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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1931

Page

18

Editorial on keeping US flag ships under American control

The United States must keep the Leviathan and other Government ships in American hands under the flag and managerial control. The ships serve peace time as a merchant fleet nucleus and defense time as national assets, with 190 percent American control urged to prevent foreign or corporate ownership during financial strain. American private interests are seen as ready to seize these ships, but the nation should fund and maintain them without foreign backing even in low profit times.

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Hawks and Hunters of Ancient Rulers and Modern Debates

A discussion of hawking as a historic royal pastime and its decline. The piece contrasts ancient hawks on wrists and hunting drives with modern views, noting hawks in England’s rooks control and agriculture, and arguing for progress toward more useful pursuits and a safer future for humanity.

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Brevity and goats stir Texas writing debate

In a Texas themed piece the writer riffs on brevity, wit, and word counts citing Pete Garvin’s goat story in the San Angelo Standard. The text laments overlong prose, praises concise reporting, and references a Frio County judge proposing a bounty on rats to curb disease and pests.

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Golden Wings of Autumn Echoes in Rural Tale

A rural reminiscence by Harry Williams recalls the Dodo and Trails own memory of Indian peaches and frost touched harvest. The piece evokes autumn scenes along Kernee County News, noting a quirky line about golden wings and rustic food imagery.

Tatson Wie Kernee County Range

Listen World by Elsie Robinson examines Youth’s need for independence

The piece critiques parental attempts to guide teens and argues youth resists being understood. It cites The Road Back by Erich Maria Remarque as underscoring the gap between generations, stressing youth seeks autonomy, not adult wisdom. It notes parental frustration and a harsh but hopeful stance toward youth’s coming of age.

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Appendicitis Warning Against Castor Oil Use

A reader recounts a case of suspected appendicitis after castor oil laxative use, noting the preoperative awakening during abdominal pain and the subsequent appendectomy. The piece warns avoid castor oil during severe abdominal pain and advises physician consultation to rule out appendicitis.

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Stars and Stripes at Mem Thundershyerre the Prayer

A federal commission will finish its work once the available expense fund is exhausted. Rentuck University Carelle leads a silver team preparing for a matrimony battle after a bungled effort and strained funds.

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Incoherent noted fragment from Mayflower era item

The readable text fragment mentions Mayflower and a person named Bob involved with aerators and a large sum of money. No clear event, person, place, date, or outcome is established.

Deauville Scenes From a Grand French Weekend

A weary traveler recounts a Deauville visit with horse riding tennis golf polo and gambling at night. Bright boutiques jewelry windows and glamorous fashion appear amid hotel life and strolling promenades. The piece notes a police prefect's scrutiny of visitors and a farcical gambling tale ending in vanished bets and souvenir memories.

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Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland

A humorous critique of modern courtship and marriage as men seek idealized partners. The essay lampoons selective dating, the poker-face illusion, and the clash between romantic ideals and practical life roles, contrasting past and present marital expectations.

Helen Rowland

10 and 20 Years Ago From The San Antonio Light

A San Antonio Chamber of Commerce board action approved an optometry bit for Torax while local physicians withdrew their membership after the chamber staff reportedly leaned toward the doctors. A meeting was called for Thursday afternoon between physicians and chamber directors to resolve the dispute. Legacy items include watermelon benefiting Camp Tullis and a rattlesnake performance by Mrs. Wenonah Learn during a fundraiser. Other notes describe plans for incorporating a Brady to San AntonioFrederickstown area and debates over fire protection boundaries outside the city limits.

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Bonehead Brothers Query on Elgasta Numbers in America

Fragmentary lines question the count of elgasta in the United States. The speaker mentions two main groups, the wnosty and the manpy, in a cryptic dialogue about abundance.

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Bucolic Press Report Near Park Holds Event

Fragmented text mentions a park event and a community gathering with unclear details. Names and specifics are unreadable, but reference to a local press report suggests a community-minded outing at a park on a Sunday. Despite garbled OCR, the core idea is a local event connected to the Bucolic Press.

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