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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1929
Page
16
Franz Josef and Anton of Aus, nephews of Emperor Franz Josef, have taken to flying as pilots carrying passengers and goods between Murcer reports. They are the only European royal figures known to engage in this hazardous occupation.
City detective Will Powell, described as a negro officer, faces a felony gambling charge filed Tuesday in connection with a raid last Saturday night led by Chief Deputy Sheriff Charles Poters. A slot machine was seized at a corner storefront, allegedly belonging to Powell, with Powell arrested and bond set. This marks the fourth felony filing involving slot machine gambling in the county.
The Alamo Broadcasting company installed radio equipment for The Light's mailed kitchen and the cooking school exhibits. Station WLSA airs the program in the afternoon, with Mrs. Chussond delivering lectures and a large audience of housewives able to listen at home or on local airwaves.
The article outlines Mistletoe milk handling and health rules, detailing required facilities, cooling, testing, and pasteurization steps. It notes milk used at Lights cooking school and mandates health certificates for all producers, with strict temperature controls during processing and transport to San Antonio markets.
An advertisement from Noa Spears & Co. promotes a massage motor named the Robur. It touts benefits like improved circulation, reduced hip fat and a body tone, with a one-fourth horsepower belt drive and three massage strokes. The device comes in alloy castings and is marketed to athletes and entertainers.
At Lights Maymonth Cooking School Mrs. Chitwood drops a wrist watch to test durability with no injury. Demonstrations show the watch resisting impact, remaining unbroken and keeping perfect time. A fall from 2000 feet was also cited as proof of toughness. The display draws crowds and a demo video is shown.
French airmen bound for Hanoi departed Tanis this morning after assembling seven crew members in Marseille. They completed their mission in record time and proceeded toward Saigon, seeking to extend river duties and fulfill the long journey.
A report notes Nicholas' widow intends to sell two famed jewels believed to be from the imperial treasury. The items, described as gems of great value, are offered for sale through a dealer in Tandon. The tale includes conflicting claims about ownership and a figure named Cai Dake Nichulas, with unclear provenance and potential legal issues.
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