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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1929

Page

4

Women Face Trial Under New Mexican Penal Code

Three women stand trial for murder under Mexico City’s new penal code replacing juries. Bermece Rus of Louisville Eva Martinez le Leon and Teresa de Lunda de Videer face varied charges tied to killings in Mexico. The reform, taking effect after January 1, replaces juries with expert commissions.

Mexico City Bermece Rus Louisville Eva Martinez le Leon Los Angeles Teresa de Lunda de Videer Mexico Galveston

Asthma remedy advertised in Missouri druggist line

An old advertisement notes an asthma product sold by Sommers-Wagners druggists, produced by Tilden McMulin Co of Sedalla Missouri. It claims aid for bronchial troubles, coughs, colds and catarrh and cites a Louisiana woman’s comment about missing a year.

Louisiana McMollis Tilden-McMulin Co Sedalla Br Sommers-Wagners

Dropsy and Breathing Aid Ad From Collum Medicine

An advertisement offers a free trial package from Collum Medicine Company Department 208 At- Inata Georgia for dropsy swelling and shortness of breath. The copy mentions in use pricing at $4 and invites writers to respond for the trial.

Sears Collum Medicine Company Dept At- Inata

Ailerika advertisement claims quick relief for 11 years of constipation

An ad features Chee E Blair praising Adlerika as a glycerin and herbal mix that clears both upper and lower bowels within two hours. The pitch promises real stomach and bowel cleaning and urges readers to visit Sommers-Waeners Drug Stores for the product Adlerika.

Chee. E. Blair

Rexall Orderlie Claim Relief From Constipation

An advertisement from Battle Creek cites a physician claiming constipation causes misery and promotes Rexall Orderlie tablets for relief. The copy describes the tablet as improving bowel movement without habit or dependence and urges purchase at Rexall Drug Stores and Sommers-Wagners drug stores.

Battle Creek Rexall Drug Store AMI Sommers-Wagners

Kidney Health Ad: Salts Remedy Promoted by Pharmacist

An advertisement urges readers to treat kidney discomfort by drinking water with four ounces of salts dissolved, claiming it clears acids and relieves foggy pressure. It promises quick relief through a nightly routine and references a grape and lemon juice mix as an alternative remedy.

Marmoran Anita Elise

Movie Kids Enter Films in Light and Majestic Shots

LA youngsters Alicia Lozano and Luis Constantine Elizondo are among several L A. children entering cinema. The Light and the Greater Majestic theater host a series of shots featuring these local talents.

Alicia Lozano Luis Constantine Elizondo L. A The Light Majestic

Majestic and Light film series to film in San Antonio

A new location shoot by the Light and the Greater Majestic theater will feature children and pets from San Antonio in a movie series. Director Joe Ettee says filming starts Saturday with youngsters shot at Brackenridge Park appearing on screen. A pageant by W. T. Harris elementary students called Court of Jewels will be shown, and Roosevelt Park will host on location shoots next Tuesday at 3 pm.

San Antonio The Light Greater Majestic Theater Greater Majestic Joe Ettee Brackenridge Pare W. T. Harris Court of Jewels Estes Roosevelt Park Ld Cotkes Riverside Trobert H. Greenscope Licht Greer Majestic San Antoni

Marion's Farming Done in New York

Marion Talley, former Metropolitan Opera star, has shifted from farming. She has lived in New York, bought a Colby Kansas property, but has not occupied it due to an unsuitable house and lack of time to build.

Marion New York Marion Talley Songbird Metropolitan Opera Colby Kan Titse

Night Course in Mechanics at San Antonio Public Service

San Antonio Public Service company starts two night courses in auto mechanics and automobile mathematics. Twenty employees enrolled in mechanics, one in mathematics. Classes meet at Public Service car barns on San Pedro avenue with instructors W. G. Behrens and C. Y. W. Johnson from Sidney Lanier High School.

San Antonio Public Service Company San Antonio Chao T. W. Fox Cingses San Pedro Arenue Ghent Fox W. G. Behrens Sidney Lanier Oight School C. Y W. Johnson Lanier

Woman Drowns in Rio Grande Near Malden Texas

Mexican authorities at Reynosa across the Rio Grande were efforting to identify a woman's body recovered from the river after a drowning incident near Malen Texas on October 10. The victim was found in the river and authorities worked to determine her identity.

Malen Texas

Cotton bonds proposed by Texas Cotton Association

J F Hartin of Dallas explains plans for a Texas Bond Cotton Association to organize bonded cotton warehouses in every county. The aim is to boost cooperation in production marketing and financing, with bonds allowing four sales off the market per bond and a $25 margin per bale.

Dallas Ateast Texas Bond Cotton Association J. F. Hartin Dallas 5A Hartin

Mexico Approves Part of Labor Act in Chamber Vote

Mexico City reports the chamber of deputies approved the first chapter of the national labor bill defining its purpose and scope. The chapter states the state will be treated as an employer only when it operates industries or services that could be run by private concerns.

Mexico Mexico City Chamber of Deputies

53-Foot Whale on Flatcar Starts Tour of America

A 53-foot whale, over 37 tons, began a transcontinental tour on a specially built flatcar. The giant was shipped from Long Beach to travel to major U.S. cities, with a display that tours the country. The specimen was strapped near Catalina Island, handled by an exhibitor named Lansing.

America IGA Union Wetyetem United States Teo Catalina Whiller Lansing

Mind Reader Uses Talent and Lives Mind Reader

A mind reader shows claimed telepathic skill amid a trial record. The narrative notes jury deliberations and mentions a fatality in a professional rivalry. The case centers on allegations of murder with competing motives and a controversial demonstration of heightened perception.

Chile

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