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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1924
Page
2
Workers reported near full spirits during the second day of a fundraising drive for a $200 000 crippled children's hospital in San Antonio. The campaign began Wednesday and runs through next Tuesday with about half the teams reporting. totals reached $7825.75 by Thursday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Nat Goldsmith led the lead gifts on the first day.
Mrs. E A Bright praises Dr. Price's Favorite Prescription for feminine trouble claiming it helped her more than anything else. The note urges women suffering to use the remedy and to seek Dr. Pierce's medical advice from the Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York.
Mr. Erasmo Flores, a well known San Antonio businessman, and his wife report relief from chronic stomach trouble after using Plant Juice. They praise the product and recommend it, speaking during a bout at Summers' store at Houston and Navarro Streets. Samples are offered at Summers' drug store and other Summers locations in San Antonio.
Report shows totals for men and women with placements and prizes. Fred Groos placed second among men with 700 dollars and T J Devine third with 537. Mrs Nelson Lytle won second among women with 805 dollars and Mrs Henry Drought third with 425.25 dollars. Captains reporting on Wednesday include EB White 50 dollars, Louis Saur 200, Nat Goldsmith 1060, Mrs Nat Goldsmith 31022, Mrs Verrell Bartlett 274.50, and others. totals reflect community fundraising efforts and contributions to the drive.
Advertisement touts Lavoptik eye wash mixed with camphor witch hazel and hydras tis for weak tired or sore eyes. Claims one small bottle helps any case with a free aluminum eye cup offered at all druggists.
The executive committee notes daily reports of campaign contributions totaling 475 dollars with several named donors including Mrs Eart Frank Mrs C Higgins J H Kirkpatrick and others. Division leaders Porter Loring Jack Burke Jola Williams Joseph Devine Ralph Burkee and Mrs Atlee Ayres coordinate the drive with meals provided by the hotel.
Efforts are under way to recruit participants for the Alamo Council Boy Scouts leadership training courses in San Antonio from November 18 to 20. Arthur Michael says I B P Fitch will arrive to finalize arrangements and lead the instruction at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. More than 100 San Antonio men plan to attend, including many new to scouting. others are council officials or scoutmasters.
Premier Mussolini presented a report on the political situation to the grand Fascisti union. A resolution said the Vascizi party and the Council deplored November 4 events, claiming neither the party nor the government could be named. Disorders in Rome between Fascisti and Italia Libera left several wounded.
A nurse from San Antonio reports California’s deportation of non resident mentally ill patients to their home states. Deportation trains run quarterly, with doctors in charge and receipts returned to California officials. Bexar county bears costs when local residents are sent to the Southwest Insane Asylum.
Waco November 13. Baylor meets Southern Methodist in a key Southwestern Conference showdown that could decide the league lead. Stotlenwerck of the Mustangs and Coffey of the Bears vie for all conference quarterback honors as Cortemeglia Contes and other Waco high stars renew old rivalries. Bridges focuses on running backs Pittman Strickland Coffey while Baylor braces for an aerial attack from the Ponies.
The Hennepin county grand jury continues its probe into alleged corrupt practices linked to Thoms D. Schall the Republican U S senator elect. Floyd B. Olson received a letter from Henry Yeigen alleging coercion of liquor law violators to fund a slush fund. Witness W F Covenby testified yesterday with more testimony expected.
War Department cut expenses by 161,768 during the past year through prompt payment of bills. Brigadier General Kensis W. Walker, chief of finance, reported to Secretary Weeks, noting 262 unpaid bills over 30 days old due to questions of acceptance or lacking proper supporting authorities. He said the army operated near a cash basis and 99 percent of possible commercial discounts were collected.
London reports say the Irish boundary commission is at a standstill after two meetings adjourned. The body reportedly cannot summon witnesses or compel documents, and commissioners dispute the scope of their mandate. A new British bill is suggested to resume work, though no official word has been issued.
A simple home remedy promises to dissolve dandruff using four ounces of liquid arvon applied at night. Users rub it into the scalp to moisten and claim that by morning most dandruff is gone and itching stops. Repeated use reportedly eliminates all signs and leaves hair fluffy and glossy.
Freshmen invaded Baton Rouge High School and shaved heads of women teachers and girls, while boys and several teachers were dragged from classrooms for forced haircuts. The incident began when Sophomores shaved 800 Freshmen Tuesday night, triggering a larger campus clash pending Colonel Boyd's return.
On the New York Stock Exchange 2 000 000 share days since election day fueled strong seat bidding. A membership sold for 95000 and a bid of 100000 was reported. The sale names will be posted at market open. The record price cited was 115000 in 1919 20.
Governor Jonathan M. Davis refused extradition for John R. Brinkley of Milford Kansas wanted in California on conspiracy to violate medical laws charges. He granted continuance for California officials to present affidavits and found evidence insufficient for extradition. Brinkley specializes in goat gland transplants and claims an American Medical Society backing for the charges.
An advertisement touts Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder trouble. It claims many testimonials and urges readers to obtain a sample bottle by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York with the newspaper name noted.
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