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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1929
Page
7
A Bloated text discusses ushers at Texas and Majestic theaters, urging them to entertain waiting patrons. It envisions stairway entertainers and humorous side shows to ease delays, suggesting mirrors and staged acts to improve the lobby experience amid the crowding and boredom of wait times.
Wind driven forest fire threatens mountain village of Sold Kar Washington. The Oriental Limited passenger train on Great Northern railway was halted by the blaze, which roared through a four mile area near Index. Four homes lie in the path as residents move belongings to safety.
An advertisement claims Tetterine stops skin eruptions and itching within two minutes. It touts a salve with Dr. T. Shaphine’s signature, sold by druggists for 60 cents per box, via Shiuptrine Co. in Savannah, Georgia.
This ad promotes a stomach ulcer relief product claiming to ease indigestion and acid irritation. It touts a tablet form named Ticulated or similar and promises fast pain relief, protection of stomach lining, and a simple price point in a small package. May include medical jargon and marketing tone typical of period notices.
The item notes actors and industry figures in Hollywood gossip form. It highlights Mary Nolan and Peggy Hopkins Joyce and references Reginald Dewy, B. J. apf, and TL Griffith, with mentions of Universal, Pathe borrowings, and forthcoming projects. It captures fashion, stage appearances, and social spots around a Paris Montmartre event.
A compendium of court actions including garnishee dismissals on costs, multiple note foreclosures, and cases from Francisco Morales to Emanuel African Methodist Church. Numerous discharge refusals in criminal matters, various theft and burglary ex parte filings, and a long list of individuals charged with traffic, disturbing the peace, vagrancy, and drunkenness with court dispositions noted.
In Nogalitas Street and Furnish Avenue a wet road disaster left five autos crushed in a chain reaction. Ro sendo Zamudio, 27, testified he drove on the wet side and forced others toward the curb, then rammed Jack Henson's car and rear-ended another. Henson, 20, of 1125 West Thompson Avenue, testified Zamudio was so intoxicated he fell after exiting his car.
Paris Oct 23 The sister of former Premier Clemenceau reported he rested well and was much better than yesterday with no ill effects from previous treatments. He is making steady progress following his recent operation. Paris also noted President Poincare’s condition remained satisfactory as he recovers from surgery for pelvic issues.
Chicago police report a man named Ben Friedman, 42, was shot in the face outside a Wert Morrison Street restaurant. The bullet became lodged in his esophagus after passing near his jaw, doctors said. Friedman survived the incident, but the shooter fled and was not caught.
The government plans evacuation and excavation of Beatrizane palace in Unava amid concerns from a conquistador's heirs. The Ciutad Vieja palace sank in 1541 during a volcanic eruption, triggering renewed fears for heritage sites and residents.
Obituary notice states Bh- -Smatda Foster, known as a local hero and said to have lived 110 years, has died. Officials report natural causes after a long life marked by community service and resilience.
The first monthly inspection of Ry ve Te units at Main Avenue and Brackenridge High schools will occur Thursday and Friday March 8. Major Adams, instructor of military science and tactics, will conduct the inspection with Sergeants Jerry Ofell and Frank Ghuntler assisting. Main Avenue trains Thursday morning at 2 15, Brackenridge Friday morning. Both schools are designated as ROTC units in the Eighth Corps area and will wear red stars on sleeves.
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