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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1932
Page
5
The text argues against forcing meals noting appetite loss signals stasis, criticizes cathartics for causing constipation, and promotes the California treatment of pure fig syrup as a remedy to stimulate a child’s appetite, advising a few days of use before reassessing eagerness to eat.
A vintage ad touts a laxative for kids claiming it cleanses the lower colon, improves appetite, color, weight, and spirits. It warns against substitutions and urges buyers to demand the CALIFORNIA brand on the bottle for safe use and repeat doses as needed.
Washington Republicans demand key revisions to the Glass banking bill aimed at altering the federal reserve and national banking system. They seek to curb use of reserve facilities and set up a depositors relief entity, opposing proposals that would broaden bank capitalization or shift authority to a central committee.
A House panel endorses an amendment to the agriculture department supply bill to refuse federal aid for convict labor on highway construction. The proposal aims to forbid using convict labor on public works projects unless authorized by state law and funded locally.
A Vatican directive instructs Spanish Jesuits to leave the country and move to other regions, prompting reactions among church leaders and communities in the United States and beyond. The policy signals tensions between the Vatican and religious orders during the era.
Senate Finance resumes foreign town hearings and Glass reserve revision discussed. Irrigation hearings proceed on proposed nurata bill. Agriculture approvals considered. Interstate Commerce probes pulse fervor noted. House reports include $50 million appropriation and alien seaman deportations. Naval committee probes Akron. Commodity short selling reviewed by agriculture panel. Tax hearings continued by ways and means.
The grand jury returned indictments against Mex Mortescue and three naval men for alleged assault on Mrs. Fortescue and others. Attorney Maultainers planned to ask the court to consider coercion in securing the jury report. Defendants include Bailala and several enlisted men linked to the case, with court dates pending and defense seeking a mistrial or dismissal based on improper jury pressure.
Stephenson, former president of the American bankers association, to express opposition to the aid plan. The senate committee generally speaking favored the loan invasion sponsor home bill. Hoovers’ representative prawn cited concerns about the impact on communities.
A report describes an escape from an Arizona state prison involving several inmates. Details are scant due to garbled text, but it mentions a fourth escape attempt and an associated incident with a truck driver.
A national political figure predicts a Democratic victory amid heated debate on party strategy. The comment signals shifting momentum as elections approach, with several party leaders weighing in on key issues and potential alliances.
A terse market note reports reduced surplus lumber stocks with mentions of state sites and measurements in feet. The record underscores a cooling in availability as prices and demand shift, highlighting the fragile balance in timber inventories across regions.
Murky OCR summary notes an inquiry into a Stinson crash dated March for a police or aviation investigation. Prominent fragments reference investigation action and unidentified officials, with uncertain timelines and locations due to garbled text.
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