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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
6
The notice requests readers provide both old and new addresses when changing delivery. It advises contacting the office if delivery is irregular and provides a telephone reference. It mentions availability at stands and newsstands across the area.
Harvey L. Steele circulation manager certifies May 1911 circulation for the San Antonio Light. Totals show month total, average daily, exchange free copies returns unsold, and net paid daily circulation. Notary John J. Wahl swears to the figures in San Antonio, Texas.
A critical essay contrasts President Butler’s fears of demagogues with a broader view of history. It argues the twentieth century shows less gold bricking, acknowledges a talkative crowd, and suggests Butler retreat into historical gloom to escape the present “torrent of talk.”
Richard Le Gallienne signals a thread in modern philosophy noting that from the outset humanity shows a certain trait. This excerpt introduces a meditation on how early ideas shape current intellectual currents and moral views.
The piece mocks a preference for blond figures, praising Billy Lorimer as a beacon of benevolence and innocence. It links blondness to purity and virtue, while darker hues imply hidden evil, and includes a mocking verse about Lorimer as a national emblem.
Howard Smith of Dover writes to Miss Gertrude Hoffman of Loose Creek after finding an inscription on an egg reading her name and class of 1906. He asks if the eggs were packed in 1906 or 1911, highlighting his businesslike approach to romance. The public awaits Miss Hoffman’s reply.
A letter suggests blotting paper as an excellent tool to raise fresh grease stains. The author notes unfamiliarity with Mr. Kahn but endorses Captain Schreiner’s advice and implies practical uses for blotting paper in cleaning tasks.
In a curious shift, Georgia debates a measure to admit one more drink while still under prohibition. A Lynn, Massachusetts judge who upheld a man’s right to be served on his birthday is told he could gain real popularity in San Antonio where birthdays are common events.
The ceremony emphasizes the monarchy as a symbol of empire beyond Britain, with less focus on the personal element of George V. The event frames him as the ruler of the United Kingdom and Ireland and the British dominions, including India.
The King remains less revered than his grandmother or father but will safeguard Britain's enduring traditions through his influence, ensuring no harm to the national heritage.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes hopes for a long reign by the king and queen not for their fame alone but as figures atop a sprawling empire under a sun that never sets. The comment frames enduring leadership as desirable beyond notoriety.
The Evening Post comments that kings can be labeled democratic or sympathetic to common people. It notes English kings may or may not be democratic, but asserts the crown is thoroughly democratized.
The Syracuse Post Standard asserts England remains a monarchy in name but not as an enduring institution as the people call themselves subjects of a king who holds little power like Herbert Asquith.
A Baltimore News column notes a 1.3 day tradition with a prescribed celebration method. The ceremony is described as part of a long, immemorial chain of festivities honoring the solidarity of the British realm.
The quote emphasizes ceremony as the outward sign of power and the nation’s majesty, rich with color and solemnity and the hallmarks of official rank as observed by the Washington Herald.
A Milwaukee reader argues for a mobile army and permanent corps to defend the coast, maintain manned guns, and keep regiments at war strength. He advocates smaller cavalry regiments, balanced infantry, and trained reserves ready to respond. He signs as F. CoB. Milwaukee Wisconsin.
A new proposal suggests shifting prayer from traditional sources to the bread trust, prompting debate over daily bread allocation and religious phrasing. The idea raises questions about authority, stewardship, and access to food resources.
A claim that Joseph Smith and sugar magnate Havemeyer conspired to control the beet sugar industry faces possible supersession by other revelations. Event appears imminent, signaling shifts in plans and power.
The text suggests Andy pursued an ulterior aim in creating a $15 million educational fund within United States Steel preferred shares. It also hints Morgan may have had a motive in a move described as saving the country during the panic.
The senate focuses on reciprocity legislation as public interest and tension rise around the chamber's intentions and proceedings.
A hungry collie dog in an English hospital follows the route through the building to reach the casualty ward after being turned away at the out patients door. The doctor recognizes the dog from an earlier call, gives him attention, baths his injured foot, and the dog shows gratitude for the care.
