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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1930
Page
6
Henry J. Buddy Bush, a parachute jumper, died from injuries after a plane incident yesterday. He and pilot Clifford Muchmore reportedly fell from the aircraft as the craft malfunctioned. Authorities confirm the fatal accident occurred while attempting a jump.
A government Labil woods fire near Camp Bix burned about 11,000 acres of fir and pine forest, including small cranberry bags. No buildings were damaged. Fire crews extinguished the blaze after hours of effort.
An advertisement urges women with varicose veins to use Mowne’s Emerald Oil and Emerald Qine to ease pain reduce swelling and restore leg beauty. It claims quick relief and social confidence from wearing fashionable skirts swimsuits and sheer stockings, promising dramatic improvements in appearance and comfort.
The Graf Zeppelin, en route to Seville, faced a south of Spain storm forcing a longer northern detour. Dr. Eckener communicated with Friedrichshafen about position and course, delaying landing to 5 am local time to ensure safety and possible Lisbon visit en route. Passengers, numbering 22, endured the delay with calm, noting the Zeppelin’s comfortable handling compared with ocean steamers.
The article argues that success requires physical fitness and mental alertness. It notes many men neglect exercise and sunshine, lose appetite, and see their red blood cell count fall below normal, leading to flabby flesh, unsteady nerves, and weakened strength. It stresses keeping red cell count around 5 million per cubic millimeter for nourishment to every part of the body.
Report from the Graf Zeppelin en route to Seville on June 4 describes aerial observations of the Azores. The writer notes changing skies, a brown landmass near arrival, and glimpses of Terreira and the Peak on Fay, with high hopes of landfall tomorrow morning amid short days and limited pleasant air travel.
Ferdinand Herrle 78 a German native who lived nearly fifty years in the city died at his North Hackberry street home Thursday morning Funeral services will be at 3 p m Friday under Siemering lodge No 32 Order of Hermann Sons He was a pioneer baker and is survived by his wife Mrs Minna Herrle two daughters Mrs B K Christiles and Miss Mary Herrle and two sons Honan Herrle and J M Herrle of Layport Texas
Cotulla Texas June 56 J H Gilbert 5S died en route to a San Antonio hospital Tuesday night and was returned to his home here where funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Gilbert had been in failing health for over a year and owned the Gilbert truck line San Antonio to survived by his wife one daughter Mrs Claude Corby of San Antonio and four sons Felix Hoy John and Joe Tee his father S T Gilbert of Uvalde and several brothers and sisters
Austin June 5 William Dagger Pruitt of Dallas faces execution by electric chair at Huntsville penitentiary after Governor Moody declines reprieve or commutation. Pruitt was convicted of murdering William Mann who was shot after being challenged at a Dallas street. Mann was waiting for a signal light when a man stepped on his car and forced him to drive away, leading to the fatal shooting.
Plans for a First National bank building in New Braunfels move forward with construction set to begin once plans are finalized. The modern one story structure is projected to cost about $60,000 and will be among the region's most up to date bank buildings.
Mexico City police report J. F. Harper alias Eddie Moore held on counterfeiting charges in western cities attempted to escape from Belen prison. Local officials say the suspect tried to break free today as authorities tightened security and investigated possible accomplices. The case connects to multiple U.S. jurisdictions under interstate counterfeiting activity.
Capudine, a liquid remedy claimed to soothe nerves and relieve headaches neuralgia back and joint pains with rapid action. It contains no opiates, avoids stomach upset, and has been marketed for decades with claims of widespread relief in drugstores.
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