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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1926

Page

4

Recovery story of Eagle Pass man saved from venomous snake

Out of vain Wednesday and on rapid road to recovery Jesus Ra of Eagle Pass added his name to a crowing list of those saved from death by rattlesnake serum. A bite on the Yeltarin Morning night left him in danger, but doctors rushed serum from Texas and the Army aided with Lt E F Booth sending Major R E B Scott to Fort Sam Houston to deliver the serum by plane to Engle Pass. The patient reached San Antonio by afternoon and was back home before dark.

Jesus Ra Ramirez Sar Antony Quiorel Martin Lecummins Texas Cal E. F Booth R. E B. Scott Station Hospital Fort Sam Wooston Engle “Pass San Antonio

Purification Cure Advised For Better Health

Physician endorsed promise of perfect system purification through Calotabs. Take a thorough course every week or two for several weeks to cleanse the body and improve health. Family package with directions sold at drugstores for 35 cents.

Italy Nature

Moon's Emerald Gel Promises Vein Reduction at Home

An advertisement touts Moon's Emerald Gel as a remedy to reduce enlarged and bursting veins with a two ounce bottle, claim quick improvement, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It notes wide availability from druggists and promises refunds to disappointed users.

Moon Moone

A Woman's Battle Promises Health Through Lydia E. Pinkham

A historical ad narrates a woman's health struggle and her family happiness. It presents Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a longtime remedy aiding recovery and well being for many women facing illness.

Lydia

Dancing party honors local social leaders at San Antonio Country Club

Miss Nell Connolly and Miss Anina Bend host a dancing party on Wednesday night in honor of Miss Adelaide Winerich and Miss Madge Jarratt. The event features guests from multiple families, with notes of travel, visits, and upcoming gatherings across San Antonio.

Nell Connolly Anina Bend San Antonio Adelaide Winerich Madge Jarratt Arkansas Robert Jarratt Martin Shook Ares T. . Vander Leeven

Spa dinner party at the Alamo with Mrs Rogette

Wednesday and Mrs Frank Rogette hosted a Spa dinner party at the Alamo with Miss Barbara Brown attending and a bridge gathering at home in Woallawa Hood. Kenneth Whinner’s garden was praised and silver baskets decorated the long table for 14 guests as Wickson and party prepare to depart for Colorado.

Frank Davis Es Louis Mary Bell Paducah Ellis Albaugh Rs.en Swift Jr George Charlton 5. W. Kare Frank Rogette Barty Alamo Barbara + Brown New Braunteds Kenneth Whinner Royaly Bel Wickson Colo, Uder Caroma Regina Seatiou

Mercury rectifier powers first successful radio broadcast

Winter Park Florida July 1. Engineers at WDEO Rollins College perfected broadcasting with a mercury rectifier powering the transmitter. It is claimed to be the first successful use of this power method in radio. Green dx, son of Charles Maxwell Green, called attention to the innovation, saying the system lowers broadcasting power costs and reduces transmission noise.

Winter Park Fla WDEO Rollins College Terus- Ca R Green dx Charles Maxwell Green W ‘Dlo

Whales Fores Ship Of Route Reported Near New York

A damaged, garbled dispatch from New York notes a vessel report about a large school of whales blocking a regular steamer lane between South American ports and raising safety concerns. The fragment mentions Byrne of the Vandyck and delays of several hours.

New York Byrne Atlantic School of

Mute Finds Voice in Fright After Hashlight Incident

In Lawrence, a deaf and dumber veteran named Gibbs suddenly spoke up when a policeman shone a hashlight, breaking a moment of fear and silence. The event centers on Gibbs speaking out where a normal man might remain speechless in fright.

Lawrence George Gibbs

Easy Words Urged For Constitution in Philadelphia

A fragmented notice from Philadelphia discusses urging simple language for the Constitution. Names and addresses appear alongside medical and organizational references, including Loy al Order of Advertisement and several physicians.

Fashion Revue at Municipal Auditorium July 27

A fashion revue presented by the Chamber of Commerce will showcase rare gowns footwear and fall apparel with elaborate lighting and music. Directed by Mrs Don Philippini assisted by Edgar Hansen the show features local talent including Kathleen Key Jane Alden Russell La Meri and Frederico with scenes from Ladyes Boudoir Alamo Plaza and Country Club among others. About 150 participants and a grand organ accompaniment are planned for the evening.

Chamber of Commerce Don Bilippini Edgar Hansen Kathleen Key Jane Alden Russell la Meri Frederico Don Philippini Ladse S Boudoir Alamo Plaza Country Club Fostwear

UGGAN HOPS OFF. PERNAMBUCO. July 14

Bernardo Duggan left Cabedello continuing his fight route from New York to Buenos Aires, moving through Pernambuco on July 14 as part of his cross continental journey.

Uggan Pernambuco Bernardo Duggan Cabedello New York Buenos Aires

Mexico Makes War on Auto Speeders

A Mexico City ordinance sets a maximum speed of 33 kilometers per hour. Violations may lead to confiscation of the car if injuries occur. Confiscated cars are auctioned for the benefit of injured parties.

Mexico Nogales Ariz Mexico City Herald

Mystery Shots Reported at Brackenridge Park Golf Club

Police investigate sounds heard early Wednesday near Brackenridge Park golf course clubhouse. The central station jokes the shots may have been fired by a golfer seeking a one time chance to “get over a quarry hinge ard” though authorities leave the mystery unsolved.

Brackenridge Park Central Pole

Woman fined in corporation court for inviting officers into home

A negro woman was fined 150 dollars after inviting Detective Rice and Officer Goff into her home to escape a rainstorm. She offered to buy them beer which they declined, and she was taken to police headquarters for the citation.

Rice Goff John F. Oniva

Swedish Prince Heads To Grand Canyon Prospect

Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Sweden visit the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. They decline to explore on foot or mule and enjoy sunset views from Bright Angel Camp as they express awe at the canyon’s grandeur.

Canyon Missouri Grand. Canyon Ariz Grand Canyon Colorado River Utaf Adolf Luntis Sweden Aistel

Fontainebleu Abandoned Fire Disables French Mail Steamer

A Jibuti dispatch reports the French mail steamer Fontainebleu is aflame and abandoned. Passengers and crew were saved, with little cargo. the mail was lost. The vessel is expected to be destroyed.

London Jibuti Bust Fontainebleu

American parachute saves Swedish aviator in Europe first

A Swedish army lieutenant, Lieutenant Sonderberg, used an American made parachute during a tail spin over Malmstad, Sweden. He escaped unharmed while his aircraft was destroyed. The parachute has been adopted by the Swedish air force.

Norrkoping Sweden Europea Aviaion Sonderberg Malmstadt Anita

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