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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1929

Page

18

The Go-Getters Who Got in New York Society

A long column on bachelor girls in Manhattan portraying single women in their thirties pursuing careers, social life, and independence. It notes they share camaraderie, form groups, and balance independence with romance, while detailing urban anecdotes and assorted fortunes of New York’s “go-getters.”

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Hearst Papers list bold political reforms and projects

The document outlines equal basic rights for English-speaking peoples, proportional Senate representation, unified military under a National Defense Secretary, aggressive anti illiteracy campaigns, fixed presidential and congressional inauguration, a federal sales tax to cut other taxes, a 13 month calendar with Saturday holidays, a Nicaragua Canal for trade and defense, and acquisition of the French and English West Indies as debt settlement.

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Recognition Best Way To Control Spread of Communism

Opinion argues the United States should recognize the Soviet government of Russia to undermine tyranny and spread democracy. It asserts direct contact with democratic nations weakens communism and criticizes isolation as hindering American influence, business, and peace talks with China. It cites Borah urging resumed diplomatic relations and warns against restrictive Cold War stances.

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Traffic Pioneers and the Risks of Early Auto Life

A fragment reflecting on how civilization via automobiles has brought luxury yet increased dangers. The writer compares pioneers building homes near savage threats to modern drivers, claiming an automobile under reckless guidance is a greater projectile than an Indian bow.

Ben's Marrow Bones by Herbert Kaufman

A 1927 portrait of Benjamin Franklin in playful hyperbole. The piece celebrates Franklin as a versatile mind, comparing him to Galileo and Edison, noting his insatiable curiosity, wide range of achievements, and missed chance at high office, while highlighting his influence across science, industry, and publishing.

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Fat Brains Not Fat Hips Dorothy Dix On Middle Aged Wives

Elsie Robinson cites Dorothy Dix to argue that middle aged wives are not to blame for their husbands growing distant. The piece recalls a party of young wives who, while well dressed and comfortable, showed little intellectual engagement, hinting that marital drift may stem from wives losing curiosity and conversation as time passes.

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The Duty of Thorough Chewing for Digestive Health

A early health note argues that proper mastication protects teeth and overall health by thoroughly chewing food. It explains how saliva starch digestion and the “vaaligaty digestion” stage prepare morsels for the stomach, warning that neglect leads to indigestion acidity and related symptoms.

We’re Bound to Recognize That Captioned Conflict

A Fitzpatrick image in the St. Lavin Post Dispatch carries the caption We’re Bound to Recognize That. The piece debates U S recognition of Russia, contrasts it with past refusals, and notes Russia’s new government and Bolshevik opposition while questioning American foreign policy and moral stances.

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