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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1932
Page
6
A first person narrative from New York on January 4 recounts a smoker’s struggle to quit. The writer describes cravings, physical restlessness, and disruptive thoughts while attempting to cut back to three cigarettes daily, blending humor with memory of family and past habits.
A fragmented note describes a Texan man who claims only one woman could smoke gracefully and lived in Verus-ses. The piece suggests a playful muse became a serious subject, ending with the man facing a doctor bill for consequences of his choice.
Retiring Army Air Corps chief Major General James E Fechet warns that the United States is the most hated nation and its treasure is unprotected. He criticizes President Hoover for weakening military strength and diverting funds to Europe, urging immediate national defense buildup.
A senate inquiry cites Otto Kahn arguing that when debts are due both government and private lenders should allow delays in payment. Claude G. Bowers counters, noting income tax payments are demanded while many struggle financially, asking how revenue collectors would react if private debts and taxes were treated similarly.
A fragmented excerpt discusses marriage, divorce, and social reform. It mentions a Brooklyn social party, a couple wed and then repent, and a captain advocating state provisions to support young couples. The text argues that a $2000 fund could help buy a home and reduce crime, illegitimacy, perjury, and divorces, amid broader utopian hopes and critiques.
The piece argues that success and happiness stem from a grand passion across fields from art to science. It cites Washington, Emerson, Lincoln, and Verdi as examples and insists sustained emotion powers lasting deeds, urging readers to embrace powerful love and avoid suppressing inner drive.
A garbled column recalls past events and figures from Vie San Remo Light era notes. Names, places, and dates are mostly indecipherable, but hints of musical culture and local personalities surface amid the damaged text.
A historical notice discusses royal meat inspection costs and public health warnings about pork safety. It describes trichinosis symptoms, the need for proper cooking, hospital care, and the importance of supervised meat handling in urban areas.
William Harrison journeyed to Kansas City for business with Mrs. William Harrison hosting in the afternoon. The event followed by a bridge gathering and a social hour led by Vin Jay, with Kareka and Gerald present.
A fragmentary account describes an ancient temple ruins in India once tied to the City of Victory, Nayak period, with references to dynastic battles and invasions. The piece mourns eroded stones and forgotten gods, noting how time and vegetation claim all, while remnants hint at a grand history now faded.
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