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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
4
San Antonio officials report a second class mailing designation for the Evening Daily and Sunday Morning Exclusive Leased Wire Day Report of the Associated Press. The notice notes standard postal handling and distribution details for the paper.
Ten thousand New York City housewives, gathered by the Housewives League, shopped at Washington Market with Mayor Gaynor present. They bought radishes, asparagus, potatoes, meat, and fruit at substantially lower prices, proving the high cost of living can be fought at the source. The event, praised as a bold blow to price manipulation, sparked plans to expand markets citywide.
The piece argues that translating Elizabeth Jordan's story into Norwegian will strip it of much force due to dialect and idiom differences. It notes the American negro dialect and Scandinavian voice clash, citing Mark Twain and implying the result will yield unusual chromatic effects worth the price of admission.
The article depicts women managing daily shopping and provisioning, with umbrellas and a supply chain as crucial marketing tools. It notes large payments to maintain the dumbwaiter system and hints that Mrs. Julian Heath could lead a force as enduring as Xenophon’s Ten Thousand.
Colonel Roosevelt achieves a decisive Illinois primary victory by 230000 to 119000 over Taft and 37000 for La Follette, securing Illinois' delegation at the Republican national convention. The result reflects a denunciation of Senator Lorimer's scandal tainted election rather than an outright Roosevelt endorsement.
The article detailsWilliam Lorimer resigning from a club banquet amid factional conflict and Roosevelt taft split. It notes Shelby M. Cullom defeated, Lawrence Sherman gaining votes, and Charles S. Deneen beating Len Small. It concludes Taft's standing weakened by Lorimer’s alignment and the Lorimer machine’s influence.
The reminiscence recounts an Indian remedy for colds involving steam, cold water, and whipping, performed by friends at a stream bank to induce perspiration and warmth. The piece notes the pneumococcus as the colonial germ attack and contrasts native resilience with modern susceptibility.
SURE OF THE PROMISE, Mr. Williams, a sheriff candidate in a northern Wisconsin county, canvassed farms. At Farmer Tompson's door the wife said he was in town. Williams sought a pledge to vote for him, and the woman replied that Tompson would promise, as he already did for four other candidates.
The Westminster Gazette notes a bold wireless longitude experiment between Paris and Bizerta Tunis. Signals between two clocks at the Eiffel Tower and Bizerta traveled 007 seconds, yielding a near two hundred thousand miles per second. It compares to Sir George Airy's Valentia longitude work with many chronometers.
In 1839 Queen Victoria hosts a dinner for a distinguished guest whose rise began on a Massachusetts farm. He later served as U S senator and cabinet member under Taylor and Harrison. The tale moves backward from the palace to his humble beginnings in New Hampshire.
A report highlights persistent labor and achievement culminating in an audience or meal with a queen. The narrative emphasizes discipline, perseverance, and recognition of effort leading to a distinguished moment.
A statistician notes a new job in modern life the cloud spotter. He explains the roof top watcher uses a costly glass to report cloud conditions to a moving picture company. The aim is steady light for filming to avoid mismatched scenes and wasted film.
The article outlines three principal French sauces Bechamel Allemande and Espagnole with detailed measurements and steps. It notes care and time needed for perfect results and presents two dish illustrations Lobster Saute with Rice and Apple Salad in an apple dish, with recipe references and serving tips.
The New York World notes Roosevelt can mock critics who say he has no issue to fight, as he objects to the administration’s refusal to carry on his country life propaganda.
The poem traces the vast harnessing of rivers from Itasca to the Delta and the Sea. It recalls how waters nourished the land and supported civilization yet the rise of man brought waste and cities. It ends with a warning that nature endures while human will seeks control.
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat note argues no one should feel hurt as the Republican party remains larger than any single figure, echoing a party-wide resilience.
Chicago Post notes an appellate dispute where an attorney shed tears. The Texas case challenges the judge’s authority to curb such displays, and the Supreme Court comments that tears are legitimate courtroom arguments and a privilege of counsel.
The Philadelphia Record notes Illinois has enacted a presidential primary law and suggests La Follette may win the state. The historic shift in the nomination process could impact campaigns and delegate selections.
A brief item notes a hunt where the lion, elephant, and dik dik were easily bagged but the delegate remained elusive. Louisville Courier Journal.
A Denver Republicated quip notes that “All knowledge consists of ideas” except for “Iowa ideas” as a humorous aside by a professor. The column lampoons novelty ideas while acknowledging the value of genuine insights.
The Pittsburg Gazette Times reports suffragettes in London threaten to stop buying hats if women do not gain the vote, signaling civil action aimed at pressuring the government.
A Detroit Free Press line notes a colonel dislikes being teased as he is described as being “licked to a frazzle.” The remark reflects humorous or satirical coverage of military figures or events.
The article describes odd cases where criminals stored objects in their heads through the nose or around the head. It recounts a burglar with a skeleton key and another with a circular saw tucked like a watch chain. A farmer later found a metal mass above the mouth roof after a gun blast years earlier.
The 24 hour time system will be used on French railways for next summer's timetables. Inquiries sent to municipalities and chambers of commerce show strong support. The system has long been used in Italy.
The Knoxville Journal and Tribune notes New York will not hold another primary, a development framed as favorable for the third term hopeful. The concise editorial suggests political advantage in avoiding further primary battles.
Dr. Wiley argues a wife is entitled to one third of her husband’s salary, but the mere entitlement may fail to deter her from rummaging his pockets, highlighting concerns over financial temptations within marriage in a Milwaukee Sentinel commentary.
Sabine Forever, a fox terrier from Texas, swept her debut in England winning six first prizes and a championship. She did not win more as no further classes were available for her entry.
Marguerite Robervale the niece of Sieur de Robervale is stranded on the Isle of Demons after being abandoned with a sailor and nurse. Fishermen spot her fleeing the isle in spring 1545 and she is rescued and brought back to France where her tale captivates listeners.
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