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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1933

Page

12

Dope Addicts to Establish Federal Narcotic Farms

In Lexington Kentucky and near Fort Worth Texas cornerstone ceremonies mark the federal government’s plan to create narcotic farms for addicts. Addicts will receive medical care vocational training and rehabilitation while research into synthetic substitutes for habit forming drugs proceeds. Surgeon General Cummins and Governor Laffoon are set to speak.

Washington, D. C Lexington Bull Fort Worth Reieave Hederal Willam Randolph Hearst Congress Walter L. Treadway United States Pubblic Health Service Hearst Hia Hewapapera Cummins The Public Health Service Laffoon Kentucky

Society Notes Highlight Texas Social Week

Clara C. Pancoast reports Texas society events with travels to Houston Boulder Colorado Springs and Devils Canyon, receptions at the Cocoanut Grove, theater parties for college sets, wedding party visits, the Remy-Gale bridal party dinner on the Gunter hotel roof, and numerous luncheons and teas in San Antonio with families including the Hauser Webb and Bulkley circles.

Clara C Pancoast William Maurice Jarvis Clifford Newton Houston Roscoe Hauser Orln Helvey Mary Katherine Webb San Antonio Country Club Katherine Mills Carolyn Sour W. E. Pitch Edward Fitch Boulder Colorado Springs Aes Harald Smith Cheney Gunter Hotel Remy Sir

Lowlanders Flee Louisiana Floods Prompt Rescue Aid

Floods after four days of rain drenched Louisiana forcing rural residents to move to higher ground while the Red Cross rushed food to marooned families. Rail and highway traffic were disrupted as water reached deep levels in centre and north Louisiana.

Shreveport Louisiana Cross Centre

Legends of Doc Crawford Wall Street myth debunked

Branford New York July 1 legends of Edward A Doc Crawford s dramatic fall in corn rye and wheat markets and his massive paper losses were denied by friends and associates. His secretary said he has not missed a day at the office or home and was never away for nights. The supposed debacle appears to be a margin call screen from Winnipeg brokers with Crawford s large grain accounts. Brokers in Chicago and other exchanges have not suspended him though the Chicago Board of Trade has.

New York Edward A Doc Grawford Wall Street Beaver Street Taat Atlantic Beach Winnipeg Crawford Chicago Board of Trade Liverpool Grain Exchange New York Cotton Exchange New York Cocoa Ekxchange New York Commodiliey Exchange Toriie Alka Pallicky Chicago

Farm Directors Planning to Ship Wheat to Orient

Washington officials reversed today on plans to increase exports of Pacific Coast wheat to the Orient. The administrators propose using the proceeds from a wheat processing tax to finance the program. George N. Peek said Pacific Northwest grain interests seek help disposing of surplus stocks and action is seen as needed to avert Pacific wheat selling in the East against Middle Western wheat.

Orient Washington, D. C Pacific Coast George N. Peek Pacific Northwest Astministenctors

Mexican Military Mission Recall Sparks Abroad Action

Mexico City reports the war ministry recalling oil military commissions overseas while noting similar omissions in the United States and Europe. In Cheyenne Wyoming a federal jury acquitted Casper officials and Natrona County authorities and 28 others of conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law after a 26 hour 17 minute deliberation.

Mexico D. F Ministry’ of War United States Europe Cheyenne Wyo Casper Natrona County

Gold Reaches Paris From New York in Large Transfer

In Cherbourg France on July 27 the Inez Europa delivered 93 kegs of gold valued at 428000000 francs about 6854000 dollars from the New York Federal Reserve Bank to the Bank of France marking a substantial transfer of bullion between the two nations.

Paris Cherbough France Inez Europa New York Federal Reserve Bai Bank of France

Mail Clerk Real Ne Texas Veteran Reaches 80

Frank Bernhard, 80, believed to be the oldest railway postal clerk in Point of service in Texaa, depbrated another birthday Thursday at his tome. Bernhard served over 28 years in railway mail service and was rehired August 21, logging a career that began March 20, 1882 out of San Antonio as he rode behind wood burning engines during Texas rail history. The piece notes the growth of postal routes from 844 to over 3000 during his active years.

Frank Bernhard Texaa South Pine Street Bernhard Texas San Antonio

Malaria Cures Promised By Grove’s Tantalay

An early 20th century ad promises relief for malaria with Grove’s Castor Oxide and Grove’s Tantalay Chi Wenin claiming to destroy the infection in blood and rebuild strength. It touts tasteless ingredients, safety for children, and broad usefulness for all ages.

Grove Chi Wenin Leon Ange Jess

Local Ad Claims Vegetable Compound Restored Health

Mrs Launccia Gouin of 2214 South 8 Street Toftville reports two months of irregular nerves and lethargy improved after using a vegetable compound advertised by a local dr ug store. She notes rosy cheeks better sleep and energy to manage the home and care for children.

Lauencia Gouin Toftville Cono

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