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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1928

Page

10

Moving pictures test emotion by hair color study

Modern science uses blood pressure and breathing to compare emotional response to romantic scenes in blondes and brunettes. Greta Garbo stars. brunette shows stronger reaction. Across ages, youths crave tragedy while older viewers prefer happy endings, with literature and folklore noted for stark violence.

Anita Loos Greta Garbo Ian Playa Fee Witel Comebody Hera Sim

Proposals for National Governance and Peace

The document outlines five aims: English-speaking nations cooperate for global peace. proportional Senate representation with at least two Senators per state and reapportionment in the House. a unified Defense Department under a Secretary of National Defense. federal action to abolish illiteracy under a Secretary of Education. and the conduct of Congressional elections in November with presidential inauguration the following January.

Hearst Papers United States Senate House of Representatives Department of the Army Navy Air Forces Secretary of National Defense United States Secretary Education Congress

San Antonio an Ideal Scene for the Biennial

San Antonio presents itself as a model city for the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial. It highlights women as the civilizing influence, devoted to human welfare, with strong communities of churches, homes, schools, and parks. The piece celebrates healthy children, safe neighborhoods, and city life that supports culture, education, and female leadership.

San Antonians General Federation of Women's Clubs San Antonio

Big Bill Haywood Dies in Moscow Exile

Obituary notes the death of "Big Bill" Haywood in Moscow where he fled justice for obstructing war prosecution. It reflects on his exile, Russia granting asylum, and contrasts him with Senator Borah who pursued Haywood and associates in Idaho bombing plots. The piece opines on democracy, prudence, and progress via ballot.

Big Bill Haywood Moscow Russia Wiliam E. Borah Moyer and Pettibone Steenerberg Idaho Stnll Borah Styx

Why Stock Prices Rise and Fall in a Turbulent Market

The piece argues that rising stock prices reflect vast savings flowing into investments. It notes America’s large savings, a yearly one and a half billion dollars seeking investment, backing industrial and railroad stocks. It warns prices may fluctuate with margins and speculators, and future trends remain uncertain.

America

Earth's Motion Examines Gravitation and Orbit Causes

Garrett P. Serviss discusses why the Earth orbits the Sun, debating cross motion and the Sun's pull. He explains how initial motion plus solar attraction curves the path, compares to a thrown stone, and surveys competing hypotheses about planetary motion and the nebular theory.

Joyn Mirah Earth Wien Guplare Ugena Velwloun

Carpet Bag Stomachs by Royal 8 Copeland MD

A 1928 newspaper note recounts a luncheon with Prof W E Southill of Oxford reading a poem warning against overeating. It cites Sir Walter Raleigh as author, discusses digestion, slow eating, and the need to convert starch to sugar, urging temperance and sensible eating to avoid health harm.

Librarian of Congress W. E. Southill Oxford University England Southill Sir Walter Raleigh Eliambeth Oxford Fulke Bir Walter Sin Faw

Figures of Speech Warning From The Past

A garbled fragment mentions a classical warning about crime and punishment tied to a 20th century style crime tale. It recalls a murder in a solitary spot and a city scene where killers are compelled to confess under torture, linking to a later murderers’ flight and vengeance motif.

Suid Franey Wheginm Ani Kn Fane Tne

Science and emotion in a blonde versus brunette debate

The article contrasts scientists claims about emotional states with public perception, noting the average man cares about his own emotion while authorities assert brunette individuals show more emotion. Cleopatra is described as a brunele and Juliette as a north Italian blonde.

Cleopatra Brunele Juliette

Child Training for Parents By LAMAR MATTHEWS

An article urging parents to plan summer education for children, arguing weeks of focused study with home assignments and supervised activities can improve outcomes. It contrasts full nine month schooling with summer programs, noting benefits for both boys and girls and recommending reputable educational organizations for supervised camps or summer schools.

Pople Maggat Ameritin Chilton Nvary High Rourne de An Aummera Lendern

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Science and Frank Crane Sophocles Lord Lavell Sid Liem Ann Wimn Tentontiz McClara Big Bill” Haywood Garrett P. Serviss Royal Copeland, M. D Tlle Harna Mieuntabn Ln Indy Lamar Matthews Childrem
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