Harbeck Will Buried in Kansas
Mrs. Gwendolyn Harbeck, who died in San Antonio today at her father’s home, will be buried Sunday afternoon in Fort Scott. She is survived by her husband Lieut. V Harroday and two children.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1929
Page
10
Mrs. Gwendolyn Harbeck, who died in San Antonio today at her father’s home, will be buried Sunday afternoon in Fort Scott. She is survived by her husband Lieut. V Harroday and two children.
A fragmented editorial note suggests crude home remedies and beauty tips for women to achieve whiter hands. It references a Japanese transformation and mentions methods, claims of effectiveness, and purported refinements.
Reports center on federal forces led by General Calles closing in on Torreon while rebels retreat northward toward the Mexican National Railway. Durango is said fortified with about 4000 rebels. Five rebel officers are reported executed in Vera Cruz as bank restrictions hinder travel for Americans stranded in Forrean.
Rebels pursue capture at Naco amid unclear reports from Monora Mexico with American combatants present. Widespread confusion surrounds ongoing operations and future actions as authorities assess the situation.
Widespread floods cut off towns in Alabama and Nebraska while the National Guard conducts rescue operations. In Alabama Brewton and Elba areas face isolation. Big Creek reports rescues, and other towns like Flomaton and Castleberry suffer rising waters. Reports from Chicago to Boston describe major flood impacts and rising river levels threatening infrastructure and safety.
Military reports allege Federal forces press the Durango Coahuila frontier with about 9 000 rebels holding in place near Torreon. General Calos says Kin forces closed to four and a half miles from Torreon as attacks loom with 15 000 men expected. Rebels retreat north after mounting counter drives from Viexen and nearby positions.
The item discusses a bridge project to connect a channel by placing two bridges over the river, with inked plans and notes on funding and timing. It mentions opinions on borrowing in America and includes a call for corrections to be filed by Sunday noon in relation to a local money dispute.
Report says many attend a revival at Roberta Tabernacle near South Presa Street. Mrs G F Roberts leads the event with J Johnson of Drexel Avenue assisting. Nightly services run at 7:45.
An advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe, vegetable remedy for infants and young children. It promises quick comfort for crying, fussiness, colic, constipation, and sleep troubles without harmful drugs, urging parents to use Castoria for various minor ailments.
Announcement confirms the award of a construction contract for a large college gymnasium. Leo M. J. Dielmann drawn plans show a 100 by 142 feet building with overall dimensions about 839 by 130 feet, aiming to be the second largest gym in Texas after Texas A&M. The project value is $50, and completion is expected in 90 to 180 days.
Seven year old Ben White of 607 Bartera Street tripped and fell while running out of his home. He was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for a fractured rib.
Fragmentary ad copy touts a foot bath product promising soothing relief. It claims drawing out pain and providing comfort, mentioning tender, sore feet and a brand name in a garbled sales pitch.
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