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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1927

Page

6

Agreement for English-speaking nations to preserve world peace

The Hearst Papers Advocate outlines proposals including proportional representation in the Senate with at least two Senators per state, reapportionment in the House, separate military departments under a Secretary of National Defense, a federal push to abolish literacy under a Secretary of Education, and elections to convene Congress in November with the presidential inauguration on January 1 following.

United States Senate House of Representatives Department of the Army Navy Air Forces Secretary of National Defense Secretary of Education Congress

Judge Elbert Henry Gary Remembered For Industrial Leadership

Judge Gary, longtime power in United States Steel Corporation and financier, shaped the eight hour day in steel, immigration views, and tariff policy. Born near Wheaton Illinois in 1846, he led Federal Steel and U S Steel, helped build the city of Gary, and was a dominant figure in American industry. The industrial world mourns a conservative strategist whose influence forged one of the world’s strongest corporations.

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Honesty by Surgery and the Law

A 22 year old who stole a car underwent brain surgery to explain criminal behavior. The judge approved the operation and the surgeon suggested mental disease may have influenced the theft. The piece weighs whether surgery justifies declaring the man honest and safe to release, or if public safety overrides such claims.

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Sunspot Periods and Climate Yet Largely Uncertain

The article argues that the sunspot period may someday be a recognized division of time, but current science offers no remedy for its weather effects. It notes likely peak disruption this year with possible relaxation in 1928, and compares solar cycles to geysers and volcanoes to illustrate delayed yet powerful eruptions influencing Earth’s climate and perhaps human affairs.

Understanding chalazion and eyelid glands in eye health

A Brooklyn based article explains chalazion as a slow enlarging eyelid gland swelling caused by blocked ducts. It contrasts a chalazion with a sty, notes potential treatment with yellow oxide of mercury ointment and the need for medical incision to release retained fluid, urging professional care.

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Their First Jobs by Philip Nowlan

A career path from teacher to senior chemist and manager shows how early roles shape a person’s trajectory. The narrative follows a chemist who begins as an assistant in physics teaching at Buchtel College and moves through university work, industry leadership, and eventually consulting in Los Angeles.

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Figures of Speech From Two Workers No Great Shakes Origin

Two laborers discuss the phrase no great shakes noting it implies little value. The piece explores two origin theories from a 1933 source, citing a tool sheath and an Arabic word shakhs meaning man, and questions the accuracy of each.

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Corporation Tax By Dr. Frank Crane

Dr. Frank Crane argues against high corporation taxes and claims cuts would return a large surplus to corporations, reducing taxes from 12 to 10 percent. He contends taxes are passed to consumers, harming workers, and that wealthier firms should fund government while not penalizing thrift and success. He cites shareholders in American Telephone and United States Steel as examples of broad ownership.

Tower Mr. Clapp Congress American Telephone Company United States Steat Corporation

Old Prize Fights From Roman to Modern Boxing

A vivid compare and contrast of ancient arena combat and modern padded boxing. The piece notes netted grappling in ancient fights, describes brutal close quarters, and contrasts it with tame contemporary exhibitions. It highlights spectatorship, accessibility, and the lack of safety concerns in ancient bouts.

Sideshows of Science The Horn Tail Wasp

The horn tail wasp is rare to see and its grub damages timber in growing pines. The female uses a sheath to bore holes in wood, where she deposits eggs. The borer is a hard black pendle about three quarters of an inch long.

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