U. S. Cavalry Still Vital in Rough Terrain Defense
The piece argues cavalry remains essential for rapid transport across rough terrain where motor vehicles fail. It cites Fort Riley tests showing high mobility of mounted troops, notes cavalry’s value as mounted infantry, and warns against abandoning the branch amid motorization. It highlights Texas brush country as a key region for horse transportation.
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Hemisphere
North
South America
Texas Hill Country
Randman
Fort Riley
Kansas
Texas
Eating Out of His Hands on a Transatlantic Crossing
A vivid diary style piece from a 1932 San Antonio column recounts a long ship crossing with social sketches. Mentions passengers such as Kenneth Collins, a top advertising man, and others like Dudley Field Ma done, Gilbert Miller, and Vanderbilts. The narrative pairs mood and moment from deck to lounge, noting quiet reflections and lively shipboard scenes amid a bustling voyage.
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Harry Silver
Andres
Faris
Agbu Sil-Vey
Innocent
Comeone
Kenneth
Collins
Wkely
Jean Tiger
Ameridea
Brake
Jothless
Elven the
Dudley Field
Gilbert Miller
Imitations Are Bad and the Law on Imitations
A New York judge held that a hold up using an imitation gun is as serious as one with a real weapon. The decision prompts questions about imitation in daily life from marriage seekers to salespeople and actors, suggesting a cautious stance on imitation in society.
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New York
Sing Sing
Come On Trouble Eyes Spark Woman’s Warning Tale
A Brooklyn youth returning from a resort wrecks his car wheel and is accused of burglary after a cross eyed girl is involved. The piece argues that a woman's eyes can lure men toward valor or vice, with the cry Come on, Trouble guiding their deeds.
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Broklyn
Clarion
Listen World! A ELSIE ROBINSON Democracy Question Text
Controversial reflection on whether American democracy works today. The author cites war department statements calling democracy problematic and questions if a few powerful citizens steer the nation. It urges readers to examine their beliefs about governance and democracy’s future.
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Gencral
American War Department
War Department
America
Remembering Cowboys and a Steer Invasion
A reminiscence recalls 30 years ago when cowboys drove wild steers past a house. An elderly neighbor chased by a steer fled around the yard then into the house. The steer followed into the kitchen and bed as cowboys finally herded it away while she vents about cowboys and wild animals.
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Dirs
Peneeral
Nteera Ip Pai
Kcal
Health of Pupils By Royal 5 Copeland M D
Before school begins or soon after, children should be inspected by a doctor for physical examination. Address defects such as enlarged tonsils adenoids and impaired vision or hearing and dental decay. Vaccinations against smallpox and inoculations against diphtheria and other diseases advised. Winter tonsillitis risk noted. Immediate tonsillectomy not advised due to infection fever and child health. Mothers urged to monitor health and consider removal of tonsils and solenoids when appropriate.
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United States Public Health Service
Farrom
Childern
Etiquette Questions on Addressing Spouses and Social Manners
A reader asks when to use formal designations like Mrs. Allen versus intimate terms like my husband. The article advises that addressing a husband as Mr. Allen to acquaintances is poor form, while close friends or familiar settings warrant simpler names. it notes differences in formality among groups and emphasizes consistent, respectful usage. It also discusses child health concerns, urging periodic medical exams and school readiness.
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Miss de Peyster
Mr. Allen
Aualnioner
John
Smita
Hearst Papers Advocate Summary of Tax and Recovery Plan
The Hearst Papers advocate a five billion dollar relief loan to curb unemployment and accelerate circulation. They urge adoption of a sales tax of five percent, income tax cuts, and funding for industry to spur growth. They call for modifying the Volstead Act to legalize light wines and beers, revive industry, create government revenue, curb racketeering, and restore personal liberty.
No-Girl and her effect on men in modern dating
A literary column reviews a new Alan Brewer Schultz book, She treated meiss-men trout women, arguing it explores how women’s gentle persistence versus offhand indifference shape male affection. The piece weighs whether a normal woman can mirror male dating tactics and what this says about love and power dynamics.
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Alan Brewer Schultz
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Ten and Twenty Years Ago in The San Antonio Light
A fragment summarizes items from 10 and 20 years ago in The San Antonio Light including price of Ranoline in San Antonio at 40 cents, former governor candidates campaign plans in San Antonio, a failed city contract bid round, a resignation announced by Judge Edward Dwyer of the Thirty seventh District, a postwar party partnership plan, and a wedding across Oklahoma at the Alamo room as Bowie died then.
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San Antonio
Edward Dwyer
Esrzday
C. B. Colgwilt
O. M. Chambers
Assistont
Cne
Corm Menor
Alamo
JT. Davie
Mias Piosale Skelton
Oklahoma
Bal Antonio
Bowie
R. ¥. Bareder
Ab. Joan's Episcopal Church
Davie le
Vittele
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Elsie Robinson
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Hearst Papers Advocate
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