The Peace Maker in New York Nightlife and Notes
In a San Antonio dated column by T. E. Powers the piece blends city sights with reflections on human and animal behavior. It surveys West Street’s midnight jungle of cats and foxes, then shifts to literary and theatrical gossip, recalling Wiley Post, a glass display incident, a panhandler, and a parade of entertainers, writers, and impresarios with quick vignettes and wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ployd Gibbons
Tata Wong
West Street
Ferce Foxe
Jekyll and Hyde
Three Qualifications of An Ideal Sales Tax
Discussion in the Texas Legislature favors adoption of a broad general sales tax to replace the ad valorem burden. The piece argues the measure must be equitable, not pyramidal, and easily collectible, while noting political pressure and exemptions risk an impractical plan. It urges lawmakers to stick to principled taxation despite special interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Physical Fitness of American Pilots
Resolutions from the Aero Medical Association at its fifth annual Chicago meeting warn against political interference in aviation medicine. They urge the Commerce Department to keep medical examiner appointments based on ability, not politics, and to appoint a director experienced in aviation medicine to support examiners and preserve pilot standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aero Medical Association
Chicago
Congress
Aeronautics
Department of Commerce
R. F. Longacre
Aeronautics Branch
Acro Medical Association
Apartment of Commerce
Listen World Mary Pickford Tale of Thought Power
Elsie Robinson discusses Mary Pickford finding happiness inside by controlling thoughts. The piece argues thoughts shape reality, noting Mary’s outer fame mattered little without inner positive thinking, and urges readers to guard their thoughts to stay happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Kan Pan
Hollywood
Earth
Mary Pickford
Fea
Etiquette guidance on wearing mitts at banquet
Otar Misa de Peyster asks if he should wear kid gloves through dinner and dancing. The adviser suggests not wearing the lace mitts during dinner to avoid awkward hand motions with a knife, noting that hands look better without mitts and that options can be reconsidered during dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otar Misa Dé Peyster
Kid Glover
Mitla
Army Needs New Deal By JAMES T WILLIAMS JR
Army needs modern equipment and construction to strengthen defense and welfare. The piece argues funds should accelerate new construction, matériel updates, and mechanization to empower a stronger regular army amid stalled disarmament hopes before Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
James T. Williams JR
Gennva
First Comal county fair noted in files
From the San Antonio Light files comes a September 14 entry recalling Comal County’s first annual fair. Health officer W A King enforces new city rules on fruits and vegetables kept indoors and sheltered, avoiding sidewalk display. Military action reports include Mexican contingent capture near Carrizo Springs after a long trek. A local book titled Uncle Sam Wonder Worker by T M Du Pu y is advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comal County
One
WR Clears Ab
New Braunfels
W. A. King
Alate Health
Dr. King
William Atherton
Sonal
M. du Puy
Lavaca Aireel
Han Jiel
Uncle Sam
Wonder Worker
Frederick A. Sinkescomptin
New York
Washington
Mr. du Puy
Pleurisy Advice From Royal S Copeland M D
Medical notice outlines pleurisy causes and warning signs and urges prompt medical care. It notes rapid deterioration without treatment, the importance of chest X rays, and cautious use of home remedies. It distinguishes dry and fluid forms, recommending expert supervision and nursing.
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Kine
Syn
Tne
Backseat Lessons On Modern Morals In Old Advice Columns
An old column, full of humorous social commentary, derides modern morals and double standards. It cites prohibition era culture club speeches and a gossip tone about marriages, flirtations, and gender roles, with tongue in cheek jabs at behavior and expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culture Club
Bridge Club
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San 'Antonio
T.E. Powers
Wiley Post
William Gaxton
Vincent Lopes
Frederick the Great
Angna
Willy
Kay Boyle
Paul Gallico
Bert Leston Taylor
Don Marquis
Morton Downey
Seaton
Ernest
Hemingway
Manhattan
Alexander King
Vienna
Metropolis
Paul Yawitz
McNeughi Bynt., Inc
Sren
Asié
Elsie Robinson
Ji'p
Mary Pick
Ford
America
Etiquette
Kathryn DE Peyster
United States
Hus
Booval
Navy
Panama
Hawaii
Japan
Europe
Far East
Thal
Geneva
Pershing
Brest
San Antonio
Fia
Paurleen
United
Atala
Olilera
Carella
John D. McLean
Jerry D. Allen
Fourteenth Cavalry
Gardner
Carrizo
Rio Granda
Allen
Sadelle
Royal S. Copeland, M. D
Helen Rowland
Grecen
Nevir
Ahr Fing
Ahn
Juri
Coughter
Egeenlinies
Solomon Lank Tang
Eamel
Khaw Keay Sead
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