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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1932
Page
10
Report on post boom era eateries replacing grand venues as fashion and glitter fade. Observers describe bare pine tables, thick coffee, and plebian fare echoing California roadside lunches. cultural figures like Athel Merman and Jimmy Skelly appear in the scatter of Broadway nightlife.
A congressional shift toward a general manufacturers sales tax is urged by Rep Rainey and Sen Reed as the next session faces revenue shortfalls. They argue a 6 percent tax could repeal nuisance taxes, lower income taxes, and stimulate investment, agriculture, and employment, benefiting all Americans and restoring prosperity. Citizens are urged to press candidates to declare support for or against such a tax system.
A critique of scientific advances probing belief in the supernatural. The eye and touch supposedly transmit influences, divining devices gain credibility, and a mid air projection of a human form with measurable organs appears. The piece muses on whether superstition fades or merely disguises deeper forces at work.
The piece argues that textbooks, not novels, dominate best seller lists in America as educators and scholars publish works that sell to tens of thousands in thousands of schools. It notes geography texts outsell novels and that teachers’ names become enduring educational influences.
Elsie Robinson argues about wives joining husbands in business affairs and suggests many cases where women accompany men. The column questions whether a spouse should tag along, sharing experiences from a shoe shop and broader professions to challenge modern social norms.
Advocate outlines three measures to boost employment and circulation. A five billion dollar loan would relieve unemployment, a five percent sales tax with income tax reductions would release finance industry capital, and immediate modification of the Volstead Act would allow light wines and beers to revive industry, government income, and personal liberty.
The piece argues women never forget insults or betrayals yet may forgive a rival’s theft of praise or jewels. It contrasts female memory with male forgetfulness, citing Dorothy Parker and noting a woman keeps a secret corner in her heart for those who saved or betrayed her.
A 19th century etiquette note discusses whether a young woman should offer her hand when introduced to a gentleman. It states it is correct though not common in casual settings, with emphasis on the planned or formal introduction where a handshake may reflect warmth and enthusiasm.
Fragmentary poem lines attributed to Jing Perry from 1922 imply social behavior for men and women, with scattered phrases about cordiality and shaking hands. The text exists as a brief literary fragment without clear narrative or context.
A reflective reminiscence recalls Texas prairies and open spaces, mentioning trail drivers and a sense of welcome, though the text is fragmentary and filled with garbled phrasing. The piece evokes a bygone era of travel and community on the Texas plains.
August 3 1022 report notes the bond campaign for flood control and a city charter amendment to authorize expenditures. Gerald Meliff named chairman of the sympathy committee. Also memorial tribute to Alexander Graham Bell. Lexar county Democrats meet Market Hall with 150 delegates, endorse Colquitt policy, and assign voting directives for state convention.
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