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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1924

Page

3

Pioneer Spirit Refuses Decline in Western Hemisphere Explore

The text urges exploration of untapped Western Hemisphere territories including Texas, Panama Canal surroundings, and Barro Colorado Island. It highlights vast lands, jungles, deserts, and ancient American civilizations while praising adventurous spirit over Egyptology's focus. The piece argues exploration remains alive beyond Kip Tutankhamen headlines.

Western Hemisphere Texas Americas

Getting a Thrill Out of the Stars

An executive in the city proposes meteor watching parties on August 9 to 11 when abundant shooting stars will be visible after 10 pm in the northeast sky. The piece extols the thrill of contemplating space and the vast universe, inviting readers to enjoy stargazing from any lawn on clear nights.

Preserving Peach Evidence in San Antonio Homes

The article argues San Antonio is home-loving, noting two carloads of preserving peaches consumed daily and residents who value neat jars. It suggests visitors drawn to the city’s home life may settle here, with real estate and building trades further reflecting the stable population.

San Antonio

Overland Safety Razors Describe Lawn Mowers as Hazardous

The piece mocks lawn mowers as progress driven machines that devastate yards and irritate residents. It contrasts their noisy, oily maintenance with exaggerated dangers, noting blades can injure fingers and that despite care they stay rusty. It portrays garages as devoted to mower upkeep and laments their summer oil consumption.

Bonehead Brothers Book-Do away with useless things movement

The dialogue riffs on trimming clutter and calling for a simple life. A character named Limp jokes about removing the second hand from an alarm clock as a playful quip within the exchange.

Book

Absent Boy Letters Help Guide Youth Education

A guide for parents of wanderers aged 14 to 21 argues absence from home can sharpen self reliance and education through practical work. It urges cheerful weekly letters, faith in the son, and writing to fit his life, warning against overbearing messages and noting mutual learning between parent and boy.

Towne Boss Spotted in Beach Scene Sparks Rude Gossip

A local boss, described as stern and always formal, was seen at a beach with a man and a woman from his office. The group watched him play tag in a bathing suit, then the trio returned to work with whispers of a supposed affair.

Some Sap and Salt By Bert Moses

Virtue charity and prohibition should all begin at home. You have to give up old ideas to make lodging room for new ones. Many a good man has been spoiled by taking a position in stead of a job. To be well bred you must be superior to others without letting them know it. No nuisance is greater than the man who has more virtues than he knows what to do with. Precedents are something we observe or ignore according to whether or not they interfere with our incomes. Hezbeck says Humorists are tools who cash in on their weakness.

Egypt Peru American Hemisphere Tutankhamen Yucatan Mexico Seven Seas New York Jess Galveston New Orleans Gatun Lake Panama Canal Barro Colorado Grand Canyon States United United States Ageint International Feature Service, Inc

Do Not Fear Jaundice

Royal S Copeland M D of New York outlines jaundice signs from skin to eyes and explains bile duct inflammation. He advises diet changes and hyposulphite remedies, stresses rest in early days, and notes recovery usually within a week to ten days.

Royal S. Copeland United States New York New York City

Something to Think About by Bruno Lessing

In early American history settlers valued states rights but later the central government gained control. The writer argues for voting as United States citizens on nationwide issues like income tax and immigration, suggesting a national referendum to strengthen national unity and reduce state distortions.

Bruno Lessing

Once-Overs by J. J. Mundy warning against crime

A moral meditation warns readers to resist shady schemes for easy money. It questions the penalty of illegal gains and the lasting harm to conscience, urging honesty over wealth acquired dishonestly. The piece reflects early 20th century guidance on lawful conduct and personal integrity.

Their First Jobs

Thomas F. E. Campbell’s early career spanned post office roles in Prescott and Jerome, service in the Arizona territorial legislature, and positions as assessor, tax official, and postmaster before a disputed gubernatorial election led to a recount. He later won a subsequent term, with Hunt defeating him. Copyright 1934 Ming Feature Syndicate.

Yavepai County Congress State Tax Commission George W. F. Hunt Thomas FE. Campbell Ming Feature Syn, Inc

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