San Antonio Light stray notes and 1914 circulation figures
A fragmented OCR passage from The San Antonio Light includes garbled references to newspaper offices and rate cards, followed by political commentary criticizing William Jennings Bryan over U S policy toward Germany and the Lusitania incident. The text mixes ad rates, offices in multiple cities, and a sharp opinion on wartime diplomacy.
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New York
Paul Black
Paul Black, Inc
Masters, Bite
Ston Offich
Faul Hock
Boyton Sale de
Soul & Trust Ride
Detroit
Faut Brook, Inc
Keane Hide
Audit Bureau of Airciartons
Rbie DereRu
Avery SemLing
Cuscatine
United Bates and Caneda
Ee Authartierlva
America
Europe
Rome
Newspapers and the war over wartime news values
An essay argues newspapers face high war costs yet must weigh space limits and reader expectations. It notes extra reporting expenses, advertising declines, and timing tensions as the press covers a world conflict. The author defends vigorous coverage against accusations of militancy.
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Europe
United States
Canada
Ryan
Hoopeston's Widow Rule Creates City Scandal Boss
Mrs Nones Frisinger, matron of Hoopeston, leads a prohibition era push that toppled the town’s last saloon in 1870. She patrolled streets with pistol and flashlight, arrested six gamblers, and targets club societies and social crowds. The police resign, and the town roils as residents debate strict reform.
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Inger
Frisinger
Happerton
Tower Quarters
Bryan's rhetoric on war and neutrality
The article critiques William Jennings Bryan for inflammatory remarks on entering war, contrasting his current heat with a past harsh letter to Germany that claimed Americans risked rights when traveling on seas. It highlights perceived hypocrisy and noisy demagoguery in his stance.
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Germany
Bryan
Dumba
Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Ol Same
Nore Alen
Unite States
War roars anew over German menace and melons
A letter from an unnamed writer near Newport News accuses Carey of shielding a German cruiser interned at Newport News. He claims interned sailors from the ship visit his melon patch to steal watermelons, and that much fruit is wasted seeking a single specimen. He vows to fight to finish the war.
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Germany
Wilson
Vou Bethmanny-tollweg
Seer
Lansing
Bernstorf
Carey
Newport News
Pring
Chant
Christian Science Manage
Melon Patch Dispute Sparks International Anecdote
A curious tale from Newport News traces Mr Carey’s quarrel over melons across borders. He suspects theft from an American patch, contemplates international exposure, and warns that even a German rival would face shaky schooling in ripe melon selection. The piece mixes humor with tension about a potential clash.
Hughes for President Debated in Washington Star Opinion
The Washington Star contemplates Justice Hughes as a possible Republican presidential nominee, weighing the political dynamics of protracted balloting, a potential deadlock, and a cross‑party promise. It praises Hughes’s character, cites his constitutional fidelity and public service, and suggests a skilled orator could rally support if the convention seeks a strong compromise candidate.
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Suslice Hughes
Preskienes
Dusilee Lughea
Hing
Cout
Amd
JK Party
Anghes
Iman
Hughes
Justice Hughes
Ueman
Washington Star
Majestic Theater Opens Week With Strong Vaudeville Bill
San Antonio audiences filled the Majestic on Sunday for Janis Vaudeville’s return, greeted by courteous ushers in gray uniforms. The program featured Smith and Austin in a lively act, Swift and Company, Tom Smith’s solo pieces, Singer and Alder, and the trio of Swift, Jones, and Wynd, presented in a clean, high spirited showcase. Manager Ed Haymond notes interstate Amusement Gentry brings stronger acts to the Majestic than before.
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Majestic Theater
Keenugu
San Antoniio
Janis
Une
Avery Sett
Vatroms
Uhe
Antonio
Majestic
Fom Smith
Laink Austin
Annoi Merments
Norman Wollaire
Thomas Swift & Company Tm
Mary
Tyan
Wall
Hern
Tom Smith
Ralph Austin
Teaneck
Smith
Avatin Namige
Clay
Johnny Singer
Algler
Steve Wid
San Antonis
Savin
Claire
Veideyilie
Vanciby
Dlulozwe
Thoms Swift
Parkes
Bryad- Wily Jones
Me and
Jiminy
Jimmy
Fram
Chris Stehards
Centric Danger
Charley Che
Kaise
Charley
Dinight
Hyan and
Lee
Benet
Leon Sisters & Company
Abigaza
New York
Ed Hayivond
Daily Fashion Hint Caps and swimwear trends described
The passage discusses bathing caps and swimsuit styles, noting length above the knee and slim, modern silhouettes. It mentions fabrics like wool jersey and satin, and highlights two caps with novelty rubber and satin linings. The text references fashion features, colors, and fitting details from a period catalog or magazine.
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Bette
Marion
Letters to the Light Ail restere to this paper feet are
A writer requests publication of letters signed with real names while rejecting anonymous submissions. A correspondent from Duval County warns of rising tensions in San Diego and Duval County alleging mistrust toward Mexicans, claiming no gun lies in the assertion and defending the region’s character.
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Pelles
The
Light
Cor Pog Counsil
San Diego
Duval
Ligwest Mars
Sanitary reform urged by Public Health Service report
A Providence Journal fragment notes the Public Health Service report condemning sanitary practices in the nation. It cites 80,000 deaths and 40,060 incapacities last year and urges an education and vaccination push to prevent disease from polluted water and defective watershed management.
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Providence Journal
United States Public Health Service
Mie
Popullar Norton
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Russia
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Matthe Kerguson
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