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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
5
The fragment notes that Victor Pein aged 25, a San Francisco grocer, is referenced with family details including a widow, four sons, three daughters, four brothers and three sisters. The text is garbled and incomplete, but indicates a funeral service at a cathedral and a priest involved.
From farm toil to Cincinnati medical study he earned his degree in 1862 and later founded the World’s Dispensary in Buffalo. Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and other remedies were sold nationwide for stomach digestion blood and skin health. Consumers were urged to ask local druggists or send 100 for a trial package.
An advertisement promotes Plant Juice as a cure for biliousness dizziness and indigestion from a sluggish liver. It quotes Mr James of Camden Street praising the tonic for clearing bile triggers, stomach discomfort, constipation and rheumatism, with San Antonio drugstores selling it widely.
Readable fragments describe Aunt Eppie Hogg, noted as the fattest woman in three counties, breaking three wooden crutches after injuring her ankle. The report hints at a village tale involving a blacksmith and an idea she conceived, with unclear continuation.
A dense radio guide lists programs across stations including WEAF WLS WHAS WABC and more. Highlights feature orchestras concerts operas and children's blocks with times from 7:00 p m to midnight and mention of Yale and Atwater Kent programs.
Deputy Jos Mevan was jailed after terrorizing residents in the 300 block of South Leona Street. He pointed a pistol at four people in a parked car and later threatened a woman on a porch before being disarmed by detectives. Megan was hiding nearby when officers arrived.
The Brooks Wield Officers' Club plans a picnic at Landa Park New Braunfels Friday. Members and guests will depart Brooks Wield at 3 o'clock for the outing.
Sergeant Gay M. MeJunkin of the Forty third School Squadron at Kelly Field has been promoted to airman first class and Private Elmer F. Axh of the same organization has been appointed sergeant.
The No.8 Brewer well in the Witherspoon Oil Company lease, Lockhart field, began production at over 3000 barrels after being capped midweek. At 1250 feet deep, it is the seventh and largest producer on the lease and near the discovery well, with an initial price of 6 dollars per barrel.
Epworth League members will present The Gold Bug a four act comedy drama at Beethoven Hall by Travis Park Methodist Church on Thursday at 8pm. Proceeds benefit the Fellowship Center aiding working girls with a rest room milk and tea service. Mrs L D Lentz directs with Grant Bechtel as business manager.
Jimmie Frazier was brought to trial Thursday before Judge W W McCrory in Ninety four District Court on a charge of robbery by assault with firearms. The indictment accuses Frazier of holding up Clarence Nordhaus on December 2 1923 and robbing him of four dollars in cash a watch and a ring.
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