This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1927
Page
17
Universal Service reports Mrs McPherson spoke in Syracuse on February 23 announcing a noncommercial campaign. The evangelist described the event as a vacation and not a money-making effort. More than 1000 attendees filled the arena to hear the address.
An old advertisement touts Pattola as a remedy to purge “system poison” labeled as Toxemin. It promises relief from nerves, insomnia, and misery with regular use and a “pleasant to eat” mint form sold by druggists.
Local business, officials, and residents are listed visiting San Antonio during a midweek period. Includes J Austen Hunter returning from Gouston to a market bureau, R H Jones in town, and Mrs C R Day ill at 205 West Craig. Several other named individuals travel, shop, or attend events across Bandera Menard Bandera and Austin.
Chicago Republican voters produced a record turnout as William Hale Thompson won a landslide primary over Edward Litsinger and former mayor William Dever. Thompson led with more than 480 000 votes, carrying all but one ward and signaling a fierce three cornered race ahead with Dr John Dill Robertson entering as an Independent in April.
An explosion from an acetylene torch killed a man in Waller, Texas. He died from burns sustained while working at the site.
In Piuladeloia on February 23, Senator Willis commented to the Ohio society that prominent university presidents eminent governors and other advertised political leaders who think the law prohibition will be evaded will never be elected president. No clear target or names identified in the remark.
A seven year nationwide search for a 50 year old swindler ended in San Antonio with his arrest by Deputy Sheriffs Will Wood and Frenk Giraud. He was found in a rooming house and placed in Bee County custody by Deputy Sheriff F. Neely.
Italian aviator Commander Francesco de Pinedo completed a twelve hour non stop Atlantic crossing from the Cape Verde Islands to Fernando Noronha. He faced heavy seas and bad weather delaying a landing at Port Natal. The seaplane Santa Maria was towed to safety by the Brazilian cruiser Barroso and holds enough fuel to continue to Natal then toward New Orleans and Chicago with stops in South American capitals.
A Chicago youth said he came to spend the winter and was arrested for sleeping on a park bench at Alamo Plaza. Police warned him to find lodging or go to jail after 1 a.m. Wednesday.
A Missouri Democratic dinner formally opened Senator James A. Reed’s campaign for the presidential nomination. The event, held in Jepperson City, Mo, featured a united state party backing Reed as he begins his bid.
Due to strict discipline, several seventh grade boys wrecked the district school causing a collapsed chimney overturned stove and broken windows. Seven pupils were arrested and released after their parents agreed to pay for repairs. The teacher resigned in the wake of the incident.
The Society of Friends of Aviation asks Russians to watch for its superintendent Gerakanidze who launched in a balloon Sunday and has not been heard from since.
Advertisement promoting Calotabs as a purifying remedy for colds flu sore throat and tonsillitis. One or two tablets at bedtime with water claim to purge the system by morning without salts nausea or interference with daily activities. Family package available for 35 cents at drug stores.
Fred Newnan of Greenville spoken to San Antonio on Wednesday at noon at the regular meeting. The Russian Cossack chorus in its second week at the Palace theater performed folk songs from the Ural with Russian dancing and a display of military drills.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.