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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1923

Page

3

Hand-Picked Candidates Stir San Antonio Mayoral Race

Hand-picked candidates provoke controversy as Wes RY notes a plot to nominate a mayoral candidate aligned with Mayor Blackway. The piece questions group influence and urges voters to choose the next mayor, arguing against selection by a small clique and highlighting dissatisfaction with O. B. Black’s administration.

Stenday Wes RY Ray Jambert L. J. Mart Fred W. Took Albert Kronkosky San Santonio Hendowan Lambert Commissioner Lambert Blackway Austinia Civ San Antonio O. B. Black Black

Work A Law of Nature and Economic Justice Discussed

In a discussion on absolute economic justice, debates arise over how many hours people should work under socialist or capitalist systems. Senator Owen criticized a proposed machine of production for its efficiency, noting it could change daily life if fully adopted, though his remarks drew later attention in his home paper.

Aun Dliscuss Nuniher Pours Athens Owen Aude

Debate on a three hour workday and human health

The text argues against a three hour workday, stating history shows failures of such schemes and that both physical and mental health decline when labor is overly restricted. It defends the balance of eight hours each for work, play, and rest, claiming nature requires ongoing activity for well being and success.

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Weather Bureau value and need for Mexican weather stations

The writer defends the Weather Bureau as vital and underfunded, arguing its frost warnings save crops and that losing it would harm farmers. They suggest Mexico establish weather stations to share meteorological data, citing a recent cold snap that the Bureau forecast inaccurately only without Mexican input. The piece stresses significant national impact and calls for continued support and cross-border meteorology.

United States Werther Congress Weather Bureau Iome Mexico Alexico Beunty Tilhe Bureau Hunter Oarh

Weather and aid suggestion after Mexican storm

A defunct Mexican weather network misled the Weather Bureau during a storm while Crepe Tatteras to Atlantic City is mentioned. The text urges US aid to restore Mexico’s weather stations, arguing it would benefit both nations and fisheries, given the station gaps left by revolutions.

Crepe Tatteras Atlantic City Mexico Weather Bureau United States Uniteates

Governor Neff Defends Texas Constitution in Pipeline Tax Case

The governor argues the federal constitution, not Texas law, limits taxation of interstate pipeline firms. He warns calls for a new constitution distract from real issues and may hinder fiscal fairness. Two unrelated excerpts mention mer rouge and ancient kings, ending with a quip about a bald-headed ruler.

Texas Neff United States Congress Emrt Tia

Auld Lang Syne Verse Fragment Survives in Muddy Text

Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled version of Auld Lang Syne with lines about remembrance, friendship, and farewells. Names and places are obscured, but the poem hints at traditional verses and a communal toast. The readable parts evoke reunion and lingering kindness through a Scottish folk song lens.

Fragmentary Caption Teases Local Incident and Dialogue

A garbled report describes a man on a road reacting to an event as others observe. The readable phrases reference a lively implied accident or confrontation, with later dialogue showing tension and concern over the outcome and individual involvement.

Proposals on Training Feeble-minded Children by Gesell

A late university professor Arnold Gesell advocates early education and special kindergarten methods for feeble-minded children. He argues that early training can reveal hidden potential, reduce long-term burden, and improve social integration, citing tests and international studies. The piece notes California's high rate of mental deficiency among children and supports earlier schooling as a remedy.

Learlly Forterse Deofessor Arnold Gesell Gesell Urere Spycio Klidergertens Asx Gosell Fen Gliin Betind Eial

Tomb of King IndLert Orinin Unearthed by American Excavators

Exclusive dispatch from Cairo reports American diggers uncovering a royal tomb richer than Ming era remains. Priceless silk, cedar clubs with gold heads, an imperial golf book, and a jeweled flask are among the items recovered. Found inscriptions read “Tere Lit-Lieth” and suggest the king named Yin Monr Orin, a live-wire claimant. Spectators watched as a gold beer leg and a dog‑headed rover emblem added mystery to the hoard.

Cowel Pram Ming ‘Titankh Thay Dunner Tomny Dummer IndLert Orinin Syracus Oregon Pittsburg Queth Dunm Joe’ Pharoah Stes Dutont Saaei Sabra Robhors de. Elint Hig Associated Newspapers

Spectarty at the cuwelt around my corner

Fragmented reminiscence mixes a lurid village scene with courtroom notes and naturalization hearing details. The narrator recalls a local spectacle, describes a striking woman, and transitions to a February district court session in Georgetown Texas with four applicants awaiting examination and potential citizenship.

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A Laughter Class Slips in a Word Test Period

An old classroom scene shows students struggling in a word meaning exercise. The professor tests comprehension, jokes, and sharp looks as youths offer comical and incomplete replies, while a few earnest students attempt to meet the challenge with patience.

Where to Go Vaudeville with Pictures in Town

Fragments mention vaudeville venues and acts across various names and places. The text lists performance titles and figures such as Watrd Alaris Helaeess and The Canvas Four, suggesting a collage of shows and entertainers without coherent narrative.

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