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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1932
Page
10
Editorial notes the challenges in choosing an astronomical observatory site for the University of Texas. It stresses that seeing conditions and accessibility are key, and cautions against local pressure or pride influencing the selection. The piece urges reliance on expert judgment for the benefitting Texas research program.
The piece cites unemployment estimates around 10 million and a census ratio yielding 36 million needing relief. It argues state and local burdens grow, praising government aid of 350 million to municipalities and 250 million to 27 thousand towns, while 80 million flows to a single bank for dubious loans, comparing bank funding unfavorably to aid for 25 million people.
The Virgin Islands, long in financial trouble, could rise from poverty to prosperity by cultivating soursop. The fruit yields a juice for new drinks and as a mixer, diversifying from monotonous ginger ale. If developed, islands like St. Croix, Guadalupe, and Bermuda show existing products to support the case.
A Savant at Columbia University urges voting for president based on glandular traits. The essay argues absolute pituitary and adrenal efficiency could influence leadership quality, warning that historic rulers often failed by biological bias. The piece questions whether health alone makes a great statesman.
An inspirational monologue urges readers to value inner self over material wealth after loss. It argues that possessions are temporary while the living spirit, character, and personal power remain with you. It encourages resilience and action despite setbacks.
A humorous column on marriage and divorce norms with sharp quips about custody habits and male folly. The piece notes women keeping the Pekingese and men the cocktail shaker while the gigolo takes the wife, and lampoons middle aged attempts to chase youth alongside aging gal partners.
A bride asks if engraved invitations are necessary for both the wedding and reception, and whether a simple notice can substitute. She wonders if her bridesmaid's mother should be invited, if ushers are needed, and how to handle inviting relatives to the reception. She contemplates inviting guests to a post ceremony home gathering.
Kathryn Depeyster writes a personal note offering wedding wishes. She suggests inviting fewer relatives and attendees, approves of the plan, and advocates friendly hospitality to the groom’s sister and her husband. The fragment mentions the year 1922 and names Martha Jones and Cupright Brad Toe.
From the San Antonio Light files a 1912 item notes a school board discussion of a $2,000,000 serial program and plans for a cavalry troop in the bin camp Travis. J. M. Doolittle and others are named as involved figures. W. M. Locke files the emergency count petition while W. A. Conness sails to California for a monthlong vacation.
The proposal outlines a five billion dollar loan to relieve payments and boost circulation. It calls for a 5 percent sales tax and a ton in income taxes to release funds to industry. It urges immediate modification of the Volat to permit light wines and beers, revive employment, and restore personal liberty while cracking down on criminal racketeering.
In an 1890s San Antonio memory, Ralty Fuller recalls the Southern Pacific depot on Avttie Street near downtown, noting 27 saloons within three blocks and the area as a bright spot. The station later moved to East Commerce Street, followed by a major fire near Austin Street during lively vintage days.
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