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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1911
Page
7
The Modern Christmas Spirit notes a decline in true holiday meaning due to materialism and social excess. It argues holiday joy now stems from surface pleasures, with families scattered and gifts treated as duty. A hopeful prediction says the genuine spirit will return with simplicity and beauty.
Berlin dispatch reports Austria steps to expand its aviation corps and lure soldiers and sailors into flying. Army planes will be based at Goerz and navy planes at Pola, with pay of 200 dollars plus 120 for gear and 3 dollars monthly for wear. A pilot grade pays 400 dollars after achieving 1800 feet.
London government to consider a six and a half mile underground electric railway from Whitechapel to Paddington to speed mail delivery. The plan aims to replace crowded horse drawn vans and slow vehicles amid rising daily mail volumes and escalating costs.
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