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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1928
Page
12
In a Popular Science note Garrett P Serviss explains the sun’s apparent size depends on the angle formed at Earth by lines to opposite edges of the sun. He uses a diagram to show how distance changes perceived diameter while the sun’s light radiates in all directions from its surface.
An English speaking alliance to preserve peace and world security, proportional representation in the Senate, reapportionment in the House, and a national defense department. Federal steps to abolish illiteracy under a Secretary of Education. Congress to be elected in November with inauguration the following January.
Wide publicity across RST newspapers highlights a national advertising effort by Hearst papers. Col. Frank Knox asserts advertising is essential to the newspaper business and the San Antonio Light joins a multiweek campaign reaching millions. The campaign promotes San Antonio's commerce, industry, culture, and agricultural potential to a broad audience.
Public Health Service finds eye strain affecting about 45 percent of school pupils. School authorities are increasing attention to vision tests. Surgeon General Cumming urges regular eye examinations for children every six months.
Mrs Foster Welch, the mayor of Southampton, returns from New York claiming American men think too much of American women while women do not think enough of men. She notes American women lack courtesy and generosity and suggests the critique is a compliment.
A returned European observer notes the stark contrast between America’s rate of about one fire per minute and a European community with one fire in a century. He argues both extremes are problematic and suggests that rebuilding after fires is common, while progress requires movement forward and avoiding stagnation that leads to decay.
A Nawapapar feature warns against overwork and nervous strain. It cites a death from indigestion at 47 as preventable and urges caution in daily labor, stressing the danger of rushing, the value of quiet, and the limits of strength. The piece argues higher training dulls caution and links overstrain to illness and accidental harm.
A critique of Plato’s American Republic by Douglas Woodruff as Socrates observes American manners toward women wealth education and government. The piece notes Americans chase numbers over ideas and warns that expertise and bold claims mark public discourse while Socrates questions prevailing self view during a lecture tour and in press reaction.
The piece contrasts modern Westernized Japanese women with traditional images, noting shifts in dress and demeanor. It discusses Japan’s conservative stance on female fashion and thought, while praising Westernized tendencies as potentially improving the individual and society if change occurs.
A rambling reminiscence on hosting out of town visitors in New York, noting social tensions and etiquette. Vivid anecdotes include a hotel scene, a banker’s quick quip during a speech, a guest wearing tortoise shell spectacles with chipped diamonds, and a colorful description of a gold tooth legend associated with a boatmate. The piece touches on pride, hospitality, and memory within bustling city life.
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