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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1933

Page

5

Mexico envoy Tony keep aor Mexico envoy Tony keep aor

Mexico City January 31 United States ambassador to Mexico J Reuben Clark may keep his post under the incoming Roosevelt administration if he desires authorities stated today Hal Mangum Eagle Pass former campaign manager for Vice President elect Garner who has been Clarks guest for more than a week is said to have brought this assurance to the ambassador from Democratic leaders in Washington and associates close to President elect Roosevelt Four dollars a week rents nicely furnished home at 115 Rigsby Bee Classification 17 Light Classified Ada

Mexico City INS J. Reuben Clark United States Mexico Roosevelt Hal Mangum Eagle Pass Garner Clark Washington Rigsby

Slump Increases Student Growth Educator Claims

Thomas Portwood assistant superintendent states business conditions have pushed more jobless youths back into schooling. He cites the curriculum at Thomas Jefferson senior School as impractical to cut, while R H Brower and J Loftin of local vocational school spoke briefly at the St. Anthony hotel event.

Thomas Portwood Portwood American Legion St. Anthony Hotel Thomas Jefferson Senior School R. H Dick) Brower J. ©. Loftin San Antonio

Vicks VapoRub Promotes External Cold Relief for Children

A historic advertisement extols Vicks VapoRub as the best external treatment for children's colds. It claims safe, frequent use with twofold action: a skin warmth poultice effect and inhaled medicated vapors. It suggests methods for stronger vapor action and notes alleged plan benefits from large clinical trials.

Vicki VapoRub

Prison Landslide Kills 3 Convicts at Folsom Quarry

A cave-in at Folsom Prison stone quarry killed three prisoners, two of them while trying to rescue others. The rock crashed down a 100 foot cliff in the pit, catching about 800 inmates nearby. Dead are William Hughley 36 San Diego burying inmate, John Mitchell 28 Los Angeles robber, and Austin Jackson 39 Oakland burglar.

Folsom Prison Calif William Hughley San Diego John Mitchell Los Angeles Austin Jackson Oakland

Test Your Kidney Acids

An old style drug ad claims most adults suffer kidney acid problems and lists symptoms like nerve issues and back pain. It promotes Cystex as a 16 minute starter remedy that cleans acids and wastes, guarantees satisfaction or money back, and urges consulting a drugstore for purchase.

Rideney Ilda Souther Tone Tsauca

Dwyer frames Andrego Gill equity redeem bill in Texas

In Austin on January 31 Representative Pat Dwyer of San Antonio introduced an equity redemption bill allowing property owners to redeem sold real estate within ten years by paying the remaining balance plus taxes and interest. He also proposed a one year foreclosure moratorium on homesteads. Separately Washington reported December automotive exports rose 15 percent to 5 508 108 dollars, the strongest since August.

Austin, Jan Pat Dwyer San Antonio Dwyer Washington, D. C Department of Commerce

Open Forum letter urges new faces in Congress

The Light prints reader letters condemning current congress members as out of touch and aligned with Wall Street. The writer calls for younger leaders and supports electing figures like Huey Long and Norris to fight for the people.

The Pnk Iunois Congress Cennte Wall Street Huey Longs Norrises

Work Sharing Plan From 1930s Proposes Tax on Net Worth

The author advocates work sharing, limiting farmers to 30 acres, and taxing individuals by net worth to fund relief. He argues many employed people have investments or pensions and deserve vacations. He questions radical limits and cites a $1.9 million threshold as a possible cap before gradual tax changes. Demonstration projects for bedroom improvements are announced by Bexar county clubs with Miss Ida F. Reynolds stating plans for 1935.

Remedy the Light

Belittling Advice on Worry and Detachment

A compact verse urges not dwelling on fears. It likens worry to touching a hot stove and advises detaching from distress to avoid hurt, suggesting calm self-control as a remedy.

Savings Banks Retain Seal On Deposits In 1932

The National Association of Mutual Savings Banks reports deposits held by mutual savings banks fell only 54 percent in 1932, totaling $5,970,947,424 on January 1, 1933. Assets declined to $11,180,208,998 while the surplus rose to $1,?4,113,019. Average account value edged up to $751.48 from $760.77, near the peak of $753.56 set July 1, 1991.

New York A Mutual Savings Banks National Association of Mutual Savings Banks Mutual Savings Institutions

Fire damages home of Prossel drug store leader

A Tuesday fire at the home of Frank Prossel, 718 North Fine Street, caused about 800 dollars in damage. Prossel heads the Prossel drug store chain. origin of the blaze is undetermined.

Frank Prossel North Fine Street He Prossel

Mrs Mary Penshorn Dies In New Berlin Community

Funeral services were held Saturday for Mrs Mary Penshorn a longtime resident of New Berlin southwest of Seguin who lived in the area for 57 years her death occurred earlier this week and the service followed a period of illness in the community authorities announced.

Jonas Rites Held Near New Braunfels

Funeral services for Albert Jonas aged 64 who died at his home near Hankock about 20 miles northwest of New Braunfels were conducted Tuesday after his death on Monday at the family residence.

Jonas New Braunfels Albert Jonas Hantock Here

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Tony Keep Tailleur Wolff & Marx Co Vicks Plan Fom Vicks Vicks Nose Toonerville Pontaia Foa Andrego Gill Open Forum Bexar County Home Demonstration Clubs Ida F. Reynolds Bexar County Home Demonstration Agent Percy Croshi Coyrt King Boa, Ayn Wolfe & Marx
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