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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1928

Page

8

An English-Speaking Peace Plan Across Nations

The proposal outlines a peace framework among English-speaking nations and a world peace goal. It includes proportional Senate representation with at least two senators per state, prompt reapportionment, a unified national defense department, federal literacy goals under education, a November congressional election, and a January inauguration. It also calls for a federal sales tax to reduce other taxes and a calendar reform with four-week months and holiday realignment to Saturday weekends.

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Newton Goes In as Besar County Sheriff Jan 1

Mr Newton, a popular peace officer, officially becomes Besar county sheriff on January 1 after taking the oath of office. He pledges to use every power to enforce laws, targeting open gambling, slot machines, and punch boards and to work with all law enforcement officers to uphold duties.

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Time-limit extension on pew automobile licenses questioned

A columnist argues that repeated extensions of license deadlines train the public to expect leniency, comparing it to a child learning to disregard authority. The piece condemns extending time limits as unethical and warns that one wrong step invites another, urging authorities to uphold the original deadline.

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Art of Cursing and Truth in Court Oaths

Dr Burges Johnson of Syracuse University notes profanity has drifted in use and vows the truth oath remains potent. He links the sacred and profane oaths, suggesting a field for study as the art of cursing and the pursuit of truth evolve.

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Meteorite Hazard Seen Yet Rare Fatalities

Few records mention meteorite related fatalities or injuries. A Greenville New York building was set afire by a suspected meteorite fragment. Other documented cases involve meteoritic fragments harming people and property, but large, damaging masses remain infrequent.

Greenville New York

Paris Styles Spark New York Fashion Trade Shift

New York readers see Paris fashion influence eclipse in women dressmaking, with Paris houses exporting seasonal looks and New York adopting French silhouettes. Reports note upped imports and show windows along Fifth Avenue, while U.S. shoppers seek replicas and upgrades. The piece mentions overcoats, bowler hats, wing collars, and the lure of Parisian glamour, with costs cited for wardrobes and a tailor’s full setup.

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Eclipse prompts worldwide interest in solar corona study

In May a total solar eclipse will cross the earth, offering a rare chance to observe the sun’s corona and the moon’s shadow. Scientists note the event will travel over the Indian Ocean and Pacific regions, with viewing lasting several minutes and potentially advancing astronomical knowledge.

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Building Bodies Strong and Ruddy by Royal 5 Copeland MD

A fragmented public notice styled piece urges mothers to "Know Your Job" and follow strict feeding and hygiene standards for infants. It emphasizes regular feedings, cleanliness, proper bottle preparation, and caution in weaning while linking maternal duties to health and strength.

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Sideshows of Science Whe Anty metamorphosis of grub and chessery

An odd fragment describes an insect life cycle with terms like White Ant and Termite y, noting two classes of termites werksre4 and saldlere. It mentions metamorphosis to adult state through nine stages and references misnamed terms and unable to read wood.

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The Giants Are Passing By Herbert Kaufman Conrergus

Fragmented and garbled prose outlines a sweeping power structure in early American industry. It references figures like Rockefeller and Harpers and hints at a biographical work exploring philanthropy, railroads, electricity, and transportation, with blurred names and disjointed images.

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Happy Boys and the Short Life They Live in Sand and Sea

A fragmentary meditation contrasts Happy Boys living freely on a Pacific island with white Americans. It asserts the boys are carefree, clothing free, and ignorant of the outside world while criticizing modern life’s focus on thinking and imagining. It laments lack of education and hope among the island youth.

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