Health in the School Campaign for San Antonio Buildings
The San Antonio school board is urged to build modern school structures with superior sanitation lighting and heating to protect health and support learning. The piece cites a Michigan study showing high tuberculosis deaths among teachers and calls for active health oriented construction and ongoing health education in schools.
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San Antonio
Michigan State Board of Health In Statistics
Board’s Bulletin
Michigan
Bulletin
Peace advocates press U S to protect citizens abroad
The International Peace Forum urges the United States to act within thirty days to safeguard American citizens in Mexico and abroad. It advocates compulsory arbitration to end war, but questions who enforces it and warns of possible discord if insistent demands backfire.
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United States
Mexico
Bryan
International Peace Forum
Peace Forum
Forum
Public health education targets school children
The text argues that adults resist health education while infants are too young to remember it, making school children the most effective focus for lasting impact. It emphasizes the role of schools in delivering health messages and shaping lifelong habits.
Sensationalism in Newspapers contrasted by two classic papers
The piece defines sensationalism as news designed to excite strong emotions and contrasts two papers. It notes the London Times presents major events in restrained form while the Chicago Tribune uses bold headlines and vivid illustrations. It argues reader choice determines emotional response.
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Webster
Zenophon
Anabasis
Europe
Great Britain
London Times
the Times
Chicago Tribune
Newspapers and the power of big headlines
The piece argues headlines should reflect the news substance. It warns sensational display without backing can erode reader trust. It cites World and Tribune styles and notes honesty, clarity, and accuracy sustain reputations and long term grip on the public.
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New York World
Chicago Tribune
London
America
Bryan's Policy of Expansion and Nicaragua Treaty
The Philadelphia Bulletin argues that U S policy will extend to the Isthmian Canal and may adopt a protectorate approach. It supports the proposed Nicaragua treaty offered by Secretary Ruan, while noting reservations about timing. It highlights a Democratic endorsement as significant for expansionist aims in Central America.
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Bryan
United States
Isthmian Canal
Nicaragua
Ruan
Central America
Philadelphia Bulletin
Coming Into Their Own in Politics
The Springfield Republican notes growing American political maturity as citizens increasingly see through machine manipulation and assert unselfish authority. It points to this year’s national events as evidence of an aroused electorate shaping results, while criticizing the Mullhull operations as fodder for public amusement.
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Springfield Republican
Wilsons Anti-Trust Policy in Presidential Plan
The Houston Post reports President Wilson favors an anti trust policy but will wait for Congress. The agenda includes strengthening the Sherman act with clearer monopoly definitions to help courts identify harmful capital combinations while allowing large capital to operate patriotically.
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Wilson
Congress
Houston Post
Making Up Political Slates in a Summer Prelude
The Temple Telegram notes a political scramble as Culberson’s retirement hint sharpens the senatorial battle. Names like Celquitt Henry Brooks and others surface while factions form around Lane Hanger and Mayes. Primaries could split old pro and anti factions.
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Culberson
Celquitt
Henry
Brooks
Lane
Hanger
Mayes
Temple Telegram
Safeties and Strikes Shape New York Barbers and Farms
The Utica Observer notes that barber strikes spread men thin while new safety devices emerge. It argues every trade strike harms the industry and points to farm innovations that reduce labor, enabling milk, cream separation, and planting tasks with fewer workers.
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New York
Utica
Senators End Coat Sacrifice In Session Dress Code
The Texas senate votes 18 to 3 to keep coats on during sessions as a badge of dignity while reporters may enter in shirtsleeves. The lieutenant governor allows reporters to work in shirtsleeves, distinguishing them from senators. The governor’s stance on lobbyist access remains pending.
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Senate
Texas Senate
Temple
Aggressive U S Policy Demanded After Juarez Shooting
The Houston Post urges immediate vigorous action by Washington in response to the shooting of a U S immigration inspector by Mexican federal soldiers in Juarez on Saturday. It calls for the Mexican authorities to execute all involved and predicts a strong Wilson administration policy to protect American lives and property in Mexico, regardless of cost.
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United States
Juarez
Washington
Mexico
Wilson
Houston Post
Letters Urge Strict Car Law Enforcement at City Hall
A citizen writes to The Light urging stricter enforcement of automobile safety rules. He criticizes enforcement gaps, proposes notices at court house and city hall, and asks for warnings before fines for improper rear lights and numbers. He notes fines currently range from ten to twenty five dollars and seeks fair notice to motorists.
Traffic laws must be known and enforced in San Antonio
The Light argues drivers must know and follow local traffic ordinances. Police cannot warn every violator, and citizens bear responsibility to avoid theft and illegal driving. Enforcement is necessary, regardless of past police performance.
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The
San Antonio
San Antonio Welcomes New Police Chief
The piece praises San Antonio for appointing a police chief who attends to city business and upholds the law. It argues that law-abiding people avoid police trouble while police enforce consequences for rule-breakers.
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San Antonio
Speed Trap Ethics in Auto Clubs Draw Reader Debate
From the Utica Observer, a discussion questions whether warning members about police speed traps promotes law breaking. The piece argues such clubs may encourage drivers to seek maximum speed with minimal risk and cause broader community hardship.
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Utica
Historic Song Writers and beef on Navy Diets
The London Chronicle notes most historic songs were by men with few other claims to immortality. It cites Rouget de Lisle and an anonymous Dublin ballad purveyor, plus Max Schneckenburger whose Rhine burden aided Germany’s anthem rise. Japan plans daily beef for navy men after years of trials. Navy beef linked to extra height.
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London Chronicle
Rouget de Lisle
Dublin
Max Schneckenburger
Germany
Japan
White Buckskin Footwear For Mid Summer Wear
The article showcases three white midsummer footwear styles for morning and afternoon resort wear. A high Spanish heel pump with ribbon bow, a Col oniel model with pointed tongue and buckskin buckle, and a buttoned oxford in white buckskin suitable for lingerie frocks or white tailored costumes.
Engineer's Mount Pocatapet Rail Plan Faces Ventured Feat
An English engineer proposes an electric railroad up Mount Pocatapet in Mexico promising passengers a rapid temperature swing from 70 degrees to 10 below within two hours during the ascent.
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Mount Popocatapet
Mexico
Stamp Morning Misadventures and Telegraph Teasers
An amusing slice from readers recounts a postage stamp overage leading to a joking reply and a costly telegram. A bulky letter titled STUNG prompts a playful back‑and‑forth, while Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch and a Bombay babu telegram offer witty literary vignettes.
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Arthur T. Quiller-Couch
Cambridge
Babu
Bombay
London
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