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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1927
Page
6
A resident named Weininger at 423 Wickes Street preserves a personal clipping history of important events over nearly thirty years. His collection includes the San Antonio Light front page from September 1901 reporting the assassination of President McKinley in Buffalo.
Havana dispatch reports 800 surplus workers from Guba are to be shipped to Spain today. The move, described as restoring balance in labor, will have wages funded by the Madrid government.
An old ad copy touts Shur off for corns claiming quick relief in three minutes. It promises to soften and peel away corns and calluses with simple wetting and dampening steps, urging purchases at Summers Wagnery Drug Store.
An old marketing note touts McCoy's Tablets as a weight gain remedy. It claims dramatic results in six weeks with a money back guarantee if a thin person fails to gain weight. The ad appeals to both men and women, emphasizing safety and effectiveness.
In the past women had limited roles such as teachers or housewives, but now they work in factories, offices, and professions. Elisabeth Chamberlain of Trenton, New Jersey, shares that Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her health while pursuing economic independence in a demanding factory job. She invites letters from other women seeking guidance and notes support from the Sunil Road to Twtb.
A nostalgic panorama of San Antonio's plazas and saloons in a bygone era. The piece recalls The Silver King gambling hall, the Washington theater, and perilous encounters as cowboys, gunplay, and cardrooms shaped the city’s night life. Describes police, danger, and the vivid street scene near Commerce and Sam Houston.
Investigation fails to reveal motive in the death of David L. Fisher of Philadelphia at Quada Islara. Fisher, unarmed, was shot by a Mexican assailant, with the United States consulate at Guam reporting to the U S embassador. The motive remains unknown.</analysis>
Enrollment at Alamo Heights elementary and high schools rises by about 10 percent with 225 students in the high school and 440 in elementary, totaling around 700. A home economics course is added at the high school directed by Miss Demetra McVaughan. One and a half additional units were approved by the state education department, boosting biology and solid geometry sufficiency.
Washington September 20 Senator Burab Republican says repeal efforts for the federal inheritance tax are unlikely to succeed in the upcoming congressional session. He expressed belief the repeal move will fail.
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