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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1939
Page
8
Twenty years ago in Paris a caucus formed the American Legion with a pledge to perpetuate justice freedom and democracy. This editorial lauds veterans homecoming, loyalty to ideals, and the legion’s enduring service to America across science education and national responsibility.
A fragmented 1920s style column notes a sudden fashion wave as Japanese markets surge on silk demand. Women decorate hats with ribbons and silks, boosting prices while mills run overtime. The piece wryly cites war orphan prices and calls on figures like Mme Chen Hau-seng for repatriation schemes, riffing on economic theory and gender shift.
By Edwin C. Hill the piece argues feminine styles reflect social trends from Cromwellian reforms to Restoration hints. It cites ribbons lace plumes and elaborate dress among women and men as indicators of public mood linking fashion to election upheavals and reform debates. It mentions Marie Antoinette era headgear and urges the Republican National Committee to study these signs.
An odd column exhorts readers to analyze their own speech by impersonating others and exploring their inner voices. It frames voices as revealing truths about character and encourages self discovery through a bold, tongue in cheek challenge to listen to one’s own broadcast.
Elsie Robinson urges readers to judge themselves by their own voice, warning that a decent person speaks with integrity. The piece mocks vanity and calls out those who wake to fame without substance, naming a Baldwin, Long Island address and referencing public perceptions of celebrity.
A garbled quiz lists characters from literature and asks for their names. It references The Rivals, Hamlet, The Tempest, Goethe, The Land of the Mohicans, Bible kin, Oliver Twist, Acatt’s vanhoa, and Arabian Nights sailors. The page promises answers on the cane page.
Washington report quotes President Roosevelt outraged at relief misreporting and press ignorance while WPA chief Harrington delays figures. Congressional rail stalemate noted as Wheeler and others clash, with likely steps including repeal of land grant rates and federal waterway regulation.
The article notes confusion over U.S. policy to build warships in U.S. yards for Latin America. It cites Foreign Relations Chairman Pittman and State Secretary Hull, says yards are at capacity, defunct wartime yards under revival discussion, and highlights shortages of technical personnel and space.
A fragmented critique of slang, language decay, and marriage reform satire contrasts Shakespearean heritage with modern slang. It lampoons the idea of remodeling a bride’s behavior, noting men often initiate reform earlier than women, and mocks societal focus on linguistic trends.
Helen Rowland notes a man who openly admits and brags about his little weaknesses. He revels in his flaws, comparing them to a child proudly displaying a loose tooth. The piece mocks vanity and self awareness in charming fashion from Synd, Ind.
L A light files report that direct rail service between Intecto and Mexico City has been reestablished on Mexican National lines, announced by BR. A. Barr of Missouri Pacific. The note mentions detour for a week due to ballistic area issues and cites details about agency connections.
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