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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1928
Page
7
A burglar, described as skilled and audacious, broke into Lucy Howell’s home at 314 Monterey Street Wednesday night and stole a rifle, pistol, pump shotgun, another pistol, and about 312 in cash from a bank or container. W B Teagarden, special deputy, reported the incident to police Thursday morning, noting the burglary’s characteristics and location.
An old home remedy touts Pinex as the best cure for stubborn coughs and bronchial trouble. The recipe blends genuine Norway pine creosote extract with sugar and honey to create an inhaling, soothing syrup. Marketed as a potent, fast-acting remedy, it claims quick relief and a money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Claim for Holskell's Medicinal Soap and Holskell's Ointment to treat unsightly skin eruptions including pimples, eczema, and rashes. Advertises nightly facial washing and application to achieve rapid, noticeable improvement in complexion.
Lowered assessments on two downtown San Antonio hotels were announced by Tax Commissioner Frank H. Dushick at the annual tax equalization meeting. The St. Anthony and the Menger hotels received reductions. the St. Anthony dropped about 70,876 from 250,280 building and furnishings values, and the Menger assessment fell from 154,000 to 145,000. The Jani assessment remained unchanged.
In Birmingham Alabama Montrose Tremoon a Birmingham Southern College student dies from a pistol wound inflicted by Q O Westbrook a rival student. Westbrook is in custody as college leaders and city officials debate canceling the annual football game long a feature of the season.
A special Schubert centenary service will be held at Beth-El Friday night at eight. The event, part of the regular service, honors Franz Schubert who died a century ago this week. Thabhs Ephraim Frisch will lead. David Grittin will address the congregation on Schubert's life and works. Frederick King plays selections on the organ. Mrs. Tn Ul. Morka sings. Saturday morning at 1:80, Frisch discusses Genesis 31: Why Want Mou ntaleo my Goda.
Detectives hunted two thieves who on Wednesday afternoon emptied the purses of two women in downtown San Antonio hotels. Jewelry and cash valued at several hundred dollars were taken, including a diamond ring and $10, plus items from Mrs. Richard Randall. Mrs. Edwin Glackwell's purse was relieved of $21 and assorted jewelry.
A terrific northwest gale on Lake Manitoba swept six men from a rowing crew or rescue team near Winnipeg. The six disappeared on the ice as rescuers attempted a span to reach them. Search efforts were hindered by the storm's violence, delaying progress until last night.
In Los Angeles a 17th century painting by Rotenberg worth 3100 was stolen from the University of California and valued at 110000. Thieves ignored another work by Tornbrandt, valued at 120000, prompting police to investigate the burglary.
The ad argues constipation causes skin eruptions and many diseases, listing symptoms like headaches and poor appetite. It promotes Kellogg's ALL-BRAN as a guaranteed relief with 100 percent results, urging use in milk, cereals, cooking, and sales through grocers and hotels.
A to restore health with a topical and internal tonic. The ad asserts pimples eczema boils and sallowness result from internal causes and claims S S S clears the body and builds red blood cells. Mr. Ruth Gahm of Los Angeles testifies it cleared her face and back and urges others to use the product.
New York traders watched a new record price at the exchange during a session on November 23. A seat sold for 530000, marking a fresh high and surpassing yesterday’s close by a notable margin.
In Tomsk Siberia a village mobilizes to scare bears away from the town using pots and pans. As soon as the animals are sighted, villagers bang metalware and shout. The racket, led by women and children, drives the bears off into the surrounding countryside. Local homes and livestock are briefly disturbed but no injuries are reported.
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