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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1928

Page

6

Peace and reform platform from Hearst Papers Advocate

The document outlines an Anglo American peace pact and world harmony aims. It calls for proportional representation in the U S Senate and prompt constitutional reapportionment legislative action. It proposes unified departments under a National Defense Secretary and Federal literacy abolition enforcement overseen by a Secretary of Education. It notes November Congress elections and a presidential inauguration in January after the election.

Hearst Papers United States Senate House of Representatives Department of the Army Navy A’y Forces National Defense United States Congress

In Their Country's Defense Submarine Tragedy Editorial

The piece mourns a crushing submarine disaster and honors imprisoned sailors' courage. It urges better peacetime submarine protection, faster salvage, and improved warning for merchant ships. It compares Allied navies and calls for no expense spared to prevent a repeat of similar losses.

Fitch North Atlantic

Benton Harbor Hoax Prophet Dies in Colony Belief

A self styled seventh messenger in Benton Harbor Michigan, Pur, leader of a long lived sect, dies leaving followers to mourn and carry on belief. The case recalls Joanna Southcatt and a succession of foretellers whose visions have repeatedly lacked foundation. Authorities note prior court action, including a receiver taking over the colony and the banishment of the leader, with an appeal still pending at the supreme court.

Amin Purell Messeng Benton Harbor Michigan Purnell Joanna Southcatt England Senger Earth Parnell Ben Parnell Coud Supreme Court

Understanding Angina Pectoris and Its Symptoms

An old medical note explains angina pectoris as chest pain with radiating agony, often triggered by heart conditions or remote diseases. It urges recognizing warning signs, addressing dental and sinus issues, and using nitroglycerin or amyl nitrite for emergencies, with rest and heat applications to relieve discomfort.

Polar Theory of Origin of Human Race by Serviss

A historical glimpse of Garrett P. Serviss praising a polar origin theory for humanity. The article discusses debates on migration from the North Pole, references Paradise Found by Warren, and notes about Arctic climate changes and planetary dispersion ideas within a fragmentary speculative essay on human origins.

Garrett P. Serviss Globe North Pole Indeain

The Case for Brevity in Writing and News Texts

A compact essay extols concise style arguing brevity aids memory and readership. It compares long pieces unfavorably to short pointed items, cites editors and writers, and stresses avoiding redundancy and excessive adjectives. The writing explores how shorter forms better engage readers in busy modern life.

Bride in Long Train Dress Becomes World Attention

Former Countess Maria Cristina Berri-Scali now Madame Guglielmo Marconi appears in a wedding gown described as very beautiful with an unusually long train. The piece notes fascination in America and argues for modesty, warning that extremely long trains trap germs and dust.

Maria Cristina Berri-Scali Guglielmo Marconi Marconi

Their First Jobs by Philip Nowlan

A pioneer capitalist and lender in Denver began work at age ten as a spindle fender in the old Denver Wooler Mills. He left after about two years to drive a groom in a lumber camp, then did odd jobs until joining the Denver Times for five years, later moving into ranching and public service, including state representative, governor, and bank and land interests. He became president of Farmers' Life Insurance and Biddle Park Land and Livestock, among other ventures.

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Figures of Speech and the Myth of Gambrinus

A historic note traces Gambrinus as a legendary brewer tied to beer lore. It outlines medieval lore linking him to wealth promises and the first beer brew, noting his role in German and Danish legends and the late medieval rise of beer symbolism in northern myth.

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