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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1929

Page

14

Hearst Papers Propose Peace Pact and Political Reform

The Hearst papers outline a platform advocating equal rights for all English and non English speaking peoples, proportional Senate representation, separate military departments under a National Defense Secretary, federal literacy push, January administration start, a federal sales tax, a 13 month year with Saturday holidays, a Nicaragua Canal, and possible acquisition of French and English West Indies as debt settlement terms.

United States Senate Army Nicaragua Canal Hearst Papers French West Indies United States English West Indies France England

Mellon Favors Tax Cut on Earned Incomes Declared

Secretary Mellon backs lowering federal taxes on wages salaries and professional income in a radio statement from Washington. He cites treasury findings from 1923 and recent treasury reports showing March revenues up 385 million and a possible 200 million year end surplus, urging action at the next special session.

Mellon Andrew W. Mellon Secretary of the Treasury Washington Metlon the Treasury Treasury Treasury Department

Charitable Impulses and Permits Aim to Curb Waste

The author argues true charity requires discernment and warns that unpermitted solicitation risks wasting aid on the unworthy. A city ordinance restricting charity drives without a permit is seen as a useful tool to prevent misdirection and ensure relief reaches real need.

Amateur check swindlers warned by local merchants head

The secretary of the San Antonio Retail Merchants Association warned business men that six professional check swindlers are operating in the city and that losses come mainly from those who still act as amateurs. He notes that writerly errors are common but can be addressed by careful action.

San Antonio

Diary excerpts and social notes from New York City

The fragment describes a crowded New York street scene with visits by notable people including H. Webster and Dr. George Dorsey. It mentions pedestrian psychology, shifting storefronts, and vivid impressions of a Chinese theater, where audiences and actors mingle, reflecting urban life and social observation.

York Apel London Mc Gouigle H. ‘T. Webster Hae Irrin Hart Stoth George’ Dorsey Marion Gilles Pie Edeward Potter

Fragmented San Antonio Scene From 1929 Nightlife

A garbled San Antonio page from April 8 1929 recalls crowded aisles with spiced foods and melon seeds, mentions Chinese stores and offstage crowds, a cafe dinner party, and shared anecdotes about prominent figures and social mishaps, ending with 1921 copyright note.

Weather Puzzles and the Glacial Cycle Debate

The article ponders Europe’s cold spell versus unusually warm America, debating whether regional winds, ocean currents, and solar radiation drive climate shifts. It reviews hypertars and intrabars as high and low pressure patterns, notes no record of a new global climate, and points to cooler temperatures likely caused by reduced polar radiation with long cycles of fluctuation in the Sun’s output.

Europe America Atlantic Hars Ereloars Reavun Snr International Fea. Ber. Inc

Unclear OCR text about a Berlin ordinance and dog offenses

The garbled note references a Berlin ordinance banning certain dog related offenses and mentions prosecution for owners of animals run over. The fragment lacks coherent details, names, dates, or concrete actions to confidently identify a full news item.

Berlin Ingkerit & Pantebabln

Family Ties By Herbert Kaufman

A humorous essay argues family partnerships fail in business due to disputes envy and dilution of control. It cites Rothschilds Rockefeller families and others to illustrate how relatives cannot keep profits separate and notes loyalty and talent matter more than blood. Copyright 063% by the Daily Mirror and Herald.

Fie Rothschilds Mayer Kness London Vienna Ghrewdneas Alwas Napoleon Waterloo Jerome Joseph Bonapartes Ling Keeley Marixey Anil Jeane Hertha Cying Sindy Sheyland Dally Mirzae

Affected Hearing Serious Handicap By Royal S Copeland M D

A historical medical note describes ear canal issues and wax buildup affecting hearing, detailing causes, symptoms, and recommended care. It warns against self treatment and urges consulting a physician for safe removal of obstructions and relief from related ear problems.

Royal S

Man of Genius Portrait of Einstein Explained

A fragmentary, period style piece extolls Professor Einstein and his theories. It touts relativity and the Fourth Dimension while noting a small six page book and the scientist's personal life, including mention of his wife. The tone is admiring and speculative about his genius.

Jéinstein Einstein Einsteu

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