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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1937
Page
2
Across Indiana and Ohio the flood surge advances with cities deserted and refugees rising to thousands. U S Army engineers pace Memphis levee work while Governor Chandler warns federal aid must curb hunger, disease, and panic as tens of thousands evacuate and aid crews race to shore up barriers and deliver supplies.
Massive floods force evacuations across Evansville and Marion areas as 3000 residents flee northward. Reports warn of worse conditions with many towns in Indiana and Kentucky submerged. National Guard, state officials, and governors scramble for relief funding and federal aid.
The Associated Press reports Congress moves quickly on a 790 million work relief bill to aid flood victims across states. Major General Malin Craig calls the Ohio River flood the worst ever, while Red Cross appeals for donations. Martial law considered in Louisville. evacuations continue as power and water fail and the river nears record levels. Estimated 60,000 homeless in city. evacuees rise in Evansville and Cairo areas as levees are dynamited to relieve pressure.
ObotSat promotes a phenol free burn and wound helper claimed to relieve pain and prevent late complications. Also advertised as useful for cuts and bruises with price backed by the druggist. Marketed for factory use and emergency readiness with emphasis on safety.
A New York report recounts a Fred Garcia household reading session where the girls were named Maris Maria and Marla. The father comments My wife takes the name Maria.
New York reports bright blue and red stones set in gold jewelry with diamonds featured on spring settings for ear-rings, marriage pieces, and tiaras. Triplets sparkle are emphasized as important in the new line.
Old consumer health notice advises treating a cold as an internal infection. It promotes Grave's Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets, sugar coated options, claiming fourfold effects: open bowels, fight infection, relieve headaches and fever, and fortify against further attacks. Start two tablets every four hours at first symptoms.
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