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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
3
An English visitor notes two American vice presidents who became president, Roosevelt and Coolidge, both seen as independent men. The piece argues insiders control nominations, implying bosses select nominees and the public seeks a president who acts solo, with big political and financial bosses guiding outcomes.
The piece argues churches should not function as hotels for the unemployed but should inspire the rich to duty. It notes M Urban LeDoux camped with homeless in a church to test his theory and urges heating churches in winter as refuges might not fit church aims. It stresses no one should be unemployed in the wealthiest nation if able to work.
Mrs Emil Dietlin of Win sted Conn argues men overwork for family support while wives bear less burden. Dietlin recalls his daily fatigue then his wife offers to swap jobs if he takes hers. The piece suggests the tired business man myth rests on excessive midday meals and proposes changes.
ERSEIA sympathizes with Haypt in her troubles and faces a League of Nations dispute over Englands right to judge Egypt, fined 2 500 000 and expelled from the Sudan for one English mans death. Persia is urged to heed the leagues restraint as England and France drive the issue. The league is portrayed as a front for big powers seeking payment from Uncle Sam.
In a humorous column Bugs Baer laments linguistic confusion as Queen Mary and King George engage with crossword style language. He jokes that English grammar suffers from overcomplicated wordplay and calls out the cross word craze spreading from Queen Mary’s household to the nation.
A letter-writer recalls a Sunday chicken dinner at a small French restaurant. One guest calmly bites the neck and a back bone while others take white meat, prompting a reflection on selflessness versus sharing. The author admits personal temptation and appreciation of the unusual conduct.
Excerpt notes 1925 hooch and thrills, satire on fame and songwriters. It humorously critiques self awareness, beauty versus brain, and small town meals with quips from Nez Heck on calorin and company.
A reflective piece notes four personal crisis reports and contrasts a troubled childhood with a healthy one. The author recalls a nine year old who sees adults as enemies and a shabby school setting, arguing that grownups must ensure children thrive physically and spiritually.
A spirited young volunteer organizes a daily goodwill push in downtown, asking passersby to pledge small acts of kindness. The effort aims to lift spirits and foster community, backed by neighbors and local merchants.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, recently died, prompting nationwide tribute. Born in England in 1850, he led for 48 years, opposed strikes, and steered labor toward conservative unionism while shaping laws for workers’ betterment.
A 1925 syndicated health feature by United States Senator Royal S. Copeland explains brain hemorrhage risk factors symptoms and first aid. It notes most cases occur between ages 40 and 60 with warning signs like headache dizziness convulsions and loss of movement on one side and advises keeping the patient comfortable applying ice to the head and hot water to the feet until medical help arrives.
An essay on not chasing distance beauty but finding happiness on our own side of the mountain. It argues writers should depict what they know, noticing everyday wonders in familiar objects rather than seeking the extraordinary elsewhere. The piece references Chaplin, Armour, Emerson, and various artists to illustrate the theme.
Bucolic Press reports Trosston Corr of Prescott Arkansas quotes urging residents to nail back doors of Mr Moriah church house to force Rids to exit through the front. He predicts they would crawl out windows rather than face him.
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