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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1924
Page
3
The piece warns that wars come when nations feel weak and calls Americans to defend the nation by preparedness. It stresses not a war demonstration but a patriotic rally on September 12 to unite under peace banners and deter aggression.
The article contrasts sensational front page stories with the steady, unseen effort of ordinary people who live honest, thrifty lives to keep society intact, likening them to the deep untroubled ocean while noting others are mere froth on the surface.
A reckless driver speeds through crowded traffic causing near misses and wrecks. The poem describes the dangers of ignoring warnings and traffic signals, ending with a note that the offender will not cast a vote in the fall.
A rousing monologue argues prosecutors must show accountability for jail terms and acquittals alike. The speaker condemns boastful records while urging voters to back officials who seek reform and oppose endless wartime and harsh sentences.
The piece explains the term coup d etat as a stroke of state and cites its use in modern history as rulers seize power. It notes Napoléon III's 1851 seizure of power and mentions postwar upheavals in Europe and references to Turkish, Poland, and other cases.
A satirical piece attacks the abundance of brass and orchestral noise in American life. It mocks mass amateurism and the cultural obsession with loud music, comparing it to chaotic public life and political campaigns. Strengths and flaws of orchestration are lampooned as universal social phenomenon.
An article by Royal S Copeland describes kidney stones and renal colic, including forms of stones, the ureter’s role, and the pain pattern. It advises heat therapy to ease pain before a doctor arrives and stresses immediate expert care for renal colic.
Mars observations during opposition reveal a vast and shifting south polar snow cap, with diameters fluctuating from 60 to 65 degrees and later shrinking to under 30 degrees. The article notes Mars’ long seasons, thin atmosphere, and variable solar radiation affecting its climate, speculating on emigration rockets to Venus if solar energy declines persist.
A father asks whether to push his son toward civil engineering or let him pursue his own path. The piece argues parents should enable diverse experiences, test interests, and allow the child to choose a career, arguing self-chosen work yields greater success and character.
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