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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1928
Page
18
An old style health notice warns that constipation can poison the blood through the lower bowel and claims liver laziness causes toxic buildup. It touts Dr Tutt's Liver Pills as the remedy to cleanse the bowels and stimulate the liver, selling at 25 cents through Bowmer’s Drug Stores and other druggists.
An old ad extols Moonee Emerald Oil for tender aching swollen feet. It urges trying an original bottle at Summers Drug Store No 1 or other druggists, claiming first application brings relief and several treatments prove foot problems can become a memory, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Universal Service reports the Ku Klux Klan reveals a new degree called the Knights of the Great Forest in Alabama with plans to keep membership secret. The first K tri degree ceremony occurred in Montgomery, drawing attendees from Alabama and neighboring states.
Indiana Attorney General Arthur L. Thiliomo plans to cancel the Ku Klux Klan charter in Indiana and bar its business, using material from Hugh Emmons and other sources. The report notes the Klan has raised a large fund since 1916 and hints at sensational testimony to be revealed in depositions.
Promotions announced for Main Avenue Senior High ROTC. Named are Ceprans Ed Annmerd and Junior Need as lieutenants, followed by five sergeants and a slate of corporals led by James Raves Harlan Ibreg Abad Fragini Morris Martin and Albert Aurerons. John 7 1.
A city musical club backs a bill proposing expanded army band support. The measure would fund more bands and enlistment, with provisions for pay and duties for enlisted musicians and associated personnel.
A garbled 1920s-style report mentions schemes and measures affecting a group described as plump actives. It references tax or wage policies, local officials, and a heat of debate over inches and measurements. Specific names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
Max Hart, leading clothier and vice president of Wort Schaffner Mars, dies of pneumonia in Chicago at 75. Born in Germany, he immigrated as a youth, began work in a department store, then co founded a retail clothing firm that grew into a major national company.
An office prowler stole an overcoat from the federal building. The coat belonged to Dr. W. Thompson who heads the bureau of animal industry. Police were alerted Thursday.
London reports Bert Hinkler completed a 16 day flight from England to Australia in a simple home built aircraft. The journey covered about 12,000 miles with total costs pegged at $250, including fuel and accommodations. He piloted and serviced the craft himself, hopping off without hired help.
London reports Courtauld Ltd announces a 360,000,000 bonis issue marking a surge in artificial silk demand at the Bank of England facade. In New York Mrs Jane Armour, 83, widow of Herman Armour, dies after illness in Chicago and New York observations.
A testimonial claims St Jacobs Oil quickly relieves swelling painful knees. The user reports immediate relief after one application and removal of soreness, argues the remedy treats rheumatism lumbago backache neuralgia without skin burning.
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