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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1916

Page

4

San Antonio Light Publication Details and Circulation

The San Antonio Light announces publication offices, subscription rates, and address change procedures. Listings include multiple city offices and contact points with Paul Block, Inc. representing the New York Chicago Boston and Detroit offices.

New York Paul Block, Inc Fifth Ave Chicago Masters Boston Boston Safe Depost & Trust Ride Detroit Kresge Bldg

San Antonio Light Circulation Figures for Six Months

The San Antonio Light reports six month circulation ending Sept 30 1916 with a daily average of 22062 copies and a Sunday average of 26756. Net paid daily circulation 20477 and Sunday 4484. Audit by Audit Bureau of Circulations deemed authoritative for advertisers. The paper guarantees 50 percent more paid home circulation than any other newspaper in San Antonio.

The San Antonio Light AuGdit Bureau United States Canada America Europe San Antonio

Illinois judge rules golf a beneficial recreation not amusement

In Chicago, an Illinois court ruled golf constitutes a beneficial recreation rather than amusement. The city had sought an amusement license from Mrs. Condon after leasing her race track grounds for a public golf course, but the court dismissed the claim.

Illinois Chicago

Expediting Legislation and House Reform Outlook

The article argues for expediting business in the House under Speaker Champ Clark. It notes rising public pressure to save time and frequency of reform, suggesting Democrats see the upcoming short session as an opportunity to revolutionize legislative efficiency and curb criticism from progressives.

House of Representatives Champ Clark House

House voting machines and tariff reform debated

The article discusses Speaker Clark's push for voting machines to speed Congress and curb grandstanding. It notes public interest in reducing speeches and journal records, while stressing tariff policy requires intelligent nonpartisan analysis. A tariff commission is seen as needed to mediate Republican and Democratic views.

Clark Gocaber Clark Congress

The Tariff Myth and Shifting American Views

The article argues that the old tariff debate has faded as a broad national consensus shifts. It notes Democrats and Republicans alike showing less faith in blanket protectionism, with revenue tariff ideas losing traction and public calls for embargoes on exports resembling protective aims.

Webster Hayne Wilggn Texas Louisiana Principel

How the Lowly Have Risen

An analysis of social mobility and economic shift as peanut growers in Texas rise to prosperity. The piece notes peanut by-products becoming household commodities, goober growers entering the prosperous class, and a reshaped view of formerly lowly trades. It cites an expected Texas goobers crop value near 24 million dollars and mentions related processing and oil mills.

Alother Texas

Benevolent German Deportations Questioned in World Opinion

The New York World criticizes Germany for deporting thousands of Belgians and forcing labor in factories and mills, arguing such systemized injustice under claimed humane motives deserves global condemnation and sympathy from no other people would be spared.

Germany New York World

Feed Costs Force Dairies to Sell Cows in West Texas

In West Texas dairymen sell cows due to rising feed costs. Weimar reports two herds sold last week as producers struggle with butter and milk prices. The Houston Post notes that dairymen should grow or produce their own feed and praises silos and silage as a longstanding solution to feed costs.

West Texas Weimar Houston Post

Expects Record Attendance at International Live Stock Show

B H Helde secretary and general manager of the International Live Stock Exhibition in Chicago predicts this year will set attendance records. He notes nationwide farmer prosperity and emphasis on breed improvement, calling education slow but essential for maximizing meat production profits benefiting producers, carriers, manufacturers, and consumers.

B. H. Helde Chicago Fort Worth

Embargo Appeal Faces Congressional Hurdles

The Dallas News argues that an embargo on exports will gain some support from lawmakers citing constituents' concerns but warns Congress will struggle to justify a broad precedent. It cautions that using price spikes to justify export bans could invite ongoing regulatory demands beyond feedstuffs and wheat.

Congress Dallas News

Ferguson expected to push rural school aid and Texas UT plans

Governor Ferguson prepares a brief biennial message likely to renew a $1 million rural school aid program that benefited over 1500 schools. He may champion UT building authority or bond issues, and could propose selling or leasing the Texas state railroad property amid vested interest.

Austin Tex Ferguson University of Texas Board of Regents Regents Texas State Railroad Presons

How Would You Like This Man For Mayor

The article discusses Charles H. Hurdleston as manager of a project now in first class condition. It notes the governor will not push a large penitentiary reform, citing self sustaining status. It mentions about 1,000,000 dollars in back debts to suppliers, unsettled by the legislature.

Charles H. Hurdleston

Valuable 1587 Salis book found in Philadelphia stack

A copy of Conquista de Nueva Espana by Antonio de Salis, published 1587, was found among old books donated to the Bucks County Historical Society. Librarian Warren D. Ely announced the find, noting the volume recently sold in London for $15,000.

Philadelphia Conquista de Nueva Espana Antonio de Salis Bucks County Historical Society Warren D. Ely London

Very Good Kidie at Majestic Teases Early Stage Ambitions

Yallie Martin recalls starting in theater with the Very Good Eddie Company at Majestic Theater in a show running tonight through Tuesday with a matinee. She describes early struggles with makeup and a pivotal first contract after a grueling season of forty consecutive weeks of one night stands.

Majestic Yallie Martin Eddie Majestic Theater

Fair and Warmer comes to Grand Opera House this week

Selwyn and Company bring Avery Hopwood hit Fair and Warmer to the Grand Opera House for seven nights starting Friday December 8. The show drew large advance sales in New York and nationwide word of mouth before its first six months, with seats to go on sale Tuesday morning.

Selwyn & Company Avery Hopwood Hillage Theater Veiller New York Grand Opera House

Lilac Domino Opens Tuesday at Grand Opera House

Andreas Dippell presents The Lilac Domino at Grand Opera House Tuesday through Thursday with matinee shows. The cast includes Bradford Kirkbride Yvonne Darle Marie Hamilton and Joseph Carey with lavish scenery a chic chorus and a famed quintet of trick performers, promising a top season attraction.

Andreas Dippell Bradford Kirkbride Yvonne Darle Marie Hamilton Joseph Carey

Comedian Edward Crawford Heads Lineup Of Singers

A varied variety show features Edward Crawford Allan Ramsey Andre Corday Archibald Gilchrist and a score of others. Highlights include Song of the Chimes sung by Kirkbride and Darle with silver bells Lilac Domino True Love Will Find a Way Ladies Day What Every Woman Knows and What Is Done You Never Can Undo.

Edward Crawford Allan Ramsey Andre Corday Archibald Gilchrist Mr. Kirkbride Miss Darle

Elliott Dexter to Lead Mae Murray in The Plow Girl at Empire

Elliott Dexter returns as the leading man with Mae Murray in Jesse L. Lasky production The Plow Girl at the Empire today. The cast includes Theodore Roberts Horace B. Carpenter Charles Gerard William Elmer Edythe Chapman Lillian Leighton and a Keystone comedy Madcap Ambrose. Tomorrow The Chattel with E H Sothern Peggy Hyland and B H Sothern in Vitagraph Blue Ribbon feature at Empire.

Elliott Dexter the Empire Today Mae Murray Jesse L. Lasky Miss Murray Theodore Roberts Horace B. Carpenter Charles Gerard William Elmer Edythe Chapman Lillian Leighton Two Arts Madcap Ambrose Jack Swain Pathe Weekly

Croker Returns to New York After Atlantic Crossing

Richard Croker once head of Tammany Hall arrived with Mrs. Croker on the St Louis from Liverpool. He plans to stay in America two or three years then winter in Palm Beach Florida. He notes harsh conditions in Ireland with the cost of living about double.

New York Richard Croker Tamany Hall Crokert St. Louis Liverpool

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