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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1939

Page

8

America's No 1 Extravagance

A critical column argues the Sixty first or seventh congress overspent on New Deal programs raising the national debt beyond 45 billion. It claims tax receipts fall short, average Americans pay higher taxes, life insurers cut dividends, and savers face reduced interest. It calls for prudent managers in next elections regardless of party.

Congress Roosevelt Roigus Seventy-sixth Confess America

Maine in August and Niagara Falls erosion warning

An evocative Maine August narrative describes forests streams and wildlife with detailed scenery. The piece shifts to a science note predicting Niagara Falls will erode themselves away in 20,000 years, detailing erosion, rock slides, and the Great Lakes basin in a global context.

National Tane Niagara Falls Niagara River Colorado Grand Canyon Niagara Great Lakes Lake Superior Lake Michigan Lake Huron Lake Erie Erie MWA Lake Ontario

Niagara’s timeless moonlit allure endures through ages

Edwin C Hill notes Niagara Falls as a grand spectacle even as projects promise new canyons between lakes. He recalls historic journeys where Niagara symbolized romance and travel, while millions still visit yearly to enjoy its moonlit allure.

Never Take From Any Man His Song

A reflective piece argues against public doubters who undermine morale by questioning character. It centers on the idea that small, personal acts like whittling or keeping one’s craft can restore dignity, faith, and community respect, emphasizing resilience over cynicism.

What Do You Know correction of errors

A blacklist of expressions is listed with numerous errors. The task asks to correct each error, noting issues like misspellings and mispunctuated phrases, and to provide clean, readable corrections for phrases such as “There is no one bul T to help you” and “The authercas was Introduced.”

Tam Une Mente Byndiente

News Behind The News Personal critique of government messaging

Washington column notes the administrations efforts to silence critics and push its own analysis. It recounts an incident involving Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Warburton who challenged AAA officials over wheat subsidies and government misinformation. The columnist praises Warburtons for seeking truth and condemns the decentalized propaganda used to shape public opinion.

Paul F. Warburton Minnesota AAA U. S Warburtons Fix Paul Mahon New Deal Warburton Agriculture Department

Marry Go Round and Temptations in New York City

A 1929 essay argues temptations in New York target young women. It critiques social scenes, night clubs, and "social brutes" and notes many couples marry for appearances. The piece advises caution for young women seeking work or romance in the city.

New York Ahrlen Jowliat King £Ean Seat

August 18 1920 city limits maps shown to Atlanta and others

A report lists maps outlining city limits of Atlanta Georgia Dayton Ohio and Dalian sent to Mayor O G M Chambers and city commissioners by O G Leel of the San Antonio Manufacturers association. The maps were timed to aid understanding of San Antonio boundary questions and expansion plans. The same issue notes 1919 theater attractions in San Antonio and a Port Jam Va vacation sale plan with mail order package opening by Postmaster George Armistead to allow purchase of single items via parcel post.

Atlanta Dayton Ohio Dalian Ogm Chambers O. G. Leel San Antonio Port Jam Vavaton George 1 Armistead Thia Hansewha

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