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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1913
Page
24
The article explains how air contains abundant nitrogen for fertilizer, oxygen for industry, and rare gases like argon helium neon crypton and xenon. It discusses methods to extract and utilize these gases and notes the potential for a vast economic revolution as exploitation expands.
Madrid reports circulate that King Alfonso may be cursed with misfortune as several assassination attempts scar Spain's royal life. Infanta Maria and Infante Don Jaime are described as deaf and mute, while Alfonso repeatedly escapes danger, earning praise for bravery and charm.
Dr Jewett of Oxford reflects on memory in aging. He notes at fifty five words and names fade after months yet recognition broadens with use. He advises valuing forgotten knowledge and suggests rereading aids understanding as memory wanes. He also tells Lady Wemys that reading a book leaves an effect even if words are forgotten until repeated.
For the first time in Georgia history, Mrs. Alice D. Swanson has been named deputy collector and inspector. The appointment marks a milestone for women in federal service within the state.
Dr James P Haney addresses the Municipal Art Society of New York urging tighter billboard laws. He notes US taste lags Europe, calls for constitutional beauty, contrasts Berlin and Belgian poster revenue, praises German Austrian designers for humor and simplicity, and urges American advertisers to adopt refined industrial art over cluttered signs.
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