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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1929
Page
19
Thousands told by physicians or insurance examiners that they have high blood pressure suffer from spells sleeplessness nervousness and shortness of breath. The condition often strains the heart and can lead to serious diseases. Women at menopause frequently see normal readings with proper care and treatment.
A homemade cough remedy claims rapid relief for persistent coughs and chest colds. The formula involves a lightly concentrated solution of gin and Norway Five, mixed with sugar and water. It asserts safety for children and rapid germ-killing action on bronchial membranes, though it warns against substitutes and notes no known divine healing.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a patient journey after childbirth with unclear phrases. It mentions bottles, a nurse or caregiver, and a sequence of events tied to recovery and testing. Names and precise details are obscured, leaving a partial but focused glimpse of postnatal care.
The selection of jurors for a high profile case moved forward as questions focused on potential biases and political affiliations. Prospective jurors shared brief remarks while attorneys pressed for impartiality amid delays from the court and late arrival of district officials.
A $50,000 lawsuit by Adaline Scholtz of 2418 wm Tis street against SS Anthony hotel over a leg injury from an elevator on March 4 was settled by verdict, with Scholtz receiving $4000 and $7 weekly for four weeks. The case, heard before Judge W. K. Akbar, notes Scholtz was 16 and spent over three months in hospital. $2500 to Scholtz and $1500 to her father, with ongoing weekly payments.
City unveils contract for a new Josephine Street Bridge to span the west side and connect to League Park area. Bureau officials promise completion within the stated timeline, with the project subject to standard bids and approvals.
The article discusses a perceived crime surge linked to ends of Prohibition and illicit profits from alcohol, noting criminals earning vast sums. It also reports the 100 year old Dr Orhaldestom of the Crimean war taking his own life after a routine shopping trip, with funeral costs and burial refusals highlighted as part of the grim cost of dying.
A Turdae student at the Phi Gamma fraternity house reportedly held a perfect spade hand in a card game. Nicholson nearly toppled when he witnessed the five tricks, as the student scored 125 points for the game and 400 for hand points, setting a notable mark.
Reported negligent collision resulted in a $100 fine for the auto driver involved. Names and details are partially garbled but indicate a traffic incident with an unlisted party and a police or court action.
Fragmentary OCR text shows no clear facts. The readable portions mention a pane withdrawing opposition and references to Rotary, VATIOUN, and various garbled terms. No verifiable names, dates, or places are confidently extractable for a strong summary.
Legal notices detail Judge J D Moore handling a contest of Harry Me Wurerbaek’s seat by Republican congressman Gideon. Proceedings concern election returns and venue shifts from Nueces to Travis county and Guadalupe adjustments. Witnesses include John Bickett Jr and John W Cunningham, with initial notices filed December 20 and multiple certificates of election issued after canvass corrections in the Fourteenth Congressional District.
In Austin court two district attorneys and a former inspector general face trial over alleged election return alterations. Key figures include Lue ielixson of Bexar and a Travis County former DA, with earlier roles held by J.M. Jam bspers and J. Frank Norris among others. The case links to Republican congressman and local political shifts as San Antonio and surrounding counties are cited.
A Pennsylvania youth linked to Cleveland gang violence is named as the trigger man in the Mollete murder spree. The condemned killer faces life in prison with a pattern of past robberies and ties to Philadelphia crime. Warden statements describe guards blocking escape routes as authorities pursue the fugitive network behind the killings.
In Sulphur Springs a boy and a girl were held on auto theft charges. The report names Lenny Til Stockieat and Miss Lire Harrell of Oklahoma among those charged. Details describe possession and car handling, with parties linked to a local event on Tuesday.
A newsreel showcases Hearst executives visiting San Antonio for an annual business meeting. The film features scenes of the executives and their associates, with coverage of the ongoing week’s events and a request for public reaction on the Melro Mecires outcome.
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