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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1926
Page
5
Wealthy chain-store operator G Penney urges Florida to return to soil based development to secure a permanent future. He contrasts Florida to Texas and notes South and Southwest growth relies on agriculture and industry, while Florida must accelerate resource development and population support to counter impending pressure from infra structure and speculation.
French and Spaniards plan a spring offensive against Abd el Krim, leader of the Rif resistance. About one hundred thousand Spaniards and as many French troops with cavalry, tanks, aircraft, and artillery will enter the field, after three years of fighting in the Moroccan sand hills. Abd el Krim refuses to swear allegiance to the Moroccan sultan. The forthcoming campaign aims to kill him. its success is uncertain.
The United Sugar Company on Mexico’s west coast attempted to fight sugar cane pests by importing enemy bugs from Cuba. Larvae hatched and attacked native insects, but the battle proved lengthy. Planes from New Orleans were then used to spray death powder over the fields. Nature observes while man seeks instant results.
The Bureau of Public Roads notes states with federal aid will spend about one billion dollars to improve highways. In an era when many citizens travel by road on rubber tires, good roads become essential assets for the states. Governments recognize this need, while a transcontinental motor highway network remains a rising priority, with Canada potentially advancing first.
A note advocates a national observance in October to honor farmers and stress their place in national well being. It urges activities such as school programs talks editorials and broadcasts to center public thought on farming and its importance to all citizens.
An health Authority発 article by Royal Steet M D Tilted States Senator from New York urges careful behavior during measles and pneumonia risks. It warns that measles can lead to dangerous pneumonia and stresses covering coughs and avoiding spreading germs in public places to protect others.
A satirical reflection on false modesty and the urge to display frankness. It argues genuine modesty avoids pretended virtue and explains how blunt truth can harm as much as veil it. The text questions social signals of humility, urging candor with self and others.
A couple will be served in an intimate family ceremony with close relatives. The newlyweds will depart for a motor trip lasting several weeks through unspecified locations, ending with a private departure after the nuptials.
A 1920 article argues that honesty among men affects insurance risk and jewelry policies. It cites insurer interviews and a western daily paper experiment showing small paper losses but persistent doubts about average male honesty and trust in public statements. It notes postmaster remarks about overcharges and general skepticism, concluding policies rely on individual integrity.
A garbled description of a mythical whale headed stork creature titled Freaks of Nature. It hints at a strange bird called the Tufted Umbro and mentions Egyptian influence, a “Whaleheaded Ator Ay,” and odd color notes. The prose is fragmentary and unclear overall.
A featured note highlights the loris as the slowest animal, a Indo Malay lemur that lingers over bananas. The piece uses humor to argue deliberation matters, comparing the cautious loris to human thinking and warning against rash decisions.
A look at early career paths in sales. The story profiles a Chicago shoe salesman who built a large client base, highlighting how a humble position can lead to independence and significant profits. It notes the move from a small town store to a Chicago Marshall-Wield outlet where the man has spent over fifteen years, illustrating the lure of bigger markets and the evolution of opportunity.
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