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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
12
An ad touts a blood tonic claiming to clear pimples boils eczema and skin blemishes by correcting internal causes. It promises healthier skin from within and cites testimonials including Miss Ruth Gahm of Los Angeles and mentions availability in two sizes at drug stores.
Miss Dorothy Chichester vacations at Eagle Wass relations. Wilbur Evans of Dallas receives honorary Doctor of Laws at Knox College for educational work. A silver tea at Mrs. C. Nelsons home raises funds for St. Gerard's church. Woman’s events include birthday party for Presbyterian church, nurse training fund gifts, and Beethov en Moennerchor party. Various visits, committee meetings, and a jail sale at federal building noted. Several locals travel for tours and funerals, with church and fraternal activities highlighted.
Mrs. Emily Suthers, 1017 South Flores street, remained in hospital with a fractured skull and internal injuries after a collision at South Flores and Sheridan streets. Three other victims injured Wednesday, Luz Castila, 29, at 319 North Laredo street. Henry Nierre, 19, 27 West Euclid Avenue. were recovering Thursday from injuries including a run down and a fall from a motorcycle.
Los Angeles reports Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard shifting from boxing to real estate. Dempsey bought the Barbara hotel for 65000 dollars, about 810000 above his 1924 purchase price, and planned to acquire two California ranches. Willard reportedly sold a Detroit corner lot to a syndicate for 200000 dollars as part of similar ventures.
Dallas report on Rainbow Girls of Texas electing officers including Sahie HB Thompson as grand worthy adviser and Irene Dodson as grand recorder with multiple named roles from El Paso to Fort Worth and San Antonio. Election notes list officers Mary Elizabeth Gray, Eleire Watson, Irene Dodson, Margaret Salter Bour Take and others.
Enid aviator Goebel seeks the world endurance flight record with a specially built machine. He plans training shifts in New York and Hawaii, aiming for a long endurance attempt in late June to mid July, awaiting a suitable route to Honolulu or alternate base.
A late breaking report states a burglar entered a San Marcos residence while a resident slept and escaped with $225, a timepiece, and other valuables. Police are investigating the break in and reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.
A severe storm caused widespread destruction in Pratt and nearby towns with many homes destroyed and hundreds evacuated. Reports describe flooding up to two feet in Alice Rack’s central area and rapid evacuations as the White River swelled. Authorities note multiple injuries and extensive property damage across the affected region.
In Ishked, insurgents seized the town while government offices burned. Erasmo Mejid and others fled as surrounding forces regrouped. Witnesses report clashes as troops closed on the area and residents sought safety.
A reader from King City Missouri writes that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her regain appetite and strength after seven pregnancies with multiple losses. She states she could work, eat heartily, and feels the tonic aided recovery, hoping others will try it.
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