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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1930
Page
6
An APRONIMATE showing 680 cars daily pass Broadway safety lane suggests drivers value safety, yet only 844 of 25 cars in three days were flawless. The piece argues voluntary checks reveal both responsible and risky behavior, noting no car is perfect and urging owners to inspect to prevent disastrous failures.
Ally and COSMO HAMILTON debate whether divorce is a social asset with G. K. Chesterton. Chesterton argues marriages should endure and that reform would reduce court influence, suggesting informal venues for disputes and noting the role of honor, with a tone reflecting early 20th century social critique.
The flying wing giant monoplane G 38 is described as actually working and flying. It is outfitted with four engines delivering about 4000 pounds of power and could carry freight and passengers in its wings, potentially enabling trans Atlantic travel without frequent refueling.
A first person comic sketch describes a Saturday meltdown as a Sealyham dog wrecks the day, hotel clerks frighten the narrator, and a string of social mishaps with a lighter, a taxi, and a wife at home culminate in a bleak mood. Copyright 2038, the McNAoughton, Inc.
An autobiographical reflection on youth, growth, and the mystery of life. The narrator recalls travel, risk, and emotional moments while considering what makes life meaningful for a developing person and the value of a young boy toward future manhood.
A jumble of clipped notes and stray lines from a frontier paper mentions O. O. Bicduire and New York dispatches, a Park Avenue scene with a platinum blonde, and Justice of the Peace Lindsey in Presidio. It notes Eli’s long walking record and a Roanoke to Salem game schedule, plus a hockey-like tassel of scores and marathon-like travel.
A fragmented sports feature recalls memorable wrestling bouts and the enduring impact of a single memory. It highlights Elmer Guthrie and Toni Hernardi in a dramatic semifinal, with crowd reaction and pivotal moments shaping the outcome.
Tulsa university hosts Oklahoma A&M in a charity grid contest with proceeds aiding American Legion efforts. A crowd above 10 000 is expected as the old rivals meet in a season finale that blends sport and philanthropy.
Dec 13. Thatcher 26 of the Untersetiol actic leap no wif won an all-star high school football team here New Year day to meet an all-mine valley team in the annual Date of Grapefruit. Arrangements were commeted today by John T. Pietre of the Warling chamber as commerce superintendent J. R. Barry of Wowls schools.
In a high school style recap, Centenary edges Texan 47 to 20 as Northeast Oklahoma Trackers power past Nocona 14 and Dallen ALC. pg B2neas Aceles. Arkansas 26. Catsarntend Tinnk and other teams are noted with scattered scores and names.
A fragmented score table shows teams including Twentyeth Infantry Fort Warr Marlingenigh and Kirbyville High with partial digits and names such as Kaenen ig Alpineith Ty Kart Seerkten Miah Olney Murder and Athens. Reading is hindered by OCR errors but indicates a multi team scoring listing with several numbers and odd spellings.
A feature on famous lovers and husbands, arguing that history remembers women’s influence more than men's deeds. It cites figures from Henry VIII to Byron and Napoleon, noting how wives and mistresses shape fame and memory, with a playful, opinionated tone. Copyright 1928. King Features Syndicate.
In 1029 reports show 13 490 real tilate deats in Saa Antonie totaling 97 895 370 dollars. Data appears garbled with probable OCR errors but cites a large sum linked to a specific year and locale.
Northampton report quotes Calvin Coolidge praising installment sales while warning of credit risks. Letter to The Light argues installment plans grew rapidly and affected banks and markets but notes honesty and public trust as key factors in their ongoing acceptance.
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