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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1929

Page

7

Weekend traffic toll in city claims multiple lives

Five adults and a child die in weekend crashes as a W. T. Hampson 40 and C. a race 30 perish in a head on auto wreck. Ermo Davis 28 and Theodore Biarchese 1 year old die nearby. Mrs Aral fa Puente is fatally struck. Moore S Friedman 21 dies after iron pipe injuries.

Housto W. T. Hampson Hampson Ermo Davis Theodore Biarchese Aralfa Puente Mass Moorie Friedman Almot

New Way to Hold Lower False Teeth

A new method claims to hold lower false teeth firmly in place with a tasteless powder called Fasteeth. It prevents slipping when eating, talking, or laughing and purportedly leaves breath pleasant. Available at Solumers Wagner's 11 drug stores.

Solumers-Wagner's

Dandruff Goes Ended Scalp Cure Promoted in Ad

An old advertisement touts Zemo as a scalp treatment to cure dandruff and itching. It claims cooling healing action and urges fathers to use the antiseptic liquid, available in 35c 60c and $1.00 sizes, for scalp and skin irritations.

Zemo

Heiskell’s Eczema Treatment Promoted in Ad

An old advertisement touts Heiskell’s Ointment and Heiskell’s Medicated Toilet Soap for overnight relief of fiery eczema and itching. It instructs bathing affected parts with hot water and soap before applying ointment, claiming rapid eruption disappearance and medical formulation by skin specialists. The copy notes limited use to skin eruptions and lists Holeray Ga. as a location.

Heiskell Aruegins Holeray Ga Pea Heiskell

Tanlac Promises Relief From Digestive Ailments

A testimonial claims Tanlac cures stomach troubles headaches and dizziness by restoring appetite sleep and digestion. John Robertson of Little Rock Arkansas says three bottles let him eat sleep and work normally after years of weakness. The ad touts Tanlac as made from roots barks and herbs and guarantees refund if not helped.

Tarlac John Robertson

Know Your Fireman profile M G Darawa at Station 5

Fireman M G Darawa of Station 5, 1015 Mason Street, is featured in today's Know Your Fireman series. He was promoted to fireman on March 20, 1928, and resides at 1145 Fast Fudha Street.

M. G. Darawa Fast Fudha Street Mason Street

Immigration Quiz Delayed by Chamber Officials

Perponement announced by Torrer A. Whaley of the chamber of commerce. F. Stuart Filepatrick of the US chamber of commerce could not attend but will stay October 21 and 22 to study Mexican immigration. The inquiry aims to guide congressional stance on the Mexican quota policy. Southwestern Texas chamber of commerce groups oppose the quota basis.

Torrer A. Whaley Chamber of Commerce F. Stuart Filepatrick United States Chamber of Commerce Congress United States Chamber Texas Chamber of Commerce Quinn

South Park Library Contract Awarded After Bid Rejections

The San Pedro park library contract was let to builder Westerhoff after mayoral review. Alternate bid deemed acceptable. Plumbing and heating went to Charles K. Rich for 170 dollars, electrical work to Travis Electric for 461 dollars. Architects’ fee 21713.85, total project cost around 29090.85.

San Pedro Park Jeto John Westerhoff M- Chambers Westerhoff Charles K. Rich Travis Electric Company

Medina Valley farmers shown prosperous in survey

A Devine chamber of commerce survey reports Medina Valley farmers as financially solid. The average irrigated farm yields steady income, with many owners indicating favorable conditions and less reliance on external support.

Medina Valley Medina Devine Chamber of Commeter

Costs of Paving Two A Streets Set at $58,000

Costs of paving two A streets are set at $58,000. The plan covers work from the Blanca to the Fred Vori Repatge area, with bidders and locales noted. Public works discuss funding and timing for the improvement project.

Two. A

Shooting Victim Dies After Stomach Wound

A shooting incident Sunday night left Mikron Dordes, 10, dead from a stomach wound. The victim was found near the rail yard with authorities continuing to investigate. Police say the scene is under review as details remain unclear.

Mikron Dordes Eric Leona Steel Wes

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