This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1913
Page
4
The notice outlines pricing for carrier and mail subscriptions including daily and Sunday editions. Rates listed include monthly and yearly options with terms like advance payment and single-copy availability. figures shown are incomplete due to OCR errors but indicate tiered pricing by delivery method and duration.
A 1914 civic notice calls on San Antonio residents to pay poll taxes promptly to be eligible for upcoming primaries and the fall election. It warns that local issues including the commission form of government and charter amendments hinge on citizen participation and stresses timely payment to avoid delays.
Ralph Herman of Yonkers placed a homely wife ad promising partnership and support. He received about twenty five replies with photos, and the top candidate proved to be a 29 year old heiress who believed suitors chased wealth yet found his praise of ugliness appealing.
A wealthy widow seeks a marriage with Ralph in New York to finance his printing venture. She argues her homeliness and fortune will make a happy couple. Ralph, not famed for beauty, relocates, and part of her fortune funds his business.
Profile of Captain Bob Bartlett from the Stefansson expedition. The rugged Newfoundlander, navigator of the Karluk, is praised for grit, skill, and leadership as his ship drifts north in Arctic ice. Officials expect he will survive years adrift and seek relief with his crew.
The piece argues Nebraska plans to educate inmates as a humane, practical approach to punishment. It notes this may aid exconvicts starting life anew, while raising questions about benefits for lifers and for society.
The Utica Observer notes the inauguration of Spugs, the Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving, born from fear of judgment. It urges members to gift only what they genuinely want to give, to be true to themselves, and to stop gifts driven by custom, fear, or obligation.
The Denison Daily Herald argues the Monroe doctrine remains an ancient instrument yet cannot shield a nation that tolerates banditry in Mexico led by Pancho Villa. It questions European powers’ passivity and asserts responsibility lies beyond the mother country.
A Fort Worth Record discussion argues the social aspect of saloons fuels alcohol abuse more than the beverage itself. It urges replacing social drinking with harmless entertainments like movies to curb the drink problem.
In a Fort Worth Star Telegram note, the state’s operating costs climb by a million dollars yearly due to new offices and departments. The piece urges a courteous shift toward capital, inviting more investment into Texas to ease rising taxes.
The Port Arthur News argues Texas should actively pursue flood prevention as central rivers rise. It notes the Dayton flood showed risks and suggests moving the Panama Canal force to aid U S reservoir and levee construction to prevent future floods.
A New York World item notes Almanach Hachette 1914 from Paris lists facts about the United States. It cites Vice President Bryan as M Bryan, 46 states and four territories, Senate 92 members, House 891, and Constitution dates September 17 1784 and March 20 1870.
The Utica Observer describes Lopez, a miner in Utah, facing relentless danger as he is shot at, suffocated by gases, and blown up with explosives. He is being funneled through mine stoppages and faced with starvation in a grim ordeal.
A St Louis Times correspondent recalls a Texas mirage showing a distant city like Oklahoma City or Kansas City with ranch houses. The piece playfully questions how solid objects could appear in Texas and suggests clairvoyant visitors might aid St Louis, noting Mayor Kiel’s Texas trips.
A London Times correspondent writes from Mexico City on why Mexicans hate Americans, noting Americans seek money, show little regard for Mexico, and offend with haste and blunt business style. The piece contrasts Mexican courtesy with American directness and recalls a Washington Star quote about dwindling appreciation of sculpture.
The Daily Fashion Hint describes a minaret tunic in a Persian type using rich Persian colorings. Persian blue with tomato red brocading dominates the gown. The tunic uses pleated white tulle and apricot mousselince sleeve drapery.
The pact between the federal government and American Telephone & Telegraph promises competition restoration for smaller independent lines and limits AT&T control. It requires AT&T to dispose holdings in Western Union and allow access to toll lines while seeking IOCC/DOJ guidance on future moves.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.