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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1931

Page

6

Hearst Papers Advocate Lefts Visionary National Reforms

A list of proposed policies appears, including nonentangling alliances, proportional Senate representation, a unified national defense, federal literacy action, and a January presidential inauguration. It calls for replacing income tax with federal taxes, a 13 month year, Nicaragua canal, imperial empire style debt payments, selective immigration, deportation of undesirables, Volstead Act modifications, and expansion of state powers under a Hearst driven reform platform.

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Bill for Expansion of West Point Reservation in Congress

The West Point expansion bill, led by Representative James of Michigan, seeks 15,000 additional acres to secure a clean water supply, create a landing field for airplanes, and provide ranges and camps for artillery and small arms. Immediate purchase at 31.5 million is urged to prevent rising costs and to enable aviation and artillery training, reduce transportation expenses, and maintain West Point’s high military standard.

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Tooth Decay And Diet By R S Copeland

An old newspaper feature discusses the link between diet and dental health. It argues that proper nutrition, not just brushing, prevents tooth decay and cites a University of Michigan study showing beetroot results. It stresses minerals like calcium and vitamin D and recommends daily fruit, vegetables, and dairy for all ages.

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Texas Trails and a Missing Envelope Scam

A fragment recounts a December celebration of the Advance Guard and a Kenedy incident. A stranger entered a business with an envelope, offered to swap one dollar bills for a larger note, failed to conceal it, and fled after realizing the envelope held nine dollars rather than twenty. Local speculation hints the stranger may be tied to a local group.

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Drift Toward the Rocks A Farmer Policy Debate

By Harry Williams a column questions farming policy and irrigation in new waters. McDonald pushes immediate action to restrain cotton planting amid drought storms and weather shifts while locals discuss who bears the impact. A mix of local chatter touches taxes, tin cans, road clutter, and wartime era jitters as readers debate enforcement and public patience.

B. McDonald McDonald McGonnal

Listen World! Elsie Robinson on youth and work ethic

Elsie Robinson dissects modern youth and work ethic in a fragmented reflective piece from 1921. The narrative contrasts anxious factory life with fragile pride in labor, noting young workers’ attitudes, training, and responsibility in industrial society.

Do You Know Bau Antara bie fone bon Pinerjes

A compact inquiry notes a mix of unfamiliar terms and names. The readable portion lists no clear event, date, or location. Further context from the source could establish whether this refers to people, a place, or a cultural reference.

Bau Antara Bie Fone Bon Pinerjes

Personal reminiscences by an actress and writer

A fragmented interview style reminiscence recounts a life in entertainment. The speaker names Mary Boland Ziegfeld Hyd Webster Gilbert White and Maybelle Manning, recalls the Wright brothers interview, and notes visits to St. Joseph Missouri Portland Maine and the Whitehall Palm Desk. The piece mentions perfume gifts, hotel stays, a passion for old houses, and receiving 3187 cards at Christmas.

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Polished crook and peculiar habits haunt a 1931 profile

A self described polished gentleman recounts a life of crime and odd fears, naming encounters with notable figures like Charles M. Schwab and Sidney Romberg. He notes intense agitation, a rash, squeaky voice, and constant clumsy moments, while recalling odd social habits and a stock of anecdotes from theater lobbies to a Gettysburg speech remark. Copyright 1931, by McNaught Gyn, Inc.

Marry-Round by Helen Rowland

Essayistic critique of companionate marriage presenting a satirical view of second-hand wives and revolving partnerships. The narrator questions the social value, duties, and gender impact, highlighting women’s perspectives and concerns about novelty and permanence.

Helen Rowland

U S Building and Loan Movement Praised

The letter argues the building and loan associations have sustained the economy and aided millions, celebrating their hundredth anniversary in the United States. It notes their growth from three Philadelphia-area founders to assets over eight billion dollars, financing eight million homes and aiding about five million people over the century. It credits wage earners and savers for home ownership through installment plans, highlighting broader policy impacts and wealth distribution.

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