Pecan Shellers Strike Sparks San Antonio Debate
The Texas industrial commission found police interference in picketing unjustified but noted walkout was unorganized and varied in scope. Estimates range from 1500 to 6000 strikers amid 12,000 to 14,000 workers in 125 plants. The Light defends Chief Kilday, calls the West Side a social issue, and urges state and federal cooperation for lasting remedy.
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Texas Industrial Commission
Bernard Egan
GIO
Donald Henderson
Union International
Light
Owen W. Kilday
Police Department
Traffic Light Installations Aimed at Reducing Accidents
At busy residential intersections new center suspension lights are being installed to regulate traffic flow. They are visible from a distance and should cut collisions. Yet the safety hinge remains on careful driving by every motorist and pedestrian to eliminate accidents.
Hearst calls for a congress of nations to outlaw barbaric warfare
William Randolph Hearst urges a global congress to adopt rules of civilized warfare and to enforce them, arguing that women and children are saved in peace but bombed in war. He warns that unresolved conflict leads to needless slaughter and advocates concerted action to end barbarism.
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William Randolph Hearst
Congress of Nations
Understanding Hoarseness and Its Serious Signals
A correspondent details persistent hoarseness misattributed to a cold, noting it can linger after cold symptoms. It discusses potential causes from benign vocal strain to serious illnesses like laryngeal cancer, emphasizing doctors’ warnings and the need for careful throat examination when hoarseness lasts.
Early recognition guards against cancer in hoarseness
By Royal S Copeland warns that persistent hoarseness or unexplained abnormalities must not be neglected. Do not rely on home remedies. consult a doctor for prompt diagnosis as early treatment improves outcomes. Delays can render cancer incurable. seek medical advice promptly.
Quick Yes No Quiz on Historical Figures and Facts
A rapid true false style quiz probes authors, leaders, poets, and world events. It asks if Sinclair Lewis wrote The Citadel, if Dolley Madison was the first lady, and other items. Answers rely on general knowledge and historical records, with several items referencing politics, literature, and geography.
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Franceis Vilon
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Nell Gesu
Strait of Davor
Pranklin
Vale
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Conyright
Empire of Maximilian and Carlotta in Mexican saga
Empire Edwin C. Hilt From Hollywood reports the film story of Maximilian and Carlota begins. Paul Munt may play the Mexican Indian patriot dunrez in a tale of European intrigue in Mexico. The narrative recalls Napoleon III, 1864, and the downfall of the Maximilian empire as Carlotta and Maximilian captivate with fairyland imagery while Juárez forces resist.
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Once-Overs. Billy's at Fifty sixth Street a longtime New York landmark
The column reflects on Billy's, Manhattan's oldest saloon on Fifty sixth Street and First Avenue, kept by the founder's descendants for over 60 years. It notes the neighborhood character, enduring fixtures like gas lights and a brass money box, and recalls frequent visitors, staff roles, and anecdotes about the era’s social scene and famous figures.
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Sutton Place
Watterson Rothacker
Mrltese
World Parks Cousins and Columnist Inquiry
Fragmented letter style talk discusses fans' critiques and a proposed clearing house for Aracr- Louk ideas. It references a Fayetteville Paras Cousins, an invite to a columnist role, and hypothetical town and country columns with anecdotes about hogs, mules, sewing parties, possums, and local chatter.
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Aracr- Louk
Fayetteville
Country life reflections blur city loneliness in letters
A long, rambling letter from Kine Fees Byod. La contrasts rural comforts with urban isolation. The writer discusses country life, neighbors, and the appeal of simple pleasures, hinting at a city reader's envy and the emotional pull of home.
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Farks
Pal
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City plans $4 million bond ask for street extensions
February issues recount a business led push for street extensions in Los Angeles with a proposed $4,000,000 municipal bond. Main project targets Losoyn street from East Commerce to South Alamo, plus urban improvements and transit upgrades. Includes lists of prominent sponsors and city officials involved.
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L. Thomson
Losoyn Street
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East Commerce
South Alamo Street
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