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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1925
Page
3
A discussion cites a British savant claiming men grow prettier under modern civilization as jawlines shorten and features refine. It contrasts masculine strength with the term pretty, noting heroes like Fairbanks and Meighan symbolize virility, while outward neatness may mask inner will or spirit.
A New York children's court pondered a man who married on December 31 to prove he kept a promise to provide for his five children. He later admitted the wife was not the intended partner. The judge favored keeping promises in spirit over strict letter, noting the goal was a loving home for the children, not merely formal compliance.
A columnist mocks a Smithsonian professor's census based claim that there is no distinctive American type. The piece argues Americans are hybrids of English Dutch French Spanish Portuguese and Native American. it questions how conclusions were reached and notes the Indian may be the only truly native group.
An essay extols the book world as a stable circle of imagined friends who never judge or betray. Shadow figures like Titylus, Lanceylot, Romey and Juliet, and many more sustain readers through depression and relaxation, offering inspiration and wit across a lifetime.
A correspondent questions Arthur Brisbane and his Golden State persona. The letter asks if Brisbane’s tales reflect truth or are a created image tied to California and a distant authority. The writer urges honesty, warns against deception, and contemplates leaving California for a quieter life.
Copyrigh t 1924 text urges workers to take outdoor exercise to rejuvenate both body and mind. It argues rest without physical activity wastes downtime and that outdoor activity strengthens the system against disease. The piece credits International Venture Service.
A playful critique of cross word puzzles and the spread of jargon in newspapers. The author mocks square wordplay, preferring intact language over fractured terms, and laments the visual strain and confusion caused by overworded puzzle culture. References to Egypt, Indian terms, and linguistic distortion are noted in a humorous, speculative tone.
Royal S Copeland M D United States Senator from New York former Commissioner of Health describes premature infants at risk of quick death and advocates using pasteurized surplus bovine milk as a safe alternative. He notes many mothers have excess milk which can be pasteurized and used for feed in NYC, facing typical opposition but urging common sense in infant care.
Bruno Lessing argues cross word puzzles can be educational but only to a limited degree. True education comes from hard work that develops intelligent thinking, not just memorizing facts or cramming the mind.
A 1924 Premier Symidicats article argues sorrow varies by person and circumstance. It dismisses the idea of a single greatest sorrow, noting grief spans death, bankruptcy, loss, and heartbreak. The piece encourages perspective and shared burdens, urging readers to find strength in common sorrow.
In the desert a sage bush is a tree. Apparently it is easier to be poor than honest. Among the taco problema hardest to solve is that of picking the winders. Female tears are mightier than the sword. Nerve is a great asset when you know how to manage it. A wise man may be dignified, but many dignified men are pot.
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