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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1924
Page
3
Plans for a Battle of Flowers on the San Antonio river next spring merit serious study says old residents. A river parade could echo the water carnival of yore, adding a unique inland touch to San Jacinto week and highlighting the city as a hub for river pageantry and festive spectacle.
A discussion of life expectancy from 1824 to today cites Dr. Fisk’s list of death causes including heredity infection and injury. It notes Alexis Carrel’s experiments with living tissue suggesting aging cells can resist death, but concludes humans won’t achieve immortality and would tire of endless living after centuries.
A humorous verse by S E Kiser from 1924 ribbed about a man who claims no skill at chess billiards bridge or other games yet boasts wealth and market success. He laments poor performance in sports and speaking while noting his cleverness in trades and absence of real talent.
W. W. Henderson marks his 60th birthday today while his nephew Wade M. Henderson, the current postmaster, turns 45 on the twenty-sixth. Wade, a former assemblyman and deputy internal revenue collector, harbors hopes of pursuing golf as a pastime.
The piece muses that progress rides on ideas once imagined by predecessors, with commerce pushing new gadgets into households. It argues society buys into novelty to satisfy desire and fear clutter while chasing trends set by clever makers and neighbors.
A historical note on the longbow as a symbol for exaggerated storytelling. The text explains the phrase to draw on imagination and contrasts the English longbow’s impact at battles like Cressy and Poictiers with the later shift to firearms. It cites Edward IV to1327 and Green's History of the English People.
The Prince of Wales toured Henry Ford's Detroit plant, watching rapid production of cars and marveling at the incubator and fast assembly times. Ford's output is described as ten million cars, though with mechanical quirks. The piece contrasts U S industry with German navies built over fifty years and hails future speedups in production.
Eye strain can cause headaches neck and back pain and other discomforts. Worn glasses or late correction may worsen congestion or inflammation in the eyes. Poor eyesight even when you can see clearly may trigger headaches and disturbances. keep glasses up to date to restore comfort and reduce symptoms.
A Brooklyn correspondent criticizes the article on astrology, arguing it is a science alongside astronomy and physics. The letter defends Kepler and warns against gullibility while contrasting planetary transits with historical warfare and the measured methods of astronomy.
A 1924 advice piece warns against dwelling on past marriages or “the other one.” It cautions that imagining a better partner can warp judgment and harm happiness, urging contentment with the present spouse and focusing on making life successful rather than chasing imagined perfection.
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