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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1937
Page
6
A reflective meditation marks George Washingtons anniversary and the monument restoration. It praises his leadership while critiquing parson Weems cherry tree lore and modern flaws. The piece argues Washingtons balance of discipline, humanity, and pragmatic realism shaped American liberty and national character.
A panoramic diary fragment recounts Begegnings with Theos dore Dreiser muffled in a coat, Elsie Robingon, Will Hamilton, Lois Long, and Col. Henry L. Doherty at Theo dcre's table. It touches on security cards in the gangster era, cafe society names like McIntyre, speculation about the Archbishop, a bat sighting in a theatre, and miscellany on famed figures, anagrams, and Hollywood wanderings.
On the two hundred fifth anniversary of Washington’s birth, a reflection urges Americans to study his farewell address. It warns against usurpation and calls for amendments when constitutional powers are misdistributed, emphasizing careful constitutional reform over executive overreach.
A reflection on the need for reciprocal checks in government to prevent encroachment by any branch. The piece recalls Washington’s constitutional warnings and asks whether his legacy should be upheld or undone, asserting the American people must decide. It emphasizes caution among leaders and preserves Washington’s faith in the people.
The Legislature and national leaders push a shield law to protect news sources. The measure aims to inform the public by safeguarding reporters confidential material, with support from states like New Jersey Maryland Kentucky and Alabama and endorsement in Arkansas. Representative Edward W Gurley of New York backs a federal bill to extend this privilege nationwide.
On this anniversary of his birth George Washington stands first in American minds as the nation honors his vision and the lasting imprint of liberty. His portrait is set in granite on a great American Mountain and the spirit of Washington endures in Americans who preserve freedom he created.
A long readers' page features Elsie Robinson's column urging open mother daughter talks on sex education and youth behavior. Letters from Annie Marie Wowzuk and Jane Mae Bigelow discuss parental roles, responsibility, and the need for practical guidance at home.
A man described as a Stars and Stripes figure arrives home in a limousine after an evening. a separate note mentions a girl with a pretty feel but no promise of a lasting future, reflecting social tones and fashion imagery from the era.
An odd meditation notes a man’s waking hours and choices in a traffic accident, contrasting absence of thought with presence of mind. The fragment hints at weariness of the tired business man and a reflective stance on life.
Impetigo is a contagious skin infection caused by a germ. It appears as small round blisters that fill with pus, crust over, and leave red fading spots. Neonatal impetigo requires immediate attention to prevent spread, with mild antiseptic ointment advised and avoidance of strong irritants.
Ten and twenty years ago in the LA Light files San Antonio previews include Jack as welcome speaker for winter tourists in San Pete Park with a downtown tour and a park barbecue. The Junior Chamber plans a final drive to raise 25000 for a five year contest, while Sam C Bell and George A Lowther announce mayoral and police fire commission runs. San Antonio Water Supply reports about 860000 in annual revenue for 1924.
A chaotic list of literary titles and characters asks to match items to authors and works. It includes Hard Tire Kenilworth The Excursion Booth Parkington Wordsworth Dickens Wiseman Fabiola Walter Scott Thomas Hardy and others. The page prompts identifying in early life poetry, manuscripts, and character names such as Jerry Cruncher and Squire Hardcastle, with Attic salt as a hint and copyright notice.
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