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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1927
Page
7
In Mexico City area of Amecameca, the Virgin of Guadalupe reportedly appeared before field workers. Crowds surged toward the spot causing damage to crops and property. authorities deployed federal troops to control the gathering while investigators searched for signs of the apparition.
Police sought two obliging young men Monday who offered to haul away dirt free of charge from Mrs. M. G. Bord at S361 Winnipeg Avenue and were suspected of attempting to haul away a load of chickens in addition to the dirt.
Persistent coughs and colds threaten health. Creomulsion, an emulsified creosote preparation, claims to soothe inflamed membranes, inhibit germs, and heal throat trouble. It is marketed with guarantees and a money-back promise if relief isn’t achieved as directed.
An old advertisement touts Zemo Liquid as a safe, pleasant to use treatment for skin irritations, pimples, blackheads, and general blemishes. It claims quick relief and ongoing clear skin with daily use, priced at $1.00.
A chaotic OCR fragment lists diverse items: prohibition debate quotes by Yale economist Irving Fisher, a vessel aground near Vineyard Haven, a floating university on the Ryndam, death of archaeologist Dr George Borden Orden, a missing child kidnapping hunt in Wichita Falls, Ramsey oil rise in Cimarron county, riots in Austria with casualties, a Bermuda general’s death, prisoner escapes in Belleville, editor Horace Greeley’s namesake obituary, Marines in Nicaragua, 1927 flapper hair trends, Philadelphia blood tests for suspects, a Wichita Falls man sentenced to 99 years, ambassador Houghton’s London arrival, a prison for women in Alderson opening, another archaeologist death in Philadelphia, Dallas and New Haven and other scattered items, plus several minor local deaths and events.
Rum agents raid Romana street residence Monday uncovering a 75 gallon still and related paraphernalia. No arrests reported. Local authorities continue an investigation into illegal alcohol production.
A historical note advises preparing a throat gargle by dissolving two Bayer tablets in four tablespoons of water and gargling thoroughly. Repeat in two hours if needed. Use genuine Bayer Aspirin marked Bayer and sold in tin boxes, twelve tablets for a few cents.
Police reports show showcases fared badly over the weekend. One case involved a display taken with its nine picket knives from the 8 Dodie company at 719 West Commerce Street. another item, from Ransom and Silsbee at 224 East Houston Street, was broken into.
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