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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1939

Page

7

San Antonio Health Warnings Prompt Action Call

San Antonio residents face unsanitary areas linked to plague and typhus due to rat-infested conditions. Dr. A Berchelmann, health board chair, urges action including defined city inspections, nurse home visits, public sanitation education, bilingual pamphlets, and a department led by five medical doctors to improve public health and raise awareness among residents.

San Antonio A. Berchelmann City Health Board Berchelmann C. K. Quin

Defense Only It Is Our Duty To Stay Out Of War

The piece records a reaction to potential new deal measures seen as approaching war. It quotes Representative Harry B. Coffee asserting public willingness to fund defense but not entangling alliances or foreign war interference. It notes bipartisan opinion that armaments be for defense and not foreign war or meddling. It argues the United States should avoid brinksmanship and stay out of war while providing necessary defenses.

New Deal Harry B. Coffee Nebraska Hearst New Deal Administration United States

Atom News Sparks Debate On Energy From Matter

A casual newspaper note from Columbia University reports George B. Pegram and assistant researchers achieving a high energy yield from mass to energy. The piece discusses implications for science, energy, and the responsibility of discovery, referencing figures like Millikan, Rutherford, Bohr, and Fermi, and exploring the sun’s energy as analogy.

Colombia University George B. Pegram Gray Mare Millikan Rutherford Germany Kaiser Wilhelm Research Institute Berlin Enrico Fermi Rome Niels Bohr Denmark

Marry Go Round Ages Regn Style Crushes for Modern Women

A fragmented 1920s era analysis characterizes dating and fashion as women reshape love and social roles. It notes men’s shifting expectations, while women adopt veils, posing styles, and fashions to claim agency. The piece mocks vanity and social rituals in urban society.

Amorous Attentions and the Not-That-Kind-of-Girl Rule

By Helen Rowland, the piece warns that while women may charm a man, his choice of mate reflects his own preferences. It suggests women cannot change a man’s type and implies the cost of pursuing unions with unsuitable partners. The humor centers on gendered dating dynamics and social expectations.

10 and 20 Years Ago From 8. A. Light Files

February 23 1929 sermon at St Pauls Episcopal Church by Rev. Willa t Capris Jr son of Bishop William L Capers. Theater listings include The Canary Murders Redskin In Old Arizona and Sins and Pass. February 22 191? Camp Travis noted as a reg resting and califstraction center with large service flag demobilized. Nat Wander speaker and songs like The Star Spangled Banner.

Willa ‘T. Capris Jr St. Paul's Episcopal Church William "L. Capers West ‘Texas RL Mark's Episcopal Church Ita Nat Wander George Washington Johnny Canes Moreling Christan Gldiers

Washington insiders warn of European crisis growl

Roosevelt hears a preface of a larger, likely worsening European spring crisis with Hitler rallying troops and hopes to force a Franco Italian maritime pressure. discussions flag potential indictments in a large Chicago city building trades case and hints of tax shifts, while budget cuts press up to 30 million dollars from federal departments.

Washington Roosevelt Europe Hilter Hitler France Italy Mediterraneau

Listen World to Elsie Robinson on Washington Birthday

A 1939 tribute reflecting on George Washington's memory and the American spirit. It cites F. Reeves of Atlanta praising Grandpa, the call to heroic living, and the idea that government must be by the people for the people.

George Wuahing Ton

What Do You Know The English Language Quiz

A scrambled page offers a list of quirky phrases and clues such as A cock and bull story and An able seaman, with numbers and hints to translate the phrases into common expressions. It seems to be a puzzle page inviting readers to turn to a corresponding answer page, promising solutions to the wordplay.

Clover & Alis Sale Benedict Ehl Anthony Mer

Excess Air Swallowing Causes Digestive Disturbances

Excess air swallowing leads to stomach and intestinal swelling and discomfort. The text explains the role of air in digestion, how habitual air swallowing (rerophagy) causes bloating, and how improper eating habits worsen it. Treatment focuses on slow eating and thorough chewing to reduce air intake.

Maem

Digestive Disorder Treatments By Dr Bundesen

Dr Bundesen outlines management of excessive air swallowing and stomach gas. If swallowing is not the issue, reduce starches and sugars. A careful carafil study may reveal infections or gastritis. Atropine fatropin and sedatives can aid spasms. Improve general health and stomach-strengthening exercises.

Kinw Kes Synil Lie

Letters to the Editor on city noise and drivers

The writer appeals to the paper to condemn speeding and loud car exhausts in the city. He criticizes a local figure for promoting and funding campaigns that encourage reckless driving and disrupts residents with open, loud engines and honks.

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