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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1931
Page
11
The caption contrasts a "mogul" at the head of a transcontinental rail merger with a "dinkey" engine, noting the change is simple in theory but hard in practice. The remark touches on the broader topic of Wise railroad mergers and the farming of great transcontinental routes.
West Point receives authorization to purchase 15 000 acres near the reservation at a cost of 1 500 000. The land includes the water shed for the academy’s water supply, enables aviation instruction and artillery practice, and preserves the Highlands region. The measure expands the West Point reservation to protect its future needs and honor Washington’s legacy.
George Akerson argues against government service citing pay gaps and lack of respect. He details salary losses when moving from a cabinet secretary post to private work in New York, contrasting 2,10,000 a year to far higher private earnings. He asserts government pay breeds inefficiency and corruption, urging higher private salaries to attract capable workers.
An analysis of female desire and fantasy in marriages and courtship. The piece argues women and men alike seek romance through idealized pictorials, with references to Cleopatra and famous figures, while noting everyday life lacks the glamour of romance. It cites women imagining Napoleons and Lancelots in ordinary encounters.
A discussion by Dr. Copeland on defective babies, infant brain injury at birth, signs of brain damage, and the long road to diagnosing and treating developmental delays. It notes the dangers of difficult labor, delayed speech, facial asymmetry, and the need for early intervention to support infant development.
A cryptic tale unfolds as a mysterious figure named foliar seeks help from unnamed peers while a troubled group in a shadowed class navigates an unclear threat. The narrative hints at shared danger and a glimmer of collective effort to confront it.
An essay comparing American workers to foreign born peers, arguing Americans lack pride in their trade. The author cites a boss’s view of care and efficiency, then reflects on workers’ attitudes, pride, and the impact of the American system on performance and dignity.
A fragmented Texas feature recounts J A Philips in Greensville investigating a fallen white post and a rumored fruit incident. The narrative shifts to Abh Blocker singing, a rumor of a killer, and a travelogue-like reminiscence of cattle herds and riders with local color and arcane references.
Fragmentary reminiscences recount a river journey from Dry Devil River to Tot Rio, with names like Sal Hamilton and Ralph Sellers. The narrator recalls school days in New Orleans, globe-trotting trails, and wartime news from the Marne. Vivid, wandering vignettes hint at lost connections and distant camps.
Fragmentary diary style reminiscences recount a chaotic evening at the Garden with mentions of film, theater, and sports scenes. The writer notes the crowd, a sense of fate and irony, and references to figures like Paul and Justine Wall, with scattered anecdotes about trials, dinners, and performances.
Editorial by JUALYES COOTMIAT argues for broader sharing of war costs across society. He critiques profiteering by some and calls for a planned approach to balance burdens without crippling economic systems. The piece reflects wartime debates on tax, taxation, and social responsibility while warning against unequal sacrifice.
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