banks Nuisie Tnion Guardian Trust Company Guardian Detroit Union Group Hise Ford Ford Motor Company Guardien Dewault Guardian Group New Brunswich N. J Tristompacy Citizens National Onuk

Valley Begun Campaign of Pervasive Persuasion by Farmers

A movement in the Middle West stages a campaign of persuasion rather than force as farm pickets visit farmers and shippers. They urge cash payments at set prices for cabbage and vegetables, with 48 percent of farmers pledging not to sell unless prices are met. Picket captains say no individual targets or forcible actions, just education and cash terms.

Dalen Middle West Rap Hartness Af Wesleco W. T. McClanahan San Benito Mmcclaahan

Foreclosure Sale Put Off By Oklahoma Crowd

About 300 Okmulgee county residents gathered at the courthouse to protest a Henryetta home foreclosure. The sheriff postponed the sale and said the bid of around 5000 by Henryetta Building and Loan Company would be held at a later date. The crowd was orderly and nonviolent.

Okmulgee Okmulgee County Bourthouse Henryetta Sherfifa Althoough Henryetta Thulding and Loan Company

Michigan Bank Holiday Shuts Local Firms Across State

The proclamation halts opening of banks and trust companies in Michigan but allows certain instruments to be executed. The Union Guardian Trust Company anchors Michigan’s banking system as many institutions suspend operations. Detroit sources and the Michigan Bankers Association say no closing orders will be observed, leaving holiday business plans unclear.

Detlonel State United States Treasurymeni Banking Department State of Michigan Federal Reserve Bank Reconstruction Finance Corporation United States Secretary of Commerce Michigan Union Guardian Trust Company 3 Lower Peninsula Fuancat Condea Detroit Tacks Michigan Bankers’ Association Dea

Black-Draught Promoted For Bilious Attacks And Headache

Advertised historic remedy Black-Draught praised for bilious attacks headache and constipation. A testimonial from Mrs L Mer of Heuriataca claims relief while noting heavy digestion and improved appetite. The ad markets the product as suitable for men and women and suggests it clarifies issues with digestion.

L. Mer Heuriataca

Woman 87 Keeps Going with Iron Tonic Routine

An 87 year old woman remains active, attending church and social events, crediting daily iron tonic for steady energy. She says she eats well, stays alert, and feels little red in the face, describing vitality boosted by Mindl iron tonic.

Drerdisemert Stra Bat Worf Vino

Woman fights to regain seized plane in federal court

In a Tusaday federal case Mrs Leora A Fischer of Fouston sues Roy Campbell, customs collector, over ownership of the first airplane seized in the San Antonio territory. She testified she financed a venture with Robert Maverick and her son, paying about 345 in total, and claimed the ship was to be used for commercial flights before prohibition agents seized it near Catroville road.

San Antonio Tusaday Leora A. Fischer Fouston Roy Campbell Fischer Jacal Maverick

Air Instructors Turned Students at Chanute Field

Fulteen veteran Air Corps Training Center instructors will exchange roles to become students at the Air Corps Technical School, Chanute Field, Illinois. Capt Howard K. Ramey, long time observation instructor at Kelly Field, leads the list, with Lieutenants and second lieutenants named for transfer to Chanute and other postings including Capt. Qdles Moon moving to the Air Corps Tactical School at Maxwell Field.

Fulteen Air Corps Training Center Air Corps Technical School Chanute Field Tueadsy Randolph Field Howard K. Ramey Viston Kelly Field Hirat A. H. Dcincan N. D. Frost B. ML Hovey B. L. Pir- Ye R. R. Walker A. L. Meare BE , Rose PE. Park D. W. Benner Albert Boyd G. F. Konek J. F. Haney EH. Porter Qdles Moon Wil Maxwall Held Air Corps Tactical School

Senate Checks on Credit Employes

The senate today called on government term credit agencies to report their employees and payroll figures. Sponsored by Farmer-Labor Minnesota member Bhipstead the resolution seeks to consolidate all government farming aid agencies.

Washington, D. C Senate Orator Bhipstead Farmer-Labor Minnesota

Testimony on Plane Seizure and Alleged Sale Details

In testimony Mrs Fischer described not seeing advertisements for ties and claimed she was unsettled by the events after resuming. She said later testimony would reveal Maverlon had sold the plane when it was seized, challenging prior contentions.

Fischer Maverlon

Witt Renaming Denison Home Rule On Highway Panel

Lieutenant Governor Edgar Witt upheld Governor Miriam Ferguson’s legal right to resubmit I L Denison of Temple for chairman of the state highway commission after prior rejection. The senate's 19 to 11 vote confirmed Denison, replacing Cone Johnson of Tyler whose term ends tomorrow, with Johnson and others remaining on the commission.

Ferguson Denigan Senate Walter Woodward F Coleman Denison Senia Cone Johnson Tyler Johnson W. 2 Ely Abilene

Monte Carlo Fraud Sentences Hit Ten Members

Monte Carlo, Feb. 14. Ten members of an international gambling ring were sentenced to terms from three months to a year for defrauding the casino by marking cards with invisible ink. The ink became visible only through special lenses aiding the conspirators. Martin of San Antonio and accomplices were appointed by former governors Moody and Sterling.

Monte Carlo Peh Aix

Cream of Najol offers pile relief without surgery

A vintage advertisement touts Cream of Najol as a safe treatment for piles, claiming it soothes irritated bowels, cures itching and bleeding, and avoids the need for surgery. It promises regualr bowel movements, no work or play interference, and low cost at drug counters.

Lumber Baron Dies in Ludington Michigan

Ludington Michigan February 14 Colonel Justus Stearns 37 a noted Michigan lumber baron died today after a long illness He was among the state s leading timber operators and held several local business positions his death leaves a significant impact on the regional timber trade and community leaders mourn his passing

Ludington Mich Justise. Stearns Michigan

Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy Advised

An old fashioned health notice extols Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine as a safe remedy for colds. It claims the product relieves aches strengthens the system and guards against future illness. The ad promotes two varieties and urges frequent dosing during epidemics for daily protection.

Macau Grove

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