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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1924
Page
3
An editorial notes Texas ranked fourth in 1923 divorces and first in divorces in Bexar county, with 14 641 total Texas divorces and 69 234 marriage licenses. It cautions against overinterpreting statistics due to varied laws and regional differences.
A government junior astronomer position offers 1860 dollars annual pay, about 5.96 dollars per day, with a prized chance to discover a new star. The role, while modest in wages, stands high in scientific achievement and lasting reputation within the civil service and academic community.
Unusually favorable late October weather in cotton states boosts expected crop to 12,816,000 bales, Texas leading with 4,456,000. The report notes the value of meteorology to farmers and predicts rising demand for weather bureau services as Texas expands citrus, truck and fruit industries.
A speaker argues parents too often spoil children by covering needs and wants. He urges teaching thrift and industry by letting kids earn part of their spending money. He warns indolence and extravagance grow when children never learn the value of a dollar.
An older verse urges choosing the right path over easy but corrupt routes. It contrasts the difficult but virtuous ascent with the smooth downward slide into evil, arguing the right way lies where most challenges arise and guidance exists for those who seek it.
A critic's remark on dramatists living in ivory towers is explored with references to ivory palaces in the Old Testament. The discussion notes imagery from Psalms and prophetic texts describing ivory houses and structures, used to critique aloof artistic detachment.
A speaker suggests a system of distinct pedestrian crossings on separate corners to protect nervous and elderly pedestrians. The plan would have each group cross at its own corner while others wait, reducing the risk of collisions and trampling. The idea, though sounding odd, aims to prevent accidents involving crutches and the elderly.
The piece urges against resting after a single commendable achievement. It argues people seek praise with minimal effort and warns the universe rewards only continued striving for higher development. It notes humans seek recognition while failing to pursue larger goals.
A sixteen year old farm boy plowed 160 acres solo after wheat harvest, finishing in 60 days before his father joined. The piece urges city youths to value farm work, praise steady labor, and balance work with play, schooling, and saving wages. It argues farm discipline builds character in both city and rural youths.
A brief item notes a verse collection by Bert Moses titled Some Sap and Salt. The author presents a wry observation on virtue and appearances with a line from a character named Hex Heck about the challenge of piety in a beautiful woman. Copyright references appear.
A 1934 article by Senator Royal S Copeland explains uremia from kidney failure, its forms including digestive, respiratory, and brain involvement, and urges prompt medical care and kidney-supportive measures such as sweating, hot baths, corn packs, and rectal saline injections.
The author compares English and American political turmoil after recent elections. He notes graft accusations, party parallels, and public mood shifts. He jokes about leadership, parliamentary systems, and the idea of drifting toward disaster while claiming complacency persists.
The piece argues that the stars convey a divine, universal message to all people. It cites Aratus and Emerson, noting starry vision calms, consoles, and renews the mind, urging readers to seek spiritual revelation under the night sky and to feel the cosmos as a grand, healing tonic.
Emby L King is seen guiding his men to water their mules each evening and in the morning at Kingstown. Cor. McCreary County Record reports the scene from the county town with local color and routine daily work.
An advertisement in the Toledo Blade highlights Arless Ads Hollywood featuring a 2202 address with a five large Tooma area including solarium bath large cloud heat and janitor services newly decorated.
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