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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1928

Page

14

Peace and constitutional reforms urged by English-speaking nations

The Hearst Papers advocate a coalition of English-speaking peoples to preserve global peace. They demand proportional Senate representation, prompt reapportionment in the House, a separate defense department for Army Navy and Air Forces, federal action to abolish illiteracy, and a January inauguration timetable tied to November elections.

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

Large scale presidential straw vote surveys in Texas and Oklahoma

An Accurate Survey from The Light explains mailing about 7000 ballots to 5 percent of qualified voters across every precinct and county to sample a national electorate. Early returns show defections in both major parties and no single national landslide, indicating revived interest in politics.

San Antonio Associated Texas Oklahoma Merotts

Do We Learn From The Automobile And Air Progress

A reflection contrasts decade of progress in automobiles with slower road and street development. It notes automobiles reached wide affordability and use while flying advances rapid but landing capabilities lag behind, suggesting lessons from car history could guide aviation growth. It emphasizes national prosperity fueling car reach and the need to align landing infrastructure with flight progress.

Talking Movies Challenge Legitimate Actors Foresee Benefits

The article notes talking movie actors fear the medium yet may gain from training in articulation and modulation. It argues that current legitimate actors must undergo this training for full potential, while questioning why new movie actors would refuse. It suggests broader access to great dramas at lower cost could result.

Mechanical vision expansion promises moving pictures for all

The text discusses amateur moving pictures and projection in black and white, then highlights Eastman color reproduction as a cheaper alternative. It envisions a near mechanical eye rivaling human vision and suggests future perfected television could greatly extend what people can see.

George Eastman

Walking Out of Europe at Six Hundred Miles a Month

A Philadelphia lawyer aged seventy six contemplates a three month walking plan to walk across Europe at about six hundred miles per month. Rest days are allowed and the pace averages just over twenty miles a day. The speaker promotes walking as the cheapest and best exercise and warns against letting it become a lost art.

Europe Philades PHIA

Sore Mouth By Royal Copeland Warning on infant stomatitis

The article explains sore mouth in babies, its relation to stomatitis or thrush, and contrasts symptoms. It notes causes from poor feeding and hygiene, with emphasis on prevention, cleanliness, and proper infant feeding practices.

Royal ’. Copeland Orient Ciod Bohien, Coirek, Kewenanse Venture Ber, Inc

Radiant Energy Explained by Garrett F. P. Serviss

A condensed discussion of how heat from the sun travels through space and reaches Earth. The article explains radiant energy, energy transfer in waves, and the challenge of presenting scientific ideas in plain language. It notes the need to avoid technical jargon for lay readers while acknowledging ongoing atomic theory research.

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Tartaffe in Matiere's Comedy Exposed as Fraudulent Impostor

From Teekentff to Maliere the figure Tartaffe appears as a hypocritical impostor who uses religion as a cover for deceit to win a daughter in marriage. The tale traces Tartaffe’s fall from favor, his imprisonment for felony, and origins linked to Abbe de Tenuette.

Teekentff Mare Tin Chuazlewit Storenic Hhesidan Alimuell Tartitte Funay Nat Shejr Andere

End of War by Dr Frank Crane Reflects Shifting Views

A fragmented essay argues that war's end nears not from rulers but changing public opinion. It notes growing war weariness, waning enthusiasm for military life among youth, and France’s Fourth of July celebration lacking show of strength. The piece cites a New York Times report on dwindling militaristic fervor.

Frank Crane Perbay Wilson Mr. Kellogg Ier Trimpet Armenican League of Nationa Paris France Langchamps New York Times Chauvinina America

Riots of Club Life and Notable Figures in Midtown Circles

A kaleidoscopic account of socialites performers and bohemian nightlife in New York. Descriptions of cabaret artists, a college bred mother, a voluptuous foreign raconteur, and Mae West visiting salons. Rockefeller household routines. night watchmen. private planes in the metropolis. and a humorous note on curtains and performances in midtown venues.

Caploit Mae Wert Miss West Maywright Star Lin Traiison Celebrilins Melvin Anid Mamitsos Andy da Sa Ont

Gene Tunney Lectures on Shakespeare at Yale after boxing career

Gene Tunney, former heavyweight champion, spoke to Yale University students on Shakespeare, his life and works. Invited by Professor Phelps, Tunney impressed by showing knowledge of Troilus and Cressida and stressing intellectual interests beyond boxing.

Gene Tunney Yale University Tie Phelps Tunney Boody Sankey la Rochefoucauld Cressida the Graphic Shakespeare Bernard Shaw

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