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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1931
Page
11
British traveler W. J. Makin describes Africa as dangerous for white visitors with lions and Zulu impi battles highlighted. The piece contrasts Zulu fighters with colonial history, noting Cetewayo's exile and a count of 260,000 Zulus, while showcasing Zulu people and a priest with a club, amid a tone of sensational stereotypes.
A fragmentary regional column blends sensational talk of Zulu warfare and morality with local events. It mentions barbecues in Kenedy and a planned trip to Utopia with anecdotes about residents, a park, and a colonist named Will Nichols who built a stone house near a canyon.
A reflective essay urges readers to seek self understanding before demanding it from others. It argues personal growth requires study of one’s own behavior, consideration of others motives, and acting within life’s wider mysteries rather than focusing solely on oneself. It notes social friction arises from misunderstood actions and encourages tact, patience, and mutual understanding.
By Harry Williams a rambling reminiscence blends odd anecdotes and local lore. A broken car, a creekbank rescue, and a mystery involving Devine figures weave with memories of Kerryville and Camp Vert. The piece touches on quirky knowledge and past costs, with speculative humor about a bird, a gun, and long-ago lumber rates.
The author describes Marseilles as a vast bustling seaport near Paris famed for its racial mix and vigorous street life. He recalls the drive to the Château cliff near the city, notes the Canebiere’s lively canal of ferries, and observes the diverse passengers arriving from Shanghai and Bombay. The piece contrasts Marseilles with Paris, praising the bouillabaisse, perfumed salons, and cigaway town atmosphere, while recounting humorous encounters with waiters and locals during a stay that features a vivid, sensory street scene and a lighthearted, reflective mood.
A Chicago manufacturer, George D., plans a $500 bonus to every worker who saves $500 toward a house and lot. The policy aims to reward savings and house purchase rather than charity. Gaw disclaims charitable motives, saying the bonus ties to dividends and profits rather than philanthropy.
A fragmentary reminiscence essay recalling 1931 social mores about women and fashion. The piece contrasts old and new norms as it lampoons modern girlhood from hairstyles and clothes to courtship rituals and expectations. It notes shifts in behavior, attire, and attitudes with satirical edge.
A compilation from the San Antonio Light features notes from August 1911 including remarks by Maury Maverick on county library law and district court needs. It also recalls W L Reynolds of Kentucky assessing property interests near Versailles and a Lane Star Poultry Association meeting with officers and attendees listed.
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