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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1924
Page
4
This editorial argues that success rests on universal co operation and confidence. It urges citizens and officials to subordinate private interests to public good, embrace new streets, factories, schools, and rail lines, and avoid neighborhood dissension to sustain San Antonio’s prosperity and future growth.
A 10 year comparison shows El Paso and San Antonio time distance halved from about twenty hours to six. The Western District of Texas court moved from El Paso to San Antonio within six hours, 620 miles apart. Atlantic Europe America time distance now 81 hours as factories run around the clock in Japan. Airplane output focuses on Japan, shrinking time gaps with San Francisco while not improving San Francisco’s distance to Tokyo. Decreasing distances bring many neighbors closer.
A harsh speaker boasts of greed and ruthlessness in business. He claims wealth comes from abusing rivals, dodging taxes, exploiting workers, and discarding the elderly, with a cold motto to win at all costs and ignore others. The piece satirizes amoral pragmatism in commerce.
The Telogram in Worcester Mag notes that the prize ad contest gives every entrant a chance at one of four $25 prizes each week. It also helps contestants express themselves in clear English and provides entertaining, educational value.
In a fragmentary narrative a man recalls meeting a person once, then describes a scene in a small office with a couch and a flat desk. A door is opened by a bellless entrance, a woman's voice interrupts, and a loud dog appears as a carpet sweeper begins to work.
Charles O F Gettemy began as a reporter and rose to prominent state roles in Massachusetts. He served as Washington correspondent for the Beston Daily Advertiser and Boston Herald before becoming secretary to Governor Curtis Guild. He later led the Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics and held posts with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, the U S Census, and military enrollment during wartime.
A satirical piece mocks human superiority by describing woolen underwear and woolen garments. It features humorous asides about five fingernails, barbed wire fingeries, hermetic Papa Hubbards with padlocks, and oversize sleeves. The narrator criticizes itchy, shrinkage-prone clothing and urges finger nails over manicures.
Royal S Copeland RH D US Senator New York explains earache causes from congestion and inflammation. He describes the Eustachian tube role, effects of adenoids, and how repeated colds can lead to deafness, urging treatment to prevent long term harm and loss of hearing.
Garrett P Serviss explains Sahara fish survive in underground waters beneath hot sands. Fossil-like surface droughts contrast with hidden pools where minnows and perch-like species live. Birds might have carried eggs to desert waterholes. scientists note eyes remain functional in these subterranean fish raising questions about life on other worlds.
A cautionary comic essay on spending beyond means to impress others. It warns that costly social outings strain finances, encourages savings, and questions whether displays of wealth raise true esteem or invite financial trouble. The author urges restraint to avoid debt and future ruin.
A man was fined for spooning with his wife in a curious case of marital impropriety. The judge admonished him to choose another partner and avoid further scandal. The report preserves a light, satirical tone while noting the legal action and names involved.
The text shows a fragmented exchange about Molly and Cordelia with remarks on talking too much and an imprecise barrier for Jong. Names appear but context is unclear and dialogue is incomplete. No clear event or outcome is stated.
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