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 08, 1938
Page
12
San Antonio police launch a crackdown on traffic violators after deadly crashes. Chief Owen W. Kilday cites widespread ticket fixing by private interests and urges citizens to stop using connections to dodge fines, warning of risk to the public.
Judge Everett Johnson of the Titty seventh District Court argues high quality men often avoid juries. He says if they do appear, lawyers lose challenges and are forced to seat them. Thus, even absent in the box, prominent citizens raise the standard of Keyan juries.
A 1938 King Feay Synd piece extols the U S Weather Bureau for translating meteorology into precise forecasts. It describes staff at 300 stations telegraphing data to Washington, maps forming forecasts, and all-nation radio broadcasts by 10 am. The piece credits forecasts with saving agriculture and commerce millions, even $14 million in a cold snap to California citrus growers.
A Rochester professor questions whether a single ruler could dominate the world. He notes past near-misses by Woodrow Wilson and cites a World Communist Congress discussion. The piece riffs on Trojan horse imagery and American politics as commentary on power and global control.
By Benjamin DeCasseres the piece critiques a strict view of power as inherently despot and highlights that power can be abused, citing Mussolini Hitler and Stalin. It notes limited abuses versus checks in American government and praises Nietzsche’s idea that true power lies in self mastery and self discipline.
A survey shows many vehicle types: a velocipede propelled by legs, a buckboard with elastic frame, an oriental velivle drawn by a person, a parlor chair like carriage, a palanquin enclosed bearer carried by two, a chaise with a sprung body, a stand on wagon, a tram or carriage, and other hand or animal drawn conveyances. The text lists names and partial descriptions of these historic vehicles.
Washington reports heavy quiet as officials warn of dangerous alignment among Germany Italy Japan. Hitler Mussolini Eden and Britain in prearranged steps, with China and Austria cited as proof of covert aggression and planned boundary moves. Roosevelt meetings and defense regulations also noted as signs of mounting strain.
A stirring appeal urges readers to donate not money but themselves, to lift others from despair. It calls out old regrets and hidden pain, urging individuals to reveal their past scars to restore another’s dignity and hope through personal sacrifice and compassion.
The piece recalls Elsie Robinson’s reflection on Jesus sharing a last supper in poverty. He had nothing to give except Himself yet that broken gift comforted the world. The call is to give yourself. Copyright 1938 Hing Fea Syn Ine.
Miss Virginia Siivey and D Duglas Ragland chosen as most popular girl and boy at Main Avenue Senior High. Excerpts note yearbook hall of fame first in 1929, with next election of most beautiful and most handsome to follow. Exhibits at San Antonio theaters list Man-Made Women and other films with stars. Merchants warned by Adolph Grasso against income shifting to stocks. Travelers Hotel offers dormitory space to discharged soldiers awaiting work.
A Philadelphia surgeon warns that laxatives cause many appendicitis deaths. He cites 248,000 cases slaughtered by laxatives, urges prompt medical help for four hours of abdominal pain, and notes typical symptoms and the risk of perforation without surgery.
A reader asks if a man with abdominal muscle laxity causing organ descent should wear a support girdle. An expert says a supportive appliance can help if abdominal muscles are lax and organs drop, potentially aiding stability and comfort during heavy work.
A garbled note reports that spending increases after a man marries his sweetheart, mentioning candy and taxi fares rising and implying broader financial strain. It reads like a quirky column about domestic life and budget concerns.
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.