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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1936
Page
7
A playful verse by Berton Braley mocks political factions. Six little Governors, said to form a clan, debate theory, bicker in public, and puff smoke, yet fail to amount to a Landon. The satirical tone critiques ambition without real impact.
Idaho Republicans should ratify William E Borah's nomination for a sixth term. The piece argues Borah's national insight and past restraint on foreign entanglements are vital as critical times and European tensions loom, and urges Idaho to keep him in the Senate for continued guidance.
Spanish guards bound a pistol to the Christ child statue before San Jose Church and dressed it in red trousers with cartridges in the belt. The piece condemns the incident as evidence that Communist ascendancy erodes civilization and moral law.
The article notes that costs for staple foods are up, with Bureau of Labor Statistics data for the two weeks ending July 14 showing notable increases across dairy eggs lettuce and other items. It accuses Henry Wallace and Rexford Tugwell of pressuring farmers to cut crops, leaving fields fallow and driving prices higher as a result.
The period faced a severe drought exposing scarce resources and public discontent. Citizens confront policy failures as elections approach, with calls to reject centralized measures and push for better drought response and accountability.
The piece argues that true will to live comes from active growth and embracing change. It cites Henry Ford’s 73rd birthday as a pivot to urge readers to face risks, challenge routines, and adopt new thoughts. It warns against excessive cautiousness and urges continual motion toward healthier, richer living. It concludes by extending the message to personal faith and courage to change one’s life.
AUGUST 18 1924 Masses of his people prosperity contented as a forsook San Antonio to winter In hole Morrison said St. Louis during the last two years will return here this coming winter bringing 35 railway cars and 450 people Before two winters spent St. Louis the carnival troupe had wintered in San Antonio 13 straight seasons In the opinion of Ralph W Morrison president of the San Antonio chamber of commerce the Mexican altitude is better and more promising than any time during the last 200 years President Calles has staked all on the education of the AUGUST 15 1916 The wind reached a maximum velocity of 68 miles an hour as the result of a tropical storm which struck the Gulf coast last night At Corpus Christi the piers and bathing pavilions were washed away Damage was estimated at thousands of dollars Two vacancies on the Republican county ticket were filled at a meeting at Owls hall Charles F Stevens will run for sheriff and Dr W H McConoch for district clerk
Westchester County residents receive free golf and tennis instruction funded by the federal treasury under a WPA program. The North Westchester Times notes the project has already committed $150000 in recreational efforts, with about 100 beneficiaries. Voters in the Republican county are urged to focus on upcoming polls as liquor laws and golf course access feature in local concerns.
A fragmented quotation argues the enemy of art is the enemy of nature and praises honoring nature and human virtue. It contends genuine greatness arises from inner cultivation and wise leadership among equals, contrasting deeds of good and evil.
A panoramic column notes the decline of the Rialto theater circuit and the decline of the Suburban stock company as Broadway talent shifts to hayloft productions. It highlights rising performers Mary Rogers, Martha Hodge and Constance Morrow, the revival of stock companies on the coast, and the surge of comeback acts like Benny Fields and Joe Howard. It also mentions Grand Duchess Marie’s adaptiveness in New York and a mocked novel title inspired by Weber and Fields era life.
Oxygen has become a vital medical tool for treating lung injuries and gas poisoning. Hospitals deploy oxygen systems and emergency vans to deliver the gas quickly, with nasal administration and tanks for in room therapy. The article notes cyanosis as a sign of oxygen deficiency and stresses hospital facilities as ideal for safe use. The piece reflects 1948 Syndicated copy rights.
A fragmented and misquoted lines fragment notes a reflection on equality and advice, invoking scattered phrases about life, hope, and despair, with no clear event, person, or publication context. The garbled text presents no verifiable names or dates to anchor a concrete news item.
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