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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1937
Page
6
Senator Borah argues the Supreme Court and the Constitution are inseparable and the court protects citizens when other branches fail. He warns against states’ powers being eroded by federal action and urges amendment through proper, constitutional means.
Advances show many previously fatal diseases now have recovery. Scarlet fever once feared, scientists found the causative bacteria changes with new insights. Distinct streptococcus forms identified as the true cause, guiding better treatment and prevention.
By Royal S Copeland discusses susceptibility to scarlet fever, potential vaccine hopes, and dangers of complications. Early symptoms include sore throat fever and upset stomach, with a bright red rash appearing within 24 hours, starting on the neck and chest, lasting three to ten days before peeling. Contagion is high and immediate medical consultation is urged.
The piece reflects on Dwight L. Moody born 1837 in Northfield Massachusetts and died 1889, praising his evangelistic work and forceful method. It recalls historical praise from Gamaliel Bradford and a 1994 Democratic convention moment, then shifts to aviation progress from dawn-to-dusk flights to mass air travel, predicting widespread air travel and cheaper planes within a decade, with price points like 1500 dollars.
A 1921 notice notes that establishing a Federal Reserve bank branch in San Antonio, backed by eleventh district directors, could lift city deposits by 38 to 50 million dollars. It also mentions a chamber of commerce request against new tax funded boards and a 1917 item about all steel streetcars for the San Antonio traction line and Lawrence Lakeview loop extension.
A vivid diary fragment from 1937 presents Adela Rogers Bt. John invitations and a string of cultural vignettes. It muses on Broadway theatres, dancing hosts, night life, and literary figures like James Forbes, Georges McManus, and Addison essays, ending with a gastronomic puzzle about turkey and donuts.
Elsie Robinson defends a thoughtful youth culture battle against cynicism and materialism. Readers from Detroit to Staunton submit letters urging virtue, faith, and decency while denouncing loose morals and a worship of money. Prize rules require under 30 authors, 300 words, with age and real name.
A chaotic OCR list asks about plays and authors with questions on The Plough and the Stars Riders to the Sea The Lower Depths and more. It includes names like St John Ervine Max Gorki Sean OCasey George Bernard Shaw and Shakespeare references.
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