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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1927

Page

6

Independence Day fete planned in San Antonio

Three efforts to draw thousands of Patriotic San Antonians and tourists to Tejas Independence day celebration in the municipal auditorium on March 2 were under way led by Mrs X X Small custodian of the Alamo. Students from Main and Brackenridge High schools would sing and Hugh McAmis the organist would provide music along with patriotic addresses. The event, expected to become an annual San Antonio custom, is open to all.

San

Negro boy drinks poison in failed life despair

A 11 year old Afro American boy attempted suicide by ingesting poison at home on Thursday. Hospital attendants said he is suffering but will recover. Police reported the boy admitted to drinking the poison and expressed disgust with life.

Robert B. Green Yramid Drug CO

California Fig Syrup Promises Quick Constipation Relief

A vintage advertisement urges mothers to treat children's constipation with California Fig Syrup claiming it eases tummy troubles, improves mood, and restores playfulness. It warns against counterfeit syrups and stresses checking the bottle for the California Fig Syrup Company label.

California Fig Strup Company

Mexican day at Brackenridge High cafeteria noted

Wednesday at Brackenridge High School cafeteria featured Mexican day with beans a la mesc and related dishes supervised by Mrs J R Brady manager. Visitors included G V Merriweather of Alpine and J Frank Gould of Baltimore. Several local residents and staff appeared in transit, education and civic events around town.

Brackenridge High School J. R. Brady Aoss G. V. Merriweather Alpine J. Frank Gould Baltimore Real Estate Board San Antonio Plaza Hotel

Queen Mary Keeps Album of Duchess

Queen Mary maintains a growing collection of photographs from the Duke and Duchess of York Australian tour. The duchess sends images to the queen, expanding the album collection as the tour continues.

Queen Mary Duchess London Duke and Duchess of York

Italy Explains Ans Parley Refusal to Attend Conference

Italy rejects President Coolidge disarmament plan citing refusal to grant naval equality with France. Secret note accompanying the reply was denied by the state department, which confirmed only verbal explanations by the Italian ambassador.

Internationa News Service Washington Italy Coolidge France Trali UK State Department Department Iti

Japan Hopes for Success in Naval Arm Conference

Tokyo reports Baron Shidehare, Japan's foreign minister, declaring sincere hope for success of the naval arms conference and associated talks with President Coolidge, emphasizing genuine intent beyond mere compliments.

Tokio Baron Shidehare Japan Coolidge

Radio Station Schedule Montage from 1930s

A dense list of radio call signs and occasional program notes outlines evening to late night broadcasts. Mentions include KPRC WBAP WGN WEAF WLS and others with concerts orchestras organs symphonies talk shows and children’s hours, plus sporadic references to specific times and topics.

Gan WCX WEAF WGY Bob WBAP WDA WHT WGN Walt WLW Jofean WOK Fie Mir Weco WFAA WLS WOC KDIKA United States KEFN WOX Wqdi KPRC WEEM Eskimos Chain WIZ Radiotrans WJID Mooseheart WMEB WSAI KYW WBZ WBBM Harmony Weit Ight KPO Wwhozil Chestra Ms Kyw Carnival Kom RPO Nighthawks

Rudner Convicted in Canton Mellett Murder Case

Ben Rudner of Massillon was found guilty of second degree murder in the Canton killing of Don R. Mellett, publisher. A seven woman five man jury returned the verdict after about two hours, with Maggy Snyder as foreman. Rudner faces a life term at Ohio State Penitentiary. Louis Mazer, the third defendant, is slated for trial March 16.

Canton Qhia Ben Rudner Massilion Murdgé Don ‘R. . Mellett Ohia State Penitentiary Maggie Snyde Rudner P. Dermott Amir Louis Mazer Moellett Onlinc

Narcotics Agent Arrives in Denver from San Antonio

The United States narcotic office assigns Teras Narcotic WES to Denver from San Antonio to oversee narcotics investigations, per Associated Press dispatches received Thursday.

Teras Narcotic Woo Wingh Texas Division United States Narcotic Office Denver San’ Antonio Associated Press

Examination Date Fixed for March 26

Civil service confirms examinations will be held shortly after March 26. Red Lukenbach reports the date and said the examinations will proceed as scheduled with details to follow.

Lukenbach

Use Sulphur to Clear Skin Mentho Sulphur Claim

A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a germ destroying preparation for eczema and other skin troubles. The first application cools and soothes, with rashes and blotches healing quickly. the product is described as harmless and available from druggists in small jars.

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