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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1929
Page
6
In Mahaska County Nebraska a 82 year old blind bridegroom and his wife fled to avoid relatives seeking to annul their marriage. The pair traveled from Summerfield Kansas and Council Bluffs Iowa, aiming to defeat relatives plans to challenge the nuptials.
An old patent medicine claim touts Magnesia as a universal remedy for indigestion. It is advertised to instantly neutralize excess stomach acid, prevent fermentation, and ease inflamed membranes, with a long history of use by farmers and others seeking rapid relief.
A Fort Worth scene describes bookmakers posting daily handicaps for American National and Texas league games. A bettor studies pitchers records to pick winners, noting Lefty Grove’s name and the Athletics as a possible choice.
A brief note describes THE STROLLER entering 208 Market Street in search of a baseball game bet. He placed a wager at the venue, with the scene framed as a casual street-side transaction in a historical setting.
A narrator details placing bets on the Chicago Cubs, Indians and Athletics in multiple San Antonio venues including Alamo Plaza Broadway and Soledad Street. He notes easy access to baseball parley boards, encounters a quiet club room at the Southern club on 121 1-2 Soledad, and learns police had not closed all dice games. The evening’s baseball extras warn the bets were on the wrong side.
A man questions a young guest about hidden games at the Southern club. An employee asserts no crap games, hints at machines, and Elmer suggests possible poker and blackjack as traps. The narrator plans to reveal what Elmer told him later.
Tomorrow THE STROLLER describes a dice game run at a gambling hall on the edge of the downtown district, noted as part of a broad look at illicit gaming activity and its urban setting.
Lindy Lindbergh and Mrs Charles Lindbergh depart from Washington at 8:25 a.m. with a radio operator aboard for a planned South American tour beginning in Miami. The trip marks a lengthy aviation goodwill mission with stops across the continent.
Dancing Webb announces a new dance ballroom schedule with events at Martinez and Tarte Temple venues. Beck's orchestra leads the mid‑time dance on Wednesday and Saturday shows at 1916 W Commerce with local jazz and social dance opportunities.
A Savannah Georgia company advertises Tetterine as a fast acting ointment for skin eruptions including itching ringworm and eczema. The ad claims parasite destroying properties and soothing effects with a price per box and a substitute product on the carton.
First Lieut Yack Hodgson, former adjutant of the Air Corps Training Center, is visiting San Antonio on leave from Havana where he serves with the Cuban government aviation school. He arrived at Kelly Field with Trent Eppright and is supervising the second class of cadets and the flying school set up for Cuba. Training at nearby fields continues with limited equipment but adds some tactical instruction. Hodgson will later travel to New York and North Carolina before returning to Havana.
Mayor F M Chambers scolded experts as the city commission on Wednesday agreed to determine if an $84 front foot assessment on F M Coleman property for opening a street from Fourth Street to the auditorium grounds should be lowered. Coleman and B J Altgelt urged reduced assessments, noting the street’s benefit to First Baptist Church and nearly half his property value gain.
Governor Dan Moody and Assistant Attorney General Rice M. Tilley will speak before Texas oil men at a convention in San Antonio October 3. Between 300 and 400 oil men were expected to attend, with savings advertised in the Classifieds.
Pocket description touts inner powder to greatly improve false teeth fit and comfort. Claims it prevents sliding or popping out, leaves no gummy taste, and leaves breath sweet. Available at Sommers-Wagnera and major drug stores.
Local merchants report rapid consumer interest after new light wan ads debut. Businesses highlight short lead times and clear messaging guiding shoppers to promotions, with several retailers noting improved foot traffic and early sales ahead of weekend.
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