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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1929
Page
8
Seattle February 27. The American mail liner President Buchanan remains under quarantine with 192 steerage passengers exposed to global meningitis aboard. One of the 12 passengers aboard is said to be without distress when the ship docked. a death occurred Monday night at the dockside admittance.
Surprising is the claim for soothing Zeno antiseptic liquid that relieves itching and rashes. It combats eczema, clears skin, and prevents flare ups, advertised as an effective antiseptic that heals and protects. Available at druggists in multiple sizes with pricing listed.
An advertisement claims Marin instantly refreshes dusty eyes after driving and washes away irritants. It presents a cooling soothing motion and urges readers to ask their druggist about the product. The copy uses lively yet plain promotional language.
The Chicago city council will remain under Mayor Thompson after an election credited with tight security. Police protected polling sites as violence and arrests occurred the day before, while Thompson allies secured a two year term with 33 aldermen reelected.
Chinese merchant J. Ravork convicted of serving merchandise. Constable L. Bush testified purchasing a can of tomatoes at Kerrel's store 912 West Commerce Street on Sunday February 10 after 9 o'clock in the morning.
A column notes a method to offset rising egg prices by buying osteiid eggs, illustrated by Miss Iris Blake holding one. The piece suggests not traveling to Africa for them and mentions origin as the S. A. 200.
Local dealers in the city present consumer offers in the classified section under Classification 151. Read the page to compare host values and make informed purchases today.
The Witte Memorial Museum plans an African Ball display featuring an ostrich, its nest, and eggs from Brackenridge Park San Antonio. The exhibit includes an amurate background and African objects brought from Africa by Dick Munnen after his study of the Masarwi desert.
Four convention invitations were issued in this city by Horter Whaley, chamber of commerce general manager. The American Association of Gedlo sinks and others eye upcoming gatherings. Dates span 1929 to 1930 with venues in Fork Worth.
A jumble of garbled text reports the death of a mother linked to a soldier's case and a funeral arrival from Trenoklyn. The piece mentions Mrv.Preichal and a Frame wedding while detailing mistrust and letters from children.
The article notes a planned Presbyterian university to be formed by merging three existing institutions, with committees appointed by Will Inson of Houston and a list of proposed site, trustees, and degree propagation leaders. It also mentions radio equipment sales in Classified Ad Section.
A House action approved a pension measure for Mrs. Wilson widow of Gen Jermard Wret. The bill would grant annual support to the widow of the late officer with ties to World War I service and national defense.
A satirical letter from Will Rogers mocks President Hoover and cabinet appointments. Rogers argues big men avoid the chance of scandal, claims Hoover’s allies keep him from Senate approval, and labels Hoover as fiscally cautionary yet politically isolated, ending with partisan jab.
Figures show International Great Northern and other lines in January revenue comparisons. L. St. Stafford, vice president, outlines optimistic prospects as costs and incomes trend upward. Revenue for the San Antonio, Texas, & Gwif line reaches $190,107 this year versus $149,571 the prior period.
Summary of divorce actions including Lnearo Blios versus Florian Olins and Charles King versus Josephina Ki G, Leon McClaugherty against Lena McGlougherty, and other named parties such as Martioes ya and Josephine Shaw with Fred Shaw, William Jouch, and Nona Shive marke William Ganilyva and Pearl Ganily.
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