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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1931
Page
14
President Hoover urges government aid for home ownership. California’s veteran home loan plan, backing homes with 3 percent interest and low deposits, has financed $35.8 million in nine years and expanded to $50 million bonds. Similar credit programs could broaden home ownership nationwide to deter crime.
The piece argues Representative Rainey of Illinois and Democratic leaders call for tariff reduction via reciprocity. It cites floor leader Baisey stating tariffs should be lowered with a reciprocity clause and that foreign nations must match rates before reductions take effect. It claims current tariffs harm international trade and debtors should resume payments.
The double barred cross symbolizes the Tuberculosis and Health Association which funds its fight against the white plague through penny Christmas seals. Each seal helps provide food rent fresh air and medical care. a dollar can reach a child and two dollars may save an adult by funding open air classrooms and treatment.
A 1931 feature describes lavish private clubs and mansions on late-night fin de siecle extravagant dining salons in New York, with onyx and crystal interiors, imported decorators, and famous socialites like Thyra Sumter Winslow. General Pershing and Broadway figures appear in gossiping vignettes of high society excess.
A fragmented notice celebrates local heroes and teachers in Highland Park and marks the impact of long serving principals like Frails and Mrs Adm N. Craig. It recalls pupil antics, school life, and a recent student production raising funds for school meals, underscoring community bonds and educational dedication.
By Harry Williams notes a 50 popular figure who sponsored two performances to meet demand. He praises Elma Neal and city schools for securing secretaries for principals, enabling better elementary education. Louise Belle Davis, a Brackenridge graduate, is highlighted in Highland Park secretaryship.
The piece argues against uprisings and class conflict, urging Americans to stay calm and face a coming hard winter with practical sense. It reflects on social tensions, blaming systemic issues rather than individuals and warning that collective trouble is unnecessary if people act with restraint and honesty.
A 1920s style public health piece by Royal and Copeland emphasizes that mothers should keep sick children home from school to prevent spread of diseases like measles, influenza, and pneumonia. It links schoolroom transmission to severe childhood and later life health issues, urging proactive prevention. The article notes long-term risks including kidney disease and high blood pressure and stresses parental responsibility.
The essay argues that marriage aims for companionship and shared pleasures, not mere attraction. It critiques loose marriage beliefs, suggests couples grow by shared tastes and activities, and warns against letting differing interests destroy a marriage.
Ten and twenty years ago notes record newly elected Conogws Club officers Walter Napier president Bore Calvin first vice president Willem A Prabue treasurer Gilbert Denman secretary H B Beysnt D S A Van Vie Dr Malone Degann Elmer Dittmar and Champe Carter as directors A set of new captain regulations coached by Commissioner Wriekt Theut T O Miller and San Antonio City Attorney Mare Marshall were adopted The public warned about the Christmas mail surge with 25 clerks added but reinforced service will not be handled off the Christmas mail Juncture.
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