The Light Reiterates Hearst Policies for San Antonio
The Light recalls its one year under Hearst ownership noting policy aims such as unbiased news, impartiality, and service to all people. It emphasizes avoiding coarse language, supporting the community, and making The Light a first class Texas evening newspaper with growth in circulation. It pledges to continue serving San Antonio and Southwest Texas.
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Professor Proposes Easy Calendar Reform
Garrett P. Serviss outlines Professor Albert Luther Canby’s plan to reform the calendar. The proposal keeps 12 months with four quarters and 31 day January, reallocates days to February and April, makes December 31 a New Years Day, and adds a mid year leap day called Midsummer Holiday.
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New Year Plan Discussed By Professor Canby
The article parodies a columnist voice linking New Year and leap year plans. It humorously explores calendar shifts where January 1 falls on Monday and each quarter starts on Thursdays or Saturdays, arguing that a three month obligation would land on the same weekday.
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Freaks of Nature Three-Horned South African Chameleon
A three horned chameleon of South Africa features horns over each eye and on the snout. It relies on its formidable appearance and color change to deter predators, staying still most days as insects fail to detect it.
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Evolution of the human race from apes asserted
The article reports a speaker’s view that scientists widely accept the evolution of humanity from apelike precursors, outlining a theory of human development and its implications, as quoted by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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Speak Kingly and Listen to Your Child Through Time
A reflective note urges parents to treat children with dignity and patience, recalling that adults once endured youth’s silliness and foibles. It counsels calm guidance, consistent listening, and wisdom from experience to nurture growth.
Is Life Worth Living
Dr Frank Crane discusses life’s value amid tragedy and daily struggles. He cites a New York suicide case and a film about poverty migrants seeking sustenance, arguing meaning comes from resolve to face tomorrow. The piece reflects 1925 BeClure Syndicate thoughts on endurance and purpose.
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Preparing Baby's Food by Royal Copeland Medical
United States Senator from New York and former Commissioner of Health outlines infant and toddler feeding. Emphasizes mineral preservation by minimal water cooking and not discarding cooking liquids. Stresses role of parents in guiding appetite and meal manners for a child ages 18 months to 3 years, including milk with meals.
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Over Life's Hurdles A Mother's Guide to Raising Children
A 1925 Premier Syndicate essay urges mothers to balance love with discipline. It warns against overindulgence and over supervision, advising self reliance for sons and understanding for daughters. The piece emphasizes modeling virtue and adapting to modern views while remaining a steady parental influence.
Their First Jobs by Philip Nowlan
Patrick J. Quoaly, born in Ireland, rose from nine-year-old immigrant to Wyoming mine leader. He became Seattle Coal and Transportation mine general foreman, then Union Pacific coal mine superintendent in Grass Creek Utah. He later formed a mine firm, led Rock Springs Coal, and built a Wyoming empire as operator and founder of Kemmerer, with roles in coal firms and First National Bank.
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