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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1931

Page

6

Veterans Crosses to Honor Spanish American and World War Veterans

An award ceremony at the Fort Robert E. Lee Post chapel honors Spanish American and World War veterans with crosses. Local leaders and officials including Louis Armstrong and Mrs. Whitford participate as posthumous awards are announced for Arex Gerland An wore and W. M. Rhodus.

Post Fort Robert E. Lee Wit United Daughters Cracy Dlaura Benosa Hateal del Abr Ri Hawlet Southwest Ce Ement QO. J. Cobee HS. Penger Louis L. Armstrong Whitford L. D.C W. W. Turner E. Crowning Wurzbach Raphael Semmes W. A. Worzbach South Bock Harry M. Wurebsch Toronto- Yird Infantry Exey Dorey Alissa Polkemas Grosses Come Lerion New Braunfels Garnett Dihrel Stockdala Wutzbich Arex Gerland Anwore Frente W. M. Rhodus

New Way to Hold Lower Teeth Firmly In Place

An advertisement for a tasteless powder that keeps false teeth secure without gumminess or paste. It claims teeth stay firm during eating or laughing and promises fresher breath. Sold at Summers drug stores and other drugstores.

Tetterine Promises Skin Relief for Eczema

Old advertisement touts Tetterine as a miracle cure for eczema tetter gingwarm itch and athlete’s foot. It claims quick soothing relief and "core" healing within days, urging readers to buy a 60 cent box from a local druggist.

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Lost Usiy Fat Ad Promises Quick Weight Loss

An advertisement touts a fat loss product claiming dramatic results for women, with claims of weight drop from 169 to 117 pounds and improved energy. It cites a testimonial from a 23 year old woman, including measurements and brief personal context, urging readers to try the product.

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To the editor letters on women and economy

A reader discusses gender roles and economic hardship criticizing Prohibition era restraints. The letter defends women supporting families, argues laws do not change behavior, and asserts tolerance for personal choices despite societal pressures.

Separation of Nationalities Urged in Open Forum

The writer praises a school principal for separating Mexican children from other nationalities in the classroom. The letter argues such separation improves teachers and students and urges the school board to adopt the policy. The author describes enrolling a daughter at a public school and noting the high number of Mexican students in her grade.

RN. Amilar Herrade

Plea for Negra Orphanage Seeks Shelter for Colorful Orphans

A Well Wisher's Open Forum letter dated September 21 urges city and county aid for a new home for colored orphans. The writer notes about $5000 collected to date and anticipates more donations by October 15, with no payment to solicitors. Edward A. Leighton appeals for prompt support from San Antonio residents to open the orphanage.

San Antonio Edward Leighton

Rise of Women in Business Cited by Editor

The editor notes women working outside the home rise steadily with shifting roles from domestic work to trade and industry since 1900. It cites increases in cooks laundresses dressmakers and milliners versus growth in stenographers bookkeepers and saleswomen.

Nyarg Halser-Stuart Hour United States Ime Mark Rein

Indignant Taxpayer Attacks Unemployment Committee

A reader denounces the unemployment committee plan and the $2000 rent expense and Sturg salary. The letter claims public space in City Hall and the courthouse suffices, questions the need for new offices, and criticizes the use of taxpayer funds for advertising and rent.

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Kane Hearing 3 Continued in Virginia Murder Case

Preliminary hearing for Elisha Rent Kane, charged with murdering his wife by drowning, was continued to September 30 in Wanpton Virginia. He is a University of Tennessee professor and the case centers on letters from Mount Holly and family actions tied to the death.

Wanpton Elisha Rent Kane W. G. Grabao Graben Kana H. Dbl Mount Holly Kabam Mre Fone Aleb ¢Ald Corante George K. Vaudérélita Mrs. Kane Kane University of Tennessee

Athlete's Foot: Warning and Remedy for Beachgoers

An early 20th century health note warns readers about athlete's foot from beaches and pools. It describes symptoms such as itching burning cracks and blisters and advises treating with Moone's Emerald Oil sold for 83 cents at druggists and stores nationwide.

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