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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1931
Page
10
An old ad describes a corn treatment claiming fast relief in minutes, with references to harmless iodine mixture and no cutting needed. It claims products available at local drug stores including Derry's and Meklos's, urging readers to try the remedy for sore corns and calluses.
Advertises Hem-Romd internal pills claimed to cure piles by improving blood circulation. Credits Dr J S Leonhardt with the discovery and cites Summers Drug Stores offering a trial bottle with a money back guarantee. Targets readers suffering from itch, bleeding, or protruding piles.
An old advertisement in broken OCR promotes Carter's Liver Pills with claims to “wake up your liver” and purge toxins. It cites relief from constipation and digestive woes, urging readers to ask for the red labeled Carter’s Liver Pills and noting the bottle’s red label and slogan.
A Columbia Broadcasting System study reports 10 American cities showing the average radio set on about 401 hours daily. Among respondents 40.2 percent used desk receivers, 43.2 percent listened three to six hours, and 16.6 percent more than six hours daily. The survey notes potential bias and limited respondent data, while previewing upcoming programs hosted by John Charles Thomas and other performers as summer schedules shift with time changes.
An international exhibit of gazima nations will be held at the international Institute from November B to 14. Mrs Walter Walthall announces. At a committee meeting Wednesday the exhibit in charge was named: Mrs Cages general chairwoman, Mrs Nicholas Basia, Mrs FC Beanch and Miss Nei Pryor executive committee, Mrs RG Halter, Mrs A J Haver, Mrs Helen Sanders, Miss Josephine Kincaid publicity, Mesdames Clayton Scott May Campbell Beverly Spillman E B Turnbull and J S Lockwood collection and display of exhibits, Mesdames HR Mf Middlebrook and W J Willer hostesses.
Police found the bullet riddled body of Harry Vole, 43, on the rear seat of a sedan parked overnight in Valpe. The case is tied to a broader probe into national bootleggers and a government expose following a probit event in Cleveland.
M Arganu ns Texas Sept by Mgr I I Johnson of this city has been released on bond of 500 on a charge of assault with intent to kill in connection with the shooting of W F Redwine here Tuesday. Her husband is being held in jail until physicians reach a more definite decision on Redwine s condition. Redwine was shot in the back with no charge of lifexhat.
Milen Lusk, a Czech violinist, received the Czechoslovakian republic revolutionary medal for wartime services. Dr Jaroday Binelanha, the honorary consul general, presented the award in Chicago. Lusk spoke on behalf of over 80 families connected to Czechoslovak Legionnaires.
San Antonio public schools open their fall seasons as residents seek closer locations for children. The list names numerous city and suburban schools including St. Marys, Crockett, Burnet, Jefferson, and Woodlawn, with addresses on East Houston, South St. Marys, West Commerce, and nearby avenues.
Downtown at Broadway and Fifth, Mary Toon runs The Light's Free Rental Bureau serving visitors and residents seeking apartments, hotels, rooms, and houses. For three months about 250 people weekly seek listings, with Mary Lou guiding preferences across neighborhoods, helping busy visitors and new residents quickly select a residence.
The Light gains in rental ads over its rival as August figures show increased classified listings The Light adds more ads and lines in rooming and special group ads while promising superior rental service through directories and Free Rental Bureau The Light benefits from higher daily and Sunday circulation reflecting broader exposure for properties and tenants
The San Antonio Light publishes a rental directory to ease housing searches year round. Mary Lou Arps operates a service at The Light building offering apartment and home listings via Crockett 2400. Readers can call for listings or visit the 3 Piggly Wiggly stores for distribution.
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