Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1930

Page

6

Trim Mexico emigration slows as U S enforcement rises

State department reports a near ninety two percent drop in Mexicans crossing into the United States, tied to stricter physical and mental health checks by U S public health and customs inspectors. September entries fall to 434, a rate suggesting 4072 per year overall, reflecting enforcement impact.

Dniversal Bersien Washington, D. C Mexico United States State Department Public Health and Customs Inspectory

Mentodene Promises Quick Relief From Coughs

An old advertisement touts Mentodene as a powerful remedy for coughs bronchitis asthma and related ailments. It claims rapid soothing effects reducing throat congestion and phlegm with a secret ingredient and prohibition against harmful design. Available from a local dealer at a few cents.

Eswei Stanton Sore Jabek Xelek Moxer

Quick Ballet From F How to Breathe Free Again

A garbled ad-like fragment promises quick relief from mucus and nasal congestion. It touts Dr Blomer’s Egarettes as a remedy to clear head and throat, claiming easy breaths and dramatic relief with a supposed fast action. The piece resembles an early 20th century medical hoax or patent medicine pitch.

Goa Blomer Dr. Blocser

Vargas Outlines Provisional Reforms After Taking Office

Brazil's Getulio Vargas, now president, unveils a provisional program amid upheaval. The plan calls for amnesty for political offenders, social and educational reforms, new government councils, a commission to review deposed officials' spending, and reorganization of the army and police for national defense.

Rigne Janeiro Getulio Vargas Bisell Todey Plib Bis Tem

Wrestler Seen Walking Roadside Inspires Local Buzz

Residents near the Han Geronimo Creek district reported a man walking oddly along Bandera road. Deputy Joe Dominguez found John Halaca, a wrestler, with a towel over his head, reportedly training for a wrestling match.

Han Geronimo Crerk Joe Dominguez Bandera Jobn Halaca

Father Kills Himself After Baking Pies for Children

In New Orleans on November 4 Thomas West, 38, a beggar, baked pies for each of his six children, kissed them goodbye, and drank poison. His wife tried to intervene but could not stop him. West died later in a hospital.

Orleans Thomas West West

Laborer Discovers Pot Full of Gold in Portugal

A farm laborer near AGTAS Portugal while clearing waste ground struck an old crock with a pick. The crock broke exposing a shower of gold coins bearing the effigies of Augustus and Caesar.

Portugal Jemi Augustus Caesar

Racketeer Slain by Auto Gunmen in Hoboken

Samuel Kleinberg a 22 year old described by police as an alcohol racketeer was shot to death last night while repairing an automobile in front of his home in Hoboken New Jersey. Several gunmen in another car fled the scene.

Hoboken N. J Samuel Kleinberg Polige

Government agents pose as gunmen seize narcotics ring

New York reports that government agents posing as gunmen busted a narcotics ring, netting 22 members including several women. Authorities seized 4 drugs valued at $17.0 in the statewide operation conducted by Ohio racketeers.

Wnivernny Neems New York Agenia Ohio Ker

Removes Corns in 3 Minutes or Money Back

A vintage ad promises corn removal in minutes with Bhor-Off or a full refund. It claims quick relief from pain and soreness and requires wetting the corn and following simple steps. The product is sold by druggists with a money-back guarantee.

Nogalitos Blaze Blamed on Fire Left by Tramps

Neighbors report tramps loitering near Nogalitos and Lower streets shortly before a fire broke out. A fire at J J Kircher's cleaning establishment at 1017 South Midland Street caused minor damage when an iron was left on.

Nogalitos J. J. Kircher South Midmaon Street Famey

Chicago Refuses Capone Overture for Compromise

Chicago authorities rejected Al Capone's offer to quit racketeering and surrender on a vagrancy warrant in exchange for no interference with his beer regulations and the charge's dismissal. The plan aimed to leave Chicago after Capone's surrender.

Chicago Alfonso Capone

Leckie Funeral Services Held For Mrs Leckie

Funeral services for Mrs Widen M Leckie 58 were held Tuesday with Rev Lessers Yelvington of the Baptist Church officiating at the Rharch. Survived by husband F A Leckie a son Robert G Leckie of Saginaw Michigan four daughters seven brothers and three sisters. Wallbearers named J Conger Orlow Proctor J W Graves W H Kilcum H E Coleman and H Fy.

