San Antonio junior chamber backs tuberculosis control drive
The San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce pledges active support for a county wide tuberculosis control program for 1940. A four point plan includes a diagnostic and pneumothorax clinic at Robert B Green Memorial Hospital, expanded beds for active treatment, a tuberculosis service with rotating medical and surgical divisions, and renovation of the Southton administration building to add 150 beds and nurse quarters. The program aims to curb disease spread and lower deaths, with community leaders urging broad civic backing.
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Bexar County
San Antonio
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
Robert B. Green Hospital
Southton
Tuberculosis Department
Robert B. Green
Waiting the Day A Southern chemist claims invisibility paint
A Southern chemist announced a discovery of a substance that can be painted on objects to render them visible only beyond 100 feet, with experiments said to make airplanes invisible at 180 feet. The aside notes the potential uses and questions the practicality versus evading bill collectors.
Appetite and Anorexia Nervosa Treatment
A historical overview explains anorexia nervosa, its link to emotional distress, and the care approach. It covers rest, controlled feeding, weight gain, and gradual return to activity, noting vitamin-rich diets and psychological work to uncover underlying fears and anxieties.
Vitamin B and footwear questions for children
Dr. Herman N. Bundesen discusses a diet rich in vitamin B such as thiamin chloride and vitamins from yeast or wheat germ. The Q A covers when a child should wear high ankle shoes and what to do about ear congestion while sleeping on the left side, noting possible causes and when to see a specialist.
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Misa
Hiog Fees, Synd., Inc
Reindeer Roundup Tales From Alaska Herd Fight and Wolves
A fragmentary account describes Reindeer Gucle Sam driving a vast round up in Alaska using radian and aircraft to tag up to a million reindeer across 168000 square miles. Wolves repeatedly attack herds in blizzards, with historic losses of 150 to 200 animals in one winter and lessons learned from frost and ice.
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Gucle Sam
Alaska
U. S
Hatzebue
Skiros
Andrew
Reindeer Drive Tale Ends With Igloo Encounter
By Edwin C. Hill a tale recalls Tom Wood, an Eskimo, lost three days in a polar storm. Temperature plummeted to 70 degrees below zero as he prayed, stumbled toward a figure. A wormut and a white women near an igloo revealed a surprising rescue.
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Horner
Andrew Bahr
Tom Wood
Andrew Babe
Tom
King Fear, Synd., Inc
Knowledge Test Scrambled Shakespeare Titles
Fragmented list presents scrambled and misread names of Shakespeare plays such as Two Gentlemen of Verona Much Ado About Nothing The Merchant of Venice Hamlet and others. The page appears to offer a knowledge quiz with a provided answer key and syndicated feature notes.
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Venton
Vetotay
Tunuige
Athens
Juillet
Antony
Navy admirals push war talk to boost personnel
Washington dispatch reports Navy admirals pressed for higher wartime staffing while decrying what they called imminent war. The testimony was trimmed from the record, sparking questions about budget maneuvers and the balance of naval influence in Congress and across departments.
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Washington
Navy
Hele
House Appropriations
Representative Ditter
Seutherlarts
Teoolett
United States
Russia
Japan
Germany
Italy
Guam
House Appropriations Committee
Judge Advocate General
Fourteenth Naval District
Honolulu
Fourteenth District
Congress
Stark
Agres
Pacific
Mystery of modern love and fashion in society gossip
A column muses on female fashion costs, vain rituals, and social mores as men chase affection. It notes the allure of "individuality" amid trends, satirizes male panache and financial priorities, and questions the peaks of popularity across ages and wealth.
Married life as a clash between two divorces
The columnist notes that mere possessions and status do not ensure happiness. marriage is portrayed as a new conflict between two divorces rather than a conclusion to courtship, reflecting a cynical view of modern matrimony.
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Oli Woodrum
Mit
Appropriations
Cannon
Missouri
Woodrum
Appropriations Committee
Roosevelt
Hill
John Bull
Argentina
London
Britain
New York College
Florida
King Peas
Tne
Endurance swimmer Kellam aims to extend record at Breckenridge pool
From the L A Light files January 15 1930 Morris Kellam known as the human cork plans a 73 hour 28 minute continuous swim at Breckenridge park pool in a winter sports event hosted by the San Antonio junior chamber of commerce. Also noted Rev Paul Kern urges peace propaganda to avert another war before the San Antonio Council of Jewish Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Kellam
Breckenridge Park
San Antonio
Paul 8. Kern
Travis Park Methodist Church
Death of Captain Langsdorff and the Graf Spee Story
A reflection on Captain Langsdorff and the sinking of the Graf Spee. He follows orders and dies after scuttling his ship, provoking debate over courage and sacrifice. The speaker rejects the idea that such deaths are bravery, arguing sacrifice must serve a higher, humane purpose rather than grim ritual.
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Tali
Hang Langsdorff
Graf Spee
Adolf Hitler
Llulster
Ly Elsie Robinson tribute to Hans Langsdorit y loss
A fragmentary Riverside style note honors Hans Langsdorit y loss and condemns the twisted motive behind it. It praises brave protest and a single healthy laugh as stronger than suicide or poison, recognizing sacrifice as noble even when it ends in waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Langsdorit
King Pres. Synii
Reader complains about Forbes 4g on Roosevelt talks
A Light editor letter from a reader criticizes Forbes 4g for changing stance on Roosevelt. The writer says Forbes has misled supporters, noting his past praise of alcohol and urging caution before supporting him again.
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the Light
Forbes
Roosevelt
Odd Facts From a Fractured Article on Strange Notices
A mangled report lists odd items from an old Viennese family of restaurant proprietors and peculiar notes. It references a self-poisoning, death notices for friends, and garbled phrases about kindness and ownership. It also mentions improvised quotables and stray curios about laws and snacks.
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Bia
Iris
Owen
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Eit
Chamber of Commerce
Finland
America
E. §. Gross
Baltimore
Dr. Herman N
Reindeer
Homer
Livert
By Edwin C. Hill
Midenaitey Eye
Finon
Syndicate
Lac
Alm
Paul Mallon
Feders
Tons Commission
T. A. M. Craven
Postshordholders
Commission
King Features
Syn- Aleate, Inc
Mo Man
By Helen Rowland
Mats Rhees
L. A. Light Files
William Steinhardt
San Afitotiln Automobile Trades Association
Gunter Hotel
A. & Foster
St. Anthony Hotel
Giuer
R. L. Stevenson
Ly Elsie Robinson
Phink
Alechol
Roosa
California
Johannes Belieldpadfontely
English
Elsegheth
Permiacion
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