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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1936
Page
4
An essay urges readers to value clear thinking and resist eloquent liars who mislead the public. It argues Americans must think independently, vote with discernment in November, and reject fear-driven politics. The piece cites thinkers like Carlyle and Huxley to emphasize action grounded in truth.
A sweeping portrait of the Bank of France fortress like a subterranean citadel with guards, tunnels, and hidden exits guarding vast gold reserves amid fears of political upheaval. The piece contrasts ancient gold as security with a tense modern European climate and looming civil conflict.
Edwin C. Hill eraine argues humanity’s value is shown by what it cares about and what it spends blood for. The piece notes Napoleon founded the bank in 1800, with since 1803 curbing the monopoly of issuing bank mates in France though privately owned. Twenty regents chosen by 200 owning families run it, encysted in France’s democratic structure, enduring wars and regimes. Will these owning groups regain their heritage?
The article reviews relaxation as a path to health, citing Walter B Pitkin and stressing that stress from clothing and lifestyle sustains tension. It notes that relaxation at home can prevent disorders like nervousness and high blood pressure, and urges rest and proper habits to improve well being.
A fragmented critique by O O MeIntyre catalogs socialites and stage figures as the era’s culture voices. It lampoons figures like William Rhinelander Stewart and Mae OBrien, notes fashion trend setters, and jests about clubs, drinks, and city nightlife in a breezy New York style.
New York Sun reports on WPA progress through July 1922. Preliminary figures show 11922 projects either completed or abandoned, with the WPA asserting almost all completed projects. Cost totals reach 53.8 million dollars, with federal funds contributing 74 percent. The relief act requires sufficient funding set aside before federal projects proceed, noting non federal projects fall outside WPA jurisdiction.
A crowd at the Florida storm sufferers benefit show in the Municipal auditorium raised between 4000 and 5100 dollars. Shire reports Shire, Rose A Mitchell is named master councilor of the Alamo Pidt chapter of the Order of DeMatay. Charles Datiner and Everitt Riddle hold elder and junior councilor roles. The note also references a September 26, 1918 San Antonio Rotary club meeting led by J M Switzer of Dayton, Ohio.
A meditation on concentration contrasts human focus with monkeys and a chess champion. It notes humans can concentrate longer and more productively, while monkeys distract easily. The piece argues true value lies in directing focus toward personal health, intellect, and moral character rather than mere game outcomes.
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