Americanization push eyed for San Antonio schools
The San Antonio independent school district may be asked next year to support adult Americanization work, previously run by church welfare groups with federal cooperation. While schools already adapt for foreign language pupils in elementary and junior high, adult education lags behind other districts like El Paso. The piece argues growing public interest in civics and health makes adult schooling essential and predicts schools may someday educate adults.
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San Antonio
el Paso
Aviation Opens Northward Expansion Beyond Arctic Ice
The article discusses ice, snow, and isolation north of the 60th parallel and notes Alaska’s Fairbanks paper delivery by airplane. It argues aviation may replace dogs as Arctic travel improves, enabling rapid news, resource development, and population expansion toward new frontiers beyond the setting sun.
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United States
Alaska
Fairbanks
Sedentary life sparks shift from ham and eggs breakfasts
A note from the International Stewards' Association remarks that the American standard ham and eggs breakfast is fading due to industrial demands and wives preferring later starts. The piece argues Americans eat too much and not always for efficiency, acknowledging blessings in disguise.
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International Stewards’ Association
Corn on the Cob and Social Dining Etiquette
A humor piece by Bugs Baer mocks dining habits around corn on the cob. It notes elbow room, arm calisthenics, and various chewing styles, ending with a tongue in cheek caution about broken arms from passing corn at table during July to September.
Towne Gossip Confession of a Missing Hundred Dollar Dilemma
A narrator reveals monthly checks and cancelled stubs, noticing missing funds. They find paper scraps with figures, realize a hundred dollars is unaccounted, and fear arrest as they contemplate taking more money, then plan to return and repeat the cycle.
Touchstone in Finance and Folklore Across Ages
An editorial notes the touchstone as a test of truth in American views on Japan and in testing gold. It explains the touchstone’s use by rubbing with metal to reveal purity and alloy, and cites Bacon and Shakespeare on touchstones as symbols of discernment and wit.
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Japan
Bacon
Shakespeare
Touchstone
King Feature Syn, Inc
Rise to leadership through hard luck and work ethic
C A Prary, vice president and general manager of the Wahl Company, recalls starting at 14 husking corn for low pay, then advancing to a Syracuse Chilled Plow stock clerk earning 12 a week. He spent seven years in manufacturing before broadening to autos, planes and adding machines, leading to his current executive role.
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Bis
Syracuse
Wahl Company
C. A. Prary
King Feature Syn. Inc
Death suspected after gunfire in Statesville
The Statesville Sentinel reports a man was struck by multiple shots with the bulk of the load hitting the hip and back. Some say kidney damage may have caused death, initially thought to be head injury but no bruises found on the skull.
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Tomorrow
Statesvile
N.C
Vaccination and Smallpox in Public Health Debate
Dr Roy S Copeland argues for vaccination against smallpox citing societal risk of unvaccinated individuals. He compares Pauline ideas on offense to public health duty and notes Glasgow epidemic data: 83 cases under six, 62 unvaccinated with 18 deaths, while 21 vaccinated had no deaths. Vaccination seen as strong protection.
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Paul
Glasgow
Scotland
Chile
Newspaper -Feasure Service, Inc
Practice in Going Ahead for Youth Career Start
A father urges sixteen year olds to pursue work experience to build independence. He cites three youths from manufacturing, farming, and bakery delivery showing early earnings and self reliance. The piece champions trying plain jobs, saving, and viewing work as foundation for a solid future.
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Savings Bank
San Antonio Real Estate Faith From A Longtime Resident
An editorial reader from San Antonio extols real estate as a safe investment and anchor to growth. The letter recalls Houston Street, urges citizens to own land, and predicts brighter future tied to population and business demand.
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San Antonio
Houston
Windward
Once-Overs by J. J. Mundy
A 1934 column counsels readers on summer guest behavior at resorts. It warns against boastful bluster from locals and vacationers alike, urging humility and genuine merit over loud self-praise.
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J. J. Mundy
International Feature Serica
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