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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1915

Page

2

Governor Ferguson Abroad Shows Broader Texas Impact

The Texas governor proved executive zeal extends beyond the office by promoting state interests directly to northern and eastern investors. He traveled abroad, signaling Texas opportunities face to face, drawing assurances of millions in insurance investments. The move highlighted economic aims alongside governance.

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Our Golf Links in Brackenridge Park Debate

Criticism of Brackenridge Park municipal golf links as a poor use of city funds is rebuffed. Advocates argue the links are a strong investment and urge expanding rather than abandoning the course as eastern resorts grow and improve their facilities. The piece highlights perceived value to local golfers and mentions regional comparisons.

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New York Travel Bureau Praised for Golf Attraction Bias

An analysis criticizes a New York travel bureau named Ask Mr Foster for promoting San Antonio golf links as the sole attraction for Gulf Coast tourists. The circular ignores climate landmarks roads or dams, instead touting golf as a cold business choice. The piece defends the city administration while urging balanced tourism promotion.

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Bond Issue for San Antonio Schools Proposed

Voters face a January 25 election on a bond issue to fund school improvements. City leaders note growing enrollment, upcoming compulsory education, and a wish to attract tourists require additional facilities. The board also plans free school access for children of tourists to boost attendance. San Antonio, seen as economically strong, aims to maximize the benefits of the proposal.

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The Wrangling Pilgrims Civil War at Ford Pilgrims

Reported unrest among Ford peace pilgrims as factions clash over media access and the portrayal of the group’s mental state. Newspaper correspondents face expulsion while courtroom figure Judge Lindsay of Denver weighs in on the dispute and related tensions.

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Saving Boys and Orphans Split Among Pilgrims at Sea

An exhausted debate among the pilgrims unfolds as Ford refuses funding for existing orphans, urging instead to care for future ones. The group fragments over ship plans, with egotism and dogma driving conflict, predicting ongoing strife whether they reach Norway or sail the Oscar.

Ford Norway

Grover Cleveland Remembered as a Clear Facts Speaker

The passage cites Grover Cleveland as a president who spoke plainly and forcefully. It notes he was a Democrat and the first to be elected after a war, framing him as a decisive, capable leader despite not being a great scholar.

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Economic reform and banking co operation for farmers alleged in 19th century debate

The piece argues a warehouse and credit system linking farmers, merchants, and bankers to secure fair prices and steady advances, warning current one crop policy weakens merchant security. It cites a Birmingham Ledger quote and notes bankers may help only if farmers adopt broader methods.

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United States urged to lead global arbitration courts

The Dallas Times Herald reports that a proposed permanent solution calls for machinery to prevent future wars, with the United States leading by establishing international courts of arbitration. It urges using military force only after submitting all national disputes to such courts.

Carnegie plans large charity gifts despite vast wealth

A Nestage reports that Mr. Carnegie has about 20,000,000 left and plans to give away around 35,000,000 to charities. The note suggests he may feel poor and could be pardoned for feeling so, while he would avoid entanglements that require more money. The Utica Observer provides the fragmentary view.

Tie Carnegie Utica Observer

Mexican Teachers Question U S Return Voyage

Ninety one Mexican teachers in the United States have halted plans to return home. A statement from a governor candidate claims Car­tanga supports eduction of the Mexican poor and inner-class reforms, while pledging to enhance education for the lower classes.

Cartanga Mexico Fem Plo Telegram

Vindication of Archibald Reads Like a Tangled Letter Tale

A scrambled OCR excerpt from The Light's Daily Story follows Archibald through family scenes and a letter overheard at breakfast. The confused dialogue shows Archibald’s father, mother, and others reacting to news of a potential marriage, with social expectations and misunderstandings driving the tense, domestic moment. The piece preserves period voices and names, though the text is riddled with garbled spelling and misread words.

Hints for Husbands and Their Wives Tests

A quizzical feature from Byrom Peecrate Weekly describes tests for husbands to reveal knowledge of wives routines and home details. It recounts a scene where wives behind a curtain identify their husbands by touch, noting many fail.

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Daily Fashion Hint From Uty Aber y Gilyni

A fragment discusses the cleverest costume ideas for street wear and kid gloves. It describes velour outfits and a velvet cap and mantle set, noting draped tar bans and rich edge details with fur and glazed accents.

Nuyeliy

Monkey and Rat Companionship Described in Tale

A curious childhood tale recounts two pet rodents, a monkey and a rat, forming an unusual bond. The monkey guards the rat, both sharing a cage and meals, while the rat trails the monkey’s movements and appears content in their companionship. Their unlikely friendship deepens over time, even as a sailor and visitors observe their bond and interactions within the shared space.

Absent minded girl helps mother amid housework mix up

A young girl distracted from chores by her own plans fails to fetch bread money from the fridge. Her mother calls, the bread man arrives, and the girl realizes the man wants payment she already holds. The scene ends with confusion as she hesitates near the door.

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Southern Prosperity Rising Amid Diversified Crops and Cotton Gains

As per statistical estimates, western farmers project crops valued at 10.0000004 million dollars this year while southern conditions improve since 1907. Cotton profits exceed costs, with lower credit reliance, and the region diversifies to boost home consumption and farm income. The south expects record totals in cotton by-products and grain expenditures, signaling broad prosperity and continued self-sufficiency across farming activities.

Senaiment Tournat West Losne

Ipek: Center of Balkans Drama and Serbian Claims

A distorted critique traces Ipek as the Balkans flashpoint with Montenegrin, Turkish, and Servian tensions. It notes Ipek’s isolation, historic Serbian church lineage, and a 15,000 resident city now under Serbian government influence near Montenegro's borders.

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Henry Ford urges peace and warns against war prep

Ford urges 10,100,000 to fund peace efforts, warns excess war preparation is dangerous. He argues war rewards vanity and waste, praises self sacrifice, and discusses civil service reform and pensions as parallel issues in a nation seeking stability.

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