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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1929

Page

5

Man's Death to Be Proded in Local Inquest

Friday morning preparations for an inquest into the death of C. E. Lawhon, who dropped dead around 11:26 in Wisconsin coin early Friday. Lawhon, an employee of the Western Weighing and Inspecting Co. in Monkton, had a history of poor health.

Uulge John A. Onion Tenge C. EB. Lawhor Wiscoin Bier Street Lawhon Western Weighing and Inspecting Company Monkton Tavhora Loth

Bexar Auditor Salary Increase Debate

In Austin on May 17 the Bexar county delegation pushed a House bill authorizing county commissioners to add 250 monthly to the county auditor salary. The measure aims to expand duties including auditing the county’s banks and hospital funds. The bill proceeds as lawmakers weigh fiscal and governance implications amid a broader debate on county finances.

Austin Desar County Williamson Senate Bexar County Comity Lin County

Dr Caldwell’s 47 Year Practice Promotes Syrup Pepsin

A vintage advertisement extols Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, non harmful laxative. It claims 47 years of medical experience supporting its efficacy for constipation, biliousness, sour stomach, cramps, headaches, and fevers. The copy urges readers to consult a druggist and use the product nightly for quick, gentle relief.

Dr. Culnell

Nurses Get Diplomas at Robert B. Green Hospital

Four young women became graduate nurses at the twelfth annual exercises at Robert B. Green hospital Wednesday. The nurses named Grace C. Jenkins Cora Lee Jenkins Julia Mae Jenkins and Mildred Seago may now wear the cap that marks a trained nurse.

Robert B. Green Hospital Grace C. Jenkins Cora Lee Jenkins Julia Mae Jenkins Mildred Seago

Man Freed Faces New Charge In District Court

Jimmie Bourne, freed on an appearance bond, faces a new indictment in the Nikety-fourth district court. He was tried on a theft over 350 charge for allegedly stealing a large hat box full of clothing from Miss Orleans Foxe in Del Ris Lexas on December 2, 1935. A separate indictment alleges he stole a physician’s medicine case from an automobile near the Medical Arts Building. An appearance bond of 500 dollars remains.

Jimmie Bourne Nikety-fourth District Juls Bourne

City Hospital Head Honored by Gratitude at Ceremony

Alissomer Kodarels, superintendent of Stobert H. Gevoit hospital, received appreciation from Mrs. Matthe Crouch for the many services and care given to her family. Mrs. Crouch and her relatives, including daughters Teedle and Penvd, her son Johns, Genevieve, and Chester, are cited for hospital visits and treatments.

Alissomer Kodarels Stobert H. Gevoit Hospital Matthe Crouch Frase Creet Johns Ari Genevieve Bree

Burglar Flees Lening Loot Found in Krakauer Home

Misses Maxine Krakauer and Pauline Rose, both 17, searched the Krakauer house at 906 Madison Street after discovering a burglary. Police learned the intruder hid in a room, with a camera, a bottle of perfume, and silk dresses taken. Neighbors saw a man flee the scene as officers arrived and later found him outside a bedroom window.

Maxine — Krakaer Pauline Rose Krakauer Madison Street T E House Allrs

Release of Texan Ex-Naval Ensign Sought in Habeas Case

Norfolk reports a habeas corpus proceeding seeks the release of former Ensign FE Wilson who disappeared from the United States training station at Newport and was later found. He is son of Mrs Thoa F Wilson of Kingsport Texas and served as a private in the army when located. He offered no comment on his activities from leaving Newport to being turned over to naval authorities and met a former Annapolis classmate.

Norfolk Enaga Bovery Wilson United Newport Im Anst van Soundlant Tehary Tanama Th.o F. Wilson Kingsrltr Tora Wnt Naval Annapolis

Prisoners Face Grand Jury Quiz in Jail Break

Wichita Falls May 17 Prisoners who joined an attempted jail break at Wichita County Jail leaving one man dead and two injured faced a possible grand jury action today A special court of inquiry exonerated jailer W W Allen who fired the fatal shot and urged grand jury proceedings against the prisoners Rayment Sellers 23 and another inmate.

Wichita Falls Wichita County Ang W. W. Allen

Mrs Wyles Burial Planned in Peoria Vicinity

Mrs. Wyles, age 80, died at her home 140 Went Arcbsines Thora morning. A native of Virginia, she had lived in San Antonio seven years. She is survived by three daughters Mrs W Weashen Mrs T C Bone Burke of San Antonio and Mrs Nel ville.

Henrin Sulueday Mer Mace Herdinmeg Wylex Arcbsines Thora Virginia San Antonio W. Weashen T. C. Boneburke Nelville

Remedies For Stomach Ailments With Magnesia

A historical note advises using magnesia to soothe stomach discomfort and excess acid. It warns against antacids for certain cases and suggests dissolving magnesia in water after meals to prevent sourness and aid digestion. The text mentions low-cost magnesia products as a remedy and criticizes other antacid options.

Beltrom Rome Magnesia Athet

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