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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1927
Page
1
Major W. A. Green summarizes Prohibition era debates in Washington. He notes poison in industrial alcohol, bootleggers distilling toxic mixtures, and deaths from tainted liquor. The piece argues government actions threaten constitutional rights and criticizes lethal enforcement methods.
Private Charlie Ferguson and Private Walter J. Burgess of the Fifteenth Field Artillery earned a general order from Col. H. G. Bishop for fearless action handling a runaway draft team. Ferguson held the horses at risk of life while Burgess vaulted to guide and stop the team near Wirth street. The colonel praises their grit and quick thinking.
The Newark Shoe Stores consolidate operations after closing 293 Haet Houston Street store and remodeling. The present shop at 111 Alamo Plaza remains open with a second store to open after securing a lease. S. H. Bisang, manager, notes 14 years in San Antonio and Baltimore headquarters. 1928 outlook described as unprecedented with 1927 sales at a record pace.
Reports from Laredo state rebels seized Sabicay in Nuevo Leon near Nuevo Laredo. Town was said to be under rebel control last night with no casualties reported. International News Service notes widespread excitement in border areas.
The Chamber of Commerce board of directors will meet Tuesday at 2 PM to review the budget committee report on a larger San Antonio week campaign. Porter Whaler says I H B Clegg will preside in the president's absence. They plan to discuss moving the Texas Teachers Association headquarters from Fort Worth to San Antonio and to approve the 1926 annual report prepared by Fred Herndon for pamphlet publication.
San Antonio School of Religious Education will start its second term at 7 PM Thursday in Madison Square Presbyterian Church educational building. Dr. John W. Darby, dean, says the interdenominational school operates under the Council of Religious Education. About twenty one subjects will be offered with thirteen teachers guiding classes. A diploma from the International Council is awarded after twelve course units.
Excerpts recount hotel mishaps during a royal visit including Ileana curious about locks, a trunk failing to open, a burglar alarm and lights turned out by imperial guests. A maid, a locksmith, and the prince’s valet figure in the chaotic sequence as observers note a forthcoming final installment.
A blaze on Edward Figs farm four miles north of Lockhart destroyed one truck 300 bushels of corn 800 tons of hay several farming implements and a barn. The origin is unknown Mexican tenants could not account for the fire. An advertisement notes Dr. G G Shoaf now in the 410 Medical Arts building.
The Main Avenue Senior School Latin department will stage an old Latin play Tuesday morning under the direction of Miss Pearl West and Miss Gladys Morgan. The performance aims to spark interest in a moving picture version of Julius Caesar to be shown at the Riga Theater Saturday morning by the Yeatin club.
Promoter touts cascara as a safe laxative that cleanses the bowels and pores, warns against habit forming medicines, and suggests a candy form for children. Claims include improved general health and elimination of need for deodorants, urging purchases at druggists for 10 or 25 cents.
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