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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1939

Page

5

Elliott backs Garner boom in Democratic race

In a radio address transcribed for the Texas network Elliott urged recognition for Texans in national politics. He said the time may come for a Texan to be elected president. Also reported: the country home of Mr and Mrs A P Doyle burned Sunday with belongings saved.

Sport Worth CNS John N. Garner el Roosevelt Presiit Ing Washington Texas Elliott United Seas Fentress A. P. Doyle Sted

Kidney Trouble Relief Ad From Haarlem Oil Car Gules

An old advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil for kidney and bladder discomfort. It claims to flush pollutants and acid from kidneys, relieve irritation, and ease backache cramps and burning during urination. The copy uses marketing phrasing typical of vintage patent medicine ads.

Haarlem

Inauguration Day Parade for Texas Governor-Elect O Daniel

Texas crowd witnessed a grand outdoor inauguration with O Daniel taking the oath as governor. Notables included Governor James V. Allred and Lt Governor elect Coke Stevenson. The day featured cadet guards, regimental bands, a Texas pageant, and a 21 gun salute marking the transfer of office.

Arlington Longhorn Band Acteader Thomas Jefferson Jefferson France América Mexico Santa Alma Key Texas L. D. Keabe Austin O'Daniel Texas Coast Guard North Texas Agricultural College Texas A O Daniel Molly Pat Mike Alfred Woodal Coke Stevenson M. £. Sadler Central Christian Church of Austin Stevenson Frial Hawkins State Court of Criminal Appeals Moore Walter, Woodul I Spenglos E.W. Lee Taniel Daniel

Butterworth Sued by Wife in Hollywood Divorce

Hollywood gossip reports divorce proceedings filed by Ethel Butterworth formerly Ethel Sutherland against her husband actor Charles Butterworth. She accuses his quarrelsome disposition and cites years of marriage since 1932 after he rose to fame on stage and in films.

Hollywood Charles Butterworth Butterworth Ethel Sutherland New York M-G.m Butterworths South Head Ind

U S Newsman Expelled From Mexico City Briefing

Mexico City orders New York Times correspondent Prank L. Blackhorn to leave within 24 hours after repeated dispatch disputes. He becomes the first expelled reporter in years as the interior department cites displeasure with his news reports.

U.S Mexico Mexico City Dan Prank L. Blackhorn New York Times Department of Interior Government

Snyder Receives Check From Ruth Etting Inmate Details

Inmates report that Martin Snyder, once married to Ruth Etting, received a $125 check from Etting that improved his finances while jailed. The funds come as Snyder, nicknamed The Gimp, faces a six months to 20 year sentence for shooting Myra Alderman, the bride of Misa Etling, amid a Beverly Hills property dispute.

Japanese Attache Inspects Randolph Field Training

Commander Taro Taguti a naval attache from the Japanese embassy in Washington visited Randolph Field also known as the West Point of the Air. Majanton B. Smith guided the tour as Taguti showed interest in the student training mass. He has served at the embassy since May 1938 and will visit other air corps fields before returning to Washington.

Taro Taguti Washington, D. C Randolph Field Maj Tanton Smith Tagull Washington

American Mercury sale revealed in New York report

New York on January 11 reports the American Mercury magazine has been sold by editor Paw Palmer to Lawrence Spivak. Spivak, longtime treasurer and general manager, will take over as editor, with Eugene Lyons succeeding Palmer as editor.

American Mercury New York Paw Palmer Lawrence Spivak Poe Ager Eugene Lyons

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Garner Ddaniel Texas Nations] Guard Hoss Hon Jor Ross Volunteers Governors of Texas Tom Miler Mrs. O'Daniel O'Dantel U. S. Army North ‘Texas Aggie Band Odaniel Frank Payne Fort Worth O’daniel James E. Ferguson Ross Sterling W. P. Hobby Pat Nett Dan Moody Khekl Texas A. and M Longhorn Woodul Howise of Representatives Wcee O'Dante C. ML Cureton Supreme Court Morse Scaltec Mouschuld Ousehol Furniture CO Mary S San Fuaual Snyder Ruth Etting Taro Tagutl Ires Wolff & Marx Economy Wolff & Marz Wolll & Marx—Economy Wells & Marx Stepins Osfords BP
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