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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1937

Page

9

John D Rockefeller Death Tribute and Legacy

A tribute to John D Rockefeller, the self made industrial titan and world renowned philanthropist, who broadened American enterprise from 1839 to 1937. The piece praises his Standard Oil founding, immense philanthropy exceeding 500 million dollars, and enduring impact through the Rockefeller Foundation, Medical Institute, and memorials. It highlights his wealth used for public good and his austere, purposeful life.

John Davison Rockefeller Rockefeller America Harknees Andrews Flagler Standard Oil Company Rockefeller Foundation General Education Board Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research Spelman Fund of New York Cleveland Ohio John D. Rockefeller

Two Ideologies In Theory And Practice

The piece contrasts Communism and Fascism, noting both are intolerant regimes. It cites mass executions in Russia and political persecution in Germany, arguing that the spirit of intolerance under MISgovernment has no place in America. Democracy rests on tolerance and treason insults that foundation.

Russia Germany America

X rays aid early tuberculosis detection in medical guide

Protection: By Royal S Copeland outlines how X rays improve disease recognition, especially tuberculosis. Since discovery in 1895, X ray technology has advanced to reveal subtle shadows and cavities not visible on inspection, enabling early diagnosis and monitoring. Positive diagnosis should not rely on X rays alone. consider other diseases, and pursue thorough examination.

Yh Yee Nadar

Pearls by Edwin G Hull on diving risks and cultured pearls

An article discusses pearl divers across Australia, the Persian Gulf, and Ceylon, detailing dangers, durations, and the toll of sharks and pressure. It notes the rise of cultured pearls by Kokichi Nikimoto, who mass-produces pearls but values natural gems higher, with market fluctuations and farm practices shaping the trade.

Australian Persian Gulf Ceylon South Seas Commierte Bolton Cleopatra Mark Anthony Kokichi Nikimoto

Umbrella Bearing Professors and Village Figures

A colorful reminiscence sketches Yale English professor emeritus William Lyon Phelps and other small-town figures. It highlights Phelps as a theatergoing, train-riding icon, and recalls Professor Ellis of Plattsburg and Breckenridge, a paralyzed author who wrote 30 novels and kept in touch with neighbors. The piece also touches on Bar ny Gallant, Joe Bryan, Mrs. Goldwyn, and social nuances of campus life, with humor about fashion, fortunes, and quirks.

New York William Lyon Phelps Chips Billy Phelps Yale Atlantic Alon Beens Rialto Agate New Haven Phelps Plattsburg Ellis Breckenridge Elis Hollywood Horace Riley

Wise Words From Saint Villeon on Faults and Effort

Fragmentary quotation notes advice on focusing less on companions faults and more on pleasing perfections. It asserts that even if strength fails the effort earns praise, and that in great ventures the attempt alone matters.

What Do You Know Wink Quiz Answers

A fragmented quiz list referencing multiple geographic items and questions. It mentions Leningrad planes, Hudson River, Philippines, Monammed birthplace, New Jersey capital, and various place names, with a final line directing to a guide page for answers. The text is garbled and unreadable in parts but centers on trivia about places and geography.

Leningrad Hudson River Philippines Monammed New Jersey Mateh Sebago Lake Islip Longford Marblehead Dead Sea Albemvarle Sound Mayfair Maine Massachusetts Alabama Free State

Don’t Duck Reality Says Elsie Eyer Poem Message

Elsie Eyer’s Listen, World! urges readers to face grief and hardship rather than hide in defeatism. It contrasts those who duck reality with those who confront life, using rabbit and panting pup as metaphors. The piece advocates courage, accountability, and striving through adversity.

Elsie Eyer Spain Buby Ron Barrows Loo King Mena Ayml, Tre

Aviation feats and local notices from May 1927 San Antonio

Aviation circles note James A. Doolittle achieving an outside loop in Dayton after a 1919 try. Olga Vogel plans a Tocumate Word College summer study. A 1917 conscription law reminder and a shoe firm head predicts women’s shoes may reach $30 a pair.

San Antonio Lisut James A. Doolittle Meliy Tora Dayton Ohio Olga Vogel Main Avenue Tocumate Word College Sinloon Inen Tiexar County A. Moch New Orleans

None becomes a king to much as the distribution of Justice

War is a tyrant. Timothena quotes Pindar on justice as the sovereign right of the world. Amid brawls in the street, the call remains for peace at once.

Timothena Bat Pindar Plutarch

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J. D. Rockefeller Burerura Royal S. Copeland, M. D Tutale Sone Flisense Edwin G. Hull Australis Nikimoto Nesidiant Tokio Feas Aremand Barney Gallant McIntyre University Place Aind Barney Oxford Plankinton Virginia Joe Bryan Long Island Ryan Bryan Sam Goldwyn Goldwyn Jeb Ladey McNdught Gre- Ville Kelly Nelly Tie Smithaut Light United States District Attorney's Offce Fone Kiake Watts
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