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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1929
Page
11
The Texas Senate passes a bill requiring all public schools to provide approved courses and proper care in line with United States standards. It applies to all public schools in Texas and takes effect as part of a new state education measure.
An old advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria for fussing feverish babies and children. It claims safe, gentle relief for colic, upset stomach, constipation, and sleep issues with a recommended dosing of ten drops, plus larger amounts for older children. The copy stresses doctor approval and brand authenticity with Fletcher’s signature on every bottle.
An old advertisement touts Creosene as a home treatment that quickly banishes pyorrhea and bleeding gums. It claims six germ destroying ingredients will heal soreness in one day and full mouth health in two weeks or money back. The ad warns against dangerous provrhons and urges purchase at any drugstore.
Reported remarks argue Hoover should not enter Washington while Colleen was head man. The speaker mocks the idea of a politician taking a long vacation, calling it “baloney” and a favored pastime of those who do nothing. The tone suggests frustration with perceived idle officials and insistence on action.
President elect Hoover begins a two day motor trip from Miami Beach through Everglades to Lake Okeechobee area to inspect flood damage and view recovery efforts after the September storm. Accompanied by Maj. Gen. Edgar Jadwin and officials, the entourage includes 20 autos. He aims to inform relief plans and gauge rebuilding progress in Florida.
Investigation of the General Land Office was nearing completion today with a report of the undit ora checking records and testimony of Commissioner LT. Robison still to come. The committee has worked diligently since this era to hear many witnesses including the governor, attorney general, and UT regents.
Austin movers urge a state Senate bill to penalize businesses for failing to maintain advertising and student recruiting premises. The measure would allow losses plus a 10 percent penalty if contracts are not fulfilled, with intent to ensure premises upkeep across schools.
Austin Teb 15 The Senate moved two prison reform bills to special order for Monday action. One by W J Gousins Beau mont, the other by TJ Holbrook Galveston. Holbrook seeks power to buy Andell prison lands relocate the system with Governor Moody backing. Cousine bill would move the penitentiary system below Houston with new rental headquarters awaiting a legislative message. The Senate also scheduled the statewide road bond issue plan for special order, accelerating passage.
SHAVU Week reports a disabled vessel named Alloway was adrift near Unalaska Island in the Aleutians. Naval authorities broadcast warnings after coast guard attempts to tow her to safety failed.
A Beaumont representative B F Quinn filed notice of a majority report on a joint resolution to extend terms of a state officer from two to four years, while the Williamson pharmacy bill passed restricting drug licenses to graduates. The drugstore rules allow signs but ban improper labeling if no pharmacist is employed. Investigating committees plan active work this weekend as highway and land office probes adjourn subject to call.
Austin Feb 16 In an opinion the attorney general states that a county depository is responsible to the state and county for all credits given to the collector's account from the date the credit is made. Even if funds are represented by drafts drawn on other banks, the county depository may accept checks for drafts for collection only and may not credit the account until cash is actually received.
Austin February 16 The senate finance committee approved buying two half blocks of ground north of the Capitol for a possible state office building site. The committee did not approve a 450000 ground appropriation.
Police report two cars broken into at the Brows Candy and Cracker complex. Thieves forcibly entered and took candy items, with one phrase overheard, Tot's Go candy, noted among the stolen goods. Investigators search for suspects and review nearby security footage for leads.
The expert committee on reparations continues its study of Germany's postwar economic position. Dr Kurt Melchoir of Hamburg and Dr Altmar Schweht, Teichsbank President, spoke for Germany as the panel held two more sessions in its ongoing presentation of the case.
Poultry and livestock expert Dr Ts D Letens gave a brief talk on poultry and rubble raising at the National Exg Laying contest near Pleasanton Pond in Mayfield Park. He planned further talks Friday at Thurman Varrett’s auditorium on St Mary's Street across from the Blue Vonneet, and at 1:00 pm Saturday at the courthouse.
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