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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1936

Page

8

Political Termites and Your Future

A fiery editorial attacks Washington as swarms of political Termites draining public money and freedoms. It urges readers to reject relief reliance, embrace private employment, and demand a future for business that sustains jobs and prosperity amid rising taxes and government waste.

Washington

The Common Cold Doctors debate causes at AMA meeting

Medical experts discuss cold origins noting chronic sinus infections as reservoirs for epidemics. Dr Sewall cites Eskimos and ship crews, while Dr Doull argues infection by germ Ubiquitous viruses and non environmental triggers. Various cases, from Tom Gallagher to Lou Gehrig, illustrate attitudes toward colds.

Sewall

Stay away from him that has nine cold the watchwords today

By Edwin C Hill and Dont get your feet wet the watchwords today are Stay away from him that has 9 cold There is some sentiment in redical circles for strict quarantine in colds It is no joke to have 40000000 people sneezing and sniffling at some time of the year or other The economic loss runs into hundreds of millions of dollars and not to mention the serious and fatal illnesses which begin with Just a little cold Copyt 1836 by King Feas Synd the

King’ Feas Tne

Transit fix eyed for busy crossing in early era

In 1916 plans surfaced for a subway or viaduct to relieve the 1-G.N. crossing bottleneck near Prospect through West Commerce or Buena Vista after a meeting June 1 between Street Commissioner Paul E Steffler and Missouri Pacific superintendent A B R Ponder. New Pilgrim Chapter officers of Rose Croix were to be installed, with Frank R Newton as wise master and a slate including John H Halle Henry Rabe Wallace Newton L A Hell Pul Darden Mathis Arthur Storms Charles D Hall Murray Douglas Edwin Lamm Blephen Gould.

L. A West Commerce Buena Vista Prospect Ih Paul E. Steffler A. BR. Ponder Missouri Pacific Pilgrim Chapter of Rose Croix Frank R. Newton John H. Halle Henry Rabe Wallace E. Newton L. A. Hell Pul Darden Mathis Arthur Storms Charles D. Hall Murray Douglas Edwin Lamm Blephen Gould

Words of Wisdom and Mottoes on Duty and Merit

A collage of quotes on virtue and character emphasizes conscientious friendship over praise, the idea that great men neglect public applause, and the distinction between oath and the man. It links philosophy from Steele to Aeschylus and notes wealth without health as a caution.

Steele

Fragmented diary musings mix with theater talk and names

A long clipped diary style piece reflects on daily life and culture in late 1930s New York. The writer notes encounters with Lloyd Scholl and John Vanderbdok, mentions Katharine Brush and Mussolini portrait by Genevra Nash, plus gossip about DiMaggio and Rose Wilder Lane, and muses on writing and memory while referencing a cyclone in St. Louis and a Boston badge.

Brave birdmother and the widowed hop artist

A female blue tit sits devotedly on four turquoise eggs despite a missing mate and harsh weather. The scene expands to a broader reflection on mothers everywhere, from birds to women, echoing resilience, sacrifice, and the burden of feeding helpless offspring.

Daily Constitutionals on the Speaker and House Power

The article explains that the constitution places choosing the speaker and officers in the House, with each party nominating candidates for Speaker and other posts. It notes the Speaker’s strong partisan role, his appointment power, and his influence within the House, while stressing the House’s independence from the Senate, the president, and the states.

House of Representatives House Max Berns Senate King Fea Syndu

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