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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1912
Page
4
A discussion on rhetoric in the U S Senate includes Borah and Bailey over the Children’s Bureau and tongue in cheek debates. The article shifts to England France and Germany, noting isolationism, conscription debates, naval power, and the evolving military balance in early 20th century Europe.
The French press shows growing indifference to a formal Anglo French entente as war scares subside. Military writers push the view that cooperation with Britain against Germany does not secure France if Britain lacks conscription.
The author debates memory and lineage, arguing that ancestral ties shape instinct while warning that later generations judge former eras harshly. References to Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great illustrate how figures once revered or feared become barbaric in modern perception.
The passage recalls Polymachus and Plutarch, cites Cyrus as slain by Alexander the Great, and describes the tomb at Pasargadae as a simple seven terrace pyramid with a square summit. Alexander ordered an inscription claiming Cyrus founded the Persian empire, and the tomb now lies ruined with plants sprouting on the stone.
The article explains snakes serve crucial ecological roles by slithering through dark swamps and jungles to control pest populations and support biodiversity. Their presence shapes ecosystems by feeding lesser reptiles, providing prey for small mammals and birds, and enabling nutrient and food chains within tropical habitats.
The British Medical Journal reports Dr Walter G Walford linking hair colour changes to neckwear. He states improved neckwear enhances heart brain communication and lymphatic flow, noting his own hair darkened and re grew after age seventy with healthier overall condition.
West Virginia Governor Glasscock draws attention as a master of public appeal and notoriety, noted by the Pittsburg Press for his political skill and presence.
At the Plaza capacity audiences enjoyed a strong vaudeville bill led by Miss Mercedes who plays blindfolded after her brother receives audience song requests. The act, with direct transmission of musical choice and wide repertoire, drew top applause alongside Ellison’s Village Blacksmith, Bryan Lee and Mary Cranston, Shriner and Wills, and youth acts Lads and Lassies. The lineup closes with Dave DeVils of the Air and an acrobatic finish by Lohse and Sterling. overall the Plaza bill is described as very good.
The O'Brien Troupe headlines a strong Royal Theater bill with Naomi the Human Cannon Ball stage act and Beatty Blake the English singer. William O'Clare and His Colleen Bawn, the Hayward Trio, and a moving picture of a well trained horse in a Mad Mullah episode join a varied program. The show receives high marks and is broadly recommended.
A playful note on making a pie with extra touches beyond plain fruit. It suggests spicing up plain apple or peach with additions until guests focus on flavors and not the crust. A grape pie idea leaves seeds in to entertain and distract diners.
A quip notes that some women serve sauce with pudding tasting as if learned from a washerwoman making starch. The remark uses a vivid household comparison to critique kitchen craft.
A newspaper note suggests women adapt biscuit size to city size. In country towns biscuits should be large, like feather beds, while in cities they should be very small and swallowed like pills.
A satirical note laments women bringing new ideas into how turkey is prepared, claiming they disrupt the ancient practice of onions bread crumbs and sage.
The passage compares salad to a social hash made from scraps left by women in the pantry. It notes women mix lettuce cheese eggs potatoes into varied salads, each unique due to different leftovers and a yellow topping, then name it like a sleeping car.
A puzzle style line suggests a rule about age of chicken and dumplings and ends with an incomplete clause about a mince pie. The tone mirrors a riddle or humorous adage rather than a news item.
Up to Date Verse depicts Jane as a meticulous hoarder who runs the house while her husband Will endures Molly’s domestic folly. Dick woos and marries Jane after a comic clash of pride and privilege. The poem ends with a moral that wives aren’t everything.
A writer notes the moral burden of mince pies and warns readers that without absolute trust in the cook a pie may harbor dreadful ingredients. The passage mocks suspicion and urges confidence in cooks.
A simple kitchen scene notes that cake tastes better when three to four children stand by watching. They argue over licking the dish after mixing but before baking, making the process lively and engaging.
A dog chained in a police station corner draws two men into a debate on dogs. One claims no dog has ever bitten him, recounting times he faced dogs and sent them away. The other friend reacts as the dog snarls and lunges, proving the danger of the animal.
President Taft remains under strong medical care but his doctors show confidence while political opponents fear the grip remains firm. report from the Washington Post notes the situation draws sharp public interest and political speculation.
A Baltimore Sun item notes that Woodrow Wilson’s quiet demeanor and calm speeches can convey more than loud talk, illustrating how restraint and deliberate rhetoric influence public perception.
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