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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1928
Page
11
Jewelry valued at more than 1500 was stolen from the residence of Mr and Mrs Furnative in Fort Worth suburbs. The burglary occurred at night while the family slept. Five watches four rings including pearls and other items were taken. The home was ransacked with the entry by a rear root or door. Police investigating the suburban theft.
A vintage California Pig Syrup advertisement extols a laxative and tonic effect for weak, underweight children. It features testimonial claims from a Texas mother praising improved bowels, energy, and cheerfulness, urging buyers to choose genuine California Syrup labeled with the brand name.
testimonial from John IL Justina of Tort Wayne Indiana praising Plant Juice for relief from ringing in the head and stomach pains. He claims improved nerves liver and kidneys, regular digestion and increased vigor after using Plant Juice.
Spotlights note travelers and locals in Houston Galveston and Alabama with many names and places. Attendees at the International Rotary convention in Memphis and a Tolonsfield pageant at Conception Park are listed with dates and participants.
The pension board met to discuss depletion of policemen and firefighters pensions. Mayor G M Chansberg tentatively set Monday as the next meeting date, postponed previously due to the mayor’s illness. The fund lacks funds to cover all pensions beyond June. consideration included private contributions and possible indemnity insurance to shore up premiums.
An American scientific expedition to trace early stone age life departs for the Kellner desert region. Led by Ure C Ernest Cadle Weaver anthropologist and others, the party includes Wall J. Caveron a Chicago dental expert and a Veras university geologist Mehord J. Minnen. They plan field observations and to gather artifacts for study. The team travels in American motor trucks with caterpillar tractors to cross desert terrain and will be joined in South Africa by African university scientists.
Jefferson D. Chiles of 623 Hurley Street Hag Left for West Point July 2 to enter as a cadet following competitive examinations. He is a member of the Texas National Guard 14190 Infantry Brigade and serves in the headquarters company. Chiles is the second Antonian named to the academy on recall of recent exams. his brother H C Mugging is the other, listed as the son of Mrs Ethel Ungeiis of 2 Maxon Street.
Police detained 19 suspects after a Home Trust Bank robbery ended with patrolman James Smith fatally shot. The clerk, identified as Patralman James Smith, died in hospital. authorities say the bandits used buckshot. Chief Lincoly and Layne reviewed the case as a local gunfight drew strong police response.
Ajinual installation of officers of San Antonio aerie No. 70 of the Order of Eagles was led this week. Guy Cade, grand president, assisted by Judge Derry Robertson in the destalation ceremonies. Installed were Moyle as worthy president Morgan as worthy vice president Darstein as worthy chaplain Cunrda as worthy conductor Souter as secretary for the term G Jose as treasurer Krisch as inner guard Barker as outer guard Mergs mann Jr Mooty and Spain as trustees. Dr. Durant as physician and ElT as past president. Steffler representative. Columbus Hodge to attend next full meeting.
A 13 year old boy died at Denver General Hospital after a baseball struck him in the stomach while playing on the grounds of a local grade school. Authorities say the accident happened during a casual game on school grounds and remain under investigation.
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