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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1929
Page
5
Officers of Second Division and post headquarters Part Sam Houstay offer a trophy to the regiment or unit whose entries win the horse show next Friday and Saturday. The award is based on points for places with a silver plated silver trophy to be won by the top scoring unit.
An old text promotes Castor oil as a remedy for babies and children. It urges keeping an unopened bottle at home for emergencies and claims usefulness for older children as well. The tone imitates period advice literature with direct, instructional language.
A testimonial endorses McCoy's Tablets claiming a former underweight woman gained 11 pounds after using the product. The letter praises the pills as the finest, notes a 60 cent box or dollar box option, and asserts money-back satisfaction if a 6 pound gain isn’t achieved after sixty days. The ad urges readers to buy at Warner's drug stores or any drug store nationwide.
Thieves and smugglers seized four automobiles and a cache of guns and ammunition in San Antonio Tuesday night, with multiple car thefts reported including vehicles from Jawuya College and Refugio Navarre. Investigators from the police and detective head office pursued leads as a bronze statue was also reported stolen from Rio Vista.
A fragmented article describes Captain Small and crew at Woodlawn Lake responding to a creature captured near Cuilebra and Zarzamurn streets. Firefighters consider a salamander as the likely inhabitant after villagers report a six inch long body with a long tail and bulging eyes. Authorities hope to verify at the Vatte museum with Mrs Telleo Quillan’s assistance.
President Amilio Portes Gil directed the War Department to intensify efforts to safeguard railroad travel in Mexico after a presidential train was attacked. The move follows recent railroad bridgewrecks and wounded workers, with military operations extending to all districts.
A collision occurred involving the Coolidge Transport truck traveling from Washington to Northampton, colliding with a civilian automobile. The truck and its cargo were damaged. the driver escaped with minor injuries. A second section promotes Foley and Tar products for coughs and related ailments amid ad content.
A rally of the Irsor County Boys and Girls clubs is set for 10 o'clock at the county courthouse. Judge Perry Hobertson will present certificates to attendees, with remarks by Z. J. McNeel and Miss Allee Smith introducing district agricultural leaders. County officials Ida Reynolds and Waud Carey will be present in the event honoring club work in rural communities.
A resolution recording opposition to a proposed dismantlement of a cement factory plan to auto license plates is sent to a Senate committee. San Antonio manufacturers association backs the measure amid concerns about state and federal authority and citizen impacts.
A. J. Dekntme was brought before County Commissioner on a $500 bond after a preliminary hearing. He faces charges of manufacturing and distributing intoxicating liquors from a large Yquor plant near San Antonio. The case ties to a chain of arrests in the May term of the county court.
Defendant Daniels charged with forgery and presenting a check for seven dollars on May 14 at a Giluvileina street location. The court found no guilty plea after a delay, and a thirty year suspended sentence was imposed, with Wednesday morning specified for review.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce appoints Young Crook as chair of the membership committee with Thyvell Jones as secretary and Wiley Atoellmeed as treasurer. Porter Whaley leads the chamber’s pendering committee, outlining duties for members.
A garbled notice describes a pool benefit sale organized with various groups and venues. It mentions municipal involvement, a sale at an auction-like venue, and proceeds to assist a local division. Details are unclear due to the damaged text but indicate a community fundraising effort with multiple sponsors.
The obituary notes the funeral service for Mrs M O'Brien will be held Thursday at St. Helen's Church. Carries funeral details list Miss Mivity O'Brien and Miss Mivity O'Brien as close relatives, with final arrangements referenced at 227 Hinton Street in Han Antonin.
Dallas report outlines defense attempts to prove alibi for suspect William (Dugeer) in a deadly shooting. Jurors hear testimony about a broken fire door and a ruined shore memory as the case unfolds with the defendant pleading not guilty.
An explosion damaged a Chicago shop on South Loomster Street, caused minor damage to surrounding area. Authorities reported no injuries and traced origin to a suspected device from a patent manufacturing firm. details remain unclear as investigations continue.
An advertisement extols Pebeco toothpaste as removing tobacco stains and keeping breath sweet. It notes after brushing the throat and mouth stay moist and fragrant and praises Pebeco for gum health. Mentions Pebeco, Inc and Lehn & Fink Products Company as makers and Canadian distribution by Tech & Pink (Canada), Ltd.
John 5 Clarke of Chicago Illinois credits Pebeco with a dramatic dental improvement. He says his teeth previously suffered cavities and tobacco staining and that after three years of using Pebeco his teeth are healthier than ever and he is no longer ashamed to smile.
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