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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1928
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Kip missing in St Elned with mentions of Heweten and Ebiness. sheriff connected to a local case. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate official inquiry and status updates.
An advertisement claims Munhodyne, a menthol based remedy, relieves persistent night coughs by delivering menthol internally in a palatable liquid. It asserts rapid easing within hours and guarantees a money back offer if not 100 percent better by morning, with orders to write to Wen piagene Laboratories in Atlanta, Ga.
Local wire service brief with mixed items from Oklahoma and North Carolina. Reports note two died in an Oklahoma Gas and Electric construction accident, a prison population figure of 3087, and a World War II veteran’s memorial appeal. Also headline about a schooner Alexis II sinking near Cape Tookout with crew details unclear.
A Davis era tale ends as the wife seeks a divorce from Captain Merman N. Groher, a Richard Harding Davis hero. The court finds neglect and rules against the husband while noting duties of the wife and urging candor in the doorway of family life.
The general chairman of the biennial group resigns following an appointment last Thursday. Mrs Drought announced the move and noted a meeting set for May 10 at 9 am with attendance by WR. Patterson will attend.
A public event in San Antonio features Phil Stapp discussing plans to entertain about 100,000 visitors during a convention. Slides show historic and long-gone buildings, with the Americas Legion quartet providing a brief musical program. The gathering is open to the public.
Vanivesul Sertine of Washington urges a standardized flag code in the United States. The argument cites flag etiquette breaches including White House gifts and foreign emblems. Gridley Adams of New York contends the president’s eagle should face right, aligning with national symbols and honoring the flag.
Professor Knox will speak on The Contribution of the Mexican Element Towards the Development of San Antonio before the Scientific Society. The event is on Friday night on the second floor of the Stevens building. Rawaie B. Smith, originally set for Friday, will address on a later date. David Cerna is chair of the program committee.
A bill introduced by Representative Les Bemacrsh proposes eliminating the Electoral College and electing the president by direct popular vote. The measure seeks to shift the nation to a direct vote system for the presidency.
A woman's shrill screams drew nearby residents into alarm in Kaytom. Officers Charles Stendi and BR Spence investigated and reported the area was quiet after the early disturbance.
An advertisement-like passage touts California Fig Syrup as a cure for weak stomachs and constipation in children. It claims quick results, healthy energy, and rosy cheeks, with anecdotes of mothers praising the remedy and urging readers to buy the genuine product from stores.
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