San Antonio Light Subscription Rates and Circulation Audit
The San Antonio Light lists rates for daily and Sunday subscriptions and reports a May 1913 total circulation of 614 558 with daily evening average 28 079 and Sunday 19 604. Harvey L. Steele swears to accuracy. notary John J. Wahl signs. Certifications by N W Ayer & Son and Association of American Advertisers noted.
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Advan Bone
San Antonio
United States
San Anton
Onion
I. Harvey L. Steele
Harvey L. Steele
John J. Wahl
Bexar Co
Tex
Association of American Advertisers
San Antonio Light
N. W. Ayer & Son
Philadelphia
America
Europe
San Antonio poised to become a winter resort hub
The city may rise as a premier winter resort with a new administration and public support, backed by a bond issue. San Antonio’s sulfur waters near Harlandale and Terrell Wells are highlighted as a major fortune with potential to attract national attention and capital. Noted physicians praised the waters, urging recognition of local cures over foreign destinations.
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San Antonio
Texas
Jones
Brown
Europe
Harlandale
Carlsbad
Janeway
New York
United States
San Antonio Prospects as Winter Resort Leader
A historical editorial argues San Antonio can become the South's premier winter resort, citing Terrell Wells and two institutions as future magnets. It compares Pinehurst's golf appeal and revenue with San Antonio's potential, noting sulphur wells, golf courses, and growing prosperity if capitalized.
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Terrell Wells
San Antonio
Pinehurst
Taking Matamoros Signals a Constitutionalist Advantage
Analysis notes the capture of Matamoros shifting arms access to the Constitutionalists. It argues this enables unloading arms at the river mouth for rapid transfer to Matamoros, while Huertistas threaten to retake with a gunboat. Carranzistas gain belligerent status and possible U S recognition after further successes.
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Matamoros
Mexico
Tampico
United States
Taft
Huerta
Rio Grande
Public Service Ideals Shifted Utility Mindset Over Time
A San Antonio meeting of Southwestern Telephone Company employees revisits serving the public as a guiding policy. The article traces how railroads, power, and telecoms moved from profit at any cost to delivering satisfactory service, noting most firms now adopt better service within reason while a stubborn tenth lag behind.
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Public Service Corporation
Vanderbilt
San Antonio
Southwestern Telephone Company
Railroads
Telephone and Telegraph Companies
Wise Corporation
Dr. Webb Defines Insanity as Nationwide Threat at WCTU Meeting
Dr W A Webb a self described medical evangelist who runs a California sanatorium spoke at a Washington Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting claiming insanity will soon engulf a majority of Americans. He said insanity and fashion scandals are the two greatest evils in civilization, prompting debate among alienists and observers about his forecast. Many cite examples from dances to political views as evidence of widespread irrationality while Webb questions other experts and his own authority.
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W. A. Webb
California
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Washington
Weble
America
Webb
Gaynor
New York
T. R
Wall Street
Public Utility Cooperatives Gain Public Support
The author argues public could be expanded in satisfying needs with limited fighting appropriations. A utility boss pleases patrons by offering good service within budget and seeks their help to reach mutual benefit. Monopolistic by nature, such corporations faced hostility, but have shifted to service oriented policies earning public trust and financial reward.
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Public Utility Corporation
Senate Sets Wide Inquiry Into Tariff Lobby Ties
The Senate voted to have the judiciary committee investigate tariff lobbyists and possible conflicts of interest. The resolution seeks evidence from President Wilson and names of individuals, aiming for a broad inquiry into any senator financially or professionally tied to tariff items or other pending legislation during their term.
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Wilson
Senate
Judiciary Committee
New York Post
Hog stealing case shocks Palestine community revival
An obsolete industry reappears as many locals from rural areas are indicted for hog stealing. The Temple Telegram notes hogs fetching nine cents per pound and a large barrow exceeding the value of a four year old steer, reflecting a resurgence of this old crime.
