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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1928
Page
5
A police raid targets illegal gambling amid a wartime push for enforcement. Officials promise strict action to curb illicit gaming practices as a convention proceeds, with sworn officers ready to deploy across affected areas.
Local council announces nightly dances hosted by the Knights of Columbus for Legionnaires. Event details indicate arrangements at St. Mary’s venue with entertainment, refreshments, and community participation.
A devastating blaze in Hankow yesterday morning displaced about 7000 residents and damaged 2000 houses. The fire sparked fears of widespread homelessness as local authorities rushed rescue and containment efforts in the wartime city.
Eyewitness recounts a gambling operation at OcoPiTe with a toteary ticket scheme. A young Chinese clerk and others run a ticket office behind a front sign ALN EXPLANATIONS in New York and Canton districts. The scene describes agents, perforated tickets, and a drawing process with Chinese workers handling numbers and payouts.
A roadhouse near San Antonio offers dice chip games and chicken dinners as part of casual gambling and dining. Patrons trade money for gambling tokens while enjoying meals in a relaxed venue.
A medicine advertisement promotes a laxative magnesia product as a simple, inexpensive remedy for stomach distress. It claims most stomach disturbances are caused by magnetized magnesia and warns against strong medicines. The ad touts ease of use, neutrality to the stomach, and a one week trial.
The Stroller comes back after a long absence to discover that gambling remains active in Los Angeles despite a promised cleanup. A photo shows the Stroller finding a lottery scene, with 1123 West Commerce noted as where a ticket was purchased and a doorway where he watched the drawing that night.
The San Antonio Civic Opera Company plans two performances of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado at Caritye Park expected to draw large crowds. The first show on October 11 will feature a special American Legion screening, with a second on December 8 designated San Antonio Night. Police and fire departments will assist, and a county auxiliary board is forming to support the company. Alice Mayfield reports progress, noting the organization’s profitable operation since its start.
The Jarboe Bulletin reports a rapid Texas cotton crop with limited prospects for a tap crop. Weather conditions in West Texas caused delays during Wash week, with dry spells stalling growth in the northwest section and complicating early yields.
Officers recovered a set of silverware during a room search at a residence on Froth Place. A suspect was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of theft. charges are expected to be brought.
A garbled digest reports on a robot conductor concept that could name streets and fares but not help workers, while references to Soviet Russia renouncing capitalistic government and a Cape Nil Mysaysay send unclear signals about revolutions and power dynamics. The piece mixes technology musings with geopolitical jabs and stray names.
Mrs Straton touring the South attacks Smith on political character at rallies in Miami Atlanta and San Antonio. She argues women will not tolerate Smith’s election and cites large anti-Smith audiences and party divisions spreading through the region.
Twenty four midshipmen from the sons of notable figures, including Christy Binthiensoi Ie, are reported to join LIU student filers for the November Brooks field class. The intake includes officers and cadets from various areas as the training begins November first at Brooks and Marth fields.
An advertising claim introduces Thanx a new treatment promising to stop nail biting and restore neat nails. It asserts safety for children and approval by physicians and urges purchase at drug and department stores.
Mrs Jaworski fought off three men who forced entry at night demanding liquor. They fired pistols, then fled as she held her ground near the bedroom door. Police later recovered cartridges from the doorway as the suspects fled.
Delegates from Texas towns including Tdva Park Leocard Virtuela Tivoli Goliad Yoawim and Cures join Cuero for a district auxiliary meeting at the local church. G B Cleveland, missionary from the Congo district, speaks as part of an all day program. A noon luncheon is served in the basement dining hall by the women's Methodist group.
Mrs. E Hedge of Goodrich Texas reports a twelve month battle with a severe eczema on her hand. She used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum, applying about half a cake of soap and a box of ointment, and was healed. The product line includes Soap Ointment and Talcum for skin care.
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