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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1937
Page
7
A historical piece discusses Senator Ashurst of Arizona re introducing a bill to outlaw ransom payments in kidnaping. Advocates say government agents would curb kidnappings by preventing ransom collection, arguing the law serves the common good and protects stricken families.
San Antonio and Bexar county face a crime surge as bandits kill Motorcycle Officer A A Edwards. Commissioner Phil Wright laments police unfairness and asserts criminals have a good chance to cheat the law unless roots of crime are attacked. He urges striking at revenue sources fueling racketeering to protect peace officers.
A tall bald man travels from New York to Africa aboard a ship and afterward contends with yellow fever and African mosquitoes. He claims repeated expeditions to combat microbes, while scientists note the role of airplanes in disease spread and discuss public health advances since World War I. The story blends fever lore, aviation links, and colonial science in a dated medical narrative.
A fragment notes a wall rushing toward Ti near water, detailing little context or clear action. The readable portion suggests a construction or obstruction event, but lacks names, dates, or places to anchor a fuller summary.
The piece recounts Dr. Heiser’s medical career amid 19th and early 20th century plagues, praising his courage in battling leporsy yellow fever cholera and typhus while noting limited knowledge of tuberculosis pneumonia and rheumatism. It highlights his bestseller Wagrapt and his belief in controlling disease.
C O McIntyre recalls late era New York life with vivid sketches of society debs photographed at the Automat near the Grove. The piece surveys cosmopolitan dining crowds, Harlem to Broadway contrasts, and mentions Gloria Vanderbilt’s early fashion venture, Peggy Hoyt, and vaudeville star Chic Sale, plus a sly nod to travel gear obsessions.
Readers from Chicago and Detroit discuss the impact of working mothers on men, children, and society. Proponents argue employment broadens understanding and supports families, while critics claim jobs outside the home harm children and moral values. The exchange features Jeanette de Vor and Henry W asserting competing visions of motherhood, labor, and modern life.
A reflective prompt from 1922 asks readers to imagine their mother’s life beyond the home. It recalls a past era of family and respect, urging readers to consider whether a mother’s public career would have altered how she was viewed by her children and society.
From the Files of fla 5. AL Light January 20 1927 Miss Vide Franklin, a student of Male Avenue High School, wins the six day beauty contest at the Texas theater, appearing as Acpolphe Meajou in Blonde or Brunette. Mrs P L Hyer reelected president of the Protestant Orphans home executive board. New Madison Square Presbyterian parish house to host Sunday school tomorrow. Dr Stockton Anson of Rico Institute lectures on show Versus the Sentimental Point of View and Galesworthy and the Human Dilemmas.
Malta fever also called Mediterranean fever is found worldwide wherever goats are herded. The disease originates on Malta island and is caused by a germ isolated as Brucella abortus, linked to infected animals.
An article warns that goats are highly susceptible to Malta fever and milk should be pasteurized when possible. It urges guards on handlers, isolation or destruction of diseased animals, and glove use. It notes evolving sanitary rules aid control and references Andrew W. Mellon’s art gift to Washington and White House response.
A garbled clipping mentions troubled waters near bathing beaches and a magazine’s feverish expectation, referencing the Congressional Research. It references Baugh and a possible follow up with a grit ball, hinting at a broad, unclear news note.
A quirky quiz item listing questions about deserts largest Scottish city ancient names and rivers used for power. It includes scrambled phrases and instructions to turn to a comic page for answers, with a mix of place names and numeric hints.
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