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Palestine
Temple Telegram
Chance for Mitchell Now
The Beau mont Enterprise argues that labor leaders are not the same as John Mitchell and urges government action to curb rioting. It notes John Mitchell serves as New York state labor commissioner earning $8000 and questions what he can do to neutralize disruptive methods.
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John Mitchell
Mitchell
New York State
Beaumont Enterprise
Will Teach Farming From the Springfield Republican
The Massachusetts Agricultural College extension service steers a massive statewide farming program. Since 1908 agricultural clubs rose from 500 to about 20 000 members across every county, with 150 towns participating. Teachers and superintendents aid seed distribution and club supervision, linking school and home. Children under 18 in or out of school join, aided by a state appropriation for premiums to stimulate youth in agriculture and home arts. Local exhibitions reward winners with premiums from 10 to 50 dollars.
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Springfield Republican
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Massachusetts
State Board of Agriculture
Corn and Potato Growers
Pankhurst to Qualify as Prison Expert
Mrs. Pankhurst may soon qualify as an expert on British prisons, according to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. The note points to her growing recognition and involvement in prison reform issues.
Taft Says U S Unprepared for War
Prof. W H Taft calls the United States ludicrously unprepared for war and suggests postponement of any immediate conflict. The Kansas City Star remarks on avoiding premature mobilization.
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W. H. Taft
United States
Kansas City Star
President Wilson Should Forego Speech-Making
Memphis News-Scimitar urges President Wilson to avoid public speaking to focus his energy on other duties, arguing he has more than enough to do and should refrain from further appearances.
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Wilson
Memphis News-Scimitar
He Only Thought He Did Not Know It
A brief item noting a namesake confusion with Newett not to be mistaken for Knew it, as reported by the St. Louis Republic.
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Newett
St. Louis Republic
Blue Sky Laws Debate in Springfield Union
The Springfield Union argues in favor of blue sky laws to protect investors from fraudulent securities. It concedes objections but asserts strong justification for regulation to shield legitimate business and curb deceptive stock promotions.
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Springfield Union
Massachusetts
Brother Smudge Describes Wild Residence Reception
In a humorous Louisville Courier-Journal account Brother Smudge explains a chaotic gathering at a residence. He notes a large, unruly crowd of invited guests including ex-spouses and their families fighting, furniture wrecked, some people sheltering under the house, and a later arrest by a rural posse of white men. Smudge says the scene was not unusual given the guest list and that he avoided arrest only because he was not invited by the lady.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Brother Yockey
Isrother
Insurance price competition risks and profits
The piece argues against strict anti trust style rate competition for fire insurance. It cites 1912 data showing losses and expenses dominate premiums while small stockholders receive dividends. It warns universal rate competition would mainly benefit large buyers and powerful firms, not ordinary insured, and suggests small policyholders would bear the cost.
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Saturday Evening Post
Missouri
Standard Oil Company
Steel Mills
Americans lag in studying markets say Utica editor
The Utica Observer argues that Germans and English studied South American markets by sending business people, learning the language, and tailoring goods to local needs. Americans rely on secondhand sources and agents. A Peru Callao lawn mower shipment illustrates the mismatch, with locals unsure of its use.
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Utica
South America
Callao
Peru
Greenland
Man Keeps Tobacco-Tooth as Watch Fob
In Sprague Jewelry secrecy Uncle Theodore a familiar town character traded a freshly extracted molar to N Currie for a solid gold setting. He paid five dollars and said the tooth has chewed more tobacco than any other and is the best luck in the world.
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Uncle” Theodore
N. Currie
Sprague Jewelry Company
Uncle Theodore
Mr. Currie
British Gold in U S Invets Drift Toward Foreign Control
The New York World cites London Economist figures showing British and other foreign investments in U S railroads and United States Steel Corp totaling about 9 billion dollars. Foreign holdings exceed half of major rail and industrial assets with stakes in mines and major banks. The piece warns this drift mirrors Turkish decline and raises fear of increased overseas entanglements, especially amid Canada California.
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New York World
London Economist
United States Steel Corporation
California
Turkey
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