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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1927
Page
11
Announcement details summer military training camps across the United States for 17 to 31 year olds. About 35 000 youths to assemble late June to early August with 159 681 from earlier six years eligible, no enlistment contract implied, government-provided transportation and lodging, uniforms and medical care, and emphasis on patriotism discipline and fitness.
The article notes the rise of artificial silk and related products from cornstalks, a process by Dr Bela Dorner. It highlights U S leadership in artificial silk, potential in the corn belt, and applications such as paper, film, explosives, lacquer and artificial leather, despite lower elasticity than natural silk. It frames the shift as a new synthetic age driven by cheaper labor and resource reuse.
A scientific investigator refutes the belief that hair can turn white instantly from grief or fear and argues such fallacies persist in society. The piece notes continued beliefs in lunar effects on vegetation and rumors about unborn children, despite extensive efforts to counter them, reflecting human tendency toward superstition.
A brief local item notes a man named Landther near the keys acquiring a neat spare tire lock and related gear for his automobile. The short notice highlights a practical purchase and ready-to-use enhancement for his vehicle.
A 1921 feature explains geological age methods by comparing common sense tests to long time scales. It describes Niagara Falls forming over thousands of years, Grand Canyon depths, Mississippi sediment transport, and rock formation, illustrating vast time through erosion and deposition.
Gentle guidance on baby clothing and air, stressing protection from drafts and overheating. Warns caregivers to monitor room warmth, moisture of nasal passages, and the need for fresh air to prevent illness. Notes spring weather and seasonal threats in a 1937 Ventura context.
Dr Crane argues for economic independence for married women as a remedy for disrupted marriages. He cites Ford’s wage idea while urging women to earn income of their own, stressing fair treatment, equal rights, and partnership in marriage to strengthen domestic harmony.
The passage extols Secretary Mellon for lowering the national debt by billions and amassing further surpluses. It outlines his vast duties including revenue plans, public credit, spending control, and leadership roles in Federal Reserve and War Finance Corp. It praises his finance mastery and notes his modest public salary compared to private earnings.
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