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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1926
Page
1
Observers view Balkan crisis as muted drama with Romanian impasse seen as expected. The piece argues monarchies are symbolic and self government rises, recalling Kaiser era overreach and the illusion of divine rule, while European diplomacy shows limited urgency.
The piece argues Lloyd George remains a powerful political force, contrasting him with Mussolini and others. It notes his wartime coalition leadership, subsequent political setbacks, and a $5,000,000 Liberal campaign fund he controlled. It mentions investments in Daily Chronicle shares and a fund growth to about $10,000,900, highlighting perceived political clout.
The article recalls Carlotta, widow of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, born June 7 1840 in Belgium, wife to Archduke Maximilian. After his execution in 1867 her mind faded. now living in near Brussels she remains largely unknown to many readers.
After the Ball, a lively working girl named Lylie Huckle dances with her sweetheart while the Prince of Wales attends a British Legion dance. The tale hints at future conflict as vanity and social distance threaten their romance.
A discussion on hate in society and its harm to the individual. The essay uses fable like examples including a man who hates and a neighbor with a deadly dog to illustrate how hatred corrodes light, joy, and health. It cites a tale about a father sowing seeds in his enemy’s field to show mercy across hurt.
The sermon by Bishop Win nington-Ingram argues Christianity requires thinking rather than blind belief. A modern view sees religion as a means to improve society, demanding intellect to shape economic and social structures for the poor. Religion is described as the highest intelligence, guiding moral law and trust in cosmic conclusions.
A former Kansas City mayor began as a traveling salesman then represented New York jewelry firms in the West. He later settled in Kansas City, became secretary of a jewelry company, joined the city council, and eventually became mayor and later led a jewelry firm.
An English writer notes that the agile minister of state resembles the Vicar of Bray who remains in office regardless of who is prime minister. The phrase “the Vicar of Bray” is used figuratively for a person who adapts opinions to those in power.
The Vatican hosted the marriage of Donna Maria Ratti niece of the Pope to Count Ugolini with the Pope officiating. The article highlights her artistic wedding gown and distinctive headdress while noting a modest knee-length dress would not have been allowed in the Vatican.
The Grapnel-plant, a dangerous seed-bearing flora from South Africa, produces inch-long claws that cling to prey. Even the king of beasts, Viven, is said to be harmed as he rolls or basks, its immovable spines tearing skin and, if he attempts to bite, the fruit fills his mouth and he dies of starvation.
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