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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1937
Page
4
A column argues against needless worry citing Sims and Ingewell. It notes worry rusts the mind and harms health, using examples from exams and future fears. It warns against overanalyzing minor risks while urging practical measures like prudent insurance and safety checks.
Lord Marley visits the United States and counsels stronger national defense and disengagement from European entanglements. The column notes the rarity of a foreign visitor offering such direct guidance and ponders future actions.
An evocative reminiscence of a Missouri country hotel that housed town life on weekends. It recalls the lobby scene with "pot bellied" stoves, cigar smoke, and the social hub where travelers, drivers, and locals met. The piece contrasts rough vitality with modern decline, noting economies of two dollars a day and the train drummer’s influence on town fashion and gossip.
An old-time vignette by O. O. McIntyre describes Sunday rituals as townsfolk pass the post office and church in seasonable weather. People gather near Perkins' pasture to watch, while rain boys in Sunday suits observe from a half block away, reflecting on the prosaic yet tremendous nature of daily life.
An article discusses the idea that whisky might raise body resistance to infection, noting it can harm more than it helps. It explains true resistance as the body's natural defense, influenced by health, age, and proper habits, and contrasts it with immunity gained via vaccination or antitoxin.
Ten and twenty years ago items note a kindergarten opening led by Mrs Onice McKeen Trafia for ages three to seven with daily classes and twice weekly dancing while the State Firemen's Association convention headlined by Fire Chief J G Saran expects about 500 attendees in San Antonio on June 14.
Readers face a collage of quotes and literary prompts asking which Shakespearean play or author line matches each clue. The page credits King Features Syndicate and lists names like Coleridge, Wittman, and Hemans in a copyright notice.
A portrait of John D. Rockefeller Jr. as a devoted son and tireless philanthropist emerges from reminiscences of his life in New York. The piece credits his family legacy, immense giving, and firm, modest character, noting his role as heir to Rockefeller Center and his steady stewardship during hard times.
Edwin C. Hill portrays the Rockefeller fortune’s new chief as unflappable and stern against injustice. The narrative sketches a decisive figure who moves decisively when misconduct is found. The source appears to be a satirical or opinion piece reflecting on leadership style and wealth.
A reflective prayer poem urging quietness and serenity to counteract worry fear hate and grief. The speaker asks for divine calm to help cope with life’s bustle and to foster peaceful work and inner strength. Dated 1987 and attributed to King Foo Synd. Tie.
Fragmented text notes a line about sweet music to some folks and a saying Rome was not built in a day. It mentions a pugilist and a wife’s exaggerations, plus a remark on truth about her husband. The content is garbled and unclear on concrete events.
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