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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1928

Page

15

College Accepts Deft Victoria Junior College Challenge

The Victoria Junior College challenged San Antonio Junior College to a literary and track meet set for April. Dr. Dosendh E. Nelson, director, accepted, with the event to be held in San Antonio. Local students previously defeated in track will compete in a full program including boys and girls events, debates, and oratorical contests.

Victoria Junior College San Antonio Dosendh E. Nelson Victoria Tim Ferguson

Secret of happiness for wives? Woman advertises free advice

Mrs Margaret Hutton of Wanwas Gitx writes of long denial of the dressing of motherhand and seeks to reveal a secret of happiness to married women. Burton offers her advice free and with intent to sell, directing readers to correspond to Marganot Burton at 8182 Massavian attte Kanads Clix.

Margaret Hutton Burton Massavian Attte

Antisostic facial wash promotes clear skin and quick results

A vintage ad touts a velvety wash that soothes skin, removes pimples and blotches, and dries quickly. It promises instant tightening and offers a 450 trial bottle to prove its quality, claiming nationwide drug store availability.

Stata

Veteran Railroad Official Samuel Hadden Church Retires

Samuel Hadden Church, vice-president and secretary of the Pennsylvania Railroad Western Mines, retires after 52 years in rail work. He passed January 24 and was born in 184? years ago, marking one of the oldest officers in the service.

Chicago Samuel Hadden Church Pennsylvania Railroad Western Mines Froni Penton Regulators Mr. Church Iris Toth Michdus

French Will Reply Faris Benches U.S. Ambassador News

France expects a reply from Secretary Kellogg this week on the proposed world peace plan. In Bogot, seven people died when a new factory building collapsed, injuring neighbors. In Corsicana the Odd Fellows plan a charity refrigerator for the home children. Charlotte Young shot dead in Dallas. two suspects in custody. Gray county votes to move county seat with Lefors Pampa McLean and Alanreed options. Trial of G H Hancock for murder proceeds after prior delays. Swedish prince engagement denied in Stockholm.

Faris Paul Clon Del United States Stacy Kellogg

Mendenhall Jail Death Prompts County Investigation

A fragmented report notes a death linked to Deputy Marshal Hembby and a shooting involving a Negro suspect. The suspect was moved from Mendenhall jail after officers sidestepped a fight yesterday. Also reported is Col Jesse B Root, mining law expert, dying at his home.

Simpson County Mendenhall Hembby Magia Jesse B. Root Montana Washington, D. C

Elks Leader to Be Feted in San Antonio Visit

John Malley head of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks arrives in San Antonio for a reception at 1:20 PM from EL Paso. A welcoming committee including Mayor C. M. Chambers and county judge Perry Robertson meets him at the Southern Pacific depot for a club dinner and remarks on lodge scholarship plans. He travels next to Austin then Houston and Galveston.

San Antonio John Malley Exalter Euler The Benevolent and Protective Order of Iks EL Maso C. MM. Chambers Perry Robertson Jack Durke Elks' Club Monti Texas Scholarship Foundation Whigs Maulley Malley Lustin Wednes- Hay Houston Galveston

Chinese Barricade Man Opposes Police in Hotel

A man barricaded in a West Commerce Street hotel room fired up a tense standoff as police arrived. Officers Mike Tivo Henry Kitchen and R DeBona pulled him from under a bed after he surrendered. Investigators take over as he is held for questioning.

West Commerce Street Tie Ano Mike Tivo Henry Kitchen R. DeBona

Robbery Reported Near Teodoro Martinez Home

Police were informed Tuesday that Teodoro Martinez of 919 Vera Cruz Street was robbed of his watch by two men near his residence on Monday night.

Martinez Afonday Teodoro Martine Vera Cruz Street

Take That Corn Off Now Today

An ad touts Shur-Off as a quick corn remedy claiming pain relief in minutes and easy removal without soaking. It urges readers to buy Sabil from local drugstores for use tonight to walk comfortably tomorrow.

Sommers-Waghers

What a Woman of 30 Should Weigh Says Health Advice

An article discusses ideal weights for women at ages around thirty based on height with figures such as 5 feet 7 inches for 14 pounds overweight and other tallies. It warns against extreme thinness and promotes McCoy’s Tablets as a weight gain remedy with a money back guarantee.

Adironsack Healey Mettoy Metoy MeCoy McCoy's McCloy America

At Home Pinex Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

A home remedy touts Pinex as a reliable cough suppressant that soothes airways and loosens phlegm. It claims rapid relief and potential use for bronchitis and hoarseness, with instructions to ask a pharmacist for Pinex and a money-back guarantee from The Pine Company Wayne, Indiana.

Norwiy Dinek Co Wayne Ind

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