This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1924
Page
4
Begin your Christmas shopping early to avoid rush and boost value. Shop calmly at home or in stores, discover gifts from displays, and decide what to buy, where, and for how much. Start now to prevent last minute stress and high bills.
An Iowa writer argues against Memorials being unusable for practical purposes. He cites Kansas City choosing a tall shaft with a Legion hall and museum and asks if a library or public forum could be a memorial without being desecrated by use. He favors memorials that serve a practical function for future generations.
The article argues that boys are not inherently lazy and highlights a 60 foot aerial pole raising by radio amateurs. It praises their teamwork, discipline, and energy, urging schools to involve students in hands on projects to channel effort into productive activity. It claims every boy has a stored energy ready to be directed through meaningful work.
Mr. Davis cites newspaper chatter noting it was not expected that a gentleman such as the Democratic nominee would bring up oil and veteran bureau revelations in police society, as reported by the South Bend Tribune in Indiana.
The manager recalls an iceman who was always last to enter after completing his night route. Neighbors recalls a kind figure, helping an old lady, carrying tubs, and even rescuing a cat. On a hot day, no dog barked, and the man’s harsh deadline drew complaints from houses along his daily circuit.
Frank F. Fowle rose from MIT graduate to engineer and consultant. He worked at AT&T in New York in engineering, then railway and operating departments, moved to Chicago to start his own office, edited Electrical World in New York, served as receiver for Central Union Telephone, and returned to Chicago to lead Frank F. Fowle & Company. He later directed multiple public utilities and industrial firms.
Poem by S. E. Riser extols the Golden Rule as universal law. It argues obedience would end tyranny at sea and ashore, curb greed and hate, and bring faith and vision to humanity. The verse urges adoption of the rule as guiding creed to dispel gloom and war.
The Eagle's Wings Dean Inge, famed Anglican cleric, amused Americans at a luncheon by recalling that George Washington reportedly told a lie about a dollar thrown across the Potomac. The dean quipped that money’s value was greater in those days, highlighting a playful note on history and finance.
Royal S Copeland argues that breastfeeding provides superior nutrition for infants and that cow milk must be carefully prepared to mimic human milk. He warns that unmodified cow milk risks digestive issues and infection, urging pure milk and precise feeding guided by a doctor.
A humorous column arguing women drivers are superior to men, noting a Jersey judge’s claim against licenses for women. It parodies stereotypes, envisions fewer traffic jams with women behind the wheel, and cites a single fatal incident blamed on a female driver as judged innocent.
An essay on friendship stressing its value and how everyone should cultivate close bonds. It urges sharing burdens with trusted friends and explains why professionals like doctors lawyers and ministers can be sources of support. It also advises choosing a same sex peer as a true constant companion.
A humorous exchange unfolds with Mr Doghore recalling old courting rules and Miss Catnip quipping that modern custom allows kissing earlier once the paint is dry. The dialogue captures playful social chatter with regional flavor.
A call urges residents to allow youngsters to play in a vacant backyard to keep them safe from street traffic and hazards. The message emphasizes practical help over leaving children idle near busy roads.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.