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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1925

Page

2

San Antonio junior high praised by Columbia educator

Dr. R Thomas H Briggs of Columbia University calls San Antonio junior high schools a revelation praising their near perfect public school function within current facilities. He notes the system’s merit and the favorable publicity it has attracted from professional publications as it strives to meet individual student needs.

R. Thomas H. Briggs Columbia University San Antonio

Radio alerts aid capture of Missouri robbers in Nebraska

Iowa listeners heard descriptions broadcast by Shenandoah station leading to two suspects in a Missouri robbery being arrested in Lincoln Nebraska. Sheriff reports rapid public tips from distant listeners aided swift pursuit of the fugitives.

Iowa Nebraska Missouri Shenandoah Lincoln

Women at N A D A convention seek practical cars

At a Chicago N A D A gathering an executive noted women favor cars that are reliable and easy to use. He said appearance matters less than performance and that women want vehicles they can operate with minimal mechanical knowledge and trouble, dispelling myths about interest in styling.

National Automobile Dealers’ Association Chicago Oqe

Violin Practice Wins Courtroom Acclaim

A youth faced arrest for noisy practice but played Ave Maria in court proving his conduct not disorderly. The judge released him after the performance while neighbors heard only the raw material of his music. The piece argues the violin language brings heavenly communication and supports the boy.

Wayside Wisdom By S. E. Kiser Narrative Poem

A fragmented verse piece recounts a tale of a man and a girl, detailing pride and illusion as social ranks and love collide. The narrator reflects on fascination with nobility and the folly of pursuing status over genuine affection.

Repartee Party Miss Chadpie Banker on Fare Niching

An eccentric banker named Chadpie advocates a government fare niche and fiscal strategy. The text hints at inflationary risks and speculative bills of rubber that could stretch value, reflecting a satirical or chaotic financial discussion.

Miss Chadpie

Once overs by J J Mundy

An advice column argues that strict parenting can become lax with age and urges balancing discipline with independence. It cautions against overindulging children and suggests allowing minor hardships to prepare them for life.

Quick Decisions and Parental Guidance on Decisiveness

A mother debates how to teach her six year old Agnes quick decision making. The scene contrasts listening to many records with choosing a single favorite, aiming to root out indecisiveness for a successful future. The narrator warns against perpetual vacillation and endorses training in timely choices.

Agnes Agios

Daily Good Deed Promotes Forgiveness Across Humble Hearts

A thoughtful person earns respect by forgiving others and offering kindness. The message underscores mercy as a hallmark of true character, celebrating restraint and compassion in everyday conduct.

Saphead Sisters Mully A Penny for Your Thought

Corddia dismisses the offer as insufficient for a true author. The exchange hints at a playful or satirical tone within a dialogue about writing and value.

Corddia

Income Tax Publicity Sparks Public Debate

A 1925 McClure Syndicate piece argues tax publicity misleads readers and hides real incomes. It decries evasion schemes, cites methods like stock trades, real estate, and corporate structures, and accuses lawmakers of partisan tactics before an election.

Human Machine Needs Care by Royal S Copeland

Senator Royal S Copeland argues that society must invest in human health as machines demand care for longevity. He warns that neglecting physical well being harms progress and cites the body as vital as any invention, urging improvements to mind body and spirit.

Royal S. Copeland Es D United States New York Ormer New York City Faunce Brown University St. Nicholas Society Dr. Faunee Tam Torcello Conysight Fentary Service

Intelligent monarchy praised for swift laws in Spain

A satire notes how Spain's king imposed a law forcing drunk workers to serve Sundays in jail, extending sentences for missed Sundays. It argues swift, strong rule can curb abuse without harming innocent wives, then contrasts with modern politics and the value of thoughtful governance.

Spain Spat Inek UN

Burkett Adds Hamburger Posiness at Local Store

Burkett’s Burkett adds to the grocery scene with a weekend hamburger sample near the store. A local reader heard a Black person remark during tastings as the editor praised the fried hamburgers.

Burkett Woodhraff County Ark Democrat

Fragmented note swerves into unclear insult

The readable text shows a jumble of words and phrases with no clear person, place, or event. It appears as a rough, damaged note lacking coherent facts or a definite news item.

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