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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1933
Page
7
The piece urges prudent shopping before price increases bite. It compares higher prices to eventual higher wages, advises stockpiling nonperishables, and encourages planning for winter needs to save money today. It argues buying now lowers tomorrow's costs and eases future financial strain.
Dr. B. E. Ericksen of the University of Utah proposes courtship classes be established in all senior high schools to promote thorough acquaintance before marriage. He has taught the subject in university classes and in two Utah counties, and the plan aims to extend statewide. The philosophy class is expected to be popular with students.
The piece notes that tuberculosis remains a leading death cause for ages 15 to 25 and that adolescence brings strain that weakens immunity. It outlines an educational campaign to protect children, explains TB often runs in families due to close contact, and urges treatment for all cases plus examination of all contacts to control the disease.
The United States Steel Corp announces weekly output at the highest rate since March last year, signaling rising structural activity and broader manufacturing and labor stimulation. Confidence and optimism grow, with home construction poised for renewed demand as the war economy gains momentum.
A reflection on the Arizona jury's error in Ruth Juda's case urges mercy over lethal judgment. The piece argues that life is sacred and that justice cannot redeem a fatal mistake. It emphasizes human error and the need for careful compassion in appellate considerations.
The Wichts chamber of commerce sent ten men with $10 each to test local commerce. They aimed to purchase items at or under 10 cents and were to buy what clerks suggested until funds ran out. They returned with $94.60 in hand, while stores grossed only $5.40 from the rest of the $100 spent.
A vivid slice of the city’s curb markets contrasts old and new worlds. The piece notes enduring stalls and unfamiliar youths, with portraits of Ruthlike eyes and judgmental elders, amid modern trappings. It traces social drift, media figures, and a cameo of Theodor, a classic New York character.
A reflective piece by Elsie Robinson, declaring fear of inner flaws dominates fear of aging death poverty or injustice. The poet asserts personal responsibility and the choice to wield power for good or succumb to self pity, with self-control as ultimate force.
The 1921 item notes a Dodge roadster from France, rebuil t in Germany, sold for 62.00 at a public sale near the federal building. Duty under the 192% act affected American-made autos in Europe after WWI, briefly paused to keep Europe from excess profit. The buyer hoped to bring the car back duty free.
The article defines anemia from the Greek root and describes symptoms such as shortness of breath swelling of the feet and fatigue. It notes pallor is not always present and explains a blood count test using a finger prick to measure hemoglobin with a counting chamber and microscope.
In a etiquette column the question of selecting a maid of honor is discussed. The bride controls the choice, typically inviting a sister, if none then a cousin or friend, while the sister should not presume the role. The piece advocates honoring the bride’s prerogative and avoiding family dispute.
The excerpt recalls a boyhood scene with Theodore Wendler and Hy Lulunro Wendler aboard a mule drawn streetcar. Kids hung off the back to ride before electric trolleys, as the old car sometimes caught fire and the conductor warned riders.
The photograph shows three distraught women waiting at the mouth of the Graswood Hall Colliery Company mine for news of husbands trapped almost a mile below ground after a major explosion. Their faces reflect fear, hope, and heroic resolve as rescue work begins led by mine manager J ff Edmondson who donned a gas mask and descended to help.
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