The Wisdom of Washington and Its Relevance Today
A reflective piece on George Washingtons guiding precepts for peace and restraint. It argues preparedness for war and avoidance of permanent foreign entanglements as core policies, noting modern rulers often breach them. The essay questions current policy and urges renewed faith in Washingtons wisdom to achieve lasting peace now.
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George Washington
Washington
Goen
United States
Congress
America
Adolescent physical changes and related concerns
Adolescence brings years of physical and mental changes, with puberty starting at different ages. Girls may notice breast lumps and pain, while boys also experience growth spurts. Some glandular disturbances are rare but worth physician check. Low blood sugar in active, fast-growing children can cause fainting or convulsions, relieved by adequate sugar and starch before meals and exercise.
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Wright
Imerly
A. Goldbloom
Montreal
Canada
Medical advice on lumps and crooked jaw repair
Reader questions about a head lump possibly a sebaceous cyst or lipoma and a crooked jaw. Dr Bundesen suggests medical examination for lump removal and plastic or surgical options to improve jaw alignment, noting operation difficulty depends on deformity type.
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Samke
Odd facts about steel and Delaware grape origins
A historical note claims steel used daily could become brittle at fifty degrees below zero and break like glass when hammered. It also links the Delaware grape to Delaware Ohio, suggesting it originated in New Jersey and spread to the region.
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Delaware
Ohio
New Jersey
Letters to the Editor Traffic Congestion Blamed on Lights
In San Antonio traffic congestion is blamed on lighting systems. The writer argues alternating green and red signals would reduce stops, citing St. Louis and Tenn. cities. Vivid personal routes show frequent red lights in the business district, with only a few blocks allowing movement. The letter is signed by Mrs. Alr Fischer of 1242 Hammond Avenue.
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San Antonio
Sst Antonio
Markel Hougen
Travis
St. Louis
Sts 30
Menights
Tenn
Harrihan Bridge
Gen Antonio
Woerners
Jefferson and
Broadway
Holston
Losoya
Alama
Commercie
Alr
Fischer
Hammond Avenue
10 and 20 Years Ago From L A Light Files
Feb 2 1931 Ruth Patton elected Brackenridge Highs most beautiful girl by student vote. Maurice Windus to speak at San Antonio Open Forum on The Blood of Russia at Main Avenue High. Feb 22 1921 Brig Gen Hanon Ely spoke at Gunter Hotel on preparedness and politics of war. Memoir notes Ad Clubs luncheon at Gunter on market conditions and high taxes blamed for prices.
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Ruth Patton
Brackenridge Senior High School
la Retame
Maurice Windus
San Antonio
Main Avenue
Russia
Windus
Inter Roman
Revoluion Gairboods
Hanon Ely
Camp Travis
George Washington
al Uboir
Gunter Hotel
Washington News Behind the News on Roosevelts Path
Washington commentary flags a shift toward backing Roosevelt amid rising anti war sentiment. It cites Senate votes and leaders, notes opposition to the measure, and likens policy drift to a consuming inclination toward action to halt Hitler.
March of Events on European Minds for America
An illustrated lament on writers and artists fleeing Europe, arguing many created great works under war and exile. It notes famous figures from Dante to Archimedes and Spans the idea that oppression fostered creativity, praising the United States as a land where the pen remains free despite materialists and barbarians.
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Europe
America
Wade
Sterner Staff
Ante
Plovence
Aen
Chylus
Sir Thomas More
Ecatfold
Beethoven
Napoleon
Goethe
Bonaparte
John Bunyan
Condorcet
Corsica
Sind Feeness
Jowar Hl Lye
Archimedes
Port MeKenry
P. G. Wodehouse
Time Sense Versus Calendars and Clocks Debate
Benjamin DeCasseres argues clocks calendars and fixed schedules corrupt natural time perception. He claims humans rely on inner time sense and criticizes civilization for overuse of timekeeping devices. He calls for a life without clerks dates calendars phones and shops to prevent decay.
Out of depths I cry to Thee Lord Hear My Voice Prayer
Fragmented devotional text recounts personal confession and seeking mercy through faith. The speaker reflects on pride doubt and fear, asks for forgiveness, and waits for the Lord with a childlike trust. It emphasizes mercy redemption and divine strength over human power.
Power and Stars Within Your Reach, A Call to Courage
A compact motivational piece urging personal power and resilience. It emphasizes inner strength, fearless action, and riding life’s opportunities despite external risk or doubt. Includes bold phrases about using oneself to win and mastery over fear.
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King Pens
Syd
Quizzer prompts readers to name features of San Antonio landmarks
A garbled quiz item asks readers to name at least three rooms in local government and courthouse buildings in San Antonio, referencing City Hall and the county courthouse. The fragment mentions floors, basements, and rooms, with unclear phrasing and mis-spellings.
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Bexar County
San Antonio
What Do You Know The Knowledge Test
Puzzle style questions mix about flags languages and people. It asks which statement is wrong about US flag rules and describes translations and phrases. The page appears as a quiz with multiple choice items and a call to turn to the answer page.
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Coventry
United States
Ain
Adagla
Borgonzale
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L. A. Light Files
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Senate
League of Nations
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Nye
Clark
Paul Mallon
McNary
Martin
Hitler
Claskroom
Cotter
Fool
Kins Feavires Syndicate, Inc
Renaissance
Michel de Montaigne
France
By Benjamin DeCasseres
Liest
Rome
Elsie Robinson
Courthotse Tivy
Cup
Thug
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