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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
18
A historical critique notes Frederick Olcott, NY trust leader, for sharp wit and financial acumen. It argues Congress provided banks with aid to spur business, but banks failed to adjust, remaining overliquid and unresponsive to public need despite abundant support.
The piece notes J Henry Cochrane as the world champion beer drinker in Paris with a 2.11 quart glass in eleven seconds. It contrasts him with Bavarian and French drinkers who outpace him, while praising the feats of other legendary gourmands and recalling famous gulping anecdotes.
The piece surveys how societies blame new tech and morals across eras. Whitman warned against vast conjugal infidelity records, Bulwer-Lytton, George Sand, Balzac faced blame, then bicycles, automobiles, and cocktails became scapegoats. Youth persists amid reform zeal.
An article recalls a cinema crowd in a German town reacting to a vintage newsreel showing Otto von Bismarck, rendered cheerful and robust at eighty three, with Kaiser Wilhelm and Hindenburg noted for their longevity. The 1898 footage was rediscovered after lying forgotten in an attic.
The piece surveys urban scenes from San Antonio to New York, noting pop culture figures like Groucho Marx and George Kaufman, and recalling personalities such as Lee Orwell and Morris Ryskind. It wanders through theatres, shops, and places like Columbus Circle, Prospect Park, and Battery Park, blending gossip with vivid city imagery and reflections on Broadway.
A letter-writer questions American parenting styles and the shift toward coddling children. He argues mothers spoil boys like Bill with wins and sympathy, while fathers advocate learning to take losses, drawing comparisons to European critique and the idea of tough, durable citizenry.
A fragmented text mocks traditional marriage vows and parental disputes. The garbled lines hint at nostalgic moments with a father figure and siblings, recalling a time when domestic squabbles were common. The piece reads as a stray poem fragment with unclear speakers.
An essay on the aging idea of a husband who can handle household tasks from fixing appliances to managing bills. It argues the modern businesswoman seeks a partner who shares chores, cooks, and supports a coordinated home life. Two people working together can manage both making a home and earning a living without a tired division of labor.
A reminiscence recalls Mina Alice Neville, daughter of Captain Neville, as the first woman to hold a county office in the courthouse during 1808 and 1907. Her appointment followed her father’s death and the unfinished term. The note notes the gradual rise of women in political jobs as suffrage grows.
A clipped and garbled note warns readers that letting water or washwater cool may produce unpleasant smells. The fragment mentions rotting or spoiled scents and urges attention to how waste and household fluids are treated to avoid odor problems.
Gallstones can affect young, thin or dark skinned individuals but most often occur in women after child bearing and past age 40. Pain arises when stones pass from the gall bladder. some cases show dull shoulder pain misread as arthritis. Jaun dice skin color may occur if stones block bile flow into the intestine, with nausea and digestion issues. X rays now confirm presence and guide treatment. removal is by operation, not drugs. Diet aids prevention and avoid fatty fried foods. drink six to eight glasses water daily.
Weather notes report heavy rains in San Antonio and rising streams along the Rio Grande headwaters. Public schools are urged to classify and remedy facilities. a communication from the education department is sent to Dr Jeremiah Rhodes. Citizens League retains control of the Bexar county Democratic committee as it plans redistricting and ballot efforts.
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