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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1920
Page
2
Prohibitionists claim reduced crime would follow strict laws, but data show killings rise in some areas. Milwaukee reports low homicide rates while Memphis tops the list, and wartime and bootleg liquor factors complicate crime trends.
The text argues that prohibition laws do not prevent liquor use and may worsen homicide records, presenting the view that U S prohibition has been a curse rather than a blessing as a practical matter.
The piece argues the Bolsheviks pursue a long range strategy likened to Bismarck in hegemony. It notes shifts after the Warsaw peace, their reinforcement of Wrangel’s opponents, and hints at renewed Polish conflict as part of a broader aim to redraw Europe. It questions British policy and warns that a renewed Red attack on Poland would worsen Europe’s Russian situation.
A long discussion in European salons centers on a wealthy patron who trimmed a portrait to fit a wall space, returning the cut-off portion to the artist. The case raises whether the artist can seek damages for perceived loss of fame and artistic value, amid broader questions of property, personalization, and artistic reward. The piece links the issue to judges, lawyers, and even political context.
A discussion on judges and lawyers patience as listeners to varied complaints including odd cases. It notes how some litigants seek to illuminate legal principles beyond concrete justice and hints at complex taxation issues tied to personal property.
A dense, archaic sounding meditation on death, pain, and survival. The speaker contemplates lasting endurance amid suffering, referencing surgeons, nerves, and fate. The fragmentary text weaves emotion and stark imagery without a clear narrative, resembling a lyrical meditation from a historical paper’s page fragment.
Emma rushes from home in a nightgown to surprise Henry on their wedding anniversary. Neighbors stare as she climbs into a shabby carriage, halting a moment in the doorway. Henry chides the scene but smooths her fears with warmth, revealing the plan was a playful ruse to celebrate their bond. The tale blends domestic humor with neighborhood scrutiny during a quiet holiday moment.
The piece reports on royal intrigues involving Princes Albert Henry and George and Wales's role in safeguarding troops. It notes a gathering at Hart of his brothers and a forthcoming return to London. A benefit sale will aid a blind hospital.
The West Norfolk cattle breeder, king Edwin, famed for family farming traditions, recently added Hew Hunters and a new herd in Dartmoor farm. At the Birwingham cattle show he captured three prizes for Aberdeen Angus cattle, highlighting his long tenure and involvement in local agriculture.
Rio de Janeiro reports former Italian envoy Vit torio Orlando to negotiate a protection accord with the Brazilian government for Italian immigrants. The plan aims to regulate flow and aid, following a 1900s policy that restricted Italian immigration. Orlando will tour Italian colonies in Sao Paulo Parana and Rio de Janeiro areas as Brazil’s Portuguese colonies rank noted amid coffee and other trades.
Reading from a damaged page shows disjointed lines about social clubs and youth, mixed with garbled phrases and names. The text hints at college aims, governance, and regional locations, but the overall content is largely unreadable and non-specific.
A garbled narrative string shows disjointed dialogue and scenes featuring a man and a woman, a preacher, and villagers. The text includes strained humor about language barriers, a joke about a Dublin waiter, and vague references to witnessing or misunderstanding in village life, ending in a confusing courtroom or street scene.
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