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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1936

Page

11

The People must defend U S constitutional government now

The piece argues in favor of Governor Landon asserting the people’s right to consent to any constitutional changes. It alleges Roosevelt's administration has usurped powers, violated the constitution, and altered the form of American government without popular consent. Landon would restore voters’ right to amend the constitution.

United States America Alfred M. Landon Roosevelt Landon

Writers Project Probes Governors Words Across Carolinas

The works progress administration funds a research effort to determine what the governor of North Carolina said to the governor of South Carolina about a long time between drinks. The endeavor may cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands to obtain an answer, if any exists, amid criticism and questions about data compilation.

Works Progress Administration North Carolina South Carolina

Last Word on Life Expectancy Shifts by Century

New census based life tables show the average man gaining 11 years and the average woman 12 years since the century began due to preventive medicine and sanitation. Women outlive men, and the line about who gets the last word remains a pointed quip reflecting gendered mortality.

And Is Her Face Red G1035 By Amotions Newspapers Inc

A fragmented verse piece titled And Is Her Face Red questions Miss Democracy in playful political satire. The text references a rumored suitor and promises, with Berton Braley credited. The piece critiques political persona and public scrutiny through light rhymed lines.

Amotions Newspapers, Inc

Hemophilia Disease Described as Hereditary Bleeder

An old article explains hemophilia as a hereditary blood disorder carried by males. Daughters may inherit the trait but show no symptoms until they have a male child who becomes afflicted. Treatment advances include serum, human blood products, and vaccines aimed at reducing complications.

Hickens King Fear Synd

Caldwell history essay wins UT contest prize

A San Antonio resident, Grere Lowe Butler, was awarded first prize in the Caldwell local history contest backed by the University of Texas for her historical essay Con. John Lapham Bullis Texas Tadlan Fighter. Detective A H Miller reported progress in fingerprint methods after visiting Houston. A statewide prohibition constitutional amendment received a favorable 2102 vote margin in the July 22 primary.

S.A Grere Lowe Butler San Antonio University of Texas John Lapham Bullis Texas Houston

Luxuries Become Necessities Amid Economic Upturn

A mid-1930s essay argues luxuries, once optional, are increasingly essential as technology boosts wages and living standards. It cites rising automobile and plumbing use, and notes auto makers helped pull the economy from the low mood. The piece links cultural shifts to prosperity and cites League of Nations data on film and travel reducing narcotic addiction.

Edwin Hill Marie Antoinette Gman National Biano Manufacturers’ Association America Centuriles International Labor Office League of Nations 4Th Geneva

Courtsey-filled reminiscences of New York society figures

A garbled reminiscence piece surveys New York cultural life, noting clubs, entertainers, and famed socialites. It reflects on actors, patrons, and a parade of public figures, with anecdotes about hotel life, pensions, and lasting reputations in a bygone era.

New York Madison Avenue Fred Drake Ted Gander Camle de Harbac Bils Lorgnette Samans Bert Lytrll Barbara Hutton P Woolworth the Palace Dinty Moore Basil Rathbone Courtney Ryley Cooper Fannie Hurst H. J. Phillips Arthur William Brown Eddie Duehin Plano Colooe Stoopnagle Budd Rachta Byll Lengel Harrison Williams

Wrappers of the past and the rise of the modern woman

A historical column by King Feast critiques nineteenth century women who wore wrappers as domestic symbols. It contrasts the old passive role with the machine age demand for modern, capable, equal partners who work, manage, and compete in a fast changing world.

Bob King Feast. Synd., Inc

Hugo Town Approves School Plaza Plan Despite Costs

Citizens of Hugo Golo 182 residents favor a community building at the high school with an auditorium and gymnasium costing over 25000. Per capita burden appears high and the WPA administrator in Washington approved the project on paper but has yet to begin work locally.

Ruth Bryan Gwen America King's Guard Niagara Falls Yellowstone National Park Empire Neyrie Gwen Charles Dillingham Passer Urs Vis Bill Hotel Astor Hugo Golo Federal Treasury Washington WPA New York

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