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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1931
Page
13
Ad for a dental device promising to keep lower false teeth firm while talking or laughing. Claims include a powder product that makes teeth feel comfortable with a better taste and fresh breath. Appears in a drug store or similar shop listing.
Detroit reports a new unemployment relief lodge opened yesterday by Mayor Frank Murphy's committee to provide sleeping quarters meals and entertainment for two thousand homeless men with a rate of two meals a day and lodging amid winter hardship. George Garg dead at Concord home noted photographer writer and author George H Sareent.
A garbled drugstore advertisement touts Aspironal as the fastest guaranteed remedy for colds and coughs. It claims rapid relief within two minutes and urges readers to purchase at drug stores, promising safe use for children and adults alike. It uses sensational language and endorsements from authorities and the public.
A war memorial unveiling will honor World War dead of Tiras with two tablets eight feet long bearing names. Governor Moody Jr will unveil, joined by legislators and state officials amid veteran attendance. Presentation by Governor Moody, with Ernest Cox as master of ceremonies. The tablet cost 10000 and lists 6210 names, placed atop Memorial Stadium.
Italian coast areas face gradual Mediterranean encroachment with sea waters eroding land near Genoa and San Remo. The advance threatens farms and factories as coastal erosion worsens over years and forecasts indicate ongoing loss of soil and property.
Cardinal Hayes archbishop of New York will attend the dedication of the Spanish governor's palace in A. The invitation came via Mayor C M Chambera to Governor Dan Moly, then to the New York archbishop. Mrs Henry Drought led the dedication committee. Invitations extend to President Ortiz Rubio of Mexico and to Spain's King and Queens.
A roomful of furniture vanished from Airs W F Moody’s home at 20S Loretta Place Tuesday night while the family was away. Mrs Moody found a living room suite a lamp and a radio missing when she returned, as prowlers fled nearby.
Callahan of Oklahoma City was elected president of the Southwest conference of Building Owners and Manager at the convention's closing session. Oklahoma City was chosen to host the 1932 convention dates January 21 and 22. Other officers named were W. Stanley of Fort Worth as vice president, Allan Snider of San Antonio as second vice president, and A. W. Davis of Oklahoma City as treasurer.
The body of Ant Aeord, ex service man and former star of western pictures, was sent to Los Angeles for burial today. Davis Seamon Post No 812 Veterans of Foreign Wars and No American Legion escorted him to the railway station. The actor arrived by air from Chihuahua City yesterday.
Texas January report says newspaper reporter George Parks was jailed three days for contempt after publishing indictment information before arrest. He was freed after serving slightly more than two days amid protests from friends and newsroom colleagues.
A delay stalled the prohibition report to President Hoover as only three members attended today's session. The commission planned to meet but lasted just over ten minutes with limited participation.
In Managua on January 14, President Moncada urged maintaining U S Marines in Nicaragua. He said the national guard should target insurgent groups he calls bandits, while supporting continued American military presence to stabilize the country.
Berlin January 14 budget committee began deliberations on the 1931 budget. Finance Minister Erland Dietrich, opening the session, acknowledged the Reich’s financial position had worsened with the new year’s advance.
Muriel McCormick of Chicago opens her first legitimate theater in Palm Reach, Florida. The little blue and silver playhouse hosted a socially prominent opening night with a $4 top ticket for the general public.
Chicago veteran Jam 1a announces entry into the Republican mayoral race alongside city comptroller George Rebenidt and cabinet member William Hale Penne, signaling a formal bid in May.
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