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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1929

Page

13

Hearst Papers Advocate outlines nine proposed reforms

The list calls for an equal basis among English speaking peoples to preserve world peace with no minority representation in foreign leagues, proportional Senate representation, separate military departments under a National Defense Secretary, federal action to end illiteracy, January inauguration, a federal sales tax, a thirteen month calendar, construction of a Nicaragua Canal, and acquisition of French and English West Indies as debt settlement terms.

United States Senate Army and Navy Air Forces United Under Secretary of National Defense Umder Education United States Congress Nicaragua Canal Hearst Papers French West Indies English West Indies France England

Courtesy and selection of traffic officers in San Antonio

Courteous officers must win respect as they handle indifferent motorists. The text urges careful selection and instruction of traffic officers, noting their voice represents San Antonio to out-of-town drivers. It references the army phrase an officer and a demon, arguing courtesy aids enforcement and eases the officer's task.

San Antonio Army

Planning For 1930 International Exposition and Livestock Show

The piece notes mixed reception to the 1930 event with local support lacking while San Antonio Day drew large attendance. organizers plan expansion, adding entertainment and a bigger rodeo, using lessons from the week. It argues that failure can spur improvement, while continued low turnout could hurt progress.

San Antonio

No Offense Intended by Hibernians Seeks Window Etiquette

The secretary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians asks San Antonio merchants to avoid burlesque race jokes in St Patrick’s Day displays while noting few remain current. He says many groups are mocked in comedy but asserts no intent to ridicule any people.

Ecretary Order of Hibernians San Antonio

His Turn Comes His Practical Joker of Mexico City

Fragmentary OCR text describes a military police chief in Mexico City famed for enduring practical jokes. It portrays his reputation for audacity and acceptance of jokes with admiration, noting his leadership and distinction within the police sphere while language remains garbled.

Tess Paleprera Lopez Miliary Police Mexico City Kyle Practical Jokers Odin

There Is Justice Then a Sus Angeles Superior Court

A garbled account of a Los Angeles Superior Court scene describes a judge asserting justice amid a tense dispute. The fragment hints at gender bias and public scrutiny, noting a busybody being judicially rebuked as the court navigates a sensitive issue.

Sus Angeles Simone

Geological Time and the Geological History of the Antillean Region

A discussion on making geological time understandable for general readers by aligning geological stages with human history. The piece explains four major geological eras, compares them to prehistoric and historic periods, and urges readers to memorize the succession of era divisions to avoid confusion about the age of events. It uses analogies to ancient history to illustrate how to place major geologic changes in a readable timeline.

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Avoid Poorly Fitted Shoes and Stockings

Royal 58 and Copeland M D Coppright present a feature urging better foot care to prevent miseries from ill fitting footwear. The piece discusses wartime credit, proper materials, and medical claims about improving comfort and health through correct footwear and stockings, with warnings against neglect and poor fit.

Royal Copeland M.D. Coppright Fervier

Fragmented prose on culture and ambition in a distant era

A garbled blend of names and scenes evokes a theatrical impresario era with Civic Opera ties, portraits of bankers and merchants, and panoramic steam of social ascent. The piece hints at European influence, industrial wealth, and public spectacle framed by a shifting, unreadable narrative.

Doormen of New York Parade in Glare and Costly Uniforms

Diary style note from New York on March 11 1929 about hotel doormen and theater doormen with lavish uniforms some costing up to 500 dollars. Mentions doormen as a cultural spectacle in Broadway areas including Ritz and Swank hotels with ornate dress, clockwork routines, and a contrast to thrift advice. Includes fleeting remarks on social scenes and a clock horologist.

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Learning by Doing in Health Education Picture

American teachers may find a Europe facing influenza danger, with harsh weather. The image shows children gargling with disinfectant to kill germs, reinforcing learning by doing. It argues that actions accompany words and that disinfectants protect nose and mouth, though the British creator omits practical details.

Europe Chile

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