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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1927
Page
9
An editorial argues the Boulder dam bill protects 65 000 citizens and 100 million dollars of property, urging national action to avert catastrophe. It claims economic and humane justification and cites endorsements from President Coolidge and key officials, asserting no valid opposition exists.
A satirical statement warns that a rising Atlantic could erase the water barrier with the United States. It laments overconfidence in science, notes potential gains like telegraph lines, and jokes about foreign celebrities traveling amid a new order with $3 seats.
A 17 year old from Canada wins 25000 after swimming the 22 mile Catalina Channel from Catalina Island to the California mainland in 15 hours 45 minutes. He faced cold water and a 200 yard wide seaweed choke point but persevered while many rivals failed to threaten. The feat ranks among the era’s most notable channel swims.
The Stock Exchange finds that bars are more honest today than ever before as people wear better clothes eat better food and pursue higher pleasures. It asserts that conduct ought to improve, despite pessimists, as humanity persists in getting better.
A 1927 essay discusses charm in women from the young beauty to the seasoned matron. It notes appeal shifts from youthful energy and optimism to experience and restraint with age, suggesting women over fifty should retreat from the foreground to avoid unsolicited attention.
An examination of old proverbs about beans and their use in political life. The text cites sayings like counting beans to gauge totals and references how speakers describe voters and officials, hinting at cultural attitudes toward elections and judgment.
The article extols the vital role of movement for happiness, appetite, work, and life itself. It likens the human body to a machine, noting how various professions rely on different muscles and motions to function daily.
Dr Crane argues that protecting children boosts national potential by preserving unique human combinations. He cites improvements in hygiene education playgrounds and public health measures as reducing child fatalities and street deaths while urging ongoing care of muscles and movement through proper diet exercise fresh air and sunlight for overall vitality.
A profile of a Pacific Coast banker who rose from a 22 year old teller to vice president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve era. The narrative traces rapid leadership moves from First National Bank of San Francisco to Bank of California presidency and broad directorships.
A two picture feature contrasts Britain's achievement in a 28 000 mile flight home from Australia with American aviation efforts. It warns of air war risk and urges U S action, referencing Ford and post office defense, and also notes Lyre Bird beauty with descriptive details.
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