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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1928

Page

7

Peace and reform proposals from Hearst papers

An English speaking peoples alliance aims to preserve peace and world order. Proportional representation in the Senate is urged with fewer than two senators per state. A plan calls for reapportionment legislation in the House. A national defense department unifies Army Navy and Air Forces under a Secretary of National Defense. Federal action to abolish illiteracy via a Secretary of Education. Election of Congress in November with inauguration on January 1 following.

Hearst Papers United States Senate House of Representatives Department of the Army Navy Air Forces United Secretary of National Defense United States Secretary of Education Congress

Coolidge Promotes Pan American Unity in Havana Speech

President Coolidge framed a new world theme at the Havana Pan American conference, contrasting Pan Americanism with League of Nations he described as imperialist. He stressed peaceful collaboration among republics, self government for Cuba, and a future oriented toward general welfare, not armed coercion.

President Coolidge Cuba Havana League of Nations Geneva League Lintous Pan United States Troud Spain Ris Coolidge Cubac Todex

Literary Publishing Trends and Readership Across Nations

A survey notes massive printing in the county and focuses on shifts in what people read. It compares British and American reading habits, describes publishers' move to compact multi work volumes, and cites literacy gaps in India, asserting English-speaking peoples lead in global reading and writing quantities.

Washington Lbrailes India

Wandering Sun by Garrett P Serviss

The article explains sun rise and its path relative to the horizon, using a picture of Earth and sky to show how the sun’s apparent position shifts with seasons and latitude. It discusses the northern and southern hemispheres, solstices, equinoxes, and how the sun seemingly circles the horizon as the observer’s latitude changes.

Eouth Yoan

New Ailment Tularemia Found From Rabbit Bite

Royal S Copeland reports a new ailment Tularemia caused by a tick bite or skin contact from infected rabbits. First found in California ground squirrels, it spread west to east and is present in 37 states and Japan. Symptoms include swollen glands, fever, and slow recovery. Prevention stresses gloves when handling rabbits and thorough cooking of rabbit meat to avoid human infection.

California New York New Dotery Delaware Staal American Journal of Public Heath

American Indian Names By Dr Frank Crane

A disjointed antiquated piece listing Native American names and places, interspersed with biased generalizations about American Indians and immigration. The author cites examples like Cheyenne and Cheyenne toponymy, plus a crudeness about Native peoples and Western expansion. Copyright 1998 Secvien Newspaper Ayndiente. com

Frank Crane

Hawk and handsaw a test of wit and sly satire

A quirky note explains a saying about knowing a hawk from a handsaw, interpreting it as wisdom and discernment rather than gullibility. It discusses misheard terms like handsaw as a corruption of hernshaw meaning baron, and the idea of distinguishing hawk from heron as a measure of savvy during a riposte about civic elites.

Iwon Tricter New York Crokeroads Hawk Winsom King Beaw

SIX FOOTERS AT WASHINGTON CREW TRYOUTS

Five University of Washington candidates for next year’s rowing team are all over six feet tall, with heights up to 6 feet 6 inches. The article notes the shift toward taller athletes and compares height to historical figures, concluding that posture and top layer appearance matter more than overall size.

West University of Washington Washington Napoleon Bonaparte

Sideshows of Science and the Clever Quick Change

A fragmented account describes quick change artists and their tricks as if in a science show. It mentions a pig and a wolf metaphor, a hall transformation, and spectators befuddled by seeing doubles while the performer retreats to safety.

Nelle Pig Wittel Wolf Hig Itn Pirauere

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