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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1928

Page

4

Baby of Today May Live Ten Years Longer

Memphis May 4 The baby of today may live about ten years longer than those born in mid century according to Ira V Hiscock Yale School of Medicine assistant professor. He noted gains in health knowledge and disease prevention could extend life expectancy if applied widely. Dr Eugene Lyman Fisk Life Extension Institute medical director urged periodic health exams to combat silent illness and aging.

Memphis Tenn Ira V. Hiscock Yale Reheo of Medicine National Council of Social Work Ufe Eugene Lyman Fisk Life Extension Institute

Plant Juice Said To Relieve Wide Range Of Aches

Mr. Frank Ford of Janesville near Waterloo reports his wife suffered three years from stomach liver kidney and bowel disorders with dizziness headaches and constipation. After trying various medicines Plant Juice ended her suffering and helped her overall condition. He says the product cleanses the entire system and benefits multiple organs and recommends it. Sold at all drug stores in San Antonio and nearby towns.

Frank Ford Janesville Bows Waterloo San Antonio

Spotlighted social whirl in San Antonio clubs

Local page notes a flood of visitors and social events across San Antonio and nearby towns. Highlights include Warren Hewderson winning prizes, Jock Strauss and Wallerabn planning a European tour, and numerous guests at the Travelers hotel and Canopus club. Mentions of editor selections, theater showings, and Rotary talks punctuate a bustling week.

Seizure of Arsenal Held in New Orleans Dwelling

City detectives and federal operatives arrested three men in New Orleans as they seized an arsenal in a dwelling. Authorities suspect the arms and ammunition were for a Central American revolutionary movement or possibly Snowdino Nicara rebel leader. Estimated 250 automatic pistols, 5 cases of ammunition, a trunk with 200 pounds of powder, and several hundred tear bombs were confiscated.

New Orleans Federe Ammuni Hon Snowdino Nicara Ticie

Woman Fatally Injured in Crash in Chicago Suburb

Mrs. Carrie Chapman, 42, of 104 West Garfield Ave Chicago, was fatally injured, and Miss Elizabeth Grassel, 53, of the same address, was hospitalized with a fractured skull after an automobile wreck in Carers Oiry, Mo. May 4.

Nena Cerne Karers Oiry Carrie Chapman Garfield Ave Chicago Mies Jelizabeth Grassel

Washington Praying on Stamp to Commemorate Forge Anniversary

The United States plans a 2 cent stamp issue featuring George Washington kneeling in prayer. The stamp, part of a 250th anniversary celebration related to the forge and its development, will distribute 501,000,000 pictures.

Washington United States George Wash Anston Alles Forge

Wealthy Kansas City broker shot during station incident

In Kansas City on May 4 a wealthy young property broker said police his home was broken into by a middle-aged business associate. He was held without charge as his former friend lay near death from three bullets after Wheeler rushed into Union Station and fired at C. A. Miller, district Pullman company superintendent, striking him in the abdomen.

Kansas City Bulles Union Station Harry J. Wheeler C. A. Miller

Multiplication Made Simple by Wolcott in 1900s

Frank Green reports a family of eleven, with one member bearing triplets and others twins. The flock’s growth over two months is described as a simple arithmetic example.

Wolcott Frank Green

Prayers Aid Marathon Runner Says Denar Credit

Boston May 4 One tenth for Clarence Denar s success and marathon runner is due to prayer he says The rest comes from hard work clearly living and sensible diet

Boston Clarence’ Denar

Mysterious death of stock broker ordered probe

New York May 4 UP Cornelius J Winant stock broker and brother of former Governor John G Winant of New Hampshire died last night at the Princeton club under circumstances prompting a police investigation. He entered the club at 8 pm dazed and bleeding from the nose with facial scratches and died two hours later. Dr Charles Norris chief medical examiner ordered an autopsy noting a bruised nose and possible skull fracture.

New York Cornelius J. Winant John G. Winant New Hampeshire Princeton Club Winant Charles Norris

Premier's Wife Scoffs At Flapper Label In Britain

Mrs. Stanley Baldwin, wife of the prime minister, dismissed the term flapper as silly. She compared the phrase to young monarchs Elisabeth and Victoria and questioned if they were floppers, noting Elisabeth was 20 and Victoria 18 when they ascended the throne.

Tondon Stanley Baldwin

Truce Halts Fare Hike In New York City Transit

A ten day truce suspends planned fare increases on New York City subways and elevated lines as Mayor Walker and city attorneys meet with Supreme Court Associate Justice Stone. A hearing on a stay of the rate hike is set for May 14 before the federal statutory court.

Washington New York City Walker Stone Supreme Court New York Juanes Bione Fe

Vegetable Compound Helps Woman Sleep and Work Again

Ogden Kansas report cites a four month struggle with fatigue and insomnia. A local resident credits Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for improved sleep energy and ability to perform housework, noting better well being and readiness to respond to letters for testimonials.

Ogden Kansas Lydia Pinkram Ogden, Kensen

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