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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1929

Page

6

666 to me Prescription for Colds and Fevers

Advertisement touting a speedy remedy called 666 to me for colds grippe flu dengue fever and malaria claiming rapid relief and wide efficacy from a patent medicine. The copy emphasizes quick action and broad applicability with promotional tone typical of early 20th century ads.

High Blood Pressure Adverts Claim Lifespan Impact

An old ad warns that high blood pressure shortens life and urges readers to try Norma, a physician prescribed remedy sold in stores. It lists symptoms such as headaches and dizzy spells and asserts the product has helped many in practice.

Fnnance Norma Bommers-Wagners

Knife from Alamo linked to Ferguson family relics

A rusty engraved knife once carried by Juan, a lieutenant in Santa Anna's army, is now with J. M. Woods, first assistant county almoner. The weapon’s journey began on A. O. Ferguson's Moore area ranch, later passing to Woods during the family’s ties through Ferguson.

Alamo J. M. Woods Juan A. O. Ferguson Mr. Woods Moore Mr. Ferguson Hin the Alamo Santa Anna Woods

Woman Lodge Head Laura McGregor Departs on Tour

After a three day visit to the San Antonio Mekodah temple Laura McGregor of Butte Montana supreme queen leaves at 2 PM to continue her tour of Daughters of the Nile lodges across the United States Canada and Hawaii. She stayed with Frank Bradford and attended a morning business meeting at Odd Fellows hall a luncheon at the Menger hotel patio and a dinner, with a Thursday luncheon for members at the Original Mexican restaurant.

San Antonio Mekodah Daughters of the Nile Laura McGregor Butte, Mont United States Canada Hawaii McGregor San Antonio Bmtes Frank Bradford Odd Fellows Hall Menger

Mexico Names Vasquez Secretary General of Federal District

Mexico City September 24 Jenarco Vasquez has been named secretary general of the federal district government replacing Manuel Callado, who becomes manager of the interior department offices.

Mexico Mexico City Jenarco Vasquez Federal District Manuel Callado Interior Department

Baker Saved Stock in Nick of Time

Mexico City dispatch describes Raul Sanchez Santana trying to break into a bakery by picking a lock after claiming he had left his keys inside. A real guard arrived during the act and Sanchez was arrested for attempted burglary.

Mexico City Raul Sanchez Santana Gweer Sanchez

Youth Ill From Poison in Bread

Angel Tijntro ten year old, of 220 Bartlet street, was recovering at Robert B. Green hospital Tuesday morning after sprinkling poison on bread to kill rats and later accidentally eating a piece himself. Local authorities reported the incident as a poisoning accident.

Angel Tijntro Bartlett Street Robert B. Green Hospital Tijarty

Elks Lodge Enrolls 24 New Members in Tuesday Ceremony

Twenty four men and women were initiated into the FLKS lodge on Tuesday night. New members include A H Van idervort John A Pierce P Hi richsen W E Gleme ne James Tri er O L Dietz Lucile Berry and others. Music by the lodge choir and Professor Edgar Rogers, organist, complemented the event. An orphan relief drive was announced for Koehler park on Saturday September 28.

Ban Antonians The Elks’ Lodge A. BH. Vanidervort Joho A. Pierce P. Hirichsen W. E. Glemene James Trier O. L. Dietz Lucile Berry Walter Barrett Maurice R. Callen Harry Berkman Louin Greenberg Adelph Hansel S. A Gates Bigx Martin Rengo Vanotti C. F. Richter Lan B. Piper William A. Berry G. D. Welsby George Tietze Leslie L. Bowman Edward M. Mertz James G. Balmos George J. Blood Lke’ Choir Edgar Rogers Orgguist Conaul Pieure For Koehler Park Saturung

Local dispatches note deaths and a postal incident

In Burns Mail Huntington West Virginia on Sept 24 Jerome Akere postal worker faces cremation relief while an inspector reports about 400 pieces of relivered canal. In Parib Texas Bryce Golline aged 89 veteran newspaper man and columnist of Northeast Texas dies at home after long illness.

Burns Mail Huntington W. Va Jerome Akere Parib Texas Bryce Golline Teren

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