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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1936
Page
6
The text warns that headaches are often treated as minor by most people who turn to patent medicines, while the real cause lies inside. It urges regular health examinations and daily care to address physical defects, noting many writings stress such exams but convincing people remains hard.
By Royal S. Copeland M D the article urges consulting a physician early for headaches and migraine. It notes various headache types from mild to severe, with some relief only by opiates, lasting days or a week and leaving victims exhausted. Symptoms include forehead pain around the eyes dizziness ringing nausea vomiting and possible delirium.
The American ideal of peace praised President Roosevelt for rejecting European alliance schemes and League of Nations entanglements. He urged self reliant action to keep peace, preserve democracy, and defend national interests, defining American security as the main goal.
San Antonio chamber of commerce calls for slogans capturing history romance and climate. Chair C W Miller leads a contest offering 250 dollars to the best entry, with hopes to raise to 500 dollars via donations. Open to all except committee members and close relatives, entries due by midnight December 14.
The piece argues that President Lazaro Cardenas may classify Mexican oil workers strike actions as non existent while outlining harsh employer costs of higher wages and benefits. It contrasts Mexican Indian culture with modern industry and cites U.S. investment in Mexico, plus Cardenas as a figure aligning with a science driven yet culturally respectful reform program.
From the files of December 1 1926 Mrs Sam Slane was elected chairman of the Christmas Cheer Association. Other officers include Mrs Betmio Raslan Mrs John Bowles and Miss Nell Pryor as vice chairmen Mrs Adele Stancke as treasurer and Miss Tele Carlisle as house clerk.
A brisk diary entry traverses New York's social microcosm from meetings with Nella Webb and Jean Douglas to observations on boxing stars like Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney. It notes theater folk, cinema stars, and gossip on cultural figures, with reflections on public life and the era’s entertainment figures.
A heated column argues that apartments refusing children worsen urban housing. It contrasts cries of landlords and aggrieved parents, suggesting mothers’ absence and modern life pressure push kids to the margins. A counterpoint from a landlord cites blame on restless parenting and wartime city living. In a separate note, John Rankin of Mississippi emerges as a potential House leadership contender, with eight terms and caucus influence.
Odd notes mix in a city pageant with animals and people as the season’s spirit appears. A philharmonic orchestra feels the weight of its music while many celebrants reach milestones. The piece playfully hints at myths like Santa Claus and features holiday images.
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