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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1929
Page
14
An old advertisement for Fletcher’s Castoria promises soothing relief for infants and children. Separately, a Washington report details inadequate opium smuggling laws, a Taft era case reducing a $146,061.20 fine to $3,000, and legislative moves to curb shipowner liability for onboard contraband.
A claim that rinsing the mouth with full strength Listerine ends halitosis instantly. The statement suggests a universal remedy deterrent without citing studies or sources. It reads as an advertisement style assertion rather than a proven medical claim.
Beverly Hills reports a peace treaty was signed on Wednesday while three cruisers under construction were trapped. Ramsay MacDonnell boasted as officials celebrate gestures of goodwill. The piece notes responses to national flattery and mentions Claremore Oklahoma ordering garden hose and two monitor ration sandwiches amid talk of endurance or an upcoming Democratic convention.
A vast narcotics seizure from the French liner Rochambeau, arriving in New York in 1028, valued at 5 to 10 million dollars, hid in boxes labeled scrubbing brushes. Investigations linked it to the Arnold Rathglein case as dockworkers and sailors faced charges while the ship escaped penalties. Two Chinese men were interrupted by police and released to New York for funds, while the policemen were imprisoned and no action was taken against the vessel.
A report from the American Telephone and Telegraph Company states the United States owns 60 percent of the world’s 30,900,304 telephones, with New York City holding 1,399,519. Dallas leads Texas with 62,270 phones, San Antonio has 49,118.
Chicago July 26 The purchase by Andrew Steward a Negro of a residence in Winnetka a North Shore suburb threatened to become a court field A home lies next to the fence of Henry W Teverr vice president of the Chicago and North Western railroad Other prominent locals Chambless Dawes and Kruppenheimer Stewart indicated he would seek court action to compel the suburb to turn on the water in the house Water delay noted by city manager Woeabisher who hoped for an amicable settlement The property changed hands two months ago to Robert J Smith for 10900
William Haensler, president of Local 24 in the National Federation of Federal Employees, is named a life honorary member after a regular meeting. Haensler has been ill, with Dan F. Conner presiding as vice president. Discussion touched on the celebration and a forthcoming event, with expected developments in the union’s activities.
Tose M. Glave of Mexico City on vacation at a local hotel reported his portable phonograph valued at $50 stolen from the hotel lobby at 1 am Thursday. He asked readers to place an ad via Crockett 2400 for a direct connection to a light ad-writer.
Ottawa July 26 W J Euler minister of national revenue says liquor smuggling from Canada into the United States is primarily a United States problem. He proposes clearance regulations for all boats leaving US shores as the best step and says the Canadian government would consider further cooperation if implemented. Light Classified lists family bargains.
Chicago July 26. Twenty two persons suffered food poisoning after eating cake bought at a neighborhood bakery. Fifteen victims were from one family, five were firefighters, and the rest were a woman, her son, and a relative. The fire crew at Engine Station next to the bakery also became ill.
Edward II Schultze of Chicago set a publicity free driving record by traveling to New York without valid license plates. Police in Bethesda, Maryland impounded his car after he explained he had sent his sister to mail the tags from New York.
Ambassador Dawes has accepted an invitation to attend the Dublin horse show during the first week in August. American officers will be present for the jumping competition, with their horses already being schooled on the army training ground.
Washington July 26 Surgeon General Cumming announced progress in leprosy research and treatment. Increased knowledge of chaulmoogra oil therapy and new iodine additions are being tested at the Kalihi leprosy station in Hawaii. Three more former leprosy patients will be released from the Carlile leprosarium, bringing total arrests to 43 in eight years with only one readmission.
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