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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1921
Page
4
A critique of rising willingness to obtain wealth without work cites a Chicago swindle ring, a youth claiming to head a $500000 con, and broader moral decay from employers exploiting workers to thieves roaming the economy. The piece notes pervasive greed and shifting forms of theft in a complex society.
A fragmentary account discusses restoration efforts of aged ancient works damaged by German shelling during the war. Wealthy patrons back the project while opposition arises over financing amid differing views on reconstructing renowned European edifices.
The piece argues French enthusiasts seek to imitate ancient chateaus and cathedrals, but modern building demands utility, cost, and speed. It notes that authentic restoration is impractical, that war damage limits recreation, and that current practice favors practicality over pure artistry while evolving new architectural methods.
A 19th century reflection contrasts property owning and propertyless classes, noting envy between farmers and landowners and the burdens of wealth. It discusses happiness tied to possessions, changing status, and the difficulty of acquiring wealth without heavy costs or social pressure, ending with critique of taxation and investment.
The author argues higher city taxes and assessments deter home ownership and growth. They challenge progressive per capita costs as cities expand, citing Goldsmith and urging prudent administration. The piece questions waste, suggests policies to curb burdens, and notes unrelated naval and wartime quips.
Delegates from Aldine and surrounding area will attend the Third Annual American Legion Convention in San Antonio September 26 to 28. About 260 delegates are expected. the event promises a large rail travel flow and prominent attendees including Marshall Evel, General Nyng, and Admiral Beatty with special edition coverage by the Texas Le gxtansaire.
A Dallas War disk Insurance-Rae ean unit left for San Antonio after three days of handling twelve and a half cases of exusargicn men. A record was set Monday afternoon with R46 cases logged. The squad touted issuing commentation checks and immediate audit measures to ensure early mailings, promising action within three weeks if checks were not received.
An inter county judging contest will highlight the Brackenridge park agricultural exhibit in early September. Teachers of the agricultural clubs will judge livestock including dairy cattle hogs and sheep, with a trophy from Central Frost Company to the top exhibitor and expert judges from A&M and Marishorn College.
The text describes a wandering toward a holy city, with references to rivers, storms, and a longing for solace. It evokes a desolate landscape, a search for a promised place, and imagery of floods, wind, and a persistent hope amid hardship and decay. It reads as a prophetic travelogue toward a unattainable, guiding city.
A highly garbled poetic passage presents dreamlike imagery of snow, passersby, and distant scenes. The text blends fractured lines and unusual spellings, mentioning a London Kir Vane, a father figure, and cryptic phrases about frost, heads, and a distant porraw. The overall sense is elusive and avant-garde.
Local officials hear citizen concerns about a street paving project with accusations of overpricing and alleged favoritism. The city engineer details bid terms while residents push for transparency and fair process amid ongoing controversy.
Aug 24 dispatch from Pow. details mixed results in cotton yields across Nineteen county area. reports from several gins indicate improved quality and larger bales. observers credit better weather and grading trends while noting pockets of weaker areas. county forecasters expect continued gathering and processing as fields near full maturity.
A poorly legible excerpt suggests plans to erect a large monument or statue. It mentions memory of those who served in a surge or war and implies a memorial purpose, though details and actors are unclear due to damaged text.
The letter from WLW. Ring AG urges an ordinance taxing parking by automobile owners on business streets. It argues the measure would fund city revenues without granting exclusive street rights, applying to all motorists and allowing timely enforcement.
A letter from the DePuy firm details a correction to a published notice about the Laredo bridge construction. The writers acknowledge the contractor J2 DePuy of San Antonio and defend his work, urging the paper to clarify the notice and credit the proper engineers.
Newsreel notes Rockefeller's arrival in Tokyo as journalists swarm the scene. Photographers trail his car to the hotel and garden as he meets Japanese reporters amid Asia tensions and calls for constructive relations with the United States.
Aug. 81 Vrhiladélpita reports the funeral of Private Staasell Urosy at Grover OC. GBergdall’s place follows his conviction and draft avoidance. A large crowd of relatives and friends gathered as the casket was draped. burial with full military honors planned at the family home.
A damaged fragment reports a crippled girl found in New York on August 21. She was brought by her father from Baltimore to see a child and returned home, with mention of a wheel date and a station stop, but the text is garbled and unclear.
A dramatic explosion in Galveston led to a fire that engulfed a burned building and its firefighting equipment. The proprietor fled after attempting to extinguish the blaze, vanishing amid the chaos and in the aftermath the premises were ruined.
Fragmented OCR item mentions Prinses Thabale and performers like Hene Falent Chauds Divine Hien and Alice Brady in a Crazy to Savy program. Also notes a fatal incident near Angela Heights with a homeless family, and a threatened night raid on a child. Numerous misread place names and dates.
A jumble of distorted dialogue portrays a chaos near a dockside taxi, with a ship captain questioning a man about a sack. A woman’s distress draws attention as police arrive and the story shifts to negotiations and a tense standoff aboard the vessel.
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