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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1922
Page
2
The San Antonio Light reproduces an Associated Press report describing wire service circulation and distribution details. It notes a change in paper delivery addresses and contact information for readers seeking the newspaper or its office locations in San Antonio, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, with reminders about subscription delivery and forwarding addresses.
A Chicago man named David Rubin was killed and Charles Hedesman arrested in a row over a cave dispute. A physician, Dr Wishart Hickson of the Chicago police psychopathy lab, warned years earlier that Hadesman would kill, predicting a murderous act within two years. The piece argues for curbing predestined criminals through preventive restraint, noting public outcry would follow any such law.
Fragmentary commentary on ego and fame in modern times. It critiques egotism as defining the era and muses on how individual achievement is measured by public perception rather than lasting merit. References to figures like Prottier Llnyd-George and WW Whig appear as speculative examples.
The piece argues against contempt for early citizens and recalls the foresight of settlers who planned irrigation dams and transportation to develop Southwest Texas. It recounts Santa Anna’s remark during captivity that Mexicans would not embrace democracy soon, illustrating that not all early men were ignorant and that modern egotism should be tempered by history.
The piece argues that the term stabilization at Genoa is misinterpreted. It discusses differing views on exchange rate changes, the goal of reviving industry and trade, and the impact of currency values on international commerce. It notes the need to reduce speculation and restore demand for goods.
The article discusses ideas to stabilize exchange rates without drastic value readjustments, noting European representatives at Genoa seek a readjustment of money values. It mentions a potential gold standard as a solution, contingent on the United States relinquishing the view that Europe can pay without selling goods, highlighting the U S absence from Genoa.
Dispatches from Genoa note armament limitation remains a live topic among delegates though not on the agenda. Rumors suggest Lloyd George may push for arms limits before talks end, while France and Russia loom large in deciding the scope and sincerity of a peace process. The piece contrasts French fears with Barthon's cautious AP remark and highlights distrust as the key obstacle to progress.
The text describes General Semenoff touring New York in a striking outfit, facing sheriff and police officials during an arrest attempt after allegedly raiding freight cars. He remains defiant, claiming innocence while his entourage negotiates terms, and the scene includes humorous misunderstandings about his status and reception.
The article discusses government spending, criticizing postwar appropriations and pork barrel practices. It notes rising costs from 639,000 to over 20 million annually, prompting efforts to put expenses on a business footing. It explains revenue sources including taxes, tariffs, and public fund sales, and argues tariffs protect American manufacturers while raising prices for citizens.
A reported medical case traces a death and family illnesses to a skin whitening powder containing impalpable poison. Doctors Barton and Habeim warn that repeated exposure may cause nerve, stomach and abdominal pain, headaches, and mental decline. They urge a ban on tea and hair preparations containing such toxins.
A garbled OCR snippet lists various theater and vaudeville items with unclear names and titles. It references motion pictures and acts such as Geral Enrenne and Ghana with uncertain spellings, offering no coherent event or venue details.
A garbled paragraph describes various disjointed lines about a girl, a loom, a tailor, and a procession of odd imagery. The text shows misspellings and broken phrases, offering few clear facts beyond fragmented references to people, objects, and events.
A garbled wartime era scene shows a jury delivering verdicts with foreman’s manner and a long, lively dinner conversation. Characters, including a teacher and students, discuss enrollment, laughter, and social interactions amid scattered dialogue and stage-like narration. The text blends courtroom tone with domestic wit.
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