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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1930
Page
13
Excerpted musings discuss vestigial features in humans such as the inner eyelid, tail remnants, and embryonic gill clefts, noting similarities to apes and other mammals. It describes developmental quirks, newborn reflexes, and possible reactivation of primitive grasping behaviors, with references to experiments and theorists.
A collection of ten reform ideas favored by Hearst papers including honest friendship with all nations and entangling alliances with none, proportional representation in the Senate, separate defense departments under a single national secretary, federal action to end illiteracy, January inaugurations, a federal sales tax to offset other taxes, a thirteen month year with four week months and holidays on Saturdays, building the Nicaragua Canal for trade and defense, and acquiring the French and English West faden as part payment on US debt.
Discussion on adopting voting machines in four Texas counties including Bexar. Secretary of State must approve machines before use. advocates foresee reduced errors and potential protection of ballots. Economic considerations cited, but protecting democracy and public health cited as priority over cost.
A St. Louis traffic officer, long noted for a dull daily routine, died after an exciting life. Though his work was monotonous, he believed routine was an economic necessity. Childless, he and his wife adopted 35 children and cared for 20 more at his death last week.
An invention discussed by Publishers' Weekly proposes a printed meter device to speed reading. A slit and magnifying glass would reveal words in sequence, advancing at a reader controlled pace, powered by electricity.
Rutherford theater managers ran a trial allowing children to enter with seven empty tin cans. Within two days all cans were exhausted, proving demand for the scheme. The piece notes husbands and wives relying on cinema to structure daily life and hints at broader economic relief through cooperative admission practices.
A reflective piece on personal responsibility and belief in self rather than relying on luck or higher powers. It contrasts humility, faith, and human effort, arguing individuals must change themselves to improve life rather than awaiting divine intervention. The text cites Humankind and references to religious figures as context.
Dr Roy al Copeland describes foot ailments causing nervous strain and systemic weakness. High heels and tight footwear worsen pain, backache, and circulation issues, with many sufferers mistaking symptoms for rheumatism or kidney problems. He urges velour comfortable footwear and improved foot support.
Arnold Bennett notes a humorous self portrait in print. A quirky autobiographical column lists oddities, routines, habits, and preferences with names and places, including childhood, marriage, travel, and personal foibles. The piece blends humor and self-deprecation through vivid, named details.
A fossil skull found near Pekin, dated between 1 and 5 million years old, sparks strong debate among leading scholars. British anthropologist Professor Elliott Smith and American Museum of Natural History head Professor Oshyung weigh in on human antiquity and evolution, challenging the idea of a short timeline.
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