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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1928

Page

14

Hearst Papers Advocate Agenda for National Peace and Reform

The document outlines a plan for English-speaking nations to preserve peace and extend it globally, calls for proportional Senate representation with a minimum of five Senators per state, and urges prompt reapportionment in the House. It proposes a unified National Defense Secretary over Army Navy and Air Forces, federal action to end illiteracy via a Secretary of Education, and a November Congress election with inauguration on January 1 following the election.

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San Antonio’s Next Big Rail Task to Link West Texas

The article argues San Antonio must build a direct rail bridge to West Texas and Corpus Christi to restore its hub role. It urges business leaders and allied communities to form a skeleton organization, highlighting historical ties and regional needs for improved rail connections and sea access.

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Dead Stars That Shine by Garrett P Serviss

A Populist science piece explains light travel time from stars and eclipses, noting that distant stars may appear bright after death due to light still reaching Earth. It uses lake wave analogies and distances to illustrate how illumination persists beyond a star’s death and how eclipses are perceived with finite light speed.

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Doctors at Work on Epilepsy Problem

The article discusses epilepsy, noting famous historical cases like Napoleon and detailing observable seizure signs. It reviews varied theories from brain defects to digestive infections and emphasizes treating underlying infections and gut health as potential avenues, while warning about the complexity and risks of seizures and the need for cautious care.

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Real Teaching By Dr Frank Crane

Dr Crane argues real teaching creates appetite for learning rather than merely delivering facts. He cites Los Angeles Metropolitan High School on Venice Boulevard helping underprivileged youths by providing schooling that fits work, enabling pursuit of education while earning. He urges community and employer cooperation to ensure citizens work and self reliance.

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Playgrounds and the city children in Life magazine

Charles Dana Gibson portrait in Life shows a New York City baseball field used by thousands of children. The essay argues modern Christian morality misreads the Bible, condemning street play while the image exposes the harsh realities of urban childhood and the civilization it reveals.

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Figures of Speech and the Fall of Appleton's Mythic Court

A fragmentary historical note discusses extravagant dining and antique pomp. It cites Apicilus as a symbol of excess, claiming he spent over five million dollars on a banquet table and later died in fear of ruin. Mentioned writers Tecitua, Pliny, and Thennal frame the tale of Appleton’s legendary opulence.

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