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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1928

Page

12

Peace and Reform Agenda Promotes National Unity

Editorial outlines an English-speaking alliance to maintain world peace, calls for proportional Senate representation with at least two Senators per state, reapportionment in the House, unified national defense under a Secretary of National Defense, federal action to abolish illiteracy led by a Secretary of Education, and election timing with presidential inauguration on January 1 following the November election.

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World Court Should Be Dead Issue In U S

The piece argues against reopening debate on U S participation in the World Court. It cites the 1926 Geneva conference reservations, notes limited adoption by a few small powers, and condemns the proposal as driven by pacifist propaganda. It asserts the American people reject the Court and the League of Nations and praises senators who opposed reopening the issue.

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Standardized bank checks cut cost and confusion

The article argues for uniform bank checks, noting the American Bankers Association's push two years ago toward standardized forms. It cites 85 percent adoption, reduced delays from varying sizes and designs, and estimated annual savings of at least 11,000 dollars in printing costs as checks become uniform and easier to process.

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Breakfast Menu Reveals Navy Rations and Costs

A discussion with the secretary of the navy produced the breakfast menu and per man costs for the navy and marine corps based on Sept 1, 1027 figures. The standard meal totals 84.5 tons of food and costs about 19,580.30 dollars, averaging 17.32 cents per man, with eggs oats bread and coffee. the author critiques the diet for excess starch and suggests more fruit.

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Invasive curiosities show how life travels with man

A professor recalls two mice with prehensile tails found in bananas, mirroring historic animal and plant introductions. As airship travel expands, quarantine becomes vital to curb new invasions. The piece notes pests, birds, and mercenary parasites traveling with humans, risking forests, crops, and urban shade, with the English sparrow as a noted nuisance.

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Figures of Speech in Vee Alan Mythology Debased

Fragmentary text outlines a mythic struggle with figures Abriomo Colletore and Ormaxd tied to darkness and evil. It mentions a orientay webber, a spirit of min, and a climactic defeat of Abeman by Ormmil leading to peace in an unclear mythic cycle.

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Easy Victims By Dr Frank Crane

A Chicago seminary survey finds clergy easily swindled by sales pitches. Ministers report widespread manipulation, with many recalling false pitches and dubious schemes. The piece offers cautious counsel on detection and advice for protecting ministers from fraud.

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Nelsons Death Mask and Legacy in English History

A fragmented piece reflects on Nelson as Britain’s greatest sea fighter, noting his death mask from Trafalgar and the duel statuary with Wellington. It extols duty as the ultimate human accomplishment, citing Lincoln and other figures, urging readers to do their duty until death.

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