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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1935
Page
7
Henry Binks presents a farcical patent dream about a left handed revolving door turning the world for lefties while right handed users face a quirky second mechanism. Mrs Binks questions the plan as the couple spar over invention and fortune in a humorous exchange.
Joe Runt plans a dinner for his boss but the doorbell rings and the new neighbors the Popovers arrive with a comic chaos mix. Mrs. Popover rearranges the room with revolving doors and a paper hat plan. The Popovers teach Manners as Petey learns utensils amid chaotic table theatrics.
The passage describes anticipation for a masquerade tomorrow night with a parent urging care to avoid rough handling on the floor. Mrs Binks expresses hope for fun if allowed to read during the dancing, insisting on a gentle partner approach.
European nations wage a frantic radio war to win wartime influence. Governments fear radio propaganda and counter campaigns may spark incidents across Austria Yugoslavia Germany and Lithuania as pirate and official stations clash over signals and borders.
Flynn notes 24,500,000 per year to people and cites in force electric rates with a gas rate reduction already effected. He touts low electric and gas costs as proof of intelligent city management, contrasting historic ward divisions with progressive governance.
A compact historical note traces the Egyptian development of solar timekeeping from pyramid shadow astronomy to the Nile calendar start date September 25 and notes Theodosius I’s January 1, 325 decree restricting circus games on rest days, marking the Elile Law’s 510th anniversary as of 1935.
The city hired University of Cincinnati professors to map 106 neighborhoods into wards and shift to a modern garbage system. Private contracts ended, savings accrued on meter costs from $1.50 to 82 cents per year and installation from $10–$15 to $5.78. The program aims to serve citizens, not a political machine, and will be featured in an upcoming article by John Z. Plyan.
A home cough remedy uses syrup and Tinex with water to create a pint of medicine stronger and longer lasting than store bought options. It claims rapid relief from chest and airway irritation, soothing inflamed membranes and easing breathing with a pleasing taste.
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