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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1940

Page

3

State funeral held for Senator Borah Washington

Leaders of the government attended a state funeral for Idaho Senator William E. Borah who died after a long illness. President Roosevelt, Chief Justice Hughes, and members of the cabinet sat in the Senate chamber as prayers were offered and flowers placed on Borah's desk.

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Old Time Religion Show Highlights Local Baptist Youth

The city wide B Y P U held a Monday event at Theo Avenue Baptist Church featuring a costume play The Old Time Religion. Theo Avenue group won attendance banner while Palm Heights took efficiency. A follow up rally is set for the third Sunday in February at Calvary Baptist Church.

Baptist Young People's Union Theo Avenue Baptist Church Theo Avenue Palm Heights Calvary Baptist Church

Cavalry Units to Return to Bases

Orders issued Monday direct units of the First Cavalry division now at Fort Bliss for division training to return to their home stations. The First Cavalry brigade and Fifth Cavalry at Fort Nark along with the Eighteenth Cavalry at Fort Brown and Fort Rincoid and units at Port Melntoeh will be reassigned.

First Cavalry Divison Fort Bliss Jariag 31 First Cavalry Brigade Fifth Cavalry Nark Ewelfth Cavalry Fort Brown Fort Rincaoid Rinerrs Port Melntoeh

Old Age Policy Pays Up To 50 a Month

Postal Life Insurance Co offers an accident policy for ages 89 to 83 with payouts up to 900 dollars for death and up to 2 dollars monthly for other benefits. The ad markets a low cost, 1 cent daily rate and urges readers to provide name and address to receive details.

Postal Lie & Casualty Insurance Co Postal Life Building Kansas City Vane

Borah Ancestry Told As Plebeian Heroic Lineage

A mid-20th century biographical column traces William E. Borah heritage from Bohemian roots to American patriots. It notes three Borah brothers immigrating to Pennsylvania in 1768, one supporting the patriots, one a Tory, and mentions Borah’s notable lineage and its relevance to his public image.

Borah Family Roots and Early Education Narrative

The Borah lineage centers on Jacob Borah and eight sons who settled across Kentucky. One son, Job, traced the family to Butler County and later to Jasper Township near Fairfield, with William Nathan Borah born in 1860. The piece tracks the Borahs’ migrations, local posts, and early schooling, noting Will Borah’s self-made path to law through Lyons and Fairfield, his time at Enfield, and his limited formal schooling before moving west to pursue a legal career.

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Borah Career and Faithful Supporter of Idaho's Plain People

Idaho statesman Borah rose from a Boise lawyer with lucrative ties to major corporations to champion farmers and religious liberty especially for Mormons. He balanced legal work with public service, married Mamie McConnell in 1895, and gained a reputation for aiding orphans and disabled veterans. Continued in Tomorro:

Borah Idaho Supreme Court Federal District Court Federal Circuit Court of Appeals San Francisco Senate State Supreme Court Borsh Fez Boise Jefferson Hke Virginia Mary Mamie William F. McConnell C. Jacote Tomorro

Electrical Display Tour To Showcase Farm Equipment

A major traveling electrical demonstration by REA Farm Equipment tour visits Schu Jenberg on the Tins Frank farm February 2 with two large tents. Guadalupe Valley Electric cooperative and Extension Service host with REA and Rural Electrification Administration. Friday features a cooking contest lighting demo and irrigation equipment show. Saturday offers an all day display with J R Cobb and Extension Service staff in charge. an all electric lunch tent run by Farelle county women.

REA Schu Jenberg Tins Frank Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-Operative Extension Service Rurel Electrification Administration J. R Cobb The State Extension Service Farelle County

Doctor offers free truss trial for rupture relief

Reader notice from Kansas City claims a new rupture truss by Physician's Appliance Co offers a 30 day trial with a free $3.50 truss and a $2.50 trial unit. The ad promises comfort, no straps or belts, and asks ruptured men to request the device at 2906 Main St. in Kansas City Missouri.

Kansas City Physician's Appliance Co Koch Main St Kansas

Talent Bought for Birthday Sideshow in San Antonio

Henry Bergman, manager of the Texas theater, announced a new birthday ball sideshow for January 30 at the Municipal auditorium basement. Local performers, including the Reed Sisters and the Haley Sisters, volunteered their talents to aid the national infantile paralysis drive, with proceeds split between the National Foundation and a local drive chaired by Arthur B. Blard.

San Antonio Henry Bergman Texas Theater Municipal Auditorium Bergmann Reed Sisters Davy Childs Jill Robinson Phil Ted Bill Bea Morin Mundy Haley Sisters Alvin Ray Gan Anstonio National Foundation Arthur B. Blard

Indiana Democrat backs McNutt for president if Roosevelt signals

Indianapolis January 72. Representative Johnson D Okla chairman of the speakers bureau for his party's 1840 campaign says he supports federal security administrator Paul V McNutt for president if President Roosevelt signals. He told the Indiana women's Democratic club Roosevelt will carry the ball or yield the signals. if persuaded to carry the ball other players might as well forget it.

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Tonle Tonic Promises Restored Appetite and Energy

Thousands testify to Tonle Tonic boosting red blood cells and energy. It claims to cure weakness by improving digestion and appetite, restoring health and vitality with a two week course. It warns against unethical vendors and emphasizes savings on the price.

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