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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1940

Page

14

Ruining American Agriculture by a Harmful Trade Pact

The piece argues that a proposed reciprocal trade agreement with Argentina risking casein revenues will harm American dairy farmers. It warns tariffs protect US production, risk unemployment, and calls for public protest to stop hurried ratification before Congress acts. It contrasts defending American welfare with Argentine and British policies.

Argentina United States The Washington Stele Department Congress State Department Roosevelt

How to Overcome Your Seven Deadly Sins book review

Jim Barrett’s new self help volume from Vanguard Press frames seven cardinal faults fear regret greed laziness ambition self pity and death as personal foes. The city editor fired by a hard boiled boss becomes the author’s badge of practical tenacity with brisk prose and a punchy, no nonsense tone.

Tome Knew & Salez Nain Fils Jim Barrett Vanguard Press New York Morning World James W. Barrett Jimray Barrett Tere Mr. Barrett

Book review contrasts Barrett and Dell on ethics and prose

Edwin C. Hill critiques Barrett as clear and unpretentious, calling his road map to use a practical guide and praising its everyday living focus. He contrasts Barrett with Dell, condemning Dell’s philosophical rants as unreadable to general readers. Copyt 1340, by King Feas Synd., Inc.

Mr. Barret Mr. Darrett Floyd Dell Mr. Barrett Mr. Dell Barrett King Feas, Synd., Inc

Salt Lick as Life Lesson in a Salt Harvest

A fragmented prose piece depicts cow paths and desert hills where cattle crave salt to survive. It contrasts farmers and soldiers trading jewels for salt, urging acceptance of hardship and criticism as salt licks shaping character and history.

Menag King Fees Syivt Tae

Fragmented quotation on hardship and life savor

A terse quotation urges that without hardships or humiliation life loses savor and flavor. It warns against a life without salt and challenge, suggesting personal growth comes from competition and criticism. The mis-spaced text references Elsie Robinson and a clipped signature, unclear.

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What Do You Know The Knowledge Test

Fragmentary text presents a knowledge test with scattered clues and wordplay. Names such as Cerberus and Jehu appear alongside unpredictable strings, suggesting a puzzle or coded page. The excerpt lacks coherent narrative or a clear, reportable event for a traditional news summary.

Washington News Behind the News on Latin America Policy

The piece surveys U S policy toward Latin America highlighting a developing good neighbor stance and possible banker tactics under consideration by the Export-Import Bank led by Jesse Jones. It notes Fetter’s pessimistic report on Ecuador credit, concerns of U S self interest, and rising tariff and political tensions shaping future funding and policy.

Washington Latin America State Department Ten Deep Ecuador Franis W. Fetter Swarthmore Jesse Jones Fetter Agriculture Department

Seasickness: causes and relief measures at sea

The article explains seasickness, noting it affects most people less with proper precautions. It cites Dr. Robert J. Binckham of Belfast on unknown exact causes and lists five reliefs: rest, warmth, diet, fluids, and drugs, with practical guidance on position, air, and hydration. It mentions ginger ale, bitters, dextrose, barley sugar, and physician supervision for medications.

Alef Robert J. Binckham Belfast Ireland Blackham

Questions and Answers on Caresickness and Leg Pain

Inquiries by Dr Herman N Bundesen discuss irreg pains in the right thigh and knee possibly due to arthritis or nerve or circulation disorders. Burning feet and toe cramps are linked to circulatory issues in elderly individuals with hardened arteries. Exercise heat therapy and physician guidance are advised.

King Feaa Sin. Inc

New Year Resolutions Go From Glee To Gripe In Sophisticate Circles

A humorous look at New Year resolutions noting how both sexes joke about vows. Men boast grand plans like quitting bad habits and saving money while women joke about compiling lists for husbands. The piece highlights the buoyant morale boost such vows provide despite the satire.

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Cynic savoring self conquest at New Year vows

In this 1940 Helen Rowland piece a cynic notes that a person who has sworn off pleasures can still enjoy resisting them. The wit mocks self discipline and celebrates the moment of inner victory as sweet as any conquest.

aCe. Feas, Synil., Inc

Stars and Stripes Grasping a Business Opportunity

A clipped item notes a sharp con Imitation pitch urging readers to buy a so called glare ented product. The piece hints at slick sales tactics and personal pressure in a crowded market.

City to Study Taxes for Suburban Sewer Plans

January 2 1930 reports city commissioners acting at Mayor Chambers request to prepare data for next tax issue. Surveys underway in Temple Bill Loy Angeles Heights Olney Park area to plan sewer and fire protection improvements.

G. M. Chambers Temple Bil Loy Angeles Heights Olney Parl Suv Hilandale

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