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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1928

Page

16

National Defense and Electoral Reform Proposals

The Hearst papers discuss an English speaking powers alliance to preserve world peace, a two per state Senate, prompt reapportionment in the House, a unified National Defense Department under a Secretary of National Defense, federal action to end illiteracy under a Secretary of Education, and Congress elections in November with presidential inauguration the following January.

Hearst Papers United States Senate House of Representatives Department of the Army Navy Air Forces Secretary of National Defense United States Education Congress

Tangible Appreciation for Pacific Flight Heroes

The Southern Cross crew from Aur WV and the United States landed in Brisbane marking a landmark in aviation. Americans Harry W. Lyon and James Warner earned strong applause for navigation and radio work, with The Light newspapers launching a 5000 fund to honor their valor upon return. San Antonio is urged to contribute to this aviation milestone tribute.

Harry W. Lyon James Warner Light Associated Newspapers Pacific San Antonio

Spelling Bee Champion Emerges From New Bedford Field

The 13 year old Franco American Aram Be Janger wins the annual spelling bee in New Bedford Massachusetts. Seventeen other competitors were listed with twenty nine entrants overall. The event inspires parental pride as a school activity beside football in local interest.

Grammare Schools New Bedford Mass Aram’ Be- Janger Aram

Public opinion as a force to halt war says Butler

The passage argues that only matured public opinion can stop war by demanding nonwar dispute resolution. It warns utopian planners rush to create machinery before support exists, risking pledge-breaking. Until enlightened nations agree on peaceful means, war remains likely.

Dr. Butler

Berlin Stock Exchange Chief Sees Confidence in Germany

IGHARD POHL, head of the Berlin Stock Exchange, returns from a visit reporting American confidence in the new Germany. He says the estimate is accurate and that honest Germans are rebuilding fortunes and prestige, noting no deep quarrel with them.

Ighard Pohl Berlin Stock Exchange

Logarithms expert Krieger offers shortcut for sale

Logarithms ERA KRIEGER, the Hamburg wizard, now entertains American mathematicians and is willing to sell his short cut method of computing logarithms for a million dollars. The piece notes logarithms play a role in progress but do not imply a million dollars. Krieger hints at a new dance step for a song to touch the human heart.

Era Krieger Hamburg Herr Krieger

Falling Bodies and a Ball Dropped From Washington Monument

A readers question about a baseball dropped from the Washington Monument. analysis estimates impact velocity, time of fall, and hypothetical through earth travel. It argues gravity, air resistance, and earth’s motion shape the ball’s speed and path, concluding a through-earth transit would take about an hour and forty-five minutes ending in the Indian Ocean.

Gabbs Senators Feveca Falls N.Y Washington Monument Resisr Cece Washington Indian Ocean Australia

Chronic Arthritis and Its Causes in Historical View

A dated discussion on arthritis defines it as a chronic inflammation around joints and surrounding tissues, noting confusion with neuritis and other ailments. It links causes to strain, infections, age, and focus of infection, asserting prevention and dental care as key, with tomorrow's note on treatment.

Barly Wemanager Feators

Figures of Speech and Merlin in The White Monkey

An essay on levanted and related terms tracing origins in Galaworthy's novel The White Monkey. It surveys linguistic roots from Spanish levantar to English uses for breaking camp and debt avoidance, then shifts to Merlin’s legendary role as a famed enchantment figure, weaving historic merit and fable.

Galaworthy Biderson Rongway

Train arrival notice with garbled details at Towls Times

A partial and garbled ad like notice notes arrival of a train at a station near Toul on Thursday with a large reward offer and a Garfield contact at 9800.

Toul Thureday Garfield Towls

Edmonton News Muses Owen Fletche Head Wold Bly

Fragmentary note from Edmonton Kentucky mentions Muses Owen Fletche and H. K. King with unclear action and a resolve to endure a stated situation despite obstacles. No clear event or dates discernible.

Owen Fletche H. K. King Edmonton

Bible Up to Date by Dr Frank Crane analysis of new reference Bible

A discussion of a new reference Bible by Dr Frank Crane. The work is praised as a landmark in English Bible translation and study. It claims the edition blends accuracy with literary beauty and includes Bible helps, analysis, and a condensed Cruden's Concordance. The piece notes the Bible as a widely read and valuable work with significant influence on thought.

Néro Gelb McClua Nesapener Syndicate Eee

Sideshows of Science ee The rag-pilled gulls spectacle

A quirky glitchy piece describes a clever gull performing a stunt along the riverbank. The bird feigns interest in two figures Ish and Iancett, then snaps up prey as it surfaces. The scene is billed as a rare, striking attraction.

Acroma

Rembrandt's Lesson in Anatomy as a Youthful Masterpiece

A self contained reflection on Rembrandt's painting Lesson in Anatomy, praising its concentrated expression of students listening to the instructor and arguing for the work's lasting artistic merit. The piece contrasts critical doubt with the solemn study of human anatomy and muses on life, death, and the soul, questioning whether consciousness persists after death.

Rembrandt

Child Training for Parents By CONSTANCE CAMERON

A narrative on letting children view medical visits as routine. A mother trims fear by normalizing checkups and weekly weigh ins, showing doctors as friendly figures. The piece advocates gentle parental guidance to avoid frightening children and to foster trust with caregivers. It emphasizes early, calm exposure to dental and medical care through positive experiences. It also critiques parental fright that can make visits traumatic.

Ataxe Perron Thia

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