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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
4
Loring, president, returned from Benson and company after ad men wrapped up a convention in Houston. The terse text notes the trip and leadership role, with no further details on events or outcomes.
A vintage advertisement touts Othine Complexion Soap and double strength Othine for freckle removal. It claims rapid lightening, a 100 percent refund guarantee, and availability at druggists and department stores or by mail from Othine Laboratories Buffalo.
Mrs. Mark Richards of Lake Linden Michigan reports long term leg pain eased after using Peterson's Ointment, saying fresh application every two hours halted pain. Ad claims the ointment clears rashes pimples blemishes and promotes skin healing with a 35 cent price for a large box and a 25 cent skin soap.
Milwaukee reader reports severe weakness and headaches after an illness. She says after trying various remedies she found strength and weight gain with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, noting increased energy for household work.
Washington May 14 An analysis by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States shows nearly two thirds of U S exports in 1924 were to seven nations Great Britain Canada Germany France Japan Cuba and Italy. Total exports reached 4 501000000 up 10 2 percent from the previous year.
The Associated Advertising Clubs of the World wrapped up a four day Houston session with 2000 delegates. O K Wooldridge of New York was ratified as president amid plans for a national vigilance bureau to curb stock promoter fraud. President Coolidge sent greetings as Malcomb Muir urged paper conservation and industry reform.
Glasgow report describes the island funeral at Loch Mares where Alexander Robertson was laid to rest after the ceremony at the island shore. The voyage by boat preceded interment on the shore.
Railroad executives urged accurate dissemination of facts to avoid rate fears and sustain investment in rail infrastructure. They highlighted Missouri Pacific employment, gains in traffic in 1923 and 1924, and stressed Southwest Texas expansion potential. Yandel noted San Antonio’s rise as a key rail hub near the Rio Grande and Mexico.
May 14 Berkeley Milton Joseph Polissar, born in Russia, earns a bachelor of arts degree at the University of California four years after arriving in the United States unable to read or write English. He completed a four-year mechanical course despite his handicap and graduates three years early.
Government fish authorities report 40 000 steelhead trout eggs headed to Medina Lake from Grants Pass Oregon for stocking. Telegram received by Bill Watlong of the Chamber of Commerce confirms the shipment to San Antonio. the eggs are expected to support the lake’s growing trout population.
Vice President Charles G. Dawes visited Miller school Evans ton as students played baseball. He watched an inning and stayed to see the finish in the eleventh. Dawes later congratulated the fifth grade team and joked about pitching someday for the fourth graders.
The report details a violent incident impacting the family with Eddie and Bertha at Mrs Valieck's home on the South Loop. Tom suffered a fractured skull and is hospitalized receiving care as the celebration turns grim and another birthday nears.
Work crews reported at noon Thursday that more than half the $45,000 goal had been raised for the YMCA drive. By noon Wednesday the total was a little more than $22,000, according to organizers.
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