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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1931

Page

3

Castaway Crew Reaches Civilization After Long Marooning

C Z Bala reports Oct 31 that three marooned sailors from the West Wind yacht have landed in civilization after months on a desolate Ecuador island. Captain Elmer Palliser and crewmen Paul Stachwick and Golden Drawner arrived aboard the Sacrament on Bribow dock, their nerves frayed but spirits steady as they recount the harrowing voyage and the island ordeal.

Bala C. Z Tobiason Crusoe South Seas Paul Stachwick Hni Golden Drawner Springs Jil Cislahd Ecuador Bribow Ily Kaptain Palliser Ihr

Soft Corns Advertised Remedy At Summers Drug Stores

An old ad promises a potent corns treatment named Mooney Emerafil with a money back guarantee. It claims quick relief from foot discomfort, enabling normal activity, and notes Summers drug stores are selling the product in bulk.

Mothers Mix This At Home for a Bad Cough

A 19th century home remedy touts Pinex as a potent cough treatment. It claims quick relief for bronchial irritation by thinning phlegm and soothing the airways, despite warning against substitutes. The ad emphasizes purity, long shelf life, and family-friendly taste, noting cost and effectiveness.

Norwes Steveney

Capone Sentenced in Income Tax Case

In Chicago on Ost 31 Capone, jailed after a court found him guilty on income tax charges. Authorities seek measures to curb Capone’s criminal network as his appeal proceeds. Capone began serving an 11 year term with a $50,000 fine amid gloomy weather.

Chicago Adlonse Capone Cook Capnce Bai Hird Ro

Army Retirement and Promotion Notes From Fort Vennengs

Army orders list multiple retirements and promotions across Fort Vennengs and related posts. Names include Col. Timabhy, Col. Max B. Garter, Alfred Beatle, Fagin, Wachanan, and Heitz. Several officers receive retirements or reassignment while others move to residency or tribunal boards. places mentioned include San Francisco Fort Braun and Fort Vennengs.

Calvereal Feilred Rhystednia Castine Watson Betrarson Ner Yackr Ugh Meekinival Jr Casa Berene Daniel Wo Quinn John Eb Heitz Foranson George M. Weavar Fort SM Drie Kk Kinsen Fez Mieeraula Provinee Luehtine Pateues Vort Hosten Thula Engs Bines

Democrats Split on Floor Leader Showdown in House

In Washington factions within the Democratic caucus clash over the floor leadership as party aims to appoint speaker when Congress convenes December 7. Rumors swirl about John N. Garner Texas and George Garner potential elevation amid internal power struggle.

Wonkerean Reese Washington UL Co John N. Fverner Texas Congress Garver Garner Flor Draiter

Sumatra Wrappers Import Ban Reaches Year Start

Domestic producers press for limits on Sumatra wrapper imports under a new tariff section aimed at goods produced by forced or indentured labor. The measure takes effect January, per treasury decision announced today.

Wyerrata Diac Treasury Sumatra Bala

Edison as Inventor Endures Through Century of Patents

Francis Arthur Jones surveys Thomas Alva Edison twenty years after his life as an inventor. It highlights his prolific patent record with over 1,100 U S filings and 1,100 patents granted, plus 1,300 foreign grants, noting his stamina and disciplined routine. It lists numerous major inventions from telegraphy to dynamos and measuring devices, and ends with a humorous anecdote about uric acid.

Thomas Alva Edison Francis Arthur Jones

Foot slips and safety pin swallowed in Ottawa incident

George Anderson was walking along a street in Ottawa when his foot slipped and he swallowed an open safety pin held in his teeth. He was taken to a nearby hospital where doctors removed the pin.

Ottawa INA George Anderson Tia Street

England to Build Up High Tariff Wall

London sources report Britain plans a general protective tariff within six months with rates up to 20 to 25 percent, aiming to restore balance of trade and support the pound. Experts see three tariff bands for varying nations and sectors, with emphasis on manufactured goods and key industries.

England London Oet. al INS Great Dritnis United Great Britain J. Ramsay MacDonald Berbere Semuel America Europe Duckass Aris United States Great Bellais Tallywoor Ti Ga Tron Atea Dutter United Staten America Dory Net Cimpett Germany Sweden

Murder Probe Ties Man and Girl to Wife Slaying

In Kirkwood near suburbia, Anna Nuddaz 25 mother of two was found dead in woods. Authorities say a coroners inquest concluded with a murder suspect in custody. Ila Fiat 10 testified, linking another involved party to the case.

