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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1929

Page

14

Hearst Papers Advocate asks for equal English-speaking unity and reforms

A list proposes an equal basis for English-speaking peoples to preserve world peace, proportional Senate representation, separate defense departments under a National Defense Secretary, vigorous action to end illiteracy, January inaugurations, a federal sales tax, a thirteen month calendar with four weeks per month, a Nicaragua Canal, and the acquisition of the French and English West Indies as debt payment.

United States Senate Army and Navy Air Forces United Secretary of National Defense Education Congress Nicaragua Canal Hearst Papers English West Indies

Debated 12-Mile Square Annexation Voices Flight of Facts

A San Antonio dispute over a 12 mile square annexation flags lack of figures from proponents. Taxation Commissioner Frank Dushick criticizes a three mile extension, citing $35 million in new valuation for one mile and only $2 million for an 80 square mile second phase. He questions population gains and warns against expanding city limits without solid data.

Frank Dushick San Antonio Antonio Bushick

Women Love More Than Men The Vitaphone Drama Claim

A nostalgic column critiques the claim that women love more deeply than men, arguing marriage enriches women through the “technique of romance.” It asserts modern wives gain purpose and achievement from marriage, while men show love through work. The piece touts a Vitap hone drama as evidence of life-like romance and urges readers to see the production.

Adams Elliot Adams Hardis Furing Tim Marrioze Peter Pace Marrigre

The Gas Bag by Herbert Kaufman

Information is gathered at the car and wasted at the mouth. We learn what a man doesn’t know by listening to him. Chatterers are nuisances, obstructing routine and time, while ramblers talk on until they exhaust listeners. The piece mocks talkative people who ruin opportunities and misread social cues.

Polk Flo Odger Meiware Tupec M Company Ori Cafe Nouveaen Perhape Bostesses Fifth Avenue Eads Alise

Contrast in Portraits of Clemenceau and the Prince of Wales

A vivid scene from Notre Dame shows the Prince of Wales in ceremonial dress beside the ailing aging Clemenceau. The piece highlights Clemenceau's behind the scenes influence in guiding Foch and securing victory. France is said to honor Clemenceau above others born in the last century.

Prince of Wales Notre Dame Iman Clemenceau George Foch England Hohenzollern Kaiser Cloud George France

KTLA and Hearst Dispatch New Wide World Flight News

The Light and N expands news dissemination with Antonia Light and KTLA as key partners. Hearst organization will deliver exclusive dispatches as KYSA and this newspaper track a notable dirigible voyage approaching the state later this month.

Antonia Light KTLA Hearst Hoa Pelin KYSA Dirigibe

Diary notes on Harlem and Central Park morning scenes

A diary style slice from August 13 1929 describes Harlem druggists and churchgoers, Central Park walkers and vendors, and vivid street scenes. It notes a jazz club night, colorful fashion, footmen with toy boats, and early morning artists near Montmartre Bill with observational humor.

Central Park Montmartre Bill New York

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