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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

18

Coolidge Fights War Debt Cancellations in Editorial

The editorial lauds Calvin Coolidge for denouncing proposals to remit foreign war debts. It argues such cancellations would subsidy foreign commerce and force the United States to bear costs, urging America to demand full repayment and resist debt relief to any debtor nations. It criticizes France for selective remittance and cites Senator Shipstead on the ICC resolution as political maneuvering.

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Bechers Brook Becomes Famed Steeplechase Jump Icon

A vivid feature highlights Becher's Brook in the Grand National, detailing the dangerous obstacle and expert riding. The piece notes historical context, evolution of the horse, and a call to appreciate the sport while warning against gambling and lotteries.

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The Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland

An excerpt on monogamy and male infidelity argues that men seek audience and advice from other women, shaping behavior by breeding and manners. It discusses deception, reception of change, and the social dynamics of marriage with period tone.

Helen Rowland

Unnamed Broadway Beauties and The Studio Scene

A snapshot of early fashion and theater culture shows agents like James Montgomery Flags distributing hopeful beauties to producers. The piece notes inspectors, private office walk-throughs, and dramatic auditions that propel some to high society estates while others fade. Headlines hype sensational live-taste stories from New York to London nightlife.

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Fractured OCR Sketch Signals Busy City Turmoil

The fragmentary text hints at a chaotic Washington scene with references to a girl pitcher, powder, production concerns, and a timing announcement. It mentions Pete and a quiet administration period and various garbled phrases suggesting a news item from a wartime or political era.

Vitamins By R 8 COPELAND A Primer On Nutrition

A 20 year overview traces milk’s vital substance and the discovery of vitamins A B C D E and others. It notes milks role in growth and disease prevention, the pellagra and beri beri links, and the challenge of isolating vitamins. The piece highlights the growing science of nutrition and the need for a balanced daily diet for children and adults.

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Women at a California federation meeting attack women’s ethics

Elsie Robinson reports on a Stag Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in Marinai California where speakers claimed women are fundamental law breakers and more vulgar than men. Attendees dismissed the charges and defended women as the jury and public critics.

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Dropping of Greek, Latin Is Deplored

A New York reader laments that a university will drop Latin and Greek requirements for the degree. The letter argues these classics foster discipline, broad understanding, and scholarship, noting modern languages and sciences offer different mental training but lack the same cultural foundation.

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