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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1927
Page
8
Boston clergymen and Ford Hall leaders reject Aimee Semple McPherson, barring her from prominent pulpits and civic forums in the city amid claims of a sensational background. The evangelist, touring the country, learned of the opposition today in Washington, near Framingham where her career began.
A fragmented Washington item notes a gathering where speakers or attendees rallied for a religious cause with a headline tone referencing Aimee and a strong religious revival scene. The text is incomplete but implies a spiritual event drawing leaders and followers in the city.
For five years Al Thomson suffered gas and discomfort from a slow metabolism. Adlerika is advertised to remove old toxins, reduce bloating, and improve sleep by cleansing the system with one spoonful daily. Use by Fischer's and other leading druggists.
Chicago Feb 16 A scientist argues youths kill themselves to harm others driven by revenge desires. Dr Alfred Adler of Vienna, at the AMA congress, says the target is often a parent or someone who has rejected them and contrasts neurotics who must have their way with those who lack social feeling and courage.
The evangelist arrives in the nations capital for a revival using showman tactics. She makes a dramatic entrance in a nurselike white linen dress, directs attention to herself, leads the audience in song, and shares a Ruth inspired tale of choosing spiritual life over worldly wealth.
Benjamin H. Turner, convicted slayer of James D. Hailen, continues a water only hunger strike in the county jail. His transfer to Thomaston for his life sentence is delayed as an appeal decision is awaited. Turner maintains his conviction is unjust, saying I had to kill Wallen.
Ed ward Payton of Chicago spoke on automotive market conditions to members of the San Antonio Auto Trades association at a noon luncheon at the YMCA. J. F. Hagen presided as vice president of the local association.
President Coolidge calls the Ford plants five day week a useful industrial test. He notes Ford workers face unique conditions but believes the trial will show the impact of a shorter working week on workers’ welfare nationwide.
Night watchman H B Wouston at 201 Burleson Street surprised two youths trying the door of a gasoline filling station at Austin Tenth Streets early Wednesday. The pair fled in their car after being confronted by the watchman. An interlude of Shekeszis will be presented by the W CLA glee club in connection with the play. Miss Ora Witte directs the absb DD
A Mexican district court in Villa Cueste Mec grants writs of Amparo to Mexican Gulf, American International, Mexican Petroleum, and Huasteca Oiemapamies. The orders restrain the Industry and Commerce Department from canceling their drilling permits under the new petroleum law.
A young woman identified as Mary Jackson was found dead in Missouri. Authorities say the body was recovered after an investigation at a local location with no immediate leads or suspects. Further details were not released pending autopsy results.
Brackenridge senior high announces Evelyn Black soprano will represent the school at the state music meet in Belton Texas April 29 and 30. She will sing Star Eyes and Dedication. A trio with Francis Mohrman Ina Buchner Ruth Delamater will perform Swan Song and Hark Hark the Lark. The glee club includes Edith Frischmuth Nell Gyman Clara Steputes Ruth Price Evelyn Black Larrayne Dulling Francis Mohrman Cecilia Mier Lillian Goggan Nona Buchner Jewel Miller Katherine Appelt Eleanor Baugh Charlotte Bessy Katherine Anmistead Thelma Jones Leora Mosely Ruth Delamater.
An advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as providing instant heat and fast relief for rheumatism neuritis backache and sore muscles. It claims fast warming of the affected area within minutes and urges customers to buy genuine Bowles with the Rowles name on every package.
An advertisement explains that toxins in the bowels enter the blood and skin, and promotes Jad Salts as a remedy. It claims four ounces of Jad Salts with water each morning for a week will prevent toxin formation, stimulate kidneys, and clear the skin of pimples. The drink is described as inexpensive and made from grape stone and lemon juice with lithia.
Safety meetings under the Bexar County Safety council continued with sessions held Wednesday at Mar gil Hood Navarro J T Bracken ridge Barclay Crockett Ogden and Nelson. More gatherings planned Thursday at Beacon Hill Woodlawn Cotton Travis Bowie Austin Brackenridge and Anzalae-eshaate schools.
The combined thirty piece high school orchestras directed by Otto Zoeller played for the Lions Club luncheon, with a Benny A. Hirschberg address and Mrs. Alex L. Adams speaking on elavilax while Thomas Wilfred’s recital is set for Feb 25 at the municipal auditorium under the San Antonio Musical Club. Passes went to Eagle Pass schools Sunday as godparents at baptismal exercises for the son of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Valdez in Eagle Pass.
Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotabs, a purified calomel tablet, to break up a cold overnight or shorten grippe. One or two tabs at bedtime with water purge the system, with no salts or nausea, and the next morning the cold vanishes. A family package with full directions costs 35 cents at any drug store.
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