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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1939
Page
8
In a stockholders annual report H. F. Atherton, president of Allied Chemical and Dye, reframes the corporation as a cooperative venture with labor to produce goods. He says assets are consolidation of production tools, yielding greater output and a rising national economy. Corporate net income rewards stockholders for their tool use.
Aeronautical engineers say a 12000 horsepower airplane weighing about 400000 pounds could carry 330 passengers. Last year four firms bid on a 100 passenger ocean flying boat with a 6000 mile range. A 12000 horsepower ship is reportedly on the horizon as a larger four engine model tests near service. New safety devices including a new propeller compass and terrain clearance altimeter improve safety and heighten prospects for bigger planes.
William Seabrook argues more than half of humanity believes in witches. He recounts black magic experiences and suggests fear and suggestion drive beliefs more than biology. The piece explores why witchcraft grips minds and cites cases from his explorations and observations.
The article describes a mythic "happy valley of Rassilas" in Britain Guiana where natives are pictured as gentle and warless, aiding travel and hospitality. Dr Raul A. Zanl of Union College reportedly reports a land of love and perfect happiness isolated from modern contact, with rich rivers and waterfalls, inviting further inquiry into its people and fertility.
King Faas analyzes Rousseau’s belief in innate goodness and the failure of modern reformers. The piece argues that hatred envy and fear persist despite utopian aims and cites industrial power and energy dreams as examples. Dr. Orite’s abdominal brain theory is noted as a lurid but non decisive claim about anger and action.
Kidney disease is described as a remarkable organ that filters blood and can be detected by urinary albumin. The text explains that normal urine lacks albumin, while its presence signals kidney or bladder issues or faulty kidney function, with specific terms noted. It covers symptoms of kidney infection in children, the importance of nutrition, and how X-rays aid diagnosis. chronic conditions with albumin are mentioned, along with treatment notes.
Dr Herman N Bandesen discusses kidney function dietary needs and potential disorders. He highlights fluids sugars and fruits as key while warning against excess salts and fluids in swelling conditions. He mentions orthostatic proteinuria and am I clear notes on urinary changes when upright versus lying down.
A compact quiz-style text lists numerous authors from Cather to Wodehouse and O’Neill, matching them to playful column titles such as Fables In Slang and Speaking of Operations. It appears to be a feature page from a 1940s or earlier syndicated knowledge section, with references to copyrights and a puzzle format.
Washington reports reveal Chamberlain Daladier and Roosevelt shared inside views on Hitler’s moves, with Egypt and the Mediterranean in focus. U.S. tariff delays, cotton subsidies, and interior department politics show how Washington sought leverage while lobby groups shape spending and park projects.
The author argues temper is not inherited but a personal choice. A temper emerges from self indulgence, and can be cured by controlling emotions. The piece critiques the notion of family traits and urges personal responsibility for one's conduct.
A feisty observation on temper and human nature notes that bad temper afflicts all ranks from the meek clerk to the gorilla. The piece argues we are all built with the same original makes and can snap at will, regardless of status or pretension.
From S A Light files a set of 1929 notes recounts library construction progress, committee actions, site considerations, troop arrival preparations at Camp Travis, and civic events. Names like Mayer GM Chambers and J D Jeffey appear amid scattered, era-specific references.
An article discusses perceived shifts in women’s roles from courting to earning, highlighting economic dependence and the rise of paid escorts. It contrasts older domestic norms with contemporary expectations and explores how men react to women paying their own way. The piece critiques social pressures around relationships and economic arrangements.
Reading from a disjointed excerpt by Kinet Henssya, Ine, the text describes a young college student named Helen Rowland who plans to hire a professional escort to fund his education. It contrasts escorts with married women and hints at social expectations and costs.
The readable parts dialogue reflect ideals on marriage and money as motives. It mentions Yeulna and the concept that marriage for money is the easy hate path, implying social critique of aligned or opportunistic unions.
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