Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1938

Page

6

Common Sense Thinking in AFL Session Signals National Shift

The AFL executive council in Miami urged private industry to create jobs and called on Congress to modify taxes on undistributed profits and capital gains. The piece argues this aligns with big and little business demands and frames it as a nation wide display of American common sense against class strife.

Executive Council American Federation of Labor Miami Congress Little Business Men Washington Ytlle Little Business A. F. of L

San Antonio poised for lowest fire insurance rate

San Antonio again has prospects of the lowest fire insurance rate among major Texas cities. Insured losses rose to 217000 in 1957 from the prior year by over 50000, yet officials expect no hike in the present nine cent key rate. The city’s efficient alarm response and fire fighting system deliver dividends to taxpayers through reduced premiums.

San Antonio Texas City Public Service

Old Age and Elder Care The Doctor's Task

The elderly require guarded, steady support to avoid risks from heart disease, bronchitis, high blood pressure, and kidney issues. Do not treat them as invalid. balance attention with restraint and ensure periodic medical exams to identify defects early.

Deteriorating Health-Seeking Among Elderly Warned

The article warns that elderly individuals often deny or minimize health problems and avoid medical care. It urges immediate preventive measures and procedures to ward off conditions, noting many avoid needed medical attention to avoid being a burden, a choice deemed unwise and potentially dangerous.

Diet for Aging Readers by Royal Copeland M D

A fragment discusses elder nutrition noting reduced food needs with age and activity, advising simple nutritious meals and avoidance of fried greasy items and hard to digest foods. It stresses dietary changes should be guided by a physician.

King Beas

Unclear science quiz text with mixed terms and errors

Fragmented list mixes science terms with misspellings and questions. It mentions narcotic drugs, gypsum varieties, heart anatomy, botany, alabaster, coal, auricle, plants, animals like cheetah and leopard, windpipe, nervous headaches, pronunciation, and a comic page answer hint.

Once Over in New Yorks Hidden Nooks and Noise

The piece paints a crowded, wanderer view of Manhattan and nearby areas. It notes pockets of life in The Village and Little Italy with vivid street scenes. Referenced figures include Poppa Moneta and Idwol Jones, linking to vanished Hollywood storylines.

New York Ching: Town Chatham Duyney Brooklyn Bridge Manhattan Hollywood Studios

Broadway Notes and New York Theaters Reflections

The article surveys New York theater life with profiles of stars like George M. Cohan and Fritz Scheff, and recalls a vivid Memory of a Journey's End audience standing ovation. It praises the pit orchestra's withdrawal and the musicians as a source of quiet joy. It closes with a personal reminiscence of stagecraft and tactile theater ambiance.

New York London Oloerones Polike Berlin Chinatown George My

Open letter to the President echoes American mind

A fragment of an open letter from O T Reeves of Atlanta to President Roosevelt urges readers to imagine voicing faith fear affection and bewilderment directly to the president. The creator stresses a nonpartisan frank family tone and invites public responses from 50 million riders and beyond.

Roosevelt O. T. Reeves Atlanta Georgia Tvat America United States Denter

Voters’ Friendly Letter Questions An Elected Leader

A letter from supporters questions actions and rule changes by the elected official. They praise the inaugural appeal but urge adherence to pledged rules and fair play. The writer urges patience and continued effort while highlighting perceived missteps and retaliation.

Letter from Elsie Robinson prompts cautious presidential faith

A 1938 letter to Franklin D Roosevelt from O F Reeves of Reeves Marble Ga questions pace of change and urges patient trust. The writer argues fundamental law suffices and predicts the president will reassure the public amid pressure. The note reflects concern over leadership and governance.

Prenkiin Roosevelt Meir Sting Feag Syd

Critics fault scientific method in education and medicine

A 1937 Carnegie Foundation report questions whether higher education truly educates beyond earnings data. The critique notes doctors and lab scientists often lack complete post-treatment records, while colleges fail to prove educational impact. The piece contrasts calls for precise evaluation with a broader public debate on art shows.

Tia Wiebi Ike Andrew Carnegie Cano Ny Little Steelmaster Endowment Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching

World fairs influence on housing and art in cities

Edwin C. Aull argues that world fairs like Chicago St. Louis and San Francisco shaped housing, lighting, landscaping, furniture, and architectural detail by showcasing beauty and craftsmanship to millions. He notes genuine cultural benefits from art exhibitions, while acknowledging access to fine pictures in galleries nationwide.

Chicago St. Louis San Francisco

10 and 20 Years Ago From L A Light Files

Feb 16 1928 reports Bert Lyteil star at Majestic touring personal appearance mocking snckehaired sheik with claims of American heroism as motion picture heroes. Southwestern Bell in San AntonioIncome debate cited by M Chambers on city commission fight against proposed rate increases. City to bid paving materials as Soledad street work planned between Houston and Romane. Father and son week feature at Your Men’s Christian Association with a bath mate and son-led games.

Bert Lyteil Hervin Fictor Majestic Theater Mir Lyte Bouthiwestern Bell Telephone Company San Antonio Texas City M. Chambers Soledad Houston Romane Streets Gece City Commission Haa Ity Cterk Your Men's Christian Guy McFarland Joesph Hailiway Nat’ Wastier Bonn-Partnera

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stalin Nelson Harding Speyport Onus Witton By. T. E. Powers Rika Prt Igas Witte Wey Foerrarcey Patella Ati Dock Ment Union Royal Copeland, M.D McIntyre Io Light O. O. Mcintyre Hack Dempsey Bonifate Madison Suara Garden Midint Beach Dempséy Fritz Scheff Miss Scheff Proscenum Victor Herbert Coll Clive Henry Miller Vrei Wris Ubter Metvneght Sad Ins C. F. Reeves Elle Robinson Seng Yalthat Fei Grandstand Elsie Robinson Jet Reeves Marble Ga Tno Georet S Hl Foundation Pennsylvania Grover Whalen New York World Hutory Mr. Whalen Edwin C. Aull L. A. Light Files
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication