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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1925

Page

2

Mother Repeats Babies and Defies Law in Brady Case

Viola Brady, mother of two, walks from Robertson county court with her children Ruth Marie and Edwin Mathews Brady Jr. after a habeas corpus victory. She declared Courts or no courts I never part with them as authorities seized the children earlier in Bexar County.

Robertson County Viola ‘Brady Brady Edwin Mathews Brady Ruth Marie Edwain Mathews Brady, Jr Bexar County

St Jacobs Oil advertised relief for chest colds

An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as fast relief for chest colds and sore throat with a rubbing gel. It claims quick easing of congestion and inflammation, soothing the throat without skin burning and recommends buying two 35 cent bottles at drug stores.

Bee Jacobs Jacobe

Hamburg Starenet Tea Promises Cold Cure

An old advertisement touts Hamburg Starenet Tea as a quick cold remedy. It recommends a tablespoonful steeped in boiling water, strained, and drunk for relief, claiming it opens pores, relieves congestion, and speeds recovery while being inexpensive and harmless.

Eye Strain Relief Product Promoted In Ad Copy

An old advertisement touts Lavoptik eye exes claiming relief for eye strain and soreness using ingredients like camphor hydrastis and wirel abut with a free aluminum eye cup offered by all druggists.

If They Had They'd Been Jailed But They Didn't

A group of Bexar county attorneys a federal narcotic agent and two deputy U S prosecutors avoided jail by their own judgment in U S district court. Judge DeVal West noted the chairs at the defense table were turned toward the bench as a sign of respect and proper procedure.

Bexar County United States United States District Court DeVal West

Custody writ blocked by judge as mother clings to children

Judge John Bickett rules a writ of possession cannot transfer custody of the two children and orders return to Mrs Brady. Deputy Sheriff Barloco served the papers in a downtown store basement and later took the children to the sheriff’s office. Brady tearsfully defies the injunction and vows to keep them as her sister and brother-in-law accompany her from the courtroom.

Jim Stevens John H. Bickett, Jr Brady Robertson County Bexar Angel Barloco Judge Bickett Texas

Four youths held in alleged thefts

Four youths including a 14 year old were booked at the city jail on charges of theft. Officers stopped a group carrying a heavy date box from a store on South Coma street and arrested them. A separate report said a 14 year old was jailed for stealing trousers from a residence. Detectives later recovered a stolen motor meter from a Mexican youth.

C. J. Hocker J. Lung South Coma Street J. Avax Ruthke Carver

O'Brien Theft Cases Transferred to New District Court

The cases against Peter and Paul O'Brien for theft over 50 dollars from D Sullivan and Company were moved by court order from the Thirty-seventh district to the Ninety fourth district. Trial is set for February in the new court. Peter O'Brien had begun trial November 24 in the Thirty-seventh district but was postponed after juror illness and testimony delays.

Peter Paul O'Brien D. Sullivan and Company Thirty-seventh District Court Ninety Fourth District Court Peter O'Brien

City tightens bondsmen rules to curb flight risk

City court clerk Dave Gottlieb directs police sergeants to require bondsmen to sign surety oaths when bailing prisoners. The oaths, proving ability to pay, must be attached to bonds and complaints and filed with the court to hold bondsmen responsible if defendants fail to appear.

Corporation Court Dave Gottlieb Gottlieb

Dallas Street Car Fare Hearings Reopened

The 6-cent street car fare hearing reopened today in Dallas with many private citizens present. The hearing had been adjourned Tuesday to allow individuals time to study the streetcar company’s request to make the 6-cent rate permanent.

Dallas Jan. S Hearin

Rheumatism prevention and home remedies advised

A health note suggests avoiding sweets and damp weather to prevent rheumatism. It cites kidney and skin functions, urging hot dress, dry feet, and plenty of water. It recommends taking rad Salts daily and Jad Sus, a grape and lemon juice lithia remedy, to neutralize acidity.

Colored jewelry sets with colored brilliants on sale

Color ivory finish pieces feature brilliants and plain styles. Links come in round oval oblong and flat shapes in emerald jade ruby cherry amber white blue and jet tones plus metal. Large reductions list prices from 13¢ to 4.98 dollars.

Toys and household items sale with deep discounts

A catalog style sale lists unjointed and jointed dolls, Mama Dolls, unbreakable toys, microscopes, drawing boards, tin dishes, aluminum cooking sets, coffee mills and scales at deep reductions. Damaged trunks and carpet sweepers also offered at reduced prices. Special note of “Slath Floor” item.

Bissell

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