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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1929

Page

10

Fourth reunion of Roy Sedd Reaper in distant tale

A bizarre medical saga follows Roy Sedd Reaper as he endures repeated declared deaths and resuscitations over three weeks at Robert HR Green hospital. Jack Nunnely, age unknown, survived after three injections and revived in his own bed amid a throat operation and diphtheria scare. His mother, Mrs. Aegle Nunnely, recalls two times doctors reported his death, praised for heroic care, while the family recalls December 18 as a turning point when he was moved from the hospital elevator toward the operating room.

Yenr-Ola Jack Nuurphly Kim Reaner Robert HR. Green Jack Menehnea Street Aegle Nunnely

San Antonio teen claims three deaths and revival by adrenaline

Jack Nunnery, a San Antonio boy, says he died three times and was revived each time by adrenaline injections into his heart. Surgeons used a breathing tube and artificial respiration after the fourth event, with his mother recounting hours of terror before his revival and eventual return home on New Year’s Day.

Juitle Jack Nunnery San Antonio Light Pital Dack Jesus

How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu

An old time drug advertisement claims Calotabs purifies and purges to defeat colds and influenza overnight. A single nightly dose with water is said to end symptoms by next morning, allowing normal meals and activity. A family package with directions costs 35 cents at any drug store.

Beatty Mr Petite

City Advertising Tax Proposal Aims About 100000 Year

City council to establish a special advertising tax by ordinance. Tax commissioner Frank H. Hushick says the levy will run about 2 cents per $100, yielding roughly $43,000, with a city count and civic clubs providing additional funds to reach about $100,000 for city advertising efforts.

Frank H. Hushick San Antonio

Mrs Ball 77 obituary notices Castroville and San Antonio

Mrs Louisa Ball aged 77 longtime Castroville and San Antonio resident dies Thursday morning at her daughter's home in Castroville. Funeral services by Rev J Schnetzer of St Joseph Catholic Church. Survived by two sons Frank J and Alfred P Bll, three daughters Ida Gall Lizzie Keller Eugenia Richter, six sisters and four brothers. Funeral arrangements at Tio Medina area locations.

Louisa Ball Castroville San Antonio Josephine Krisceh Fes Deevine Eugenia Richter Brownsville Joseph Louis Schorp Pearsall August Alfred Schorp San Antonia Scholantica Our Lady of the Take Gretrude Tip Amd Ida Hubs Tio Medina

Mian jailed on drug charges in Bexardouoty jail

Jose Garzaig was jailed in Bexardouoty Jail after a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Dr M Siddall. He was held in default of a $1000 bond. Police say he was arrested Thursday afternoon by Patrolman Mike Live after a small quantity of cocaine was found in his possession.

Jose Garzaig Bexardouoty United States DR. M. Siddall Mike Live

New Automobiles Built For Use In Corporation Court

The attorney toei the collision board in cooperative court. The allamobiles are small trucks of wood used to illustrate automobile accidents. Recently five of the firm blocks were stolen, leaving three for the court's use.

Collision Board Cooperation Court Overton

City to hire play supervisors funded by recreation tax

A supervisor for each public play area will be provided in the two cent recreation tax. The tax is projected to raise about $35,000 per year, according to Rubiola and city officials.

Rubiola

Indian Flu Aid Fund Urged in Washington

Officials urge a deficiency appropriation to fund an Indian flu aid effort led by federal agents. The request targets relief for communities affected by an epidemic that began in the Southwest and is spreading northward, with funds needed to support operations and supplies.

Washington, Ly

Letter Arrives at Destination After 26 Years

A letter sent twenty six years earlier from Harrisonburg Virginia finally reached its destination in Washington on January 4. The missive bore the Washington postmark and a stamp labeled unknown at that address. The paper notes the long journey left no additional marks beyond the post office stamps.

Washington Jan Mr. He Loder Bhrrivenburg Harrisonburg Washington Post

Adamson Burial to Be in Georgia

William Adamson former Georgia congressman and sponsor of a railroad bill dies of pneumonia after eleven days illness. His body will be taken to Carroiter Georgia for burial. He passed away at the Trebsy hospital last night.

Adamson Georgia New York William Carroiter Totinu

Russian plains to be planted in Soviet Russia wheat program

The Times reports from Los Angeles that Thomas D. Campbell of Montana and California plans ten million acres in Soviet Russia to be planted to wheat and financed with American machinery under his direction.

Los Angels The Times Today Thomas D. Campbell Marlin, Mont Pasadena America Soviet Russia

Farm Hand Hanged For Deaths Of Two In Barn Fire

A farm hand named George O'Neil was hanged for the deaths of two workers, with no inquiry verdict yet. The bodies of Azar Robertson and daughter Ruby Martin were found among the ashes of the Robertson barn after a February fire.

George O'Neil Anuguter Azar Robertson Ruby Martin Nobertson

Respite Granted In Swisher County Execution Case

In Austin on January 4 a governor granted more than a month’s respite from the electric chair for Robert D. Birkey. Swisher County man was to be executed on a murder conviction of Rel Conner. The delay follows reports of a dog bite incident and hospital care for Robert Hureen.

Austin Goveernor Moaly Stobert Birkey Swisher County Rel Conner

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