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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1934
Page
4
A dubious advertisement promotes a blood pressure treatment by Dr Hayer offering a free trial and claims of quick relief within days. It asserts no pills, no price unless proven effective and urges sending one pound for trial access. The text contains questionable medical assurances and dubious contact details.
An ad touts BR. 0. and N. C. preparations by a registered pharmacist. It claims rapid relief from neuralgia headaches and nerves, with a mixture of ingredients designed to reduce fever and quiet distress without habit forming effects. The prose emphasizes quick action and universal use for aches, colds, and agitation.
Hollywood chatter reports Warner Baxter and Carole Lombard attached to the Universal project Maximilian and Carlotta with John Bluestone directing. Lee Tracy and Isabel Jewell are noted, while studio moves fix Lombard with Columbia and Paramount contracts.
The first annual Plains educational conference will be held in Canyon March 23 and 24 with superintendents teachers school board members and parents attending Noted educators from the South will participate Speakers include Dr Doak Campbell of George Peabody College Nashville Dr W B Bizzell president of the University of Oklahoma J Loflin president of the Texas State Teachers Association J C Gnicke Amarillo member of the state board of education J A Woods state superintendent of public instruction and his assistants BE Chaness.
George R. Farrell Sr 21 of 04 y liad street died after his motorcycle skidded on a turn during a Dragon Motorcycle run picnic at Fred Neandorf farm ten miles west of town. He died at hospital about fifteen minutes later. Farrell is survived by his father Mrs. George R Farrell Sr mother a brother Edward A Farrell and sister Louise M Farrell. Burial plans expected from the family in Goliad.
A man received a day term in county court after a slung shot incident. The case was heard Monday in the county court with McCollett presiding.
Royster describes conversations with Cunningham about bonds and a possible sale below market value. The judge limited testimony to Cunningham and warned jurors to stay with their families and avoid news or external influence. Court forewarned a lengthy process with over 80 witnesses expected, noting the high emotion of the proceedings.
In San Marcos from March 14 to 17 the prosecution announced it would seek the death penalty in the trial of Mateo Cuellar and Julian Yoatra charged with a fatal five year old slaying of Glaude and Kelley in Hidalgo County. A special venup of 62 was in court. The case opened with an hour and a half defense delay after the judge granted the request. The prosecution planned to call 48 witnesses.
The Panhandle Plains Historical Society schedules its annual banquet on April 1 with T P as sponsor. Directors will review the first year’s operation and funding, noting the museum’s growth from contributions and a $25 604 state appropriation. Over twenty five thousand visitors have already toured the museum.
A fragmented report from Houston notes a Methodist bishop speaking on legalized horse racing. The text mentions Maren 12, H. A. Boaz, Helphi, and state Tres Joose in a debate about betting at racecourses.
Oil development spreads through Brownsville area and southern Hidalgo and Willacy counties. Fragments mention land tracts under preparation and activity by unnamed operators, with notes on eastern and western zones and ongoing preparations affecting the valley.
Midland County agricultural notes discuss planned vineyards envisioned by Mr Nptie Maller. The project aims to prune vines and cultivate them in Goodian Park to supply ready fruit for local residents. Officials indicate multiple households have shown interest in starting vineyards this year.
Federal court openings show six defendants including Cunningham and Royster, guarded entry and wary jurors as prosecutors pursue a $409,800 bond theft case tied to stolen government bonds. Witnesses and a single character witness appear. two fugitives remain at large while others arrive under heavy guard.
An ad style claim promotes Blue Star Mite Star Ointment as a fast acting treatment that penetrates the skin to kill ringworm germs and provide soothing relief for rash eczema and related skin conditions. The copy mentions tested medicines and emphasizes deep delivery into affected areas.
A woman reports relief from pain after using Cardus advertised remedy. She states side pain subsided and she felt healthier after three bottles. Physicians are not quoted, but the claim emphasizes personal benefit and calls attention to the product.
London readers encounter a sensational medical advert claiming thyroid issues explained Napoleon’s behavior and Henry VIII’s wives. It blends historic figures with dubious gland theories and promotes a proprietary remedy with money back offer, urging readers to try its pill and external products.
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