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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1928
Page
3
Preparations for the polo meet at FieldG focus on organizing schedules and ensuring grounds are ready. Officials stress safety, team arrivals, and event coverage as logistics tighten for the upcoming polo event.
Fragmentary text notes praise for the 52nd Coast Artillery unit at Fort Custis with a designation of best in some category. Mentions names and evaluative phrases, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR. No clear event date or complete context available.
An old advertisement extols a vegetable remedy claimed to ease colic and constipation in babies. It touts castor preparations as gentle, safe, and effective, promoting regular sleep and a calm stomach. The text blends testimonials and warnings, emphasizing depictions of a trusted, nonprescription product.
The ad hoc Group urged the Federal Radio Commission to grant use of short wave channels to newspapers and news associations for point to point radio communication. Attendees cited 470 channels available and estimates up to 2300 potential niches. Attorneys Davis and Gontesky outlined benefits to public service and timely distribution of news.
Unclear ad text urges growing children to take a product labeled S.S.8 with no size options. Claims larger size is more economical though details and context are missing. Presents as a fragmented early advertisement from a periodical.
A camouflaged grenade hidden in a copper fire dog exploded in a Brussels study, scattering fragments across the room and causing a sorrowful death today. Reports say the device split and showered debris while a court holds the incident as a closed matter.
J. C. White, ex vice president of the San Antonio Retail Druggists' association, is elected president for 1955 at the January meeting held at the St. The treasurer and executive committee members are named from Ballinger and Texas Board of Pharmacy officials. A. Werks of Ballinger is named to chair the entertainment committee for the annual banquet at the Union Hotel, with plans for a flight and event schedule.
An elderly man undergoes a rejuvenation procedure as a formal medical intervention. The operation is described with cautious tone, noting advanced age and ongoing health considerations.
In Geneseo New Mexico memories are honored with a ceremony for canine companions. The event salutes dogs and public service, praising loyalty and courage while recalling community ties.
Delegates gathered at the annual Texas State Hatters Association convention in Three Rivers. Key officers were elected including T C Blake of Nacogdoches as president, Harry Meffe of Sulphur Springs as vice president, WB Reeves of Greenville as secretary, and Hugh T Latham of Brownwood as treasurer. New directors include T H Dorris of Waco and J W Walser of San Angelo. Speakers included Harry Rogers, Junior Owens, and Ellie Sendder. Grace of Fort Worth planned preschool presentations but postponed due to illness. Hatcher to speak at upcoming Fort Worth events.
A hair pulling contest on West Houston street Tuesday night broke into a scuffle as women clashed over a husband. The fracas ended when a patrolman intervened, stopping the melee and halting the derby.
A confusing OCR fragment mentions Foley’s Honey and a cough remedy, plus Mrs Anne Davison and Lung Heart Catit. It references a tonic or compound for sore throat and hard coughs, with language about relief and coating. The text is garbled and non coherent with missing context.
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