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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1924
Page
2
The piece argues that pedestrians in San Antonio cross freely under signal control, while Houston and Dallas regulate alike. Statistics show lower accident tolls in San Antonio since the signaling system's installation, attributed to pedestrians and drivers acting with personal responsibility and vigilance.
The piece discusses a rich wife who committed suicide after losing wealth, contrasting her idle lifestyle with her engineer husband who works. It argues happiness comes from work and balanced living, not wealth, urging readers to accept either fortune or loss with a steady outlook and to find meaning in labor.
A columnist argues against daydreaming of easy money and urges disciplined, constructive thinking. It condemns childish fantasies that persist into adulthood and praises mature, purposeful effort to climb toward success.
A verse dialogue where a narrator dismisses outward traits wealth or fame as factors in affection. The speaker insists true appeal rests beyond appearance or status, and a candid couple finally discuss practical matters like splitting the check with the waiter.
Short humorous piece by Bert Moses from 1924 notes a man's wisdom as telling you things you already know and contrasts it with the value of spot cash.
A narrator recalls a girl pressured by street ads and unsolicited drughouse sales. A halting encounter reveals a catalog promising a universal cure, with the girl selling greasy tins for a prize watch to gift her mother. The speaker contemplates exposing the scheme.
The article urges job seekers to avoid a discouraged look and to project pep and poise. It emphasizes confidence, initiative, and a neat appearance, arguing that belief in oneself inspires employers and improves chances of securing work.
A vivid 1924 advertisement extols gasoline as national fluid and prestige symbol. It boasts massive gasoline towers in New York Paris London and Los Angeles with plans for royal and presidential endorsements, architectural marvels, and lavish fuel fountains.
Royal S Copeland M D outlines rabies risks from dog bites with emphasis on facial wounds, dog examination, muzzling laws, and Pasteur treatment if rabies is suspected. He cites guidance from health authorities and laboratory confirmation procedures for bite cases.
An article on auto-suggestion in parenting by W A M Keever describes guiding a child’s waking thoughts to set a positive tone. It shares methods of mental preparation for the day, using calm thoughts and imagined routines to ease night and morning transitions.
Article by Louis E. Bisch argues girls should plan a life work like boys. It urges preparation for motherhood and homemaking or alternative careers, stressing education, self sufficiency, and credentials to secure respect and livelihood whether married or single.
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