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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1931
Page
5
A brief police notice reports two men robbed Frank H. Rollins at 304 Arcenga street at dawn Monday, taking $1.90 as he stepped from his time to go to work. A second hold up occurred on 327 Street when Vin and Davin Vidal were robbed of 24 dollars, with details incomplete.
A garbled report suggests an Appendix operation caused constipation. It mentions a person named J. FB and a German remedy Adler ike claimed to relieve constipation, gas, and nervousness within hours, with references to Adlerike and Sommers-Wagner drug Biores.
Fragmentary notice advertises a free seed sample promotion by Adleatea Co with glimpse of Tam VV Ain locale and address in St Paul. The readable text shows a marketing prompt and destination details but lacks complete terms.
Guests of North Alamo Methodist church mission at 95 Simpson street will be hosted by the founders and via workers at a Thanksgiving dinner in the mission building from 4 p.m. Tuesday. The event will feature a neon turkey and traditional fixings with leaders and workers named among the organizers and attendees.
The Dongaster mine disaster in Loxton reported a death toll of 42 with hundreds injured. Rescue efforts continue as workers remain trapped or unaccounted for after a catastrophic explosion on Saturday.
A station owner on the 200 Block of Squily Laredo site WA Phillips reported being slugged at midnight Saturday and left unconscious for about two hours. A mag drove in, asked a question, then a passerby frightened off the attacker as others attracted by traffic passed by. The incident did not appear to be a robbery.
Government seeks a fourth suspect in a million dollar mail fraud scheme tied to a powerful inventor. Three of six indicted remain in custody: Dr Tol Maydior Venle in Wilmington Delaware and Doctor TM Walter Von Schenna in a German prison. One suspect, Von Hohenna, awaits trial on a murder charge linked to a prison guard slaying while attempting an escape. Investigators describe the suspect as the brains behind the operation as victims included high court judges and a U.S. district attorney in Lexington. Postal authorities say about one million dollars was collected in the United States.
The article reports Toonerville Folks and associates facing charges for a supposed invention a power device that could project water at very high frequency to generate 174 times the power needed for cracking. Authorities compare the contraption to perpetual motion and potential revolution in power. It also mentions light classified ads urging Christmas shopping and home purchases during the season.
Social notes describe Mr and Mrs A A Bryer hosting an itinerant person shower on Corpus Christi road for nephew Edward Urbana and fiancée Martie Raschle. About 35 guests gathered by a bonfire, with old fashioned outdoor games and stories led by guide Frank Scherrer.
At Stratton grocery store 2 Main avenue Frank Gibbin, the manager, offers customers a red ink pen and ink to write checks. He explains red ink can curb temper and hostility, contrasting it with blue or black. A blue ink smear on a woman’s hand is disliked, while red ink is preferred. men generally don’t mind, but women react differently.
Roll call by local chapter of American Federation of Labor workers continues for another week. Ex secretaries, employers, and members report ongoing efforts, with about 40 San Antonio units organized and 25 actively contributing so far. Final reports delayed by payroll cycles and administrative tasks.
Off icial notice lists election of officers for the Los Angeles Civic League to be held on Tuesday at Cluis drive. Local attendees urged to participate as community groups prepare for upcoming season. Slanted preface notes and garbled lines reflect OCR errors but indicate civic procedures and local engagement.
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a cure for persistent coughs and colds, claiming it fights inflammation and repairs the respiratory system. It asserts rapid absorption and safety after following directions and offers a refund if relief isn’t found.
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