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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1932
Page
24
A letter from an unnamed reader recounts a comic convention scene with locals and rivals. The narrator describes lodging, poolside antics, and a clash with a quarrelsome rival as emotions run high amid conventions. The postmark reveals the letter may be from a nearby station, ending with scattered, quirky details.
A crowded scene unfolds with Helen and Warren Jers exploring a Danish tasting, discussing menus and aperitifs while nibbling on smoked eel and herring. The lively exchange decorates the moment with playful talk, bites shared, and plans for selections and gifts. In a bold shift, Charles Breasted presents a Chicago lecture recounting ancient excavations from Persepolis to Maegiddo, detailing expeditions that uncover layers of civilizations and monumental engineering feats. The narrative contrasts intimate family dining with grand scholarly journeys across Egypt, Palestine, Syria, and beyond.
A puzzling note questions the paper’s superiority and quality. The fragment mentions cigarette paper and critiques in a casual, uncertain tone. It hints at differing opinions on what constitutes a well made product and references a “superior” standard without clear specifics.
Laughs Smart jokes about thrifty Scotsman Mc Laren receiving spats as a birthday gift and having them sent to a tobber's for soled and heeled. Bright asks for more on him as Flaming Youth and others comment on being sensible in a playful, rough tone.
Hollywood and New York gossip mix as Mr Mutter writes of a busy trip with stops in San Francisco and Palm Beach. He jokes about lipstick agents, sleep, a chef’s collar button, and a chain of humorous misadventures with friends and industry contacts.
A fragmented column notes publicity around marathon dancing in New York, film and theater figures like Earl Carroll and Jack Barrymore, and hints of receivership battles in hotels. It references J. J. Shubert Jr in law school and mentions cultural figures Ring Lardner and Clark Gable, with a curious personal letter touch at the end.
The article recounts Cholula once a great metropolis in Puebla with 20 000 houses and 400 temples now reduced to a 6200 strong poblacion. It notes a striking ratio of churches to worshippers, and mentions the transformation of Aztec and Toltec temples into Christian churches.
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