The Lorimer case concludes as observers expect usage of a Roosevelt to distinguish genuine candidates from impostors for the Ananias club, signaling ongoing political maneuvering.
A public appeal urges Americans to pray that the Senate does not appoint a president in 1912. The statement emphasizes kneeling in supplication as a remedy to avert a calamity arising from the vote.
A famed physician, descendant of Mayflower stock, acknowledges plebian blood in his veins after a life saved by a transfusion from a tramp.
Government reports a 25 million dollar surplus while denying any personal claim to the funds. Reference is made to Mr. Morgan who withdrew money for the coronation event.
A man conducts a ceremony honoring W P Lane during a cold storage period by presenting eggs. The event reflects local customs and community homage led by the participant.
Our own peerless critic Capt. George Schreiner locks horns with Representative Kahn of California who says the army is in a state of flux. The exchange centers on military readiness and budget concerns in Washington.
The New York World notes the pursuit of Castro could open the way for long delayed military maneuvers. The remark suggests a potential uptick in official exercises or drills tied to the campaign.
A reflective poem asks where birds flowers and loves will be in a century. It envisions aging and youth, wealth and poverty, and graves, then speculates that new generations will fill lands and streets while birds sing as brightly as today.
Senator Culberson of Texas denounces the court's trust ruling calling it judicial legislation that overruns the older antitrust interpretation. He backs Justice Harlan's dissent and urges immediate legislative amendment to restore the prior view of the law and separate good from bad trusts.
An excerpt from a practical July article urges that vacations and change, not woods and fields, refresh the mind. The author recalls a Virginia girl who remains fresh amid heat by admiring city sights and fashion. Repeated dull work wears the spirit, making change the essential remedy.
Beacon Streete visits Becky and Penelope in a comical drawing room exchange. Becky's question about the father leads to a playful peep at the father's absorbed, verbose state, while Penelope nudges for simpler phrases. The scene captures light banter and social wit of a household.
Hickenlooper questions Dobbleigh's veracity while Bildad explains he talks vividly enough to make Sir Walter Scott and Alexander Dumas seem chained to the mast. The quotation appears in a Harper's Week.
An observant citizen notes a city steam roller has disappeared and may be found by sending an officer to Devine Street. The roller has stood on the same spot since before May’s election and has a rusted coat. It was used for Devine Street improvements, but work stopped after part of the first block, leaving the project unfinished.
A humorous repertorial tale recounts an election of a justice of the peace in a rural Tennessee or North Carolina district. During a jury trial the judge, an old darkey, forgets to charge the jury and jokes that he will charge them a dollar and a half per person for the instruction.
Hotel clerks recount coastal trips and sea life while vacation moods linger in the lobbies. Tales include tarpon feats and oversized mosquitos as well as notes on sleep disruption from hotel orchestras and guests. Uniformed hops observe and respond as arrivals trigger orderly scenes.
The poem contrasts two workers, a weary toil worn man who will endure a life of drudgery and a lively, ambitious counterpart who sings and moves with vigor. The poet notes the gods favor the worker who labors with energy while the shiftless man fails to find virtue or reward.
H B Warner alias Jimmy Valentino fears social condemnation from circumstantial evidence. In a park bench scene a little girl offers help to rise, claiming she has lifted her father after drinking, illustrating a sharp, humorous anecdote from July Young's Magazine.
In a humorous tale Jed and Mrs Shucks recount a New York shopping trip. Walter Damrosch mocks a critic's music knowledge while Jed describes a department store encounter where a shoplifter is humorously misnamed by Mrs Shucks.
A Grill Girl scolds a young man seeking alcohol in a Texas beanery. She denounces underage drinking and urges restraint at the bar while defending cautious use of liquor and warning against state liquor bans. The youth staggers away after a lunch, and the narrator notes the scene with wary amusement.
A witty exchange notes a friend with a thoughtful look, then reveals the mood changes once the preferred champagne is ordered, implying price alters expressions. The remark ties cost to demeanor in a light social moment.
A humorous exchange shows a man pleading for a kiss on one knee and the woman replying to stand up and be practical. The quip captures playful courtship dialogue with a lighthearted twist.
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