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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1929

Page

6

Editorial Plan for Peace and Reform from Hearst Papers

A Hearst editorial page proposes a program for world peace and U S reform. It calls for proportional Senate representation, separate military departments under a single defense secretary, illiteracy abolition, fixed presidential and congressional terms, a federal sales tax, a 13 month year with four week months, a Nicaragua Canal, and repayment terms involving Western sites.

United States Senate Army Nicaragua Canal Hearst Papers United

Brass Band Fates Honor to Maurice Chevalier and a Plain Woman

The article contrasts Maurice Chevalier’s fame with a plain little woman enroute to America who will likely receive greater public attention when the ship docks in New York. It notes a worldwide habit of honoring brass bands while great individuals deserve quieter acknowledgment. Madame Curie is mentioned as a figure of public interest alongside Chevalier.

Maurice Chevalier America New York Madame Curie Mabel Normand Michelson

Denunciation of Interracial Marriage Beliefs in Biology Text

A biologist condemns interracial marriage as contrary to nature and eugenics. He argues white and black unions threaten racial purity, cause sterility, and harm offspring, asserting social barriers reflect a natural order forbidden by law in many states.

New Jersey

Steinmetz the Immigrant Lad and His Outsider Zoo

Steinmetz rose to the forefront of science with a famed but unusual zoo of repellent creatures. His brilliant mind stood with a deformed body, shaping a lifelong sympathy for misfits and outcasts. Despite his intellect, the world ignored his deformity while his genius cast a shadow over his life.

Steinmetz

Public funds debated as elevator project progresses

How It Is Done listed a city site search for a new federal building with preparatory work on an elevator costing 17 000 dollars for a three story old building slated for abandonment. The commentary notes such public spending reflects typical handling of funds as post office officials act nearby.

Federal Post Office

Believe in the Kids A Tale of Self Faith and Growth

The speaker recalls harsh judgments from youth and her own self doubt yet credits belief in herself and persistence for becoming a respectable adult. She argues that youngsters face similar turmoil and deserve support, noting that many past critics missed their potential and that faith can transform lives.

Sugezit

MacDonald and the perils of quick diplomacy in wartime history

The article argues that quick reliance on straight talks and proxy judgments risks misinterpretation and weakens heads of government. It compares Ramsay MacDonald’s approach to past leaders, highlights the cost of war technology, and cites Britain’s mounting imperial debt while urging cautious navigation of postwar treaties and naval parity. It notes doubts about U S and Britain adherence to the Kielage pact and questions signatories’ commitment to peace, urging stronger confidence and restraint.

Ramsay MacDonald Wilhelm Napoleon Prussia John Bull Anzious Axords Doles MacDonald United States Britain

Their First Jobs By Philip Nowlan

One of Georgia's leading cotton manufacturers began his career at Gorge P. and Anns in Columbus after completing collage and technical studies at 24. Four years later he joined Muskogee Manufacturing, rising to president of Swift Spinning Mills and director at Swift Manufacturing and other firms. He also chaired Merchants and Mechanics National Bank and Mercantile Mutual Fire Insurance, later organizing FW Swift and Company for agricultural and real estate ventures in Columbus.

Georgia Gorge P. and Anns Firma Coluorbur Muskogee Sears Buekene. S Ty Sears Swift Spinning Mills Swift Manufacturing Company Merchants and Mechenica National Bank of Columbus Mercantile Stutnal Fire Insurance Company Bla Iad Investmenta Alaa FW. Swift and Company Als Edward W. Aeltt Columbus, Ga

Health and Good Nature by Royal 8 Copeland M D

A health column urges readers to correct overeating and improper diet to restore nervous health and good temper. Emphasizes proper eating drinking exercise sleep and recreation as keys to better sleep and mood. Warns against excesses and urges personal responsibility for well being.

Royal Copeland, M. D

World featherweight champ Ip oemed Baltalino

The article reports Ip defeated rival for the featherweight crown while a geographic survey hints at portions of the United States yet unmapped. It notes Lipras cin seeks a partner to lift the Americas cup, hoping to find someone capable of aiding the bid.

Oemed Baltalino Nate Thomas Lipras Sing Bing

New York Celebrities Paraded amid Fashion and Theater Gaffes

A vivid late night street tableau in Manhattan gathers a rogues gallery of actors designers poets and hustlers. Names like Eva Steinmetz John Murray Anderson and Petrude Lawrence mingle with taxi drivers flappers and a Broad Way dentist as crowds, costumes, and rumors swirl around cinema and stage life.

New York Thourtia Jimmy Duninte Bugs Baer Bugs Pleese Lee Shubert N. Yo Bay Floriote Eva Steinmetz Lashion Rothstein Gene Tooney Charles Buttereworth Indiana Fred F. Freoch George W. Tryon Moe Ducort Groadway Byron Newton Atom John Murray Anderson Watke Pertrude Lawrence William C. MfcAdeo Horace Latimer Las Hope Hampton Marclad Broadway

Fragments on city life and a weary columnist 1928

A penepaper columnist laments writer's block and mocks stage entertainment, speakeasy life, and city sights. The passage paints Madison Square snow, Grand Central, Coney Island, and Parisian landmarks as seen through a rueful, humorous lens. Copyright 1928. SMcKuvahr Sra., Tuc.

Smckuvahr Sra

Do You Know That Brave trading flourishes in Refcea borders

Do You Know That Brave trading atill flourishes In the countries bordering in the Refcea, name 2000 aleves from Fant Africa being sold every year in the various Arabian markets. e. Silver dollara arm the warrint prs terial used for tiling the flour of a bar in Favana Riblaa are now Iyued tm B18 Ianguagen by the Britiah and Porelan Ribia society.

Africa Favana Riblaa The Britiah and Porelan Ribia Society

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