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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1932
Page
6
A historical film showing an ancient alchemist at work with homemade apparatus demonstrates that real science differs from magic. It links alchemy to modern chemistry, fertilizers, and discoveries from trial and error. The moral urges not to despise sincere effort and to encourage children to think for themselves.
J B S Haldane argues for diverse creatures to prevent a dull world. He cites Caesar Da Vinci Cellini Shelley and Byron as types who kept life from being museum like. He mocks modern universities praising varied educations such as hotel management and a Moorish radio culture with honors students receiving a pet alligator.
In this reflective essay Elsie Robinson argues characters are not born but made through countless small acts. She insists every decision shapes who we become, debunking the idea that nature grants bravery or honesty in a single leap.
Fragmented essay columns discuss modern marriage roles and gender expectations with humor and critique. Observations on men and women, romance, ambition, and the elusive dream of lasting love, interwoven with witty aphorisms and social commentary.
The article outlines a proposed five billion dollar measures affecting circulation and employment schemes. It mentions adoption of a five percent tax and reforms in income taxes to stimulate industry. It discusses immediate modification allowing light wines and beer and efforts to curb criminal racketeering while expanding personal liberty.
A New York writer muses on failed public crying as he recalls Peru bond default and market wreckage. He laments isolation and lack of sympathy, imagining a rainy day bond and a final sob while contemplating Wall Street fallout and personal decline.
A Q and A on wedding etiquette discusses inviting the groom s parents and siblings. The bride to be confirms inviting these relatives, noting their role as honored guests and seating positions. The column then covers placing a knife and fork on the plate after cutting, and proper attitudes at table settings.
GEORGE H DOWNS ex fire captain recalled a 22 year old disaster at St Peters Orphans Home where 14 died. Phil P Pright was chief of the department and Bill Crafth led central station then on Travis street. Firefighters battled a two story brick structure on Houston and San Saba streets with sisters carrying children to safety. A life net saved some, but Sister Mary perished after a fall from a window as Toler Wright was burned rescuing others.
A 1922 San Antonio election drew 192 votes from about 30 000 voters to decide a $300000 auditorium project and related city reforms. City Engineer Aaron Pancoust faced changes as garbage and street duties shift to new supervision under Louis Ro ule. Mayor Jones announced Dr W A King would join the board of health replacing Dr I T Jackson.
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