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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1929

Page

6

Hearst Papers Outline Federal Reform Platform

The document presents a reform agenda proposing equal basis for English-speaking peoples, proportional Senate representation, unified military under a National Defense Secretary, federal action to abolish illiteracy, presidential and congressional installation on January 1 after November elections, a federal sales tax to lower other taxes, a 13 month calendar with four week months, construction of a Nicaragua Canal, and acquisition of the French and English West Indies as debt repayment.

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

Warnings From Paris and Berlin on US Debts Policy

Paris and Berlin issue timely warnings to the US after the war debts settlement. The piece cites Washington’s Farewell address and warns against entangling alliances and Europe’s rivalries. It stresses keeping distance, maintaining national defense, and resisting European debt settlements or a league of nations against America.

France Germany Sam Shylock United States Age Jong Wash-ington Europe Washston Boris Berlin Fairope

Intelligent Selection of Immigrants

President Hoover urges intelligent selection of immigrants under the 1924 act to preserve national origins quotas. He cites Canada as a model and argues the United States must adopt a similar system to admit only those qualified to contribute to America, stressing urgency.

Hoover Congress Ellis Island Canada United States America

Revelations of a Society Figure Test and Scandal Rumors

A sensational, unconfirmed tale labeled absolutely true stirs New York drawing rooms. A society lady, central to the whisper campaign, denies the accusations fiercely as reports of jewel theft, paintings, and money vanish from her bedroom during a staged blindfold cigarette test.

New York Orso Conta Grand Atairway Moenkla & Walting Cigerette

Homesickness and the myth of Home Sweet Home

Elsie Robinson argues homesickness is a social leverage used to keep people bound to family in urban life. She cites a New York mother who stifles her children and praises self denial, then rebuts the idea that staying near family is virtuous, urging independence after age twenty.

South Street New York Hundred and Sitty-fifth Street Ifae Fomma Poppa Nzinus Moa Min’h Abe

Nippon's Long Slide Essay Progress

A dramatic portrait of Japan from isolation to modern power under Matsuhito. The piece chronicles early contacts, 16th to 20th century pressures, Perry's arrival, and the birth of a modern state with railways, telegraphs, and industry. It lauds progress and Japan's rise while noting cultural and political upheavals shaping its empire.

Their First Jobs By Philip Nowlan

The teaching profession yields modest fortunes yet proves a stepping stone to success. A Missouri congressman started as a teacher and clerk after normal school, studied law, practiced in Macon, rose to Probate court judge, led the Democratic central committee, and was elected to the U.S. Congress at age 49.

Congress Missouri Normal School Macon Boverel Democratic Central

Sun Tanned Skin and The Allure of Sunburned Beauty

An article extols sun tanned skin as a modern beauty standard, arguing outdoor exposure creates a healthy look. It notes sun rays can irritate and scar, urges skin care through washing, creams, and careful use of tanning aids, and links good looks to self-esteem and happiness.

Sonburo Reneon

Artless Ads Perry Street Itemizes Parlor and Garden Rent

A New York Times note lists Perry Street property features including a 62 entIre parlor and a garden for rent. The ad mentions Noor and a large mental market scene, reflecting a quirky classified entry.

Perry Street Ady New York Times

Sailing Close to the Wind and False Colors Explained

Anya and a newspaper discuss how a financial firm drifted toward law’s edge, using sailing phrases. Sail close to the wind means risk and near success while acting within form but breaking spirit. Sealing under false colors refers to pretending to be something one is not, a pirate term applied to deceit.

Anya & Newspaper Ampathis Seilius

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