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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1929

Page

2

Hearst Papers advocate platform proposals

A list of nine platform points from Hearst papers including equal basis for English-speaking peoples, proportional Senate representation, unified defense under a National Secretary, abolition of illiteracy, January installation of President and Congress, a federal sales tax to cut other taxes, a thirteen month calendar with holidays on Saturdays, construction of a Nicaragua Canal, and the acquisition of the French and English West Indies as partial debt payment to the United States.

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Watchful Guardians Protect San Antonio River Beauty

Women through the city federation of clubs protested plans to disfigure the San Antonio river as part of flood prevention. The mayor and commissioners pledged the flood program would not destroy the river’s distinctive beauty, aiming to enhance it and turn preservation into value for the city. The piece praises the river as a rare natural asset yielding dividends.

San Antonio City Federation of Women's Clubs City Commission

America's Greatest Intellect Benjamin Franklin as scientist

A compact portrait of Benjamin Franklin highlighting his broad scientific range and early weather-forecasting insight. It notes his eclipse observation in 1747, his hypothesis on storm movements, and how his universal curiosity prevented specialization yet earned him rank among natural philosophers.

Benjamin Franklin Furman Franklin Philadelphia Boston Pherena

Street life as seen from Manhattan’s park crowds

Vivid slice of New York life notes hawkers and street vendors around midtown. Mentions include a Mexican snake seller, balloon women, cake and ice cream sellers, wheel chair man with peanuts, key ring hawkers near Broadway, and figures near the library on 42nd Street. Also describes street photographers, movie touts, and diners along Fifth Avenue with a mix of old town charm and bustling tourism.

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Health Builders Urge Sun Exposure For Youth Health

A Atlantic City medical meeting warns sun exposure aids health, urges daily outdoor time for children and teens, and stresses proper diet during adolescence. It links tuberculosis risk to nutritional factors and late hours, urging careful food choices and physician exams to prevent health declines.

Sungoier Atlantic City

Beatrice Webb and the modern wife in a changing world

Elsie Robinson reviews Beatrice Webb as a symbol of female independence within marriage and contrasts it with traditional roles. The piece discusses women entering work, maintaining individuality, and the evolving dynamic with husbands, urging self development for a balanced partnership. It also touches on cultural figures and literary excerpts to illustrate broader social shifts.

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Strange Dance by Lauri Devine Dares Handstand Feats

A historic photo features Lauri Devine performing a handstand dance called The Dream Dance. The caption notes an unusual serpent and flesh look on her legs and speculates on future female power, Darwin, and parasite crab comparisons. The piece uses provocative language about women and strength.

Lauri Devine

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