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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1928
Page
5
A deadly accident after a porcupine quill pierced a victim in a disturbing scene. The quill entered the abdomen and lungs, causing a fatal illness that lingered after the injury. The report notes the victim, a man connected to local government telegraph service, and identifies the dates and surrounding events.
In a filed motion today at the county court, Actrebs requests a divorce decree from Hubert Gillespie. The filing cites irreconcilable differences and seeks alimony and division of common property as part of the forthcoming judgment.
A vintage ad urges parents to give children Nujol to build resistance to colds and reduce school absences. It claims Nujol cleanses body poisons, aids removal, and contains no drugs. The copy promotes keeping a two bottle supply and credits Nujol Laboratories, Standard Oil Co. (New Jersey).
A jumble of names and events outlines Richard Hyland entering Stanford colors and a Hollywood shift. Adela Moyers Jolie, a writer, is set to wed Wick after engagement announced. editor Ivan St. Johns's divorce tops gossip. A history of collaborations in short stories and vaudeville sketches threads through the piece, with speculation on timing and outcomes.
Ruth Maynard, 10, from Ransab Oldy Kansas, will join Col Art Gouliel on a proposed round trip flight to Paris next summer after he travels from Wichita to Washington for commerce duties. The event highlights Miss Maynard as an accompanying figure in this international aviation context.
The San Antonio based S A Insurance Agency celebrated a regional contest victory over the Dallas office with a large margin. E W Goldstein led the event at the Gunter Hotel as principal speaker while company employees and local leaders attended.
A local bond proposal seeks 1000 seats for a combined elementary and senior school unit to replace the existing building on game grounds. Voters would fund a heating plant and a separate maintenance plan, with construction contingent on district support and a summer completion target. Several community members voice support for opening next school year.
A damaged notice describes the Methodist Church education edifice opening event. It references local clergy and board members, mentions community buildings and a dedication sequence, and notes support from area organizations and residents.
A fragmentary report describes a village on the Seine created from old boats. The piece mentions Hons and a new gram, with references to the river Seine and surrounding areas, but the text is garbled and several names and dates are unreadable.
A well known Tennessee woman shares her method for rapid weight gain, inspiring both underweight men and women worldwide to profit from her experience. Her story highlights a simple, effective approach embraced by many readers seeking healthier body weight.
Fragmented ad style text extols McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets and other products claiming health and weight gains, including testimonials about readers, with promises of guaranteed results and money-back offers from a New Jersey source. The piece weaves product pitches with dated, inconsistent handwriting and dubious medical claims.
An IAT and O86 classified notice hints at results for Gelquich ads, with tentative confirmation of success across several listings. The brief notes lingering uncertainties and calls for verification by editors, outlining potential implications for ongoing campaigns and regional notices.
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