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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1925
Page
6
Walter Hines Page argues in a 1919 era piece that the world seeks peace after World War I. He cites shifting enlistment to the draft and public longing for a calmer era, noting myths of heroism fade as modern warfare grows harsher and less romantic.
A Texas Railroad Map argues that northwest Texas lacks direct rail connections to San Antonio, hindering trade with a growing empire centered in the region. The author envisions San Antonio as a rail hub and predicts a northwest line is inevitable to ease commerce and development.
The Death of Bryan follows his long espousal of fundamentalism and political causes. The passage notes his integrity humanity and sincerity, despite defeats, and mourns the dimming of his shining personality across the nation.
The piece frames the late Senator La Follette's veto override idea as a historical flashpoint, noting public hysteria and vote shifts. It contrasts this with John Marshall's early influence, citing a 1804 letter advocating appellate jurisdiction in the Legislature and arguing modern scares overstate stakes in national political frictions.
An observation on humorists' somber traits noting Mark Twain's secretary and famous writers like George Ade Irvin Cobb Bugs Baer Damon Runyon and Rogers as persistently grave figures. The piece argues humor requires a heavy, corroding effort and leaves men worn or harried.
A humorous look at telephone etiquette and miscommunication. A business caller struggles to reach the correct department and faces rude or vague responses, highlighting how phone conversations can waste time and cause friction.
A 1925 guide stresses protecting infants in hot weather. It discusses choosing proper feeding bottles and nipples, avoiding colds, and preventing digestion trouble. It warns against improper bottle preparation and emphasizes cleanliness and careful feeding practices to keep babies well in summer.
A 1924 public health piece by Louis E. Bisch urges laymen to seek medical checkups and regular exams. It argues that doctors and patients share responsibility for disease prevention and stresses early tuberculosis detection and electronic disorders’ treatment. It notes delays harm health and highlights the need for proactive self-care and professional guidance.
A fragmented, distorted text discusses personal failure and responsibility, urging self inquiry and action. References to copyright and a supposed organization appear garbled, with nonsensical phrases about ambition and hindrance. The piece reads like an incoherent promotional or instructional insert with missing context.
A fragmentary profile traces Richard H. Ashton rising from a railroad job at age 28 on the Chicago and Northwestern to roles including superintendent, general manager, and eventually president of the American Railway Association. The piece notes his wartime work and later leadership, highlighting a lifetime of steady ascent in railway administration.
A garbled excerpt references Malay rox dowd and Tika the flying figure, mentioning flying feats and wall-surfing air travel. It hints at aviation pioneers and a curious frog performing odd acts, with fragmented lines about enemy pursuit and gliding. The text is unclear and incomplete.
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