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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1938

Page

6

American Goods For Americans Says Editorial

A call to boost domestic demand and protect American markets. It argues that unemployment and unsold goods threaten prosperity, urging spending on American products, supporting fully employed labor, and pressing government to curb cheap foreign imports under the tradition of protecting American industry. It notes trade pacts under the new deal have cut the trade balance and increased foreign goods.

New Deal England America

American goods and wages rule economic duty

The passage urges Americans to favor domestic products over foreign ones and to support American labor by paying American wages. It calls on government to protect U.S. industries and people, arguing that preferring foreign peasant labor harms national prosperity and mood.

Modern Views on Gender Roles and Democracy Lessons

Readers debate whether boys need guidance on success as women have. Beatrice Owens argues equal training for men and women in work and home life, while Charles Moore, 16, Amory MS, defends individual effort and wealth. A letter on democracy, wealth, and merit praises freedom of effort and criticizes anti-rich attitudes.

Beatrice Gwens Brownswie Texas Kays Beatrice Thay Mehaian Charles Moore Amory Gronletutt Wal Tadia Margaret Loken Statile Isha

Rules for Elsie Robinson radio contest letters

A reader outlines contest rules for a weekly prize program judged by Elsie Robinson. Letters must be under thirty, on topics important to American youth, under 500 words, with full name age and address, postmarked by Saturday noon for Monday awards, and publication will name prize recipients.

Elsie Robinson Cole Iottera Xing Fons Ayad

Fragmentary musings on women and progress in aging

A garbled hotel room or editorial fragment laments female aging and social change. The speaker mocks stereotypes, recalls wedding customs and modern mobility, and advises caution in judging women as they approach middle age. The tone is satirical and uncertain.

Diary notes mix of high society and city scene

A fragmented diary vignette visits New York social hotspots from Nashville and Colorado. It mentions muralist Dean Cornwell, Gilda Gray praising ranch life, breakfast at the Stork Club, a Sherry's dinner party hosted by W. W. Hawkins and friends, and a Whyte's Fulton Street afternoon where ranchers mingle. An unruly patron at Whyte's tries to buy another drink despite being refused.

New York Dean Cornwell Nashville Gilda Gray Colorado Hmerick Burt McBride Harry Burton Stork Club Sherry’s W. W. Hawkins Colony Ellen Ber- Lin Whyte'’s Fulton Street Whyte

A Barely Noted Nightlife Depicted In Postwar Tones

A narrative fragment sketches a restless urban scene with drinkers and a bar on Fourth Avenue in the Twenties, plus a jaded takedown of Mae West's radio and screen persona. It mentions a former Paddington shunter turned sub-editor at the London Times and a multilingual encyclopedia contributor, highlighting cultural erudition amid fading vitality.

Fourth Avennue Lawrence D'Orssy Paddington London Times Wallar Mae West Miss West Jock

McIntyre on theater critics and show business stars

The column analyzes female bylines and sensationalist writers of earlier decades, noting shifts in how critics depict crime and emotional appeal. It references Zoe Beckley, Nicola Greeley-Smith, Jane Dixon, Evelyn Thaw, Adela Rogers St Johns, Helen Worden, and Winnie Sheehan, plus figures like Sophie Tucker and Grace Moore, with a 1938 copyright notice.

New York Hfts Zoe Beckley Nicola Greeley-Smith Jane Dixon Evelyn Thaw Adela Rogers St. Johns Helen Worden Bagatelles Louis Bromfield Hoover Winnie Sheehan Jeritza Sophie Tucker Victor Moore Grace Moore EL Morocco

Span of Life Says Health Worries Do Little Good

A medical professor argues that worrying about health does not extend life. Dr Clendening says lifespan is largely set at birth by heredity, not by later care or exercise. He notes examples of long lived sedentary people and short lives despite good habits, and cautions against alcohol, salt, and red meat as universal causes.

Glendeninn Impetts Lear Clenening Clendening Theodore Roosevelt Walter Camp

Indiana town remembers a kindly country doctor

An elder observer recalls a town physician who balanced wisdom and gentleness. The old time country doctor rode a bogey cart through days and nights, caring for families from birth to death, pulling teeth, setting bones, and easing illness with quiet competence and personal attention. He is remembered as the embodiment of service.

Maéver Indiana

Notable New York Doctor Laments Passed Leader

Edwin C. Hill recalls Walter T. Dannreuther a renowned New York physician praised for benevolence and hard work. He emphasizes the value of the family doctor as the best medical center for each patient and the importance of knowing the patient over being broadly expert in all diseases.

New York Walter T. Dannreuther Dahlreuther Ifn

Inexpensive Commodities and Alcohol Use in Era

A fragment notes that during De Quiheys time opium was cheap, many workers favored it, and alcohol stimulants were common. It also cites a 209,860 college alumni figure now living in the United States, indicating a broad historical migration context.

United States

Yes No Test Items From a 1935 Pastiche

A scrambled quiz excerpt notes brief true false statements across topics. It references Leather gloves from Chemiclerite, Rome as Sistine chapel location, Caribbean accents, crystal patterns, German flag colors, Boy Scouts founding, broadtail fur, U S president salary, bromide stimulant, Empress of India, cranial nerves, and a comic-page answer prompt.

Sistine Chapel Rome Caribbean Boy Scouts United States India Elizabeth England Conyrignt Pantaresa

Blood Poisoning and Prevention of Skin Infections

A health note warns that minor skin injuries can lead to blood poisoning if germs enter the bloodstream. It explains bacteremia and septicemia, symptoms such as fever and chills, and states prevention by keeping germs out of circulation and treating injuries promptly.

Hardy

Royal 5 Copeland M D urgent medievil skin care note

By Royal 5 Copeland M D, a precautionary skin care notice advises immediate authentic treatment for wounds. It warns elderly, nourished, and diabetic individuals are more prone to skin infections and potential blood poisoning. consult a doctor if swelling throbbing or pain follows.

King Tress

Eightieth anniversary of Esn Antonio lodge observed

The oldest Masonic Lodge in Esn Antonio and surrounding area Alama Lexdige No. 4 marks its eightieth anniversary at the Matotio temple on Crockett and Lasoya streets. W. Sulles serves as grand worshipful master for the fourth straight term amid local hotel and civic group leadership. Charles W. Whest resumes duties at the San Antonio Hotel Men's association. R. Ly. Banders re-elected 15th year as secretary of the Texas Hotel Men's association. Roland Dirge and J. D. Part named vice presidents.

Esn Antonio State Alama Lexdige No. 4 Matotio Temple Crockett and Lasoya W. Sulles Charles W. Whest Ag Pras San Antonio R. Ly. Banders Texas Hotel Men's Association Roland Dirge J. D. Part

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