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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1935
Page
5
A battered text retells the tale of Esau and Jacob set against hunger and cunning. Esau faces famine while Jacob guards a pot of stew, sparking a tense bargaining moment over nourishment and kinship. The fragment hints at identity and survival themes from the biblical narrative.
In a fragmented old advertisement, Old Gold cigarettes are promoted as a morale booster amid musings on modern machines and self indulgence. The copy evokes a genie like helper offering a pick me up while questioning the true moral cost of such comforts and the erosion of steady character.
Fragmented excerpt discusses marriage and divorce norms, mocking modern attitudes toward divorce while noting social shifts. It references a celebration of a first woman using restraint and later critiques, and mentions turmoil around relationships and public opinion amid a period of evolving gender roles. The piece blends satirical commentary with observations on domestic life and social expectations. It also includes a weather note and a San Antonio civic update with hydrostatic well levels and a list of board members.
Alfred P. Sloan Jr of General Motors urges bold leadership by America's business managers to defend private enterprise against a perceived federal push toward socialism. The speech condemns New Deal policies as shackling industry and calls for united action by presidents, chairs, and directors to resist regulatory codes and taxation.
Texas honors San Antonio centennial observances with the Riesta de San Jacinto. The Battle of Flowers climaxed the week, drawing praise for participation from Gonzales and Goliad. Organizers claim the festival embodies Texas history and tradition and marks a milestone in the Centennial year and beyond.
A garbled text fragment discusses etiquette, misused words, costs and relationships. The passage mentions politeness to a wife, business terms, and a vague opinion on experience guiding behavior, with no clear narrative or identifiable subjects.
A collage of reflections on language, culture, and literature from New York writer C O McIntyre. It muses on French savoir faire versus savoir vivre, hypnosis hoaxes, and aging authors, weaving anecdotes about Hearst, Glyn, Le Gallienne, and other luminaries with vivid scenes from cafes, trains, and streets.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts Baby Doe Talinr and the Denver era's rise and fall. It traces the life of Tabor from Leadville mining dreams to wealth, scandal, and ruin after silver prices collapsed, ending with Baby Doe's stubborn vigil beside the wreckage of the Matchless mine and Tabor's downfall.
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