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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1929

Page

5

Prohibition Enforcement Ideas Spark Gubernatorial Talk

In Grorong Conn July 17 a conference discussed taxing federal enforcement of Prohibition. Gov Wickersham proposed states share the burden, shifting retail enforcement to federal hands while curbing smuggling. Kansas and Missouri governors weighed the plan, noting state burdens and varied views.

Sibple-Hartedly Wickersham Aurgestion Clrcle Reed Kansas Sid International Newty Wickersbern

BEVERLY ILLS LETTERS ON AFRICA BIRDS AND FARM BOARD

Will Rogers notes a story about banks sinking in Africa and birds reacting as a missionary frames it. He jokes that Bishop Cannon’s men would exploit the tale to aid the Democratic party while the new farm board has just formed and may falter.

Beverly Ills Rivee Drulé Bishop Cannon Democratic Party New Will Rogers

Governors Comment On Prohibition Enforcement Tightening

Governor John Tammill of Iowa favors any option that would lead to stricter enforcement of the dry law. Governor John B. Trumbull of Connecticut said his state will enforce its laws in its own way.

Weneas New York Chicago Mr. Wickersham Haney 4 Caulfield Missouri Himzelf John Tammill Iowa John B. Trumbull Connecticut

TMLLAS CHOSEN FOR BARBERS MEETING

Mil Las chosen for barbers meeting as Texas Association of Muster Umbers reelected all officers at final session of annual convention at Gunter hotel. J B Robinson Dallas president W Wat Taylor San Antonio first vice president Lee N Volsomback Dallas second vice president Olta Oberle Fort Worth third vice president P Dupius Bert Arthac fourth vice president T J Lengston Ranger fifth vice president W Robertson Austin re-elected secretary and treasurer. A Texulation was adopted creating a five member educational council with Tee N Holsomback chair. The group voted to send the president to the national convention of Mastery Barbers in St Paul in September. Delegates then toured the city.

Tmillas Texas Association of Muster Umbers Be Hind Anual Gunter Hotel J. B. Robinson Dallas Waylor San Antonio Lhe

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promises Fast Relief For Indigestion

An advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the standard remedy for stomach discomfort. It claims rapid neutralization of excess acid via a single spoonful mixed in water. The copy notes the product’s 60 year medical endorsement and trademark history since 1872.

Wuhal U.S Charles H. Phillips Chemical Company Charles H. Phillips

New cotton fabric to replace silk in nation's parachutes

Washington dispatch reports a new two ply cotton parachute fabric developed by the Navy and Bureau of Ordnance after months of testing. Treated yarn yields strength and durability surpassing silk, avoiding reliance on imported silk. Navy factory to produce, with testing underway using 200 pound loads from varied altitudes.

Washington, D. C Sam Navy Sayan Lealy China Navy Gircratt Factory Miter

Man shoots wife then cuts throat at home

Early today NASIUVIDUE Tony reports Ebert Smithson shot his wife Hlevor Smithson, 52, at their home and then cut his own throat with a blade. Police found both victims dead upon arrival.

Nasiuvidue Tony Ebert Smithson Encoenter Hlevor Smithson

Burke Back From Elks Meet

Jack TR. Marke, county clerk, returned to his office on Wednesday after attending an Elks convention in California. He was ranked ruler of the San Antonio lodge.

Jdack Burke Elks Jack TR. Marke California Elke San Antonio

Poincare III After Debate Confident Vote In Chamber

Paris July 17 Premier Poincare remains confined by fatigue from debt accord work while the French Chamber of Deputies approves a confidence resolution by a 235 to 0 vote The debate involved calls for public publication of the Young Plan and evacuation of the Rhineland The government highlights yesterday's victories as Parliament backs Premier Louis Barthou.

Paris Poincare America Britain Teeneh Chamber of Deputies Tint Sauto Ennon Drum Rhineland Louis Harthan Abes

Catholic Women Urge Knee Length Dresses At Convention

In Salem Oregon the Catholic Women Society adopts a resolution urging women to wear dresses long enough to cover knees when seated and standing The convention also addresses birth control women's freedom and deplores current fashion temptations while emphasizing modest dress and moral standards.

Salem Ore Catholic Women's Society Catholic Central Verein

Divorces Granted in Multiple Cases

Divorce actions approved including Josephine Ellis against John Ellis and Dorie Mills versus A. E. Mills. Also Becky Edwards versus Edward J. Wards and Ernest Elmner Jones versus Branced Jon e. of Manna Thrackwall re Earls Bit schiwale.

Josephine Ellis Jotn Ellis Ernest Elmner Jones Branced Jone Manna Thrackwall Earls Bitschiwale Dorie Mills A. E. Mills Becky Edwards Edward J. Wards

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