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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
20
The piece argues that Mexico will deport foreigners who cannot prove legitimate residence or means of support, contrasting with the United States. It notes Mexico’s plan to deport aliens lacking justifiable residence and links such policies to curbing racketeering, while urging reinforced citizenship laws to bar undesirable aliens.
A 1920s account notes a free employment agency listing 160 jobs for women but none filled. It contrasts domestic service with white collar and blue-collar roles, highlighting social distinctions, supervision, and abuse concerns in the home while men pursue better paid, more demanding work.
A September ordinance requires all drivers to be bonded for 10,000 to protect the public and passengers. Enforcement paused for a commission hearing amid driver resistance. Mayor C. M. Chambers urges the need, noting 60 percent of operators are independent and at risk if bonds lapse.
The Hearst Papers advocate a series of reforms including expanded friendship with nations, proportional Senate representation, separate military departments under a national defense secretary, federal action to end illiteracy, a January swearing in, a federal sales tax to offset other taxes, a thirteen month year with four week months, Nicaragua Canal construction, Caribbean land for debt settlement, selective immigration, deportation of undesirables, and full income tax publicity.
The excerpt argues success comes from faith in oneself, not just talent or effort. It cites Capone and Coolidge as examples who succeeded through belief in a powerful inner force. The piece frames faith as essential to achieving goals, overcoming conditions, and driving action toward the desired outcome.
A garbled reminiscence maps a lively but ruined vision of Tin Yau Alley and New York’s social scene. Names like Alexander’s Ragtime Band, Julia Marlowe, Ike Ring Lardner and William Lyon Phelps surface amid stray bar, cabaret, and theater references. The piece wanders through private gossip, street chatter, and headlines about shows, press, and a changing urban culture dated by era. it hints at performances, venues, prices, and personalities in a chaotic collage.
A historic account describes biblical plagues, then focuses on vast locust swarms spreading from Palestine to Egypt. It notes methods used to combat them, including zinc sheets, kerosene, and flame, with authorities warning that insects could devastate vegetation and threaten human livelihoods for years.
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