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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1921

Page

14

The Largest Army on Earth Challenges Security Theory

An analysis notes that the world’s largest army is maintained by China and questions whether military size guarantees security. It contrasts China’s weakness and hunger with Americans’ aid capacity, arguing that national strength comes from more than vast armed forces and citing the United States as powerful due to spirit, unity, and resource balance. The piece discusses pacific diplomacy as essential for world peace.

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Higher education costs rise for students and teachers

Analysis shows college expenses exceed past levels with higher costs for tuition and living, while salaries for college teachers lag or flatten. The piece notes greater outlays for a student’s campus life and a slower rise in faculty pay, reflecting broader financial pressure on higher education.

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College life costs climb as students juggle budgets

The article argues college life has grown expensive and complex. It notes students face higher admission and recreation costs, donors and subscriptions, and social pressures that force majors to rely on family support. It laments the commercialization of student life and the erosion of simple frugality.

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Mexico’s Dearth of Schools Sees U S Education Stakes

A Houston Chronicle excerpt by Texas educator PW Horn describes Mexico City lacking modern school buildings for a population near one million. The piece notes U S and European support in Mexican education, asks how the United States should respond, and argues Mexico’s schooling affects broad bilateral ties and future cooperation.

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Mexico Sees U S Aid in School Building Debate

The piece discusses American educators in Mexico and the scarce number of Mexican schools. It weighs the impact of private and foreign educational influence as Mexico City’s population grows since Porfirio Diaz and questions if outside powers should shape Mexican youth instruction. It warns the phrase young idea may literally “shoot” if misdirected.

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Judge Lindsey's Equal Justice Idea Sparks Debate

A Denver judge, Ben B. Lindsey, argues for proportional punishment in alcohol law cases, proposing jail for prominent liquor offenders while rejecting blanket unequal treatment. He warns against a justice system that punishes the poor while shielding the rich, urging consistent enforcement without special favoritism. A Kansas man sues for divorce over a smoker in bed, citing state anti cigarette laws and restrictions on tobacco.

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Zion City Overseer Voliva Promotes Gravity Claim

A provocative note declares Zion City overseer Voliva asserts gravity laws are obvious. The piece jokingly urges him to test the claim by walking to a roof and falling off of a six story building to demonstrate the supposed law.

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Four Arrested in New York On Suspected Car Theft Ring

Two women and two men were arrested in New York on suspicion of stealing motor cars. Authorities say the Amalge wanted Order of Motor Car Thieves should disqualify them for profiteering.

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Wit and humor from English papers in 1821 anecdotes

A Victorian style collection of English jesting tales and anecdotes shared as humorous snippets. The narrator notes that English wit often outshines American efforts and recounts stories from a cook's hymn choice to a Cockney's country job and a London newspaper boy.

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Telephone Company Billing Dispute Over Unrecorded Calls

A central office clerk kept penciled notes for every outgoing call from a Dig store, tallying the merchant’s calls and prompting a dispute. The merchant claims the company’s counts misstate charges, insisting he paid only for verified calls, while the company asserts the logs justify their bills. The disagreement centers on whether incomplete records reflect true usage and who bears fault for mismatches.

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Open Door and Asia Rivalry Shape Pacific Policy

A London dispatch surveys how the Washington conference nears and the three powers Great Britain Japan and the United States will frame China talks The United States seeks to preserve Chinese independence and open door while Japan fears China as prey and Britain wants to balance power The piece outlines possible outcomes from renewed open door guarantees to potential war and a three power accord amid British American and Japanese interests

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Holland in Straits Echo Economic Woes Abroad

Amsterdam reports rising unemployment and factory layoffs in the United States. Prices of various items have fallen while factories struggle to raise winey. Government ministers discuss large credits for industry and commerce to curb unemployment and a bank committee to coordinate relief efforts.

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Teaching History by Song and the Era of Ballads

A fragmented account describes a surge in popularity for songs and stage pieces teaching history in a university setting. It references Harvard professors, classroom discussion, and musical works linking to Civil War events, battles, and notable figures, with a focus on public appetite for engaging history through lyrics and dramatic medleys.

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