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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1913
Page
16
The San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette are presented as an exclusive AP day wire report. The paper is a second class matter at the San Antonio post office with publishers Charles Diehte and Reed Son Beace listed.
The notice outlines carrier billing for six and one year periods with multiple rates and payment terms. It also instructs readers to provide both old and new addresses when changing delivery, lists old and new phone numbers, and notes where The Light is on sale in New York Chicago and Boston offices and hotels nationwide.
The San Antonio Light reports November 1918 total circulation 611165 with evening edition daily average 20034 and Sunday 22062. Net paid daily averages were 18588 and 20590 respectively. Certification sworn December 2 1913 by Harvey L Steele with notary public and third party agency attestations from AAPA and N W Ayer & Son.
The Paris seeress warns of a turbulent year global in scope. Mars omen signals war danger. England faces perils in India. London floods and a major catastrophe threaten. Austria, Hungary, and Italy endure unrest and upheaval. France faces scandals and trials while America awaits calm.
The article highlights civil engineer Carroll L. Ricker of Brooklyn and his ambitious schemes proposed after the Panama Canal’s near completion. It frames his ideas as parallel to canal engineering in scale and potential impact, suggesting they could yield benefits comparable to the canal’s.
The article outlines two vast proposals by Mr. Ricker: to build a coastal cable off Newfoundland to halt arctic cold and redirect the Gulf Stream northward, and to create three locks below St. Louis with a wide spillway to control the Mississippi. It argues both schemes, though bold, deserve mature consideration and may reshape climate, navigation, and commerce. It also discusses President Taft and Mr. Wilson on Philippine self governance and imperial policy.
The article argues Tafts critique of the Philippines policy deserves respectful consideration. It notes his long experience with Philippine governance and his guarded commentary as a former president and administrator. It also cites his stance on Democrats versus Progressives and his doubt about Quezons advisability.
The article questions where James Hamilton Lewis was born and jokes about which western town deserves credit. It compares birthplace claims to Homer and a feud between Utica and Syracuse over a comedian’s origin, noting public interest in his roots.
A St Paul Dispatch opinion notes that over half of eligible sailors re-enlist, arguing the navy’s appeal lies in training, pay, career merit, and democratic promotions. The piece contrasts naval prospects with army recruitment and suggests wider promotion for privates could ease army issues.
The note from Colombia seeks a United States pullback on Panam canal pressure in exchange for renewed ties. Senor Ancizar hovers between diplomacy and whim while warning that delays could trigger British concessions approval in Congress. The piece questions Colombia’s motives and hints at oil interests and canal stakes.
Arthur Stanwick presses his father for a partnership and a bride while Mr. Stanwick seeks quick actions on Woburn shares. After a wild chase across clubs and the Atlantic, Arthur returns, now a partner, just as May Latimer stands by. A light touch on business, marriage, and luck in one tale.
A fashion note recalls ancient Persian dress with wired tunics and loose trousers. The current look features a pleated chiffon tunic over a dull blue lansdowne skirt, with white buckskin boots and a white chiffon collar matching a black sash.
The Master Mind starring Howard Kyle opened at the Grand Opera House with a plot built on revenge against a former district attorney. Miss Nanon Welch and George Nolan Leary received special commendation for their supporting roles while Kyle’s lead performance drew praise. the run continues tonight.
The writer objects to prioritizing San Pedro avenue pavement over other streets and urges fixing East Commerce first. He argues for cost-bearing fairness, questions a new meter inspector, and suggests residents monitor meter readings to curb overcharges. The letter is signed Paul Hellmann.
Tit Bits from At Kandy in Ceylon describe the sacred tooth relic cherished by over 400 million people. The tooth’s curious history spans India Goa Portugal and Burma with a spurious boar or ape tooth once used for a royal marriage. It is exhibited from a distance and paraded on elephants, resting on a jeweled silver table within the temple.
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