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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1929

Page

20

Hearst Papers propose broad postwar reform program

The Hearst papers outline a peace based on equal status for English-speaking peoples, proportional Senate representation with at least two from each state, separate military departments under a National Defense Secretary, federal steps to abolish illiteracy, January inauguration, a federal sales tax to cut other levies, a thirteen month year with four week months and Saturdays holidays, a Nicaragua Canal, and the acquisition of the French and English West Indies to settle debts.

United States Senate Army and Navy Air Forces Secretary of National Defense Education Congress Nicaragua Canal Hearst Papers English West Indies

Apple growers plan million dollar ad campaign for health

Printers Ink to Aid Agriculture outlines a proposed Apples for Health effort funded by a one cent per bushel tax. Virginia governor and Byrd’s brother is among leaders as growers push organized advertising to boost demand for apples and other commodities. The piece links advertising as a tool used by manufacturers to expand markets and suggests farmers could imitate tobacco advertising strategies for pecans and other crops.

Apples For Health” Association Virginia Richard E. Byrd South Texas Winter Garden Iiéaith

Real San Antonio and its vast trade territory

Real San Antonio spans 135000 square miles with 105 counties. Economically a city cannot exist confined to political boundaries, relying on distant loading stations and neighboring communities. Recent surveys show the trade area’s growth mirrors the city’s own expansion.

San Antonio

Sandino Retires With Home in Yucatan Move

The article notes Sandino's retirement and travel toward Merida Yucatan to settle there, signaling he has not been captured. It remarks that Nicaragua’s people may be happier with his withdrawal than if he had seized power and that his courage earns admiration despite the revolution’s outcome.

ECENT Augustine Sandino Merida Yucatan Nicaragua Sandino

When Men Were Men in a Century of Change

A fragmented discussion on human evolution, ancestry, and social notions of strength. The piece cites David Stad Tordan and Dr. Jordan tracing lineages to Charlemagne to Rockefeller, mocks past chronicle sensationalism, and critiques modern views of biology and nutrition shaping human bodies and abilities. It contrasts old heroic myths with modern labored claims of progress.

Fielt David Stad Tordan Tlet Charlemagne Calvin Coolidge Jordan John D. Rockefeller George Washington Aaron Burr Winston

Health Dependence on Perfect Cleanliness

Dr Royal S Copeland argues skin cleanliness is vital for health. He urges thorough cleansing, soap selection, and ample water, noting historical Bathing limits and modern neglect of the skin. He ties cleanliness to health, urging regular scrubbing and proper diet for a clear complexion.

Royal S. Copeland New York City

Figures of Speech on Griffins in Ancient Lore

A discussion of mythical griffins as guardians of gold in Herodotus and later writers. It describes the griffin’s varied forms, typically a lion body with an eagle head and wings, and notes representations in ancient coins and architecture. The term appears in Teutonic traditions and in Elizabethan writings, with Berald describing the beast in a narrative context.

Griffir Herodotua Arimasplans Seyuin Teutonfertatreth Berald

Noble acts provoke blame and courage pays dearly

Elaboration on Elsie Robinson's Listen World Bye and the moral cost of noble deeds. It argues that acts of bravery by Mrs Wilson and Joan of Arc era figures inspire while inviting harsh judgment from social peers. The piece laments uncharitable neighbors who scorn these "crusaders" even as they recognize their sacrifices.

Wiaon Wilson Nok Derethy Wilson Allen Jim Dorothy Crusadera Twilron Joan of Ave Hotralen Fénecia Plenis

New York's Bright Lights Show Off Curio Night Life

A garbled New York dispatch lampoons midtown theater and street theater scenes, noting fleeting acts, carnival vibes on Weeping Willow Street, mock lectures on health and sexuality, and a panorama of可 bizarre entertainment trends. The piece mocks urban curiosities, late 1940s style, with names like Rudy Vallee and references to Broadway, West Forty-second Street, and public amusements.

Weeping Willow Street New York West Forty-second Street Sith Avenue Bigpodrome Rex Arothér Aleek Laboratory of Life

Incomplete Cleveland Parade Survives Winter Teardown

Fragment from Cleveland Telegram notes a winter parade in Ohio with Greenelians talent. The piece mentions about 1500 people and a ground-level end to the event, but the text is garbled and uncertain about exact details.

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