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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1927

Page

16

Peaches Resumes Stand in Browning Case at Court

In a New York trial, Peaches Browning testifies about six months of marriage marked by alleged extreme cruelty. She identifies tabloid serialized diaries and letters from her to the elderly realtor, while her mother and a friend recount quarrels and screams heard at their Cold Springs home.

Agai Browning John S. Mack New York Dadily Mack Attorney Epstein Mrs. Browning Catherine Mayer Cold Springs N.Y Catherine Frances Heenan Peaches

Portola Portola Portola The Patent Health Claim

Cape Doctor's Bills promotes Portola as a cure all for constipation and claimed systemic poisoning. The ad asserts toxins dull the body, sap ambition, and age a person, urging regular use of mint flavored Portola wafers sold by druggists. It promises renewed energy and health with a 30 cent regular box and 60 cent double size.

Toxacmia

Sage Tea Hair Darkening Compound Promises Easy Color

An old time remedy using sage tea and sulfur compounds is marketed as a solution for gray or faded hair. Modern versions at drug stores claim ease of use and a natural look, with formulations like Wyett’s Sage and Sulphur Compound that claim to darken hair after several applications.

AME Wreth Wyett

Red Pepper Rub Promises Fast Back Pain Relief

An old advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub as a quick remedy for backache and sore muscles. It claims concentrated heat penetrates in minutes, warming the target area and removing pain, urging readers to ask druggists for Towles Red Pepper Tub with the brand name on each package.

Pasure 40 Towles

Where does a style originate in Black Bottom craze

Miss Marie White, 17, first pupil of Billy Pierce who originated the Black Bottom, declares that styles arise from what people do. She notes a Black Bottom spring hat, Black Bottom shoes, and a dancing dress as tangible results of the dance craze, proving the point with her era’s attire.

Marie White Billy Pierce

Bain Halts Bollassi Exposition Entries Grow for Match

Hagen arrives from Galveston for Thursday bout as Mehlhorn checks in Wednesday. Vic D'Alberto brings bride of three days. Twenty two new entries join the official list including Baker Trouston Boyd Bredemus Burke Creavy Crowder Doyle Ezar Garre Guild Thitchison Tangled, and Andy Brown with his son William Brown.

Hagen Galveston Mehlhorn Vic D'Alberto Los Angeles Jr Carl Baker Trouston Tom Boyd Fox Hills John

Mexican War Cloud Lifts for Now Says War Secretary

General Vina, secretary of war of Mexico, reports that revolts by religious fanatics have been smothered in most areas. Yaqui Indians in the north still on the warpath and council actions are being considered. Troops will remain in several regions to pursue isolated bandit gangs in Duringa, dilisca, Zaenteras and Guerrero.

Menico Cidy Vina War of Mexico Pina Treas Iury Duringa Dilisca Zaenteras Guerrero

Convicted Pastor Faces Liquor Possession Charges

CORUNA Cal Rev Innocent Montana was found guilty by a municipal court jury of possessing intoxicants at a Catholic church. Police raided his home New Year's night, arresting a nephew also involved. The priest claimed the liquor belonged to the nephew.

Coruna Cal Dtu Innocent Montana Wifstor Mottanart Nephew

Mexican Arbitration Bill Sent To President Coolidge

The arbitration bill for Mexico land goes to President Coolidge after Senate approval. White House and State Department offered no comment while official circles in Mexico City react with cautious optimism to the vote. Reports say the American embassy in Mexico received a protest over property confiscations, and that new petroleum permits may be canceled as officials review records.

Iee United States White House State Department Senate Coolidge Kellogg Mexico City Mexico

Sacasa Fears Clash With Marines Amid Mexican Tensions

Jamin B. Sacasa head of the Liberal government reported in an exclusive state to International News Service as fearing a clash with U S Marines. Officials described Mexican officials as seeking peaceful adjustment while warning that American company permits in Mexico may trigger further action. The state department indicated no immediate move until Mexican couching clarifies interpretation.

Anson Srenz Foreign Office Mexico Senate State Department Nicaragua United States Jamin Racasa Lacusz

Junior Schools Enroll 5511 For Spring Session

A total of 5511 students were enrolled in San Antonio junior schools this spring, figures from C. C. Ball acting director of junior education show Hawthorne 674, Irving 736, Harris 671, Emerson 815, Lanier 691, Poe 691, Tyree 502, and other campuses.

San Antonio C. C. Ball Hawthorne Irving Harris Emerson Cdl Lanier Page Poe Tywain

Rain Keeps City Street Crew Idle at 400 City Street

Street department workers in San Antonio are idle due to rain. Street Commissioner Paul W. Steffles said Wednesday that 400 laborers and teamsters will remain off the job until sunshine returns.

San Antonio

It's Hard to Catch a Cold with Kick Lax Claims

An authority promotes Kick Lax as a cure all, claiming a clean bowels and purged system prevent colds. The ad touts Klok-Lax as a pleasant constipation treatment that quickly restores health, urging readers to buy at any druggist.

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