Selfish Interests Attack Philippine Independence Drive
An editorial denounces a campaign by American and Cuban-backed interests to push Philippine independence by arguing free Philippine sugar and coconut products affect U.S. sugar prices. The piece asserts no price impact exists, calling the independence argument false and warning Congress against passing an independence bill, claiming it would harm Filipino progress under American tutelage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philes
United States
Cuba
Congress
Philippines
Wonder of flight spurs memory of early greats and prizes
A vintage image compares CW Scott and Lloriet as aviation fever grips the world. Northcliffe offered fifty thousand dollars for crossing the English Channel and Lloyd's insured the feat, highlighting prize culture and early press promotion of flight. The piece notes rising confidence in transatlantic and world-spanning air travel and the public imagination chasing speed, scales, and future breakthroughs.
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Louis Lleriet
Tron
Jy Owas Lend Northciffe
Pritai
Lloyd's Iusuance
Northcliffe
Lloyd'’s
Narthcliffe
Lltoyd
Atlantic
Pasagera
California
Japan
Europe
Labor’s tribute to toil and mighty human deeds
A vigorous poem extols workers and their feats, praising labor’s role in building cities, powering ships and planes, and banishing darkness. It urges workers to walk upright as kings of work, noting abundance and progress while condemning idlers and luxury.
Listen World Listen World by Elsie Robinson and Texas Trails
A fragmented column blends social questions about how much a working girl should give her family with local anecdotes and events. It includes personal payroll details, family support, legal detours, and a stream of local gossip about crimes, indictments, and curious misadventures in Pleasanton and surrounding areas. The piece weaves society questions with brief crime notes, travel tales, and oddities in a busy reportage style.
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Ubrir
Tess
Mr. Evans
Kane
Alice
Tiny
Saul Pia Dees
Neexeg
Palm
Raya
Deaton el
Sammie Phils
0 and 20 Years Ago From The San Antonio Light
A fragment from the San Antonio Light recalls past events and figures. It mentions a theater project, attendance at an amphitheater, and civic groups planning visits to showcase methods and community progress in 19xx era contexts.
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The
San Antonio
Untitled narrative on crime and relationships in social circles
A garbled vignette describes romantic entanglements and financial strain among a group linked to Owamen Owen and a university setting. A husband, wife, and an offender discuss appearances and honesty while a man faces social pressure and potential scandal. The passage hints at a courtroom or public fallout as the college community debates consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arar
Prirud
Ning
Anya
Fife
Diary of a modern Pepys on the New Typawriter and Broadway talk
A San Antonio diary fragment from September 7 1931 describes encounters with a silent new typewriter and urban bustle. It recounts visits to Fulton Street and the Ritz Tower, mentions Emmett Dalton and Jesse James era figures, and notes reflections on Broadway celebrity culture and a revival mood. It references Damon Runyon and Gibbons with a sense of emerging postwar optimism amid changing social scenes.
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New York
Wantil
Legrées
Verna Porter
Tony Wallatceat
Moneychanger
Afi
Fulton
Iover
Grant Rice
Iluda Golithore
Toland Kiths
Hr Muner
Col- Jens
Helen Wills
Ritx Tower
Emmett Dalton
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland
A fragmented column satirizes matrimony and modern courting norms. It contends that marriage humor hides deeper tensions as both parties juggle expectations, social pressure, and evolving gender roles within domestic life. The piece critiques idealized masculinity and the economics of spousal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Rowland
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Harry Williams
Bill Brile
Pleasanton
Opee
Fria Canals
Jel Brio
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Ben Dareht
Baril Fo Ea
Bill Brite
Tae Kerit
Billa
Bill
Flo
Sherif
Gurs
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Lon B
Cineiphan
Pathol
India
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Mactarlane
England
Eahbirth MorDonall
John Jureezhi
Tandera
Medina
Fain
Aia Ake
FairMata
Yana
Appemmer
America
Hpan Fir Nitae
Demarcary
Antonio Inflernann
Fagewell
Oaden
France
Iriaonera Winder
Peers Graves
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City Federation of
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Batin Boslanen Inter
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Aetyna Itter
Mott Worth
Mn Santiacum
Oman
Rila
Org
Urea
Jesse Jutuen
Cole
Mary
Daltang
Oor
Ceclinn
Mussiel
Wickeet
Billy the Kid
Grandia Noung
Jesse James
Bond
James
Doubin
Cangatera
Todas
Cotaine
Damon Runyon
Gaye and Dolla
Voyd Gibbona
Gibbons
Revio
Ubarge
Lanner
Arrell
Long Teland
Westchester
Puinaner Bs
Fred Pricer
Ranteur
Ay McNavent
Tonz
Applerskg
Ealt-Soan
Mental Hank
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