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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1939
Page
7
An opinion piece argues that domestic officials and their loose remarks threaten U S foreign relations more than foreign newspapers. It urges restraint from government spokesmen, praising diplomacy and warning against personal expediency and hostile rhetoric.
The New York Court of Appeals upholds a state law guiding schoolchildren to salute the flag, affirming patriotic education as essential to teach love of country and loyalty. Chief Justice Crane states religious belief must not hinder laws preserving peace and national values. The ruling echoes federal decisions supporting allegiance to the flag.
A brisk meditation on how magazines like Variety and Billboard mirror American taste and the national mood. The piece contrasts vernacular humor with official reports, notes evolving mass production and advertising shaping homes, and observes urban culture eclipsing rural simplicity as New York’s park offices loom in.
By Edwin C. Hill, the piece touts Richmond and other boroughs with plans since 1992, listing archery courts, athletic fields, beaches, courts, tracks, pools, playgrounds, and a Tri-boro bridge. It claims widespread citywide park and recreation expansion under democracy while warning against dictators.
An expert British scientist, H. Andrewes, reports that vaccines against influenza raise antibodies in volunteers after about 19 days, yet some vaccinated individuals still contract the flu. Researchers worldwide continue tests on various vaccines to develop an entirely effective preventive. Air conditioning, diet, exercise, and vitamins A and D are also mentioned as aids against colds and the flu.
The text contrasts onset speed fever and illness severity between influenza and common cold. It notes fever, prostration, and severe illness with influenza, while the cold features sneezing nasal discharge and a milder cough. It warns pneumonia can occur if the illness is neglected and mentions variability in influenza attacks.
Dr Bundesen outlines mild to severe symptoms from the Mu illness and stresses rest, nutrition, and vitamin A and D. Key tips include avoiding overtiredness, staying in bed during fever, and seeking care to prevent pneumonia, noting neglected cases can be fatal.
A fragmented puzzle uses numbers to define word meanings and word forms. The page lists items like a quadruped, octagon, nonagenarian, sextet, centennial, and other terms with missing definitions, inviting readers to fill the blanks.
The piece muses on a potential royal revival after war, naming Alfonso as a possible king if Franco wins in Spain and hinting at a reassertion of royal houses like the Hohenzollerns and Habsburgs. It threads through childlike questions about the sun and time, cites Lamb and Auden, and praises a poetry collection as a mirror to modern upheaval.
A column praises Mrs Mary Bettwy Democratic recorder-elect of Santa Crux county Arizona for appointing her former opponent Ada Jones as deputy. The piece argues women can be strong in politics, noting Bettwy's decisive win and her decisive appointment despite male and female opposition. It reflects on gender roles and political technique.
In a spirited exchange, Elsie Robinson faces critique as Mary B. asserts greater equality in intellect and opportunity. The piece presents a gender equality stance, praising Mary B. for advancing standards of civilization and female capability beyond male peers.
A look back lists Ellen Schulz Quin receiving a tiny hen egg from the governor’s office and a Witte Memorial Museum exhibit. Miss Elia Boons Bell leads a Duchessa D Agsta charity popularity contest with 10 655 votes, among other contenders. Also noted: January 25 1919 Jubilee services mark Prohibition ratification and preparations for a Billy Sunday revival at Bowen’s Island with H L Kokernot chairing the building committee.
A fragment from a column lampoons season trends in romance and film stars. It jokes about Miss Scarlett casting in Gone With the Wind and contrasts real love with screen acting, noting fatigue with contrived romance and the quirks of public figures.
A satirical 1939 column by Helen Rowland jokes that women have infiltrated social spaces like bars and smoking cars. The piece mocks flirtatious tips as vivid and provocative, suggesting some tips may function as signals for male attention.
A letter from a despondent taxpayer condemns a range of proposed policies including a transaction tax, a federal prohibition law effort, and a $160 minimum wage for all city and county workers. The writer envisions extending the wage to state, federal employees, and the military, while urging rubber stamping of citizenship and dates. The piece ends with a garbled hymn about Texas.
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