Lou Iva Watter Ter Muddux Braband Myp Rebs Anna Nuddaz Kirkwood Stina Arcest Eeswnd Ila Fiat

Stolen pistol report hems in county town

A pistol theft case is reported with a weapon missing from a home. The notice notes the weapon was taken Saturday night from the residence, with authorities urged to investigate and locate the firearm. Named individuals are not clearly provided in the fragment.

Open Forum Season Begins With Noted Speakers

The seventh San Antonio Open Forum season opens Monday at Malu Avenue High School auditorium with Ter. Mamilton Holt of Itolline College as speaker on American action in world affairs. Eleven lectures are planned this season under Sylvan Tong, with Margaret Sourer scheduled November 2 at the municipal auditorium discussing Birth Control in the United States. A penance was pronounced by Archbishop A. Crossnerts against Sourer. Dr. Holt, author of Undistinguishers and Commercialism and Journalism, heads the forum, which has provided San Antonio notable speakers during its six years.

San Antonio Archhbishop A. 3 Crossnerts Leng Holt Watt Lonk Vhs United States Pesce Molt International Conciliation World Peace Foundation League of Nationg Non-Partisan Association Weinstock University of Californnal Niverative America Flohan Ty. Efolt

Bride asks police locate missing husband Crabtree case

Kelly Man's Bride appeals to police to locate 37 year old Tor Crabtree who left home in Tala North Chal Keot area last Tuesday in search of someone. A note signed by Prenchy found on front porch raises questions as Crabtree's whereabouts remain under police investigation.

Kelly Man Hente Tor Geabtree Kelly Privain Eran Bushani Tala North Crabtree Prenchy Bimal al Tandon

Man Held for Triple Oklahoma Slayings

A 20 year old man Charley Draper was jailed on a murder charge after investigations tied him to the killings of three men near Ultima, Oklahoma. He was arrested near Clarksville, Texas, with unclear details on the other victims Leonard Tack O'Dell and Chappell.

Oklahoma Idaaet Okla Oote TNS Jal Hera Ultlma Thule Charley Draper Clarksville Ter Chappell Anders van Leonard Tack O'Dell Woeda

$19 Barrel Oil Tariff Sought by Independent Predators

In Washington new tariff efforts revive as Representative from Kansas plans to re introduce a bill for a $1 9 barrel oil tariff and seeks interstate pipeline regulation under the Interstate Commerce Commission to curb independents.

Washington, D. C Congress Repun Kansas Ife Interatate Cormneres Commisnion

Kansas City Raises 1.496 Million for Aid Fund

Officials announced the campaign fell short by about 50 thousand dollars of the 31.55 allied charities target. The fund total reached roughly 1.405 million dollars after a week of efforts.

Kansas City Kansak City Ranang City Allied Charities Fund Han Ae Drogen Offlciel Eshnires

Mexican Gies In Dump Pit

Two Mexican men crawled into a dump pit to hunt for food and were trapped as a fire burned above. One man emerged deaf and the other was severely burned and later hospitalized. both were in danger, with neither rescued at the time. Betty Adams Jina was elected president of the Markerin Literary Society at Manin Avenue High School on Saturday.

Universal Seriion Los Angeles Betty Adams Jina Markerin Literary Society Manin Avenue High School

Land for All Aim of Mexico Unveiled

Mexico plans a new agricultural policy announced by Minister of Agriculture Francisco Eling. The government aims to reform land use and support farmers, with details still emerging.

Land For All AIM OF Mexico Unisireed Bervicts Ce Meinico Gill Melena Agri Tating Francizco Eling Teuns

Murphree Named Publicity Director at San Antonio Lithheater

Alex Murphree, journalism instructor at Main Avenue High School, was named publicity director of the San Antonio Lithheater announced Solurcoy.

Alex’ Murphree Main Avenue High School Lng San Antonio

Doctor Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promise

A physician expert on bowels promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative. It is described as non groiping and gentle, made from herbal ingredients and pepsin, designed to relieve constipation for all ages. The piece endorses Six glasses of water daily and roughage rich foods as supportive advice.

USA Caldwell Dr. Caldwell America

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