San Antonio's stake in the Rio Grande valley rail line
Charles F. Speare argues the Brownsville road serves the valley's core freight and passenger business, with the Hidalgo branch offsetting bonds. He notes rising annual tonnage and passenger earnings, cites 97,000 cultivated acres in 1908, and urges San Antonio to secure its share via the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railroad, aiming to link directly to the Rio Grande.
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Charles F. Speare
Brownsville
Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande
Hidalgo Branch
Harlingen
Samfordyce
Speare
St. Louis, Brownsville
Mexico
San Antonio
Rio de Valley
San An
Rockport
San Anno
English and German scholars seek mutual understanding in dialogue
The excerpt notes a number of learned Englishmen and Germans attempting to outdo one another, hoping that such exchanges might foster understanding. It suggests this method could work if pursued cooperatively.
Balfour on Germany and Britain in Nord und Sued
The article critiques Mr. Balfour's view of German military aims versus Britain's naval strength. It contrasts German scientific and cultural achievements with a British-centric defense logic and argues that expansion drives armament on both sides. It also condemns colleges turning out strikebreakers and dominated by donor influence.
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Nord Und Sued
Balfour
Mr. Balfour
Germany
Great Britain
South Africa
Central Africa
Egypt
Asia
Europe
Endowed Colleges and Student Strikebreakers
The article critiques college students who act as strikebreakers during labor disputes, noting their eagerness to fill gaps for striking workers and arguing such conduct reflects poorly on institutions of higher learning. It warns that students should not interfere in contested labor matters and reflects on past incidents of impulsive student actions against workers seeking better conditions.
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Rockefellers
Carnegies
Morgans
New York
Home Rule Influence and Churchill’s Role in Irish Policy
The piece questions how many Americans see Irish home rule as affecting the U.S. The New York Sun argues Churchill as a likely British premier could deepen Anglo Irish ties and influence U S relations. It concludes that U S policy will stay independent despite Irish nationalism rhetoric.
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Ireland
Europe
United States
New York Sun
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
Churchill
Admirality
the Sun
Erin
The
Sun
Stansfield Meets a Taboo Visitor in Westmere
John Stansfield visits Westmere and meets Mrs. Langdale, a red-haired visitor staying at Langdale's cottage. He defends her from village gossip, exchanges teases at tea, and learns how locals view her free-spirited presence and red hammock life.
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Paul Villiers
Stansfield
Westmere
Fluff
Stan
The Poetry and Philosophy of Motion by Garrett P. Serviss
Discussion of how speech development reduced bodily signs, with focus on a dancer Roshanara who expresses thoughts and emotions through motion. Explores whether a silent body language could enrich life, while affirming language as essential. Contemplates future converse without words.
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Cosmopolitan
Roshanara
Bombay
Calcutta
London
Duchess of Bentham Castle Reveals Westmere Rest Cure
In a Westmere exchange, a Duchess reveals she came to rest from a failing town life and invites the narrator to a shoot at Bentham Castle in Perthshire. The unnamed man realizes the encounter exposes his host as the Duchess and notes Westmere’s change.
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Westmere
Grasshopper Jump Fact Impresses College Record
Scientists note a grasshopper can jump 200 times its length and use the tidbit to remind a collegian who believes he will be needed in the world after breaking a jumping record.
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Chicago Record-Herald
A Complex Accomplishment
A dialogue from the Washington Star where a student rejects the claim of speaking French like a native. The exchange centers on mastering grammar and accent but struggling with gestures.
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Washington Star
Ship That Never Came to Me
Poem recounts a sailor waiting by the sea for a ship that never returns. The vessel endures quarantine losses from fever, salvage battles, and insurable risks. The speaker laments the voyage’s failures and bitterly wishes for no ship at all.
Prevention Method For Cold From Nasal Congestion Breathing
A physician Dr. Richard Ellis claims a method to avoid taking cold by countering nasal congestion. He advises bending forward to redden the face and then breathing through blocked nostrils, repeating until nostrils open, plus drinking hot beverages and exercise to dispel the chill.
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Richard Ellis
Ellis
Request for photograph of Capt. Y. P. Alsbury from San Marcos paper
Letter writers ask the editor for help locating a portrait of Capt. Y. P. Alsbury, a San Jacinto veteran and early local pioneer who died near the city around 1876, and for any surviving relatives or books containing his image.
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Capt
Y. P. Alsbury
San Jacinto
James T. Deshields
Picture sought of Captain Alsbury by Light readers
The Light states it knows of no image of Captain Alsbury and asks if any San Antonio resident can provide a photograph or description.
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Alsbury
San Antonio
Indiana Butter Production Ranks Tenth Nationwide
Indiana stands tenth in total butter production, with farms contributing more than factories. In 1909 the U S produced 1 620 766 000 pounds valued at 405 million dollars, with farm output at 996 001 000 pounds and factory output at 624 765 000 pounds. Wisconsin led both farm and factory totals, while Minnesota Iowa New York and Texas followed in various factory-farm ratios.
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Indianapolis News
Indiana
United States
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Ohio
Illinois
New York
Texas
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San Antonio Light
San Antonio Gazette
Associated Press
Charles 8. Diehl, Harrison L, Beach
Editors and Publishers
Italy
Britain
the Light’s Daily Story
BY Garrett P. Serviss
Robert J. Burdette
San Marcos, Tex
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