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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1931
Page
6
A newspaper previews a two-picture feature on drug addiction using Alma Rubens. One image shows her before addiction and the other near death, illustrating the contrast and horror. The companion article, Begin March 16, will recount her life and decline.
An editorial lauds Cardinal Hayes visit to the Texas Senate in Austin. It argues tolerance rising across regions, celebrates his humble origins and relentless aid to the poor, and views his address as signaling fading animosity and a move toward a united America.
This article explains chronic bronchitis as a long lasting consequence of repeated acute attacks, stressing its distinction from tuberculosis. It notes common elderly symptoms such as persistent cough and breathlessness, mentions risks with heart disease and kidney issues, discusses that children may have enlarged tonsils and adenoids, and suggests climatic changes or addressing underlying conditions as relief.
A fragment from TEXAS TRAILS recounts a letter dated January 29, 1685 written by a Confederate captain to his wife about a general’s dinner. It links Henry Gatley to his father Captain Wo. H. Gatley and mentions General Hamilton P. Dee. The piece drifts into Quantrell anecdotes and a tale of prison escape, with local office chatter and street encounters referenced in a hazy, old-time voice.
A garbled reminiscence recounts Civil War era figures and frontier life. It mentions a soldier later famous as Senator Steve Ella, Cole Younger, Bill Reid, and Col Fay, with disjointed anecdotes about escape, hunger, coyote thefts, and lingering legends across towns like Jackson County and Eninn.
A reflective discourse on truth and personal belief urging readers to seek truth fitting their own needs. It stresses changing ideas, rejecting fixed dogma, and choosing simple truths that empower personal growth and bravery.
The author lists vivid, humorous memories of entertainers such as Frank Tinney and Vincent Lopez, notes on theater life, travel mishaps, and late night deadlines. They recount early New York work, encounters with writers and editors, and quirky tastes from dog biscuits to airplane flights, ending with a plea to send greetings to friends.
A 1941 piece laments changing roles for women, contrasting old housewife duties with modern expectations. It portrays women as multitasking partners balancing beauty, work, and support roles while men demand efficiency and sophistication.
A reader letter to The Light criticizes the Progressive conference in Washington and urges cooperation among parties. The writer argues for a constructive common sense program, equality in distribution of industrial rewards, and warns against excess and policing. CATREN COGLILNIE notes Coolidge in San Antonio.
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