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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1925
Page
2
The article reflects on St Valentine’s Day folklore in San Antonio, noting birds dating mates as warmth returns. It contrasts northern winter with Texas’s year round sun, and hints golf players at Brackenridge Park carrying San Antonio’s Valentine message to the world.
A Spokane superior court suit seeks 10000 dollars in damages from a jazz orchestra leader claiming the musician’s performances harmed a music teacher and his pupils by distorting classical music perceptions. The piece argues similar suits could arise in other fields and questions the merit of such actions.
A reflective column argues that life should not be lived too seriously or too lightly. It cites Longfellow on proportion and a Boy Scouts note about a Alabama mother's runaway son who failed exams, warning against catastrophe language and self-harm from perceived failure.
Mr Morgenthau, a New York businessman, built one of the nation’s finest mineral collections. He studies formation, chemistry, and history, and has written a book on the subject. His hobby brings lasting pleasure and broad knowledge, unlike transitory party and party-gone pleasures.
A reader sent a chicken to editor Bacolie Press as a token, which he ate. The next day he received a note asking what caused the chicken to die. The fragment hints at a dispute and a humorous exchange.
A reflective piece argues that right endures and gains strength over time, while wrong fades. It cites the stubborn ascent of truth, quotes from poets, and Henry Clay’s maxim, asserting the universe favors right and that invisible forces eventually back truth.
A mother with four children outlines two rules for obedience. She avoids giving unnecessary commands and uses firm, clear consequences. When her eldest defies her at age two, she models the penalty by leaving the room to show nonconformity results. The approach blends firm authority with minimal interruptions to children's activity.
A quirky note questions who is the busiest man in the world. The text mentions a man who answers with questions in a playful, puzzling tone.
A note suggests moral effort shifts with leadership style, describing how cooperative acts flourish under benevolence and falter under strict control. The piece frames a question of personal role and responsibility today.
A 1925 warning against giving sleeping pills or narcotics to anyone outside medical advice. The piece condemns mothers and families dispensing opiates, notes risks of drug addiction, and urges use of common sense and medical guidance for infant care and sleep issues.
A reflective piece on money and luck. The narrator notes misread chances, compares fortunes, and emphasizes personal effort, health, and simple pleasures. Despite others advancing, they strive sincerely, valuing friendships and love over wealth as life unfolds.
A reader laments rising holiday costs and seeks advice on budgeting for children’s education and gifts. The piece critiques parental indulgence and urges practical spending on schooling, hinting at Victorian standards and self restraint for value.
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