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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1931
Page
6
An advertised remedy named Thoxine claims fast relief from sore throat and coughing. The bottle costs $1.00 and is marketed as safe for the whole family, with BL druggists selling the product.
Charles J. Kuhlman of the Heights Improvement League announces residents back the idea of a daily garbage collection route for Los Angeles Heights with August Kirsch named chair of the committee to arrange regular pickups. The plan proposes ending the yearly one week clean‑up campaign in favor of ongoing daily service.
Chicago authorities report Irene Castle Mee Laughlin launching a drive to stop unsafe dog collars after two dogs from the Orphans of the Storm shelter in Deerfield were found with dangerous neckwear. One collar was carpet-lined with inward poles, the other a halo with wire ends.
Belle Livingston fled across house tops in New York wearing a coat over red pajamas when dry agents raided her apartment. She was captured and taken to court with several barrels said to contain liquor. about 100 customers were in the saloon, agents stated.
Dr W K Martens of the government health service claimed discovery of two insect carriers of the five days fever in Danavia Java. The carriers are sararo and slegomyia fnsviata, both bopietus, with the former long suspected. Insects belong to the mesquite group.
Cold weather sweeps northern and central Mexico with subzero readings in mountains. High winds, rain and snow lash uplands and northern states as the cold front advances across the region.
The year sheriff Alfonso Newton released the annual county report showing total receipts of 121 787 10 and expenditures of 105 250 for the year. The jail accounted for 50 821 in revenue and 21 686 63 for food and maintenance. The office served 6 500 subpoenas and posted 3034 arrests across county and district courts with egregious offenses including aggravated assault and burglary.
Suit to annul the charter of National Holding corporation of San Antonio was filed in Travis county district court by E L Looney assistant attorney general. A temporary injunction barred officers from disposing of any panels of the company. The company organized December 6 with capital stock of 100000 shares no par value. The suit named Leo Goodwin WON Parr and LW Enck among others.
London critics condemned the first talkie by Bervan and Shay titled How He Lied to Her Husband as melancholy dull stagey and lifeless. Reviewers found the presentation tedious and lacking vitality despite the film’s novelty.
In Vila Lithuania on January 13 four former Lithuanian diet members were sentenced to eight years for Communist activities. Six others received from one to four years. Negligent homicide charges were filed against 42 defendants. In county courts 197 were arrested for illegally carrying pistols. Swindling under 50 was charged against several. Warrants for arrest on 1125 indictments issued. 862 defendants located and arrested.
Joyful living returns as shows in New York Chicago and nationwide unveil the finest cars yet with prices lower than ever. Consumers are urged to read the January Show Number of MoTOR for wise, economical car buying.
Eight city park groups plan a central recreation council in San Antonio to coordinate activity. Mrs. R S Gibbs presided as temporary chair with Mrs J W Batterfield drafting a constitution and by laws. A committee will meet at 0 30 a m Wednesday at the auditorium to discuss the constitution and a general meeting is set for Monday at 2 p m.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art unveils over 120 icons loaned by the Reesian government amid vigorous protests. The collections date from the twelfth to nineteenth centuries and depict the nativity and scenes from Christ's life, with many by unknown artists.
Two women collapse and die while speaking on a telephone in Long Beach. Sylvian Bebofield died during a call, and the other woman, Aw Mya Dajjin, slumped to the floor upon learning the news. Both were active in the American War Mothers. Mrs Dora Caperton leaves for Port Arthur to visit relatives.
Toklo reports indicate Russian forces are shifting toward Manchuria's western frontier. Officials say Moscow suggests China may not honor the 1925 Khabarovsk agreement. The move could strengthen Moscow's influence over the Chinese Eastern railway linking Vladivostok and the Trans Siberian line through Manchuria.
A historic ad touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the cure for overacid stomachs and related symptoms. It claims immediate, harmless relief from headaches bloating nausea and indigestion, emphasizing a tasteless liquid form and authenticity of the Phillips name.
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