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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1917

Page

7

Why It Is Easier to Turn to the Left Than to the Right

A discussion on left hand turns in horse tracks and human movement. The article surveys racing courses in the United States and abroad, notes Belmont Park’s right turn, and explores anatomical and geophysical factors such as leg strength, balance, and the Earth's rotation as possible influences on a leftward circling tendency. It also references wind patterns and a hypothetical diagram of rotating winds to illustrate the concept.

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Fashion notes on wartime tailored clothing and fabrics

A wartime fashion overview describes a shift toward practical tailored garments for women with subdued colors and rich materials. It details manish cuts, one piece dresses, narrow coats, and uniform-inspired fabrics, plus the ongoing bustle silhouette, belts’ evolving use, fur accents, and a range of autumn colors and textures from beaver to velvet.

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Frettful Babies Need a Laxative Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin

Child health notice promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for fretful constipated babies. Claims it does not gripe or cause drowsiness, and urges parents to keep this inexpensive remedy on hand. Provides address for samples and purchase via druggists.

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Boots and colors set the tone for the season's attire

Fashion notes praise bold cross color contrasts with black as a versatile base. Tan boots in patent leather with contrasting uppers, French heels, and a higher sole lead modern style. Short vamp versions appear, while the new khaki high-cut army boot pairs with tailored suits and dresses.

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Dismiss School to Husk Corn At Chase County Farm

Collanwoon Pulls Kan Haltay duzi Chase County high school boys proved their corn husking skills when principal J T Hunt sent them to help Charles Ward gather his gem stop by bus. The six husked nearly 300 bushels in one day earning eight cents per bushel for about four dollars each. They were transported by motor to and from the Ward farm and were fed at noon before returning to quarters.

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British Soldier Wins Furlough by Capturing an Identification

A British subaltern Clarence McPherson and a German sentry Claimed an exchange under No Man's Land. By feigning a prisoner and tripping into the trench, McPherson obtained a ten days’ leave in exchange for an identification. The tale, recounted with wartime humor, ends with the two men returning to their lines.

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