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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1932
Page
8
A quirky local scene emerged Wednesday when an old fashioned calliope rolled through town plastered with Chan A Becker for governor streamers. Bystanders noted the odd contrast between campaign flair and formal political rhetoric as rumors and skepticism circulated about the candidates.
A reader asks if the modern woman should object to the word obey in the marriage service. The page includes fragmented quips and verse, noting remarks from a Japanese guest and a father formerly directing a Presbyterain church choir in Orange California, with a playful exchange about vows and fidelity.
Evening notes recount Adan Scofflaw dining with Don Ryan on riced chicken and chicory with wine sauce while listening to a seashell melody and Tebuka drum from Asspiie. He sings Kicking the Gong Around about Minnie who keeps kicking the gong, as Smoky Joe searches to stop her, amid stray remarks on government principles.
The page presents a dense cross word style list with mixed letter groups and scattered clues. It references many named terms, places, and mock definitions, including European geography, political terms, music notes, and historical names, all embedded in a puzzling, puzzle-like layout.
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