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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1933
Page
8
A playful catalog of collective nouns for animals includes a swarm of bees a murder of crows a pod of whales and a pride of lions among others. The list presents traditional terms used to describe groups of creatures from birds to mammals in a light historic tone.
This spoof tale follows Chris Mugg whose bad habit of dropping ashes on the rug drives his wife to torment. After years of humiliation and odd doctor visits the end arrives when he scatters his wife’s ashes over the rug via a copper urn, turning tragedy into a grim punch line.
Raleigh May 27 The state choir festival featured White Weirson as a soloist among about 500 participants. Dr Hubert M Poteat of Wake Forest, a noted singer, also performed as a soloist. Emeritus President William Louis Poteat and Mrs Poteat supported their family in the alto section as the Potteats have long been active in education and music.
A spoof feud erupts between Rufftown mayor and Bad Turn mayor over a July boxing match. Citizens plan parades as one mayor bets funds on the bout while both sides issue brash taunts. Witty threats mix with mock civic satire reflecting rival towns and oddball local color.
An Arctic voyage reports a misread lantern reflection near the Cape as the crew tracks a drifting floe. Moonlit visibility reveals no rocks or rockets, only shifting reflections and a calm before potential ice refuge.
President Abelardo Rodriguez orders immediate steps to finish the Laredo to Mexico City international highway this year. Twelve million pesos will fund the project with equal contributions from the Mexican budget and foreign oil firms, repaid with tax credits. The route traverses Hidalgo mountains and passes through vibrant valleys, promising mass cross-border traffic and multi‑million dollar annual tourism revenue.
Fragmented OCR notes recount King Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia and his oddities including a stern, abusive reign and a smoking parliament. Also glimpses of Samuel Wilton, Uncle Sam origin tale, and a peculiar Lucanian fish description. The text artifacts mix historical personalities with dubious details and nonsensical lines.
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