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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
2
A long odyssey by Mr and Mrs Baxter covering Americas Europe and Asia is described with perilous journeys and close calls. The account recounts storms deserts forests and rescues by trappers, amid a disputed claim over a 03000 pile and a tally of hardships during their travels.
An old advertisement touts Hiy's Dream Calm and Big's Cream Balm for colds, urging readers to seek relief from a druggist. It also recounts Dr. KD Pierce’s career from Cincinnati to Buffalo, noting his development of Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription and their reputed systemic benefits.
Police opened an inquiry into the deaths of two women who died yesterday during a face peeling procedure at a Hollywood beauty parlor. One woman identified herself as Jean Gray of Pasadena, while detectives found papers suggesting she may be Mrs. H B Gilchrist.
Two walkers plan a seven year journey with charity rides and streetcar trips to city limits. They expect a $70000 payout at journey end and note weight changes from 217 to 158 pounds and a wife’s 135 pounds. They praise Texas as a top state while refusing rides to stay in condition and expect completion in about two years.
Police describe two men who slugged and robbed A. S. Auto Livery chauffeur Charles Miller near Brackenridge Park. They forced him from the car, searched him, and fled. Miller, left unconscious, was found near his machine and is now at Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital recovering.
Major Thomas G. Lanphier, commander of the pursuit squadron, reveals plans for another dawn to dusk flight following the Miami to Selfridge route. Eleven of twelve planes will depart Langley Field at noon, with the twelfth plane rejoining later. He aims to repeat the successful four hour crossing and hopes for similar favorable conditions both here and Langley Field.
A thief who stole a purse from Mrs. E. P. Saucier of 518 Queen Anne Court is forging and cashing checks against her Frost National Bank and City National Bank accounts. The total reached 23.50 with one check passed to Guarantors Motor Co. Detectives Norton and Dwyer are on the case.
Paris reports featherweight champion Edovsyd Mascart plans to sail from Havre on the liner France toward New York March 11 despite a recent hand injury from a fight with Kid Kaplan. Mascart hopes promoter Tex Rickard can stage the bout for the last Madison Square Garden show before its demolition, or as the season opener outdoors.
Aboard U S 8 Seattle March B The sixth day of war sees 100 fighting ships from the navy engaged in a major Pacific battle. The Black and Blue fleets maneuver, with the Blue fleet racing toward the Pacific coast from the canal and Christmas Island while supporting forces follow two days behind.
The case titled Rhinelander suit to annul marriage is scheduled for trial term. White Plains March 5. The request comes from opposing attorneys. The age of the parties and other details are noted as arguments proceed on the calendar.
Mareh Harry Pidgeon, who left San Pedro about three years ago aboard a 26 foot craft to circumnavigate the world, is reported somewhere off the northeast coast of South America on the last leg of his voyage. Captain Johnson, master of the tanker San Quirino, reported the development upon arrival yesterday.
An advertisement asserts Blue Star Remedy cures ringworm, cracked hands, poison oak, and other skin diseases. It guarantees relief for any case, claims deep penetration to the seat of trouble, and notes it won’t stain clothing with a pleasant odor. Available at Sommers and Wagner's drug stores.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It warns of back pain and other symptoms and urges readers to send ten cents for a sample and a booklet with customer letters.
An advertisement touts Allenrhu as the greatest rheumatic medicine, claiming it dissolves uric acid deposits and stops joint pain within two days. It features testimonials from users who report rapid improvement and a promise of nationwide availability through agents like Sommers Tyruz Stores.
Scarves on display include fiber silk options 72 inches by 10 inches with a six inch fringe priced at 125. Fiber silk lace scarves measure 90 by 20 inches in multiple solid and ombre colors with an eight inch fringe priced at 249. Silk georgette and crepe de chine scarves offer solid shades and floral plaids, % yards long by 19 inches wide with 6 inch silk fringe priced at 350.
A local store showcases a spring display of decorative linens praised for beauty and quality. Buffet sets feature crash fabric with embroidery and lace, Alllinen damask bridge sets in blue and gold, 36-inch cloths with four napkins, priced around 4.50. Hemstitched lunch sets, satin damask, 59x59 cloths with 15-inch napkins priced 6.95. Azteco sand-decorated lunch cloths in 86 and 54-inch sizes, colors washable. Second Float sale item.
Fabric sale notes numerous items with prices per yard: Gilbrae Gingham 59c and 59c Peter Pan ginghams 36 inches wide, Kiddie Kloth 35c, Shirting Madras 35c, 25 Ginghams 19c, Bleached Sheeting 49c yard, Hope domestic 17c. Second tour likely a promotional catalog listing.
Readable listing advertises 26 inch towels at 10c and 16 by 82 inch towels at 20c. It also promotes 15c 18 by 86 inch striped Turkish bath towels with fast colors and high quality, suggesting regular prices and sale terms.
A broken list of St Patrick's Day novelties and party goods including flags, shamrock stick-ups, place cards, dance programs, invitations, kettles of pipes, napkins, lunch sets, caps, hats and containers with prices per dozen or per item. Products from the stationery department include various Irish themed decorations and tableware with prices ranging from a few cents to about a dollar.
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