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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1931

Page

9

Midol A new remedy for periodic pains in 1930s ads

An advertising pitch from 1930 promotes Michal Midol as a non narcotic cure for menstrual cramps. It claims modern women can attend engagements without pain, promising relief within five to seven minutes whether pain is mild or severe and touting effectiveness through specialist discovery.

Alice Michal

Pimples Heil Ed by Cuticura Soap and Ointment

Corbett Wade of Memphis Tennessee reports a year long skin eruption on forehead spreading to face. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment he saw improvement in four days and full healing after three cakes of Soap and four Ointment tins. Sample free from Cult ure Laboratories.

Corbett Wade Jessamine St Memphis Tegn Cuulture Laboratories Dept. H Malden Muna

Arrests in Liquor Manufacturing Probe Led by Agents

Tuesday agents brought three defendants before the United States Commissioner to answer charges of manufacturing possession and sale of liquor making paraphernalia. Jacobo Gana of Wilson County remanded on 750 bond after pleading guilty to manufacture and possession with evidence including a 30 gallon still and 100 gallons of whiskey. Fernando Blores, a bondsman, arraigned on similar charges and granted a 500 bond with a Thursday hearing. J Robertson, arrested at 1912 Hastrackett Street, faced charges after agents seized an eight 5-gallon still, eight gallons of whiskey and 835 gallons of mash. Robertson, with prior liquor convictions, was held in default of bond.

Dryrida United States Jacobo Gana Wilson County Witnn Fernando Blores Commissioner's Court Lin Henvy Hastrackett Street J. Robertson Agenis Robertson Seec Sis Aik Paula

Marines Seem Set to China Amid Tense Raids Ties

A terse report notes military units may deploy to China as tensions rise from raids and toll disputes. Officials cite aim to test relations and deter further incidents between the two nations.

China

Bayer Aspirin Promises Quick Pain Relief Verses

A newspaper ad promotes Boyer Aspirin as a reliable remedy for fatigue headaches and various pains. It urges rest, water, and Bayer brand tablets in two to three doses, claiming safety and proven directions for headaches sore throat neuralgia and more. It appeals to busy urban life with streetcar cold relief theater pain and nerve relief.

Bayer Hiadache

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