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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1929
Page
12
President Hoover accepted Democratic advice from Kenatoy Copelanil of New York. The senator, a polled aided by executive officials, marked the temperature rise and opened windows. He later expressed the opinion that the president seemed tired and in declining physical condition.
A testimonial claims a foot bath product relieves soreness, tenderness, and calluses, restoring comfort and allowing proper shoe fit. The ad suggests buying from drugstores or department stores and notes long lasting results with repeated use.
Texas Louisiana Oklahoma and Arkansas youths study flag contest history books seeking brain questions for the national Flag contest as applications open for schools or individuals before Saturday. Contestants answer 15 questions from The Light and write an essay titled Old Glory's Greatest Glory with prizes including free trips around the world.
Booth Tarkington is reported nearing return of normal vision after an operation at the Wilner Institute in Latins. Information released by Mrs. Ovid Bathe ou, Tarkington’s sister, indicates the news from yesterday.
Florence Warden, famed for works including The Honee on the March, died at age 71. The obituary notes her prolific career and popularity, with tributes to her literary impact and a summary of other well known titles.
Austin March 12 The house considers penitentiary legislation after failing to secure a two thirds vote to place the highway lien issue before voters. Reports from a free conference committee seek to consolidate prison system control, with a plan to authorize relocation and concentrate operations at specific sites. The senate and house clash over methods including referendums and special sessions, as lawmakers face a tightening quorum and tense exchanges amid coercion charges and political parliamentary maneuvering.
An advertisement notes that a tract of land nearby could provide family independence and a rural lifestyle. The brief classified tease suggests checking today’s listings for details on the acreage offer and related opportunities.
March 12 report from the New York Herald Tribune notes the Jones act and stiffer Prohibition penalties push liquor prices up. Wholesale whiskey now averages higher, with prices rising to about $40 per case and grain alcohol doubling to roughly $14 a gallon. Deliveries to speakeasies have fallen sharply, with roughly half of ordered liquor not delivered.
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