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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1926
Page
2
In New York and Pennsylvania communities mark the 150th anniversary of American independence with ceremonies and parades. Patriots, veterans and local officials honor the Declaration’s signers and the Burgoyne victory, recalling the 1776 founding era and its enduring meaning.
An old style ad urges readers to renew health through a complete purification program. It claims perfect purification of the body as nature’s foundation and promotes a thorough weekly course over several weeks to restore vitality and ward off chronic ailments.
The ad claims S. 8 S strengthens nerves and muscles, restores energy to weak men and women, and improves blood health. It promises renewed vitality, better appetite, and capacity to endure daily strain, citing a century of service and testimonials. It stresses use of fresh roots and herbs.
Gabriele d Annunzio, the soldier poet in Gardone Italy, says he has spoken with his second famous ghost. He previously claimed contact with Socrates whose bust appears nearby. He now describes a visit from Franz Liszt whose spirit played a rhythmic tempest on the piano, illustrated by Liszt at Jeune.
The article notes the 12th act Sesqui-Centennial of the Declaration of Independence celebrated yesterday in Chicago with ceremonies valued at 100 ren lars and many parallel events. Observances extended across the United States and abroad with a strong display of patriotism. Delegations from the American Legion and Boy Scouts participated in ceremonies in Paris and Athens, including the Eternal Flame at the Arc de Triomphe and Lafayette’s tomb.
The Jefferson family burial grounds near Monticelli were the scene of a tribute ceremony led by Bishop Williams Manning of the New York Episcopal diocese. Protestant representatives, Dr. Samuel Fezoldson Rebbi of Radef Shalown Wemple, and Rev. Charles W Lyons from GIM University attended as Charlottesville held a civic observance. The municipal band performed as Governors and Daughters of the American Revolution joined in the commemoration amid colonial era pageantry.
Two gunmen opened fire in a vehicle, killing a man in what local authorities described as a fatal shooting. Investigators are collecting evidence and seeking witnesses as they pursue suspects and review surveillance footage for leads.
Fragmented OCR summary mentions an Italian aviator planning a round the world flight with details obscured by garbled text. It references a commander, a steamer head, and various unrelated fragments including health and advertisement notes, rendering core facts unclear.
Braunfels celebrated the day with a parade and activities by four fire companies and band concerts. A grand hall at Bandapari hosted events as thousands gathered for meals, bowling, baseball, and fireworks. The town reported a record turnout with no notable incidents.
New York July 5. National Association of Manufacturers reports healthy business conditions nationwide in a survey released by John E. Bazerton president. The industrial sector shows strong employment capacity with unemployment nearly nil and no sign of slump or panic in this period.
Wilhelm and Louis Ferdinand, sons of former crown prince Frederick William, have entered the University of Bonn. Wilhelm will study say, while Louis Ferdinand pursues cultural letters and defense coups. Matriculation papers noted their father’s occupation as ex-erowr-princess Gutbesitzer meaning landowner or country squire.
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