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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
2
Robstown Texas February 19 W L Hea reports Mo McIntosh San Antonio business manager of The Light accepted invitation of Blacklanders Inc to deliver an address at an old fashioned barbecue to be staged at Test on February 3.
A known author urges avoidance of sweets to prevent rheumatism and promotes a daily dose of four teaspoons of dad Salts in water for a week. The remedy, made from grape and lemon acids, is said to neutralize acidity and stimulate kidneys to remove rheumatic poisons.
An advertorial claim extols Plant Juice as a remedy for years of stomach pain and burning. It features testimony from Mrs. Z d Miller of Elmmoor Texas who says four bottles ended a 25 year burning sensation and restored appetite and appearance.
Prohibition agents raided a Woodlawn Hills home on Woodlawn Drive finding an illicit liquor setup. A dog kennel concealed a 40 gallon copper still beneath a camouflaged dugout with hundreds of gallons of mash and other liquor manufacture gear discovered.
Maston Nixon announces a Blacklander barbecue with speaker Mr McIntosh arriving February 23 after leaving San Antonio. The event will feature white buttons bearing member names, displayed on large cloth boards in each town, then preserved for the next Blacklander celebration.
The Blacklanders Inc. will cooperate with Dr. F M Thomas Texas A and M entomologist to plant test plots of cotton near Corpus Christi Robstown and Bishop in Nueces County. The aim is to find economical pest control methods using dust and other insecticides. W D Hoenter of the Federal Horticulture Board will visit later to review results.
Dy Charles E. Barker renowned law teacher and Rotary leader speaks to four groups in San Antonio. He addressed Brackenridge High School students then spoke at Main Avenue High School at 11 am. He spoke to women at Main Avenue High School later on Mother daughter relations. He closes with a men’s lecture at the YMCA on a father’s relation to his son.
Chicago February 19 At least 20 000 persons were killed in automobile accidents in the United States during 1924. B Auvl president of the National Safety Council announced the study shows an increase over 1923 by 1000 to 2000 due to greater use of automobiles. He urged more official study licensing drivers uniform traffic laws and strict enforcement.
Two drivers H. TL Lin demann and R Ferrell escaped injury after their autos collided on Josephine Street near Avenue B to dodge a ditch left by the gas company. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage as they traveled in opposite directions and swerved aside.
A double bereavement hits local merchant A Y Hinrichs as his parents D W Hinrichs and wife Mrs. Hinrichs die within 48 hours at their home near Shiner Texas. Mrs Hinrichs dies Saturday night at 86 years old. Mr Hinrichs dies Monday evening at 86. The couple were pioneer residents of Old Charlottenburg, now part of Shiner.
New Orleans readies for Momus parade to usher in the Mardi Gras season. Attired in carnival colors and flags, the procession will march along the principal streets of the business district. Following the pageant, the Momus ball is set at the Atheneum.
Advertisement touts Europtik eye wash with dampher hydrastis and other ingredients. Claims quick action and promises free eye cup. urges purchase from All druggists.
An unclear health tip urges immediate action against colds with hot lemonade. It claims early symptoms warrant a lemon drink, then covering up. The fragmented text promotes preparedness with lemons and warns against pneumonia and influenza.
Abbreviated old time ad warns of kidney disease with symptoms like back ache and fatigue. Promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York. Urges readers to order a sample bottle by mailing ten cents.
A high-class pharmacist promotes Joint-Base now called Joint-Ease, claimed to soothe rheumatic swelling and stiffness by penetrating skin to treat joints from ankle to finger. The ad promises speedy relief, offers mail order and C O D options from Pope Laboratories in Hallowell Maine at 0 cents per tube.
Will Dunn, 40, a West Point graduate, shot his elderly parents in Cresco Iowa after stating they were a burden to themselves. He then killed himself, leaving businesslike notes claiming their advanced age and suffering justified the act. Dunn had recently left a job in Michigan to care for his parents, who were about 80.
Majestic theater announces Shrine Week with a special top liner program produced by the theater. The Shrine Frolic sketch will mix songs dances and chatter by Felix Bernard Sidney Townes Berk Sam Doydell Gibson Sidney Landfield Bob Carlton May Usher Benny Rubin Gene Doyle Lucis Sokalska Harry Lang and Victor Stone.
Sam P. Lemly was named the defendant in a corporation court case with seventh charge following earlier convictions. The first four charges were tried in county records but dates for the sixth and seventh remain unset. Lemly says he will carry the anti vaccination fight to the Supreme Court if needed.
Classifieds section reports rapid outcomes on listings and unusually low costs for ads. Readers note faster turnaround times and affordable insertion options across multiple categories including jobs, services, and items for sale.
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