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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1929

Page

8

Wing survey delayed by city commission siting

The Wing survey was postponed due to the city commission not being at City Hall on Wednesday morning. The trip to South Salado Street to retire a conveyance over the proposed plan for 16ue Street was halted by M Chambers against the proposed plan. The city engineer advised extending the curb three feet into the street between Fernando and El Paso streets.

Salado Street M. Chambers Fernando and el Paso

Women Ask Right to Aid Rubio Race

In XIGQ CITY on October 23 women from Coahuila clubs supporting Tarcual Ortiz Rubio petitioned the interior department for authority to campaign. The group, led by Cr. Guenther, alleges city discrimination favoring private businesses by narrowing a street near spur tracks used by A.B. Maness and asks for uniform width with a five foot curb from the property line along its entire length.

XIGQ Cr. Guenther A.B. Maness

When Pain Comes Milk of Magnesia Advertises Relief

An old advertisement promotes Milk of Magnesia as a fast neutralizer of excess stomach acids and indigestion. It claims the product calms acidity instantly, with a 50 year history under The Charles A. Phillips Chemical Co. and its predecessor. The copy urges readers to try a small bottle and insists on genuine Phillips Milk of Magnesia prescribed by physicians.

Magnesia Charles A. Phillips Charles H. Phillips

Haines and Berger Trial In Tax Case Shown in Court

Screen star William Haines testified as government witness in the Marjorie Berger income tax case. Dorothy Mavorill, another screen actress, said Berger directed her to falsify petty cash records. listed expenses were fictitious and a $6090 salary for a business manager was misrepresented. The defense says Berger merely followed orders.

Angeles William Unives Swomans Marjorie Berger Hollygrand Nx Haines Mise Berger Dorothy Mavhuill Miss Berger Jim United States Attorney McNabb Miss Herger

Min e Forged to Orwella Kidnappers at Trinity Park

Fort Worth reports detail a morning tale from pastor wife of Reverend Fugate who was abducted Tuesday night by two masked gunmen at Trinity Park West Seventh Street gate. They forced him to Mineral Wells, tied him with a blanket, and took two dollars from his pockets before abandoning him. Police have no trace of the assailants.

Fort Worth West Seventh Street Trinity Park At & Pom Fugate Ley Hev Pugate Tim Mineral Wells

Noted historian Frederick Tout Dies at 74

Frederick Tout, a renowned history author, died at his home today at age 74. His work on historical topics earned him broad recognition among readers and scholars.

Prater Thamak Frederick Tout

Fireman A profile in the New Your Firemen series

The feature highlights Fireman A of Station 13 located at 413 St Charles Street. He has served as a firefighter since April 15, 1921 and is pictured in the new Your Firemen series.

St. Charles Street Bnford Street Hea Byen Awireman

Girl Reserve Halloween Carnival Slated at YWCA Gym

A Halloween carnival for Girl Reserves from city high schools will be held at the YWCA gym on Saturday evening. Mrs. Mary Cater, sponsor, leads the event with gaily colored booths, orange and black streamers, and prizes for best costumes. Proceeds benefit the Girl Reserve conference fund. Presidents from five schools will attend.

Y. W. CO Semeday Mary Cater Girl Reserve Cater Bethy Hasbrouck Main Avenue High School Reva Newcomer Brackenridge Lu Ne DuBose Morlandale Catherine Barham Los Angeles Heights A. Dencey Lucille Cavanaugh Jacque- Tina Flannagan Sam Ezzell Gong Albert Myers T. F Emma Jean Wiley

France seeks new cabinet after Briand resignation

Paris October 23 President Doumergue began forming a new cabinet after the Briand ministry fell by a narrow margin and resigned. The president started meeting political leaders and may take days to solve the crisis. Fernand Hoyssen and Paul Doumer were among those received.

Paris Doumergue Inlay Fernand Hoyssen Chamber Paul Doumer Hg Ee

Black Speaker to Address San Antonio Social Workers

Brother John B. Black of St. Mary's University will speak at 6 40 p m Thursday to the San Antonio Social Workers association at Casa Regina. Carl A. Bryan president announces the program and Memtera will outline final changes in agency directors to be published under the association.

John B. Black St. Mary's University San Antonio Social Workers Association Casa Regina Carl A. Bryan Memtera San Antonio

Nationalists Lose In Berlin Brief Rejection

Berlin October 23 The Prussian diet overwhelmingly rejected a Nationalist motion urging the state ministry to vote in the Reichstag against the Young plan. A Nationalist demand for civil servant participation in the plebiscite failed 24 to 100. Government confidence vote also fell 41 to 218.

Berlin State Ministry

Man Charged in Texas Shooting Case at Cater

In Texas authorities charged Wallace Grates with assault with intent to murder in connection with a shooting at Cater on the 24th. Family troubles were blamed for the incident as investigators pursued clues in the case.

Texas Nosaline Cater Wallace Grates Warsault

Guadalajara Road Work Scheduled

Road work is planned in Guadalajara with the schedule to begin next year. Local authorities and construction crews will close sections of key streets during the project. Motorists are advised to expect detours and plan alternate routes.

MSS Majestic vote count Friday to crown Miss Majestic

Telephones will be cut and doors barred Friday evening at Draughon's Business College as 50 tellers count 30 contestants’ votes. R B Seay will oversee the tally with student assistants. Voting closes Thursday 6 p m with prize awards including radio sets and a Panama Canal trip.

Draughon's Business College North Alamo Street Miss Majestic Greater Majestic R. B. Seay Droughon Draughén Mim Majestic Greater Majestic Theater Majestic San Antonio Panama Canal Havana

$25 000 Whisky and Truck Are Taken

A truck with Massachusetts plates loaded with rye whiskey valued at $25,000 was seized on a shore road in HARPswaitL Me. Four men in a following car were captured by Brunswick police who halted the highway. Competent workers in all kinds of trades offer their services through the Services offered column of Light Classified.

Harpswaitl Massachusetts Brunawick

Persenio advertised as vigor booster for men

An advertisement promotes Persenio a four gland based treatment claimed to revive weakened glands and improve vitality. It promises noticeable progress rather than an instant fix with a price of $2 and is sold in San Antonio through local druggists and Sommers Drug Stores.

San Antonios Ell Sommers Iling

Zemno Touch Heals Itching Quickly Inze Skin Relief

The ad describes Zemno as a fast acting remedy for itching and burning skin symptoms. It claims relief occurs almost immediately when the product is applied to the inflamed surface and emphasizes its antiseptic properties. Available in sizes and priced at 81.00.

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