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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1934
Page
12
Clyde Flack, distributor, says word of Crazy Water Crystals boosts sales as customers spread experiences. The product, discovered over 51 years ago at Mineral Wells, Texas, is now shipped nationwide in crystal form for home or travel use. It aims to ease acidity, arthritis, rheumatic aches, back pains, and nervous symptoms.
Readers praised Crazy Water Crystals offering convenient mineral water by adding to regular drinking water. A one pound package sells for $1.50, making about 12 gallons. The San Antonio store at 507 East Houston invites tastings with no charge, and dealers are available in Southwest Texas towns.
A letter from Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation, Ltd praising San Antonio Armature Works at North Flores Street notes excellent motor insulation and mechanics after a May 1988 inspection. Supervising engineer OC. L. Keene commends the plant overhaul and motor repairs following a fire at Apache Packing Company, detailing insulation readings and absence of faults.
Fragmentary notes describe Land Scheel Books selling all items at list price in an unusual exchange. Mentions War, A Moos Book, and Roondway with scattered references to a park and timing. Details are unclear but imply a marketplace sale or curiosity in a park setting.
Alex Schleyer details the mountain lion of America, known as panther and cougar, its range from Quebec to Patagonia, and its varied coloration by habitat. He notes its stealthy hunting, nocturnal habits, and rare daytime activity, with pups paler and spotted. The animal is powerful yet timid, and often hunted with dogs.
Mr Schleyer explains that the big rat preys on deer and is especially fond of young horses. In many range districts including Texas it is impossible to raise horses. He notes the predatory habits force the animal to abandon territory as civilized society expands, surviving only in remote wilderness areas.
Fritos, the popular Mexican snack, is gaining favor across San Antonio and showing strong distribution statewide. The firm reports a large increase in business as the product is manufactured in San Antonio and delivered daily to groceries and caling places. Home cooks have found Fritos versatile for gatherings and camp outings.
The Moos Hook store at 1017 Broadway announces low price text books for San Antonio schools ahead of the term. Owner H A Moss says the shop serves 103 city schools with used books bought and sold and offers a no postage service for special orders, near the city center.
George Hail of Firestone Service Station urges motorists to prepare for sudden weather with a general car check up. Tires are cheap now and on skid tires reduce risk. He cites a speed test on salt beds near Salt Lake City, claiming a Firestone equipped car traveled 2710 miles in 24 hours at 112.91 mph, while stressing battery, brakes, spark plugs, and radiator hose inspections for trouble-free driving during spring.
Mr. Mong pointed out that parking facilities are among the most accessible places to meet book needs.
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