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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1927

Page

2

Film Actress Wins Divorce After Brutal Remarks

Universal Service reports Los Angeles. Ra ness Wilhelm Von Grincken, once Bertie Mae Rogers of Atiacta, now a film actress, gains freedom today after Superior Judge Summerfield grants divorce citing odious comparisons. She testified he compared her to other women and insulted her appearance, describing abusive behavior as brutal.

Universal Service Los Angeles Ness Wilhelm von Grincken Bertie Mae Rogers Atiacta Summerfield Het Heroness

California Fig Syrup touted as safe laxative for children

A wartime era advertisement praises California Fig Syrup as a harmless laxative for infants and children. It urges mothers to check a child's tongue for fever and coat, claims quick relief from constipation, and warns against counterfeit bottles while promoting genuine product availability through druggists.

California Califor Californie

Loyal Americans assemble for silver anniversary plans

The Loyal Americans assembly 78 met Monday night at the W. O. W. hall to finalize plans for its silver anniversary celebration. A social dance is scheduled for Feb. 30 at 8:30 p.m. at the W.O.W. hall. Felph Cameron is reportedly returning Friday from McAllen Texas on business amidst a flurry of visits from local notables and guests.

Assembly 78 W. O. W. Hall W. QO. W. Hall Felph Cameron McAllen Tex Ows L. BD Volk Santa Fs Railroad I-G-N Burton St. Louis San Antonio D. Phurb &J Eagle Pase

Spinach Transportation Surges Across Texas

Spinach car movement this week averages seventy five per day versus forty in early January. season total reaches 1125 cars, doubling last year’s pace for the same period. Last year’s total was 4518 cars, with 13940 acres planted this year down from 16820. Hunter notes nearly 6000 cars expected to move from Texas, while prices have fallen about 220 dollars per car over the past six days.

J. Austen Hunter Market News Bureau Sesson Texas Hunter

Thieves Rob Five San Antonio Homes

Burglars gained entry by forcing windows and doors, robbing five San Antonio residences of jewelry clothing and other valuables worth hundreds of dollars Wednesday night and Thursday morning. At 1688 Hoefgen Avenue Hutton reported two rings gold pieces and clothing stolen, J. D. Ed renal Street lost rings worth about 50, others reported silver knives and cigars.

San Antonio Hutton Hoefgen Avenue J. D Renal Street H. T

River Overflow Channel Plans Near Completion

Plans near completion for an overflow channel to straighten the river near downtown. Specifications are drawn for casting the channel with funds from a $3.69 million issue and available dam proceeds. The channel will exit behind the Public Service building, run south, then rejoin the river between Lita and Dolorosa streets.

Actus Competion FL Crecalius Yc Service Company Lita Dolorosa

Judge Imposes Heavy Fines on Intoxicated Driver

Judge John F. Onion of the corporal court Thursday upheld a promise of heavy fines for intoxicated motorists. He fined a 20 year old youth £50 for intoxication and negligent collision, signaling strict penalties in such cases.

John F. Onion Corporating Court

Automobile thieves steal car before police station

Automobile thieves acted boldly by stealing Louis Rock's car from in front of the police station on Queen Anne's Court while the owner, Louis Rock, visited Robert Collins, a corporation court clerk.

Louis Rock Queen Anne’s Court Robert Collins Corporation Court

Pane's Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippes Relief

Advertisement touts Pane's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds and flu with a dose every two hours for three doses. Claims include unclogging nasal passages, stopping discharges, reducing fever and sore throat, plus a laxative effect. Sold for 25 cents at drug stores. warns to obtain the genuine product.

Chinese Air Concessions Move At Tientsin Report

A report from Shanghai says Peking representatives urged handing over foreign concessions in Tientsin to Chinese control. The shift echoes Hankow where the southern government took over the British concession after a coolie uprising. Admiral Williams arrived at Shanghai aboard the Pittsburgh and said he would protect American lives and interests in China.

Shanghai Peking Tientsin Nientsin North China Hankow Clarence S. Williams Pittsburgh Manila China

New York Social Leader Plans Novel Supper Dance

Percy R. Pyne II, one of the citys richest bachelors, hosts a supper dance tonight to express thanks for invitations in the social season. No introductions will be made. all guests are presumed to know each other.

New York Percy R. Pyne

College enrollment soars with 750000 already in attendance

The Transcript estimates 750,000 young men and women attend college with 450,000 more likely to enroll as prosperity grows. An 18 to 21 age group totals six million, signaling rising higher education participation and the impact of light classified ads.

U. 8 Boston Transcript

Slayer of Sheriff Kille dies in Knox County gun battle

Jefferson City Tenn January 18. W B Johnson who killed two women and a college student spectator was shot dead by Knox County Sheriff Osmer Ford in the cellar of his home after a prolonged standoff as officers tried to dislodge him with dynamite blasts. Ford was uninjured. Johnson died from a gunshot wound through the right eye.

Jefferson City Tenn W B. Johnson Osmer Ford Knox County Ford

Sulphur based Mentho Sulphur promises fast skin relief

An advertisement touts Bowles Mentho Sulphur as effective for unsightly eruptions, rashes, and eczema. It claims noticeable improvement by the next day and promotes its germ destroying properties. The copy urges readers to obtain a small jar from any good druggist.

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