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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1931

Page

6

Failing federal move in economic crisis editorial

The San Antonio editorial argues the United States still faces a deep depression as private charity depletes and private recovery lags. It blames past timing under Hoover, notes deflation has eased but urges decisive federal intervention now to spark an upward economic swing. It cites the stagnation since December and the exhausted will of business and bankers.

United States Hoover Lee Wolman

Economist Wolman urges bond plan to spur recovery

The Evening Post highlights economist Wolman’s view that private enterprise remains timid and federal leadership is lacking. He proposes a $3 billion bond issue for immediate public improvements to create 750,000 direct jobs and revive investment, urging a special Congress session to pass enabling legislation. Washington must restore confidence with timely actions to end the low mood and rising living costs for unemployed Americans.

Wolman Hoover Congress Washington

Personal reminiscences mix of theater, travel and memories

A fragmented diary style reminiscence notes the author recalling a first literary tea at Dana Buroets, favorites and dislikes in shows and people, and idiosyncratic scenes from New York life. It mentions Clyde Fitch, Mrs Fine, Mayor Walter, and Whitney Ware, plus scenes at Niagara Falls, San Quentin, Grand Central, and the Promenade crowd.

Firs Dana Buroets Cheries Hens Niagara Falls Aindge Hed Wing Minn Wax San Quentin Jack Dempsey Hanlon Walter Folles Bergera van Dykes Gallipoli Chercote Wyoming Tee Teresa Mara

Value of Milk By Royal Copeland

A 1920s style article stresses milk as essential nutrition for children, noting cow’s milk needs dilution and sugar additions to form suitable infant feed. It emphasizes adjusting fat sugar and solids to fit each baby, weighing weekly, tracking weight and fold to guide formula changes, and ensuring proper milk handling for infant nourishment.

Why Men Love Animals in Modern Times

An essay by Helen Rowland argues that dogs, cats, and other pets reveal human weakness and the ease of affection. The piece contrasts pet loyalty with human flaws, praising the simple, steadfast devotion animals offer while critiquing romantic pretensions.

Fragmented lines from Stars and Stripes story mix

The readable text mentions Stars and Stripes Ene Alabama stand Mr Het Jia and names like Hamery MacDoneld and Andy Melton. It cites scientists who claim only one chance in 100 years to be elected or saved, with unclear context and many garbled phrases.

Alabama Het- Jia

Zan Anionic Trade Chronicle Noted Population Figure

A terse archival line cites 2 058 825 persons in a trade census note. It records a large demographic tally tied to an economic context, mentioning Zan Anionic trade. The item preserves a specific population count without commentary.

Listen World Glad I've Lived Poem by Elsie Robinson

A reflective 1931 piece by Elsie Robinson on life, growth, and resilience. The narrator, young and initially overwhelmed by hardship, discovers life’s deeper value through aging. She argues happiness comes from embracing growth, both joys and sorrows, and treats life as a grand show.

Elsie Robinson

Seek House Speaker Outside of Congress

In Northampton on April 18 a letter to the editor proposes choosing a speaker from outside Congress. The writer argues a speaker without floor experience would lack needed authority, while noting qualified candidates exist and that custom guides such decisions. The piece is part of a series by Mr. Conhigat for The Light in San Antonio.

Northampton Light Congress Wolng House Bealdez Bly Offter Goldleg Frederick 93 Mirell Winfa J. Garrett Faor Denveraile Party Tha Hanch Calvin Coolimkin Mea Apeaker McClure Conihlgat The San Antonio

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