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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1937
Page
4
The piece argues that great leaders and innovators win through bold action, not idle talk. It cites Columbus, Demosthenes, Danton, and quotes from Blake Fuller and Emerson to stress that knowledge and dreams require courageous execution. It urges young men to act on their fears and pursue decisive deeds.
Victor H. Stempf, chairman of the committee on federal taxation for the American Institute of Accountants, calls for a three point program to guide future federal tax laws. He argues current schemes are amateurish chaotic and politically driven, and should be a constant focus for national lawmakers.
Quote advocating removal of federal taxation from partisan politics. Stempé argues business instability stems from uncertain next congress and unknown outgo. He calls for fixed principles based on exhaustive nonpartisan research to create a stable tax system and a breathing spell for the economy.
Edwin Hill envisions a model floodproof city for Shawneetown built on high ground with modern housing, parks, and infrastructure. He cites Detroit Chicago and graphics of urban renewal, noting earlier fires and floods spurred planned rebuilds. The piece blends historical quotes and urban planning speculation, highlighting mobility, roads, and the push for collective improvement amid Mississippi River upheaval.
An article stresses indigestion as a warning sign and links it to eating habits. It urges careful food choice and proper chewing, warns against hasty or irregular meals, and emphasizes consulting a doctor for chronic symptoms. It notes ulcers and stomach issues can arise if ignored and cautions against self medication.
San Antonio property values rose by about 11 million dollars this year with city tax values totaling 292 730 000 compared to 281 700 0 00 last year. A campaign to raise 50 000 for a Beacon Hill Baptist auditorium begins in September with 1 000 already from Mrs J C Christopher and nearly 1 000 more from the Woman's Missionary Union.
A jumble of quoted lines asks to identify the Shakespearean or poetic source for each couplet. Notable hints mention lines about memory rosemary remembrance and moonlit banks, with references to April or December marriages and classic verses.
Ongoing fatigue shapes New York to Europe and back as writers and readers seek relaxation. McIntyre notes the era of apathy, mood shifts, and social weariness influencing culture, travel desires, and public life amid a waning Depression.
Elsie Queer argues people are naturally good not inherently bad. Goodness is the mind and soul’s design, seen in embryonic life and oak growth, with science suggesting normal development toward health and happiness, while sickness and misery are artificial. The piece challenges pessimism about human worth and claims goodness is universal birthright.
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