Mra Widen M. Leckie Blaby Avenue Lessers Yelvington The Baptist Church Rharch Leckie Su F. A. Leckie Robert G. Leckie Saginaw, Mich St. Williame Iira P. A. Beaty Lyon Duchem

Stone crushes girl at grave in Auversburg incident

In Auversburg Germany a grave stone toppled onto a girl, 16, as she tended her mother’s grave, killing her. The tragedy followed by scenes of mourning. authorities investigate the accidental collapse and safety failure cited in reports. In Merida Yucatan the state legislature ordered a two month halt in Hennequin field work due to overproduction concerns.

Merida Yucatan

Papes Diapepsia Digestive Aid Earns Local Praise

A Jackson Barracks employee, John M. Schmitt of Ducane Louisiana, reports quick relief from indigestion and acid dyspepsia after using Pape's Diapepsia. He says two tablets ended postmeal discomfort and allowed eating cucumbers without trouble. He notes no narcotics and suggests writing for a free sample.

John M. Schmitt Jackson Barracks Ducane Pape Mr. Schmitt Page

France Moves Body of Winter to Crypt

The body of Wallace Charles Winter of Chicago, former Lafayette Esquadrille member, was moved from the American cathedral to the Esquadrille Memorial crypt at Garchesto. The transfer was followed by a sealing ceremony after the body entered the crypt.

France Wallace Charles Winter Caicago Garchesto

Dry Chief Turned Up by 2 'Friends'

Boston story reports James J. Donovan New York prohibition director suspended for giving a drink to two supposed friends who later proved to be aiding in gathering evidence against him.

Boston Pinston Evening American Today Quale James J. Donovan New York

Prayer Betrays Rich Bankrupt Seeker in Church

In Jackson Michigan a bankrupt merchant from Yasco Gily was found with $14,000 hidden on his person during a church prayer. The federal judge sentenced him Saturday to three years in federal prison.

Jackson Mie A. Sicholan Yasco Gily Aw Lip Valier Rholan

Prince of Sweden Sparks Turmoil Rumor Hovering in Budapest

In Budapest on November 4 rumors spread that a young Swedish prince Otlo might return to claim the Mungacian throne, causing intense excitement and citywide speculation before it was clarified that Crown Prince Guatar Ail was not present and the Swedish royal line remained unsettled.

Tudapest Hungary Otlo Alungery Otte Guatar Ail

Mellon Called by Senatorial Probe

Washington November 4 Treasury Secretary Mellon faces questions from a senatorial investigating committee on national banking and federal reserve funds amid ongoing scrutiny of financial markets and market marker speculation.

Mellon Warhtngtos D.C Herretary Treasury Melion Mrmbera Ginnin Jie Glaew Nyatera

Army Notices Unclear Text From Universal Servis Section

Fragmentary military notice from Washington D C listing names and postings including Fort Sam Houston and Amarillo Texas with references to officers and retirements. The garbled OCR obscures exact ranks actions and dates but indicates personnel movements and assignments within the army.

Universal Servis Washington, D.G Orgere A. Dell Anh Tiayen Cane Roeh Tok Lallerman Pansilale Bobra Exucenes Cnet

Violin Virtuoso Menuhin Shines in Vienna Debut

A renowned 18 year old American violinist, Menuhin, delighted a large Vienna audience in his first major appearance there. The event highlighted his virtuoso technique and promise in a standout concert.

Vienna Initrd Menuhin

Constipation Warning for After Forty and Dr Caldwell’s Syrup

After forty constipation grows dangerous and can become chronic leading to piles and other disorders. The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Penain as a safe laxative tested over years, made from laxative herbs and mild ingredients, gentle enough for babies and used when a headache or bad breath signals constipation. Available at all drug stores.

Fife Caldwell

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S INO Tobacco Ee Warner Paris Pau Luentes Orm Renin Texas History Movies Exico Span Doh Jose Teras San Antonio Os Aer Ty. Ees Mexico City Galvez George Washington U.S John Adams C Charles IV OF Spain Brazil Capone Leckie Stone Auvosburg Germany Annie Rossmeier N.O. Man San Antonio’s Bedell Building Crockett Prince of Sweden HLS FTAA Monticeith Illinois Gardwell Ely Gopyright Houston Clark Dancy Wille Tewemart Amary Polis Tee Andie Akers
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication