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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1928

Page

14

Peace and representation plan urged by English-speaking nations

Advocate outlines proposals to keep world peace and reform U S governance. It calls for proportional Senate representation across states, immediate reapportionment by the House, a National Defense Secretary over Army Navy and Air Force, federal steps to end illiteracy, and January inaugurations for Congress and the President following November elections.

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Lame Duck Sessions Of Congress and Reform Measure

A discussion on lame duck sessions in American politics argues the current system delays turnover after elections. It notes many senators and representatives remain in office beyond the November vote, hindering democracy. The Norris amendment to shorten or end lame ducks is praised but stalled in the House after Senate passage.

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Human Equation in Regard to Vestris Loss

The public remains convinced by survivor reports that Vestris officers and crew lacked discipline and the self sacrifice expected at sea. While boiler and hull inspections help, the human factor is untestable until an emergency. The captain reportedly went down with the ship, showing courage, contrasting with the crew and passenger accounts. A court of inquiry may decide the matter.

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Bucharest Myth Abroad Sparks Midwest Gripe

A fragment suggests readers lampooning the idea of Bucharest as abroad. It notes American life feels stifling and mocks beliefs labeling much of the U S hinterland as bored by the notion Bucharest is distant. It mentions a school ban on cosmetics and hair rules in a city described as abroad.

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National Society for the Prevention of Blindness Milestone

A look at progress against blindness highlights dramatic declines in infant eye disease due to improved maternity care and workplace eye safety. The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness promotes prevention, safer lighting, and public campaigns against trachoma, noting tens of millions at risk in industry and ongoing efforts to eliminate eye injuries and disease.

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Mystery of Life and the Colloid Theory of Life

Garret P. Serviss discusses Auguste Lumiere s belief that life’s mysteries lie in colloidal matter where micelles form a suspended mass of chemical molecules. He argues surface contact and colloid chemistry drive nutrition, immunity, and shocks to the nervous system, presenting a universal panacea through colloidal states.

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Their First Jobs by Philip Nowlan in New York

The article traces the early career path of a young man who starts as a porter in New York and later becomes a shipping clerk with the Butler firm. After years of gradual advancement and a move to business with his brother, their stores expand across New York and Hamburg, with the subject identified as James Wrecommended.

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Engagements and the Courage to End Before Marriage

Sr Frank Crane argues it is wiser to end an engagement than endure a doomed marriage. He notes many engagements are broken yearly in London and warns divorce follows misalliances. He emphasizes friendship over romance as foundation for lasting marriage and calls engagement a serious step best not rushed.

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Cozy two room love nest offered in New York World ad

A small classified style notice markets an opportunity for a cozy two room residence with a kitchenette and bath. The wording suggests a playful or romantic framing aimed at a prospective owner or tenant in New York.

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Diary of a modern Pepsa in New York includes theatre and art notes

A 1920s style diary from New York covers a busy day beginning with a wedding notice and a prison joke, visits to a dentist, a dinner without a guest, and an opera. It then reviews new writers Stephen Nehet and William Howe Heuel, discusses Spanish descent, and surveys Uptown stores, department men and clerks. The piece also touches color blindness in artists, mentions a Brooklyn store memory, and notes fashion trends and social life in the city.

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Kent Police Fundraiser Purchases New Uniforms

A brief Kent press note reports proceeds from a local police fundraiser were used to buy new uniforms including caps trousers and a cap badge. The event emphasized community support for the Kent police force and gear upgrades.

Kent Police

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