Why More Money For Schools Why More Money For Schools
San Antonio taxpayers face a January 31 special election with two bond and levy proposals. A $550,000 school building bond is paired with a tax levy increase from 1.00 to 1.25, plus a potential 12 cent rise to cover bonds. critics question necessity, lack of board sponsorship, and overall fiscal plan while urging clearer, restrained spending and accountability.
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San Antonio
Board of Education
E. H. Kifer
Kifer
The
Light
A Woman Seeks Practical Guidance From Your Column
A reader compliments the column while seeking concrete steps beyond philosophy. She asks for practical, psychological direction to change her mindset and overcome obstacles, noting she struggles to apply advice and wishing for actionable tips.
You Control Your Luck By Your Attitude And Action
A speaker urges self mastery through attitude and effort. If misfortune blocks you, drop the insurmountable and tackle something you can do, even if small. The message: power lies in choices, mood, and daily deeds to shape reputation and outcomes.
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Tuck
Dad
Change Your Luck by Changing Your Mind
A self help note from Elsie Robinson argues that tackling a small task changes mood and mindset. By doing what you can, you shift attitude, regain control, and improve outlook, potentially altering luck and life direction.
New York Cartoonists and Quirky Portraits of Legends
A fragment from a 20th century art feature surveys New York cartoonists and illustrators. It highlights A B Vrost, Dean of rural demesters, Howard Chander Christy, King, Vic Forsythe, Cliff McBride, Gus Edson, Frank Willard, H T Webster, Jimmy Swinnerton, Clare Dwig, Gene Ahern, Bob Brinkerhoff, Mary Mizno, Harry O Neill, and Al Capp, noting odd traits, residences, and career quirks across decades. The piece portrays their eccentricities and career longevity in a lively, period-voice register.
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New York
A. B
Vrost
Howard Chander Christy
Hert Hoth
Play King
Vic Forsythe
Cliff McBride
Gus Edson
Frank Willard
H. T. Webster
Florida
Jimmy Swinnerton
Clare“Dwig
Dwigging
Gene Ahern
Bob Brinkerhoff
Mary Mizno
The Busiest Midtown Switchboard and New York Social Scene
A portrait of Joe Leblang’s switchboard near Times Square amid theater crowds. The piece highlights Conde Nast, Dor othy Dhormapson, Joly Mason Brown, and others as social and lecture circuit figures amid London and Paris trips. It notes lecture earnings, vaudeville, radio and private engagements, with mentions of Avon Comedy Four and familiar songs.
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Joe Leblang
Cut Veto
Bowes
Leblang
Times Square
Astor
Waldorf
Savoy Plaza
Bata
Conde Nast
New York
London
Ilways
Sinclar Lewis
Dor
Othy ‘Dhormapson
Merle
Joly Mason Brown
Sao
Thale
Tan
Morton Downey
Jett
Py McNaught
Heart Disease and How to Live With It
A discussion on heart disease emphasizes that it need not be fatal if recognized and managed. It advocates diet, medication, and precautions, warning against neglect, overwork, fear, and unhealthy habits while stressing regular medical guidance and sensible living.
Understanding Heart Disorder Types and Early Medical Care
Dr Copeland cautions readers about distinguishing functional heart disorders from organic disease. Early medical evaluation reduces suffering and guides proper treatment. Seek professional advice to avoid confusion between similar symptoms and heart conditions.
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Dong't
Hlng Peas. Synd., Inc
New Legion Auxiliary Members in San Antonio Drive
Ten decades ago on January twenty eight in nineteen twenty eight seventy seven women joined the American Legion Auxiliary in San Antonio during the first week of a membership drive led by chairwoman Mrs W J Tuttle. A luncheon by the lodge marked each new member presentation. The week also featured film showings at local theaters and public notices of civic opposition to proposed rate increases.
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American Legion Woman's Auxiliary
San Antonio
W. 3. Tuttle
Jancare
Post
Travelers’ Protective Association
W. P. Lobbin
William Schiess Inger
Rio Tinto Mines Through 2500 Years of War and Wealth
The Rio Tinto mines in southwestern Spain yield pyrites and copper used in war industries. British payments to Franco amid wartime profits are cited, with origins dating to 1872 sale to British and German capitalists. The piece traces opencast mining from Roman copper supply through Moorish periods to 18th century leases, noting German and British control and the mine’s role in power struggles across civilizations.
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Spain
General Pranco
Hery
Peneral
Auckland Geddes
Rio Thata
Rome
Carthage
Rio Tinto
John Buchan
Caesar
Augustus
Chistavun
Charles
Joel
Global Pest War Threatens Planet Domination
Inspectors review thousands of planes and entomology specimens as government fights pests. This struggle aims to protect domestic transport and national resources, with insects blamed for huge crop losses reaching billions annually.
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Bureau of Entomology
Leeeios
L. O. Howerd
Tein
Hite
King Fea
Do You Know This World Quiz From 1938 Compilation
A scrambled quiz lists countries and capitals with errors for reader challenge. It mentions King George VI as duke, Australia’s capital, Southern Ireland, Andorra’s valley, and Northern Ireland industries, mixing facts with misstatements for puzzle purposes.
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Ana Collevt
George VI
England
Australia
Italy
Andorra
Mountaltia
Zansibac
Empire
Samplon
North America
Alasia
Tecesereree
Chiet
Northern Ireland
Hermida
King
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Melton
Reidlig
Mick
Elsie Robinson
King Feoa
Syud
Tao
Harry O'Neill
Brocho Bill
Mississippi
al Capp
Bill-Billy
George Herriman
McIntyre
Manhattan
George Arllas
Igor
Aline
Royal S. Copeland, M. D
L. A
Anita
Leos
Texas Theater
Ruth Waylor
Noah Beery
O. &. Verante Willeche
Red
Rio Tinto Mines
Wolters
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Isher
By Edwin C. Lilt
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