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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1928
Page
9
A Color Rapids user reports improved health after taking Plant Juice, claiming renewed energy, better digestion, and relieved dizziness. Manor men and Footth endorse the product in the early paper, stating it helps with indigestion, biliousness, constipation, back pains, rheumatism, and general weakness. Sold at San Antonio druggists and nearby towns.
A dubious advertisement touts De Socane Medicated Cigarettes as a cure for catarrh. It promises rapid relief from nasal and ear symptoms, claiming the product “yields readily” and is safe for women and children. The copy emphasizes a lasting treatment through inhalation and flavoring, asserting no tobacco habit.
A Dakota woman describes rapid strength gain after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Yeast Compound. She says the product helped her recover from weakness and fatigue, enabling her to work on a farm and care for her family.
Roosevelt brothers lead Field Museum's Asiatic expedition to collect mammals birds and reptiles in remote Indochina and along the Mekong in 1925 26. Two divisions will voyage from New York and Boston with Harold Coolidge Jr directing the Indo Chinese leg and the Roosevelt group handling the Yunnan Burma border portion. They aim to locate unknown species including a takin and numerous large mammals while training natives to assist. travel spans French Indo China and onward toward Saigon and Hong Kong over the next year.
The SDA paper plans to open in New York to advise divine seekers Vereay and Nevada ahroe raat diverse law. records show the Nevada State Moe asecetariants Fiala tracing lenses. Laid out are collected items from Reno and nearby Cowie. First of next year is referenced for a formal event.
The 98 year old Pacific Northwest pioneer Ara Mecker, a veteran of the Oregon trail days of covered wagons, fights for life as doctors report grave threats to his health. His rugged constitution and famed endurance are highlighted as he prepares to endure another test.
In Fayetteville North Carolina on November 27 a man named Oliver faced a rag–and–hunger tale as he begged for dimes coffee and doughnuts. The city judge and mayor were involved as Oliver, lacking funds, faced Fayetteville’s begging laws and explained his circumstances.
Frank Sarka fifty shot his daughter Elizabeth after an affidavit she filed with police charging him with a serious offence. Neighbors found Elizabeth wounded and her father dead with a gunshot wound. She was taken to Verona hospital where doctors fought to save her and police planned to file a nervous charge against him.
Nov. 27 reports indicate authorities offer withdrawal of all American gum brands from tobacco stands. Officials say the sale of gum was found to be inappropriate for tobacco retailers, with the action framed as a government measure affecting commerce.
Ferman Hoppe, arrested in May 1826, was kept in county jail for twenty six months. He appeared for a vanity hearing after habeas corpus attempts. Dr Paul Towers testified to Hoppe's alleged insanity, but the judge dismissed the vanity charge for lack of evidence. The insanity finding had led to charges being stricken from the court calendar years ago.
Thirteen prisoners, including a white woman Bertha Hall, await execution in Duval county jail. Hall and Gordon Deftmark from Jacksonville were condemned for murdering James Hall to enable a remarriage. The group also includes others convicted of various crimes, marking Florida’s largest recent pool under death sentence.
SEATTLE Nov 27 A 68 year old pioneer named Meeker lies in a coma fighting for life after a severe injury. Despite frail condition he whispers that he cannot go yet and has unfinished work to do while doctors and family hope for a longer survival.
In Wuncim Indiana a vigorous investigation led to the conviction of two Indianapolis men Edwin R. Deriin and Wayne Lucas for breaking into jail. They were sentenced to be whipped by a Sergaeoo court after involvement with anti-saloon league operatives.
Major Horton unveils plans for a vast air terminal 28 square miles from Washington on the Wayney estate in Maryland. The project includes landing fields, a nearly mile long runway, hangars, a hotel, and facilities for maintenance, training, and an intercity airline. Aimed to open in October, it envisions a full aviation complex with a flying school, passenger services, and improved road and rail access.
A young boy named David Gumwoal, son of Sr. and Mrs. Gumwoal, was killed when kicked by a horse while playing in a neighbor’s barn lot near Mailison, Boeklagny county. Neighbors reported the incident occurred as children pulled the horse’s tail and attempted to play away. by the time aid arrived, the boy was dead.
In Tuscon on November 9 a prisoner fled while in county custody. The county paid $202.50 for juror costs. Jank Tolinson faced a $200 bond on a charge of manufacturing intoxicants and tenting liquor, with details shifting to a higher court.
Milwaukee Nov 27 Mrs Anna Zinda faces contempt charges for failing to pay alimony to her former husband Vonk. She ran an express business with her son and was ordered to pay $82 monthly, later raised to 100. Arrears reported at about 170 with a further arrears noted as of Nov 14.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe silver embossed marriage reminder cards carried in pockets. Cards record marriage date and place and list the spouses and witnesses. The text references fidelity and wedding service prayers as essential parts of the ritual.
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