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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1927

Page

2

McCoy's Tablets Promised Weight Gain and Strength

An old advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets and Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a quick solution for underweight individuals to gain weight and feel stronger. It claims rapid improvements in facial fullness, vitality, and nervous fatigue, offering refunds if the product fails to add pounds within weeks. The copy markets the remedies to men and women seeking a better appearance and health.

San McCoy Asvtha West McCor Sfrer Ihia Ameri

Fragmentary fashion note on Beverly Chiffon Hoe

A damaged OCR snippet describes a model or figure named Beverly Chiffon Hoe noted for exceptional clarity, flawless artistry, and splendid abilities, with emphasis on costume detail and cosmetic style.

Beverly Chiffon

Protests Unite Rebels in Mexico City Crisis

A meeting of anti reelectionists forged a united front under strong military leadership to oppose Obregon. Adolfo de la Huerta may stay as general representative while rebels plan sieges at Tampico. Wireless signals from Gomez claim rebel momentum as generals capture key towns along with López Blanco recalling past slayings.

Uaartes de Ke Huerta Fuerion Rand Gomez R Tampico Adolfo de la Huerta Gndi Bis Ces Meetias San Antonio Parc Gomez Perote Gererels Lewy David Sanchez Arafula Ciudad German Ameca Jal Wajara Wessul Présmi Bernardo Blanco Lucio Blanes Big Grande Laredo Alfonso de la Huetta

Gomez Gaining Strength in Mexican Revolt

Dispatches from Senora Encarnacion R. Gomez report General Arunlio Gomez commands about 5000 troops in Vera Cruz and is safe from capture with more enlisting. Wife in Los Angeles believes Calles government provoked the uprising to eliminate enemies and that Gomez faces no immediate danger. Reports also note the execution of Jose Lopes Portillo in Guadalajara and a somber funeral in Musico for General Francisco Serrano and his 13 followers as Tamaulipas remains comparatively quiet.

Senora Encarnacion R. Gs Gomez Los Angeles Seneral Sera Calles Senora Gomez Aho Gomez Vera Cent Brownsville Jose Lopes Portillo Moxica City Guadalajara Musico Francisto Serrano Tamaulipas Tampico

Cities and people in a future convention debate

Delegates from New York weigh a convention city as the vast Bay Area links San Francisco and Oakland with bridges and tunnels. The piece envisions a unified region rivaling New York, with a bold, if speculative, plan for a far broader population and influence.

Trouzat New York En Francisca Oakland Bom Francisca Ofd Oablans Manhattan Brook Ezetes San Frantisca Qoklind

Pirates In Last Ditch Fight As They Invade Yankee Lair

The narrative describes a tense World Series atmosphere at Yankee Stadium with Pirates and Yankees in a decisive clash. Crowds swell to roughly 2,000 plus attendees as management debates pitching plans, including Lee Meadows and Herb Pennock, amid speculation over World Series outcomes and notable player performances.

Yankee Lair Yankee Stadium New York Yankees Babe

Suspect Held Under Guard in Amarillo Bandit Case

Police hold a man thought to be Ray Terrell, a notorious bandit, under heavy guard in Amarillo Texas. He was taken into custody after a chase at a house in the district following a tip. Officers say the suspect tried to flee and he has not spoken except to say he is Terrell.

International Yewa Service Amarillo Tex Ray ‘Terrell Otcers Ferrell Pueblo Terrell

Houston to Ban Sunday Funerals

Houston Ministerial Alliance adopts resolution to appoint a committee to work with undertakers and cemetery associations in the city to ban Sunday funerals. The proposal reflects local religious and civic concerns as officials push for weekday services.

Houston Gei Houston Ministerial Alliance

Coal miners sign new contract in Southwest strike end

About thirty thousand miners in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma planned to return to work after signing a new contract at a meeting with Southwest Interstate 90 officials. The deal sets daily day work pay at 5 dollars 150 per day and 1.20 per ton for tonnage with yardage rates from 1.86 to 3 per ton. The contract runs to March 4, 1928.

Servicr Bas City Southwest Interstate 90 Trenty Missouri Kansas Arkansas Olahoma

Grant Gang Leader Stay of Execution

Springfield reports a stay of execution for Charles Birger, leader of the Grant Gang, under sentence to hang October 15 for the murder of Mayor Joe Adams of West City. The Supreme Court granted the stay on Birger's petition for a writ of error and supersedeas.

Springfield Charles Birger Oet Joe Adams West Cit Supreme Court Anil

Tribute to General Wood sparks birthday observance

An observance marking the birthday of General Leonard Wood, originator of the WO.TU, unfolds with ceremonies near Bravk ite and Main avenue. The event, led by local officials and students from Adams High School, honors his role as a father figure in the RO. TY. movement, with plans for bell ringing and additional tributes.

Perade Leonard Woul Bravkite Avemue HS. Adams Sciener Aml Wall General Wood Pluesbergh

Ask Your Friends and Neighbors About Tanlae

Tanlae touted as a cure by J N Scoggins of San Antonio Texas after years of illness. He claims Tanlae rebuilt digestion and kidneys, boosted appetite, and restored energy without mineral drugs. Purchasers offered a money back guarantee if it fails to help.

J. N. Scoggins Granada San Antonio Tex Tannie Tanlae

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