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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1925

Page

3

Forces of Crime News Critics Embrace Publicity Value

A San Antonio evangelist argues newspapers are a force for good when exposing vice and crime. He contends publicity deters sin, with crime stories spotlighting dens of evil and aiding law enforcement, while critics fear sensationalism.

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Insanity and perception in historic crime cases

A discussion on how insanity is defined in law using examples from Kid McCoy and other figures. The piece notes the vagueness of legal insanity, cites Jack Dempsey calling McCoy crazy after a punch, and reflects on how extreme or different views can be mistaken for madness, invoking Coleridge.

Kid McCoy Los Angeles Mre Teresa Mors Jack Dempsey McCoy Dempsey Samuel Coleridge

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The provided text is highly fragmentary and does not contain a clear event, person, organization, or location to summarize into a factual newspaper card.

The Old Bookkeeper In Wayside Wisdom Poem

A reflective verse portrays an aged bookkeeper in a small store. His exacting, careful craft remains steady as younger workers rise, yet his pay is low and years have worn him thin. The piece honors steady service and quiet dignity amid changing times.

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Ye Towne Gossip and a Streetcar Meeting Incident

In a streetcar a group of five passengers, four women and one man, notice a rider who later recalls being the author of the daily paper items. A woman teases him about his appearance and the man jokes about a wife’s insistence, prompting his awkward exit and a whispered farewell.

Some Sap and Salt By Bert Moses

A humorous piece by Bert Moses explores doctor diagnoses and social behavior with dated slang and tone. It highlights gender expectations and courtesy in business and home life in a concise comic sketch style.

Bert Moses

Their First Jobs by Philip Nowlan

A profile of a prominent Southern iron man tracing his path from Lehigh University to Michigan College of Mines. It follows early apprenticeship at Riverside Works of National Tube Company, ascent to vice president of Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad, and wartime presidency of Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Company, highlighting steady climb in mining and steel operations.

South Ris Lehigh University Michigan College of Mines National Tube Company Whertling Mar Ming Tennessee Coal, Tron and Railroad Company United States Steel Corporation Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Company Aefe

When Boys Fight It Is No Use to Punish

Advice for parents on handling a boy’s fighting urge. Encourage boxing, discourage bullying, and model fair play. Emphasize fighting as competition and school pride, channeling instinct into constructive activities and teamwork to prevent brutish behavior.

Hervica, Incorporated

Ambiguous Muscled Rhetoric on Nitrates and Power

Fragmentary text discusses nitrates and their role in power and farming, mentions fertiliser and birds, notes a dam elector or inspector, and cites 1925 McClure Newspaper Syndicate copyright with confusion over final actions.

Americans and Gout Inherited Factors And Diet

A 1925 feature discusses gout in Americans, noting heredity may influence bodily traits and gout risk. It outlines symptoms including sudden big toe pain, redness, swelling, fever, and possible chronic joint deformities. Preventive advice includes rest, elevation, hot soaks, barley water and milk, plus ample water intake.

Newspaper Feature Service, Inc

Life’s Hurdles and the Great Asset of Dependence

A concise comparison shows insects mature quickly while humans endure extended dependency. The piece argues that early years of subservience to parents shape character, instill civilization’s traditions, and plant future success or failure based on how caregivers guide the child’s growth and values.

Once-overs by J. J. Mundy on snobbery at family gatherings

An essay admonishes readers to respect all relatives regardless of status. It argues that true worth lies beyond wealth or fame and urges kindness to siblings’ spouses and their families at holiday gatherings.

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