State duty in emergency relief urged by editorial
The editorial argues for state governors and legislatures to act promptly with relief programs to supplement federal emergency measures. It cites the federal republic form of government and Jefferson's warning against centralized power, urging cooperation across parties and states to hasten unemployment relief and economic revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Snvereignty
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
Jefferson
Congress
Blind boy draws winning tickets in Dublin sweepstakes
A sanitation of text describes a Dublin hospital fundraiser where a blind boy draws tickets in a lottery tied to the Manchester November Handicap. Nurses place tickets in a drum as a rotating cylinder shuffles them. A boy named Jackie draws a ticket every few minutes, promising a fortune for the winner. The piece condemns gambling and urges wiser behavior, noting the folly and poverty seen among gamblers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Manchester
Paddy
Jackie
Slow Down By R. 5. Copeland
Ambulance of health advice urges rest and reform to combat overwork and stress. It recommends balanced meals, outdoor activity, deep breathing, regular sleep, and gradual changes to life routine to raise vitality and reduce low blood pressure symptoms.
Penmanship tribute and fair meeting notice in Boerne
A reader letter extols historic penmanship and recalls 40 years of handwriting craft. The piece notes George J. Kempen of Seguin praising penmanship. It announces the South Texas Fair Area directors meet in Boerne on January 26, with Kempen as secretary, and mentions the Crony issue this Christmas week with new socks featured.
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Fastart
M Jetter
Old George
Kempen
Ahading
George
South Texas
Boerne
George J. Kempen
Seguin
Country Boy Vengeance Tales From Kerr County
A ragged reminiscence recalls sheriffs John W. Vann and Will Wright, noting country lads outsmarting city slickers. It contrasts old frontier justice with modern petty thefts as a county deputy nabs culprits stealing poultry and turkeys in a rural chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joho WY
Vane
Capt
Will Wright
Kenedy
John W. Vann
Kerr County
Tere Will Wright
Texas
Vann
Will Weight
Aheriff
Wilson Counly
Bob Oft En Willi
Wright
Trxag Rangers
John W. Yano
United States Marterial
Sontone
Listen World! By Ellis5 Robinson
A reflective piece urging readers to face problems directly not avoid them. The narrator shares humorous missteps and warns against excuses while urging action and courage in handling life’s dangers and challenges.
Do You Know Han Amiodin Pan 234 Miler
A fragmented note mentions Han Amiodin Pan 234 miler of Pavedalecets Inalde near a city limit. The text is incomplete but implies a local event or person tied to a far distance run near a boundary. Further details are unreadable in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lip Co
Ty Delog
Han Amiodin
McCoy
Kid McCoy
Thirty-Ninth Street
Diary entry of a New York trip with crime and nightlife tone
A fragmented 1930 diary recounts theater outings, a failed watch repair, and meals with friends. It reflects on New York hotels linked to organized vice, railroading crimes, and slang from Broadway venues, mentioning Rothstein and Diamond and a curious footnote about a Texas pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock Pemberton
James Whitcomb Itiley
Meredith Nicholson
William
Lyon Phelpy
Riley
Monty
Ann Sell
New York
Vse
Marry-Go-Round by Helen Rowland
A column essay blending social satire on marriage and gender roles. It references Santa Claus belief, midlife views, and quotes from literary figures, noting women as midwives of advice and men’s expectations. The piece discusses love, domestic life, and the paradoxes of modern relationships with humorous asides.
Formation of Third Party Not Likely
A letter to The Light argues a new party is improbable soon without a national political leader and strong moral argument. It warns a third party could aid a Republican victory and notes Americans distrust new parties. the writer cites Calvin Coolidge era views and a San Antonio newspaper series context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Codtnga
Democratic Party
South
Ryeldhy McClure
Mr. Coolidge
Light
San Antonio
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