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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1927
Page
4
Shaw retracts his offer allowing Gene to use his fists or chin in the stage production, indicating a dispute over the actor’s physical conduct in the play.
Maz Bickler of Austin is expected to be named secretary of the state highway commission, succeeding Kathleen Trigg of Temple who was appointed under the Ferguson administration. The move was virtually learned today in Austin.
An old advertisement touts Parola as a remedy for toxemia causing headaches sleeplessness and misery. It promises to relieve poisons by cleansing and sterilizing the digestive tract and says the mint flavored tablets are pleasant to take. Regular box 30 cents and double size available at druggists.
Chlorolin Dip marketed as the ideal disinfectant and germicide for poultry and dogs pursues flea control air sanitation and disease prevention. Sold by all druggists.
An older ad promotes a 3 cent bottle of St Lubaro oil for backache and rheumatism. It asserts deep penetration and soothing effect, claiming it eases soreness when rubbed on the skin and is harmless on the skin.
An old advertisement promotes Waterbury's Compound as a tonic to prevent rickets in children during growth years. It claims one of its five tonics helps build strong bones and cites baby specialists and tests. The copy suggests the product aids malnourished children and adults and notes druggists carry it.
The Carnegie library reports a surge in circulation as The Light contests on presidents and their wives draw new patrons. Frances R. Humphrey notes many first-time visitors explore U S history and presidential lives, with Saturday circulation reaching 1770 books, far above last year.
General Francisco J Serrano governor of the federation and former secretary of war says no political campaign is planned in his favor or against anyone for the Mexican presidency. He is en route to Cajeme, Sonora, to visit General Obregon on his birthday anniversary. Manuel Perez governor of Coahuila and former chief of staff for Obregon, and Arturo de Serselis, mayor of Mexico City, also passed through to pay respects.
Texas University alumni group schedules a banquet on March 3. The notice mentions Mrs F Teil Tie and Keck. SFG is referenced in the readable fragments. The item reads as a local club event notice with limited names.
Nash service men conduct two day classes in 8A as part of ongoing training. Attendees include local cadets and instructors with focus on discipline and readiness for upcoming duties.
A. Stunt Flier Wilkow Warren Hyer from Mrs. Uo Warren prepares for a trip to Germany where he will share experiences with youth flyers. The article notes his age and training background and mentions planned demonstrations and exchanges during the international visit.
The Ninth infantry will become a regimental athletic unit under Col. E. G. Peyton. Lieut. Col. C. d. Nelson is named regimental athletic officer and has appointed sport representatives for officers and enlisted men. A regimental field and track meet is planned for April.
The fence cutter of Medina County was tracked by bloodhounds after a cut fence near a ranch. Deputies followed the scent for about an hour to a residence in Castroville where a suspect was arrested. The man confessed after questioning.
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