Higher education proves profitable to commonwealth
The article argues lay support for colleges grows as science linked to daily life shows cash value. It cites oil field development and Agricultural and Mechanical College experiments as returns on investment and highlights the University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology surveying Texas to map resources. It concludes there is money in higher education.
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Agricultural and Mechanical College
Bureau of Economic Geology and Technology
University of Texas
The Theft of Another Kind on Devil's River
An essay laments depleted fishing streams due to urban fishing and motor cars. It praises sportsmanlike conduct, reports a 100 foot seine found on Devil's river destroyed by a game warden, and urges enforcement of fish and game laws to protect conservation and community interests.
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Devil’s River
Bandit attack after tail light repair in Fort Worth
Fort Worth man hospitalized after an encounter with a bandit while stopped to repair a tail light. The dispatch notes concerns about tail light signaling on roads in Bexar county and San Antonio, suggesting such incidents could occur any night and urging caution and wrecker use.
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Bexarco
Fort Worth
Bexar County
San Antonio
Dis distributing the Shocks at Grade Crossings
Sober warning on highway rail safety with biting humor. The piece notes drivers should not honk at engineers or race trains, urging caution at crossings and urging pedestrians and motorists to stop look and listen. It warns rail rust and aging tracks pose danger and stresses vehicles do not belong on tracks.
Conductor Letters Passengers to Parliament Houses
A bus stops and the conductor shouts to a man at the top steps to come down for the houses of parliament. The man responds yes, and the conductor retorts that he cannot bring the houses up to him.
When Your Boy Runs Away
A 15 year old described as a prodigal returns home after three weeks away. The author advises mothers and fathers to understand the boy, provide steady employment, and maintain constant supportive guidance. Parents should balance schooling and work, write regular cheer-filled letters, and help build a strong character.
Dear KL I read your wifes illness and disappearance
A letter from KC 3B requests publication of Gladys's name in the paper to reach her after she left home and seeks help in finding her. The writer cites two small children ages six and eight and asks KL to reassure Gladys and bring her back if possible.
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KL. B
Gladys
Nosebleed Causes and Simple Remedies Clarified
Dr M D Copeland explains nosebleeds stem from local nasal disturbance often due to catarrh and repeated colds. He urges calm, medical inspection, and simple treatments rather than fear, noting ulcers and fragile vessels as common causes.
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Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
Think About It By Brand Lessing on Schools and Religion
Mr. Henry J. Shanley cites 1924 allocations for schools hospitals and churches arguing education should precede religion in importance. He urges respecting diverse beliefs while stressing intelligence as the key to a better society and adequate funding for both schools and hospitals.
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Brand Lessing
Henry J. Shanley
John Bunyan
Mohammed
Appreciation for San Antonio Real Estate Editorials
A reader commends editorials on San Antonio and Bexar County real estate, says the pieces are logical and persuasive, and notes eagerness to promote the city. The letter, signed by L. A. Casey for Richey & Casey, reflects strong local pride after fifteen years in the area.
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San Antonio
Bexar County
Richey & Casey
L. A. Casey
aphorisms on wealth luck and love from early 20th century
A collection of brief maxims on wealth hardship luck health and love. It notes cheap purchases lead to repetition of costs and compares wealth and poverty as handicaps. It also asserts hard work is a prayer answered and lovers act as nature intends.
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