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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
2
A verbose political rally by Washington candidate Harley Marlen denounces federal bureaus and argues for states rights. He attacks the Ku Klux Klan, endorses restricting federal power, defends prohibition repeal, and calls for farmers market access while challenging opponent John Cunningham. More than a thousand supporters attend in the eighteenth district.
A crowded rally in Vienna features Sir Richard Squinsy, the 38 year old premier of Newfoundland, advocating taxing the wealthy and medicines to fund aid for the poor while opposing federal control over education and a centralized Washington government. Critics including Morry Hertzberg attack his stance on race, prohibition, and Klux Klan associations. The speech sparks debate over taxation, vaccination, and the balance of state rights versus federal oversight.
An advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for infants and children, claiming it relieves stomach cramps diarrhea and constipation without narcotics or dangerous drugs. It promises easy, gentle bowel relief and lists plain directions on the bottle.
A village barbecue is planned in the schoolhouse yard on Thursday evening at 6 o'clock for all residents of the newly incorporated village. The event will be free with no political greetings as candidates for county district and state offices are barred from speaking. Officers will take oath and new leaders include Marshal Will Obin and aldermen Font UW Vib aret Aames G. Tolcott We By Hamilton and Ben Hammond. An athletic program and prizes are scheduled with supper served. organizers seek funds for expenses as volunteers rally to cover costs.
A Guerra Place meeting in the East End featured Andres Zapata criticizing District Attorney McAskill over the Clemente Apolinar murder case. Zapata, speaking for the Mexican Protection Society, urged saving Apolinar from the death penalty, while Dr. J. G. Springer testified on Apolinar's sanity and appeals continued. The article accuses the speakers of appealing to race and class prejudice and defends McAskill’s conduct in securing the sentence and appeals process.
Mohair slipover sweaters priced at 5.95 appear in the sale notes. Two tone drop shoulder knitwear marketed for golf and outdoor wear features popular sport shades. Int catalog lists inclusive color options.
Dainty white linen handkerchiefs with embroided edging and initials, in hemstitched finisher. Assortment offered at 25 cents each, advertised for vacation travelers or as gifts to friends far away. Readily visible in street shop window display.
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