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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1924

Page

2

Why Not Develop America Should Focus On Water For West

Mayor Hylan argues that federal help and Wall Street loans should be redirected to irrigate and develop water resources in the West. He contends the nation’s attention is misdirected toward European issues while capital is needed to boost American production, population, and resources across Texas New Mexico Arizona and California.

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Why Dandruff Comes By Royal S Copeland M D

Royal S Copeland M D explains dandruff as pityriasis capitis, noting bran like scales, overactive oil glands, and factors such as diet and vitality. He prescribes thorough washing with hard water soaps, rinsing, and twice weekly cleansing, plus a resorcin and glycerin scalp treatment to reduce scales and irritation.

Dandruff Royal S. Copeland M. D United States New York New York City

Texas tomato canning plants urged for South Texas

A market report argues Texas can supply national canned tomato needs, with South Texas as the prime region. It notes local growers produce abundant tomatoes, cheap labor and fuel, but emphasizes the need to attract canneries to build plants locally rather than import New Jersey canned products.

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Be an arbiter of childhood quarrels in playground life

Quarrelling kids under a shade tree are heard by William A. McKeever who argues parents should act as arbiters. He notes six children aged three to eleven dispute claims and urges listening to each child, judging fairly, and teaching lasting character through trial and correction.

That Would Ease It Mose and the Parson on the River

Mose, with rod and basket, bumps into a parson on the way to church. The parson asks where he is headed. Mose confesses he aims for the river hoping to nab a mess of fish to leave the man in trouble.

Mose Slose Parson

He Stayed Selling Books After a Long setback

A man failed in business and drifted through days without eating. He answered a job ad to sell books and, despite doubts, sold a set on day one. He planned to earn more and try other ventures, spending three months in Europe before returning to sell more. A shoe maker and a book agent both stay with their crafts.

Their First Jobs Fort Wayne lighting engineer rose to VP

A Fort Wayne lighting engineer, Fred S. Hunter, began at a drafting board with the Fort Wayne Electric Light Company. He advanced to assistant chief electrical engineer, then engineer in charge, treasurer and sales manager, and finally vice president. After the company joined General Electric he became general manager and later a director of several enterprises.

Fort Wayne Electric Light Company General Electric Fort Wayne Ind Fred 8. Hunter Opyright King Features Syn, Inc

Freaks of Nature Starfish Use Touch Over Eyes

A two eyed starfish relies on touch to hunt its prey. Its five radiating arms are lined with tentacles that crawl along the sea bottom like caterpillars. The tentacles grab food and defend against tiny parasites that steal the host’s meals.

Columbus Diary Traces Maritime Mischief and Mock Chronology

A satirical diary fragment claims Christopher Columbus records wild events from 1491 to 1492. It mentions an imagined yacht race with Sir Thomas Lipton, diversions near Sandy Hook, and phantom claims by Isabelle and Ferdinand, ending with sailors throwing him overboard.

Silence as Source of Power in The Spectator

A meditation on restraint and strength contrasts noisy display with quiet force. It argues true power lies in the stillness behind action, citing sunlit calm, biblical stillness, and the idea that silence outpowers loud outbursts. It warns that constant talk signals weakness and that sound wastes energy.

Stand for Something Worthwhile Fight for Your Ground

Advice on handling criticism and enemies. If you stay true to principled actions and stand up for what is right, you earn respect even from rivals. Avoid lukewarmness and wisp-like aims. show backbone and honesty in all endeavors.

International Fea, Service

Mausoleum Origin and History Behind the Word

The mausoleum sinks from Mausolus King of Caria to a grand monument term. Artemisia, his wife, built the tomb in Halicarnassus around 353 BC. Though the term is widely used it preserves few details about the ruler himself. Some sculptures now reside in the British Museum.

Meusolus Caria Artemisia Mausoeum Halicarnassus Asia Minor British Museum London Mausolus Spknard King Features Syndicate, Inc

Daily Good Deed Acknowledging Arguments and Making Amends

The notice urges a prompt apology and real act of contrition to restore courtesy after a heated dispute. It frames the request as a test of character for both men and women and emphasizes goodwill through concrete amends.

Five people bitten by dogs reported to health dept

Cleveland editors report that five residents were bitten by dogs over the weekend. None of the animals have shown signs of rabies yet, according to health department reports.

Health Department Cleveland Ohio

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