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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1911
Page
6
The author argues revolutions hurt business and forego liberty, refuting reliance on army power to protect enterprise. He compares 1776 to modern crises, warns against letting capital influence democratic progress, and cites Arkansas labor rulings and the battleship Idaho bound for St Louis.
Uncle Sam funded fur seal propagation to a total of 460000 dollars in the most recent year, up from 180000 dollars the year earlier. The piece suggests sealskin may become common at cost but notes it will be unlikely.
The San Antonio effort to build a railroad to Brownsville aims to connect with a distant system, not merely feed existing lines. Chamber of Commerce members form a construction company and urge stock investment to lay tracks, warning against flashy promises. Local politics and national figures are touched in a broad, opinionated column.
Randell has opened a public confrontation with Bailey, triggering a party rally and a surge of anti Bailey sentiment. The Lorimer episode and other Bailey issues gain prominence as Dailey faces a primary challenge and possible resignation if his win is seen as inconsequential.
Farmers split over the Canada reciprocity bill with Democrats pledging to fix its flaws via separate measures. Supporters say it advances reciprocity while opposing farms demand protection for manufactured goods. Also notes: Champ Clark joke, Danville police recall, Idaho legislature adjournment, initiative movement, Mrs Potter Palmer backs Florida grapefruit plans.
Col. Roosevelt addressed several thousand listeners on the plaza urging upbuilding of the new south while preserving the high standards of right and chivalry that defined the old south. He kept to inspiring talk, drawing visible audience enthusiasm though avoiding current topics.
A spoof serial in The Red Corpuscle announces the abrupt halt of The Thumbless Hand due to sensitivity over a supposed thumbless Chinese imperial member. The magazine touts a rise in readership from Singapore to Pekin and promises a laundry edition coupon. It then shifts to a satirical study of New York society by F Landsend Swallow and light verse titled Poems of Action.
A satirical poem celebrates the harem-skirt fashion, praising its chic style and freedom for women. It contrasts with earlier trends like the sheath and hobble skirt, noting the new design moves and the humorous nods to "sis" Jane in the harem-skirt.
A reader signing Muddehedde questions a street car rule demanding passengers leave at both ends. The letter jokes how to satisfy the rule by jumping off and back on, while criticizing rapid transit yet promising a test of the policy.
Mrs. Mattie F. Work of Denver was granted a divorce from David Work by Judge Riddle after claiming a nineteen year marriage marked by 2038 jags totaling 503 gallons of whiskey costing 3045 dollars. She noted she kept a meticulous ledger of his conduct, while Dave boasted a high batting average in jags, prompting public shaming.
The Boston Post notes Representative Peters will push in the new Congress a bill validating the Canada trade agreement identical to the McCall measure from the defunct Congress. It frames the move as Massachusetts driven and signals Democratic forward collaboration with the President to advance tariff-related aims.
A reader argues that no is the strongest word, tracing its power from a child's no at the sugar bowl to refusals in adulthood such as no smoking no loafing no license and more. She asks for the prize by special messenger.
The Kansas City Star warns that calling a special session each time Congress shirks duty could leave the body in perpetual session, undoing normal legislative cycles and burdens on governance.
Jim posts a sign in his hen house decrying egg prices, hens read it and begin laying rapidly. By the next day 18 dozen eggs, 24 dozen later, while Jim sells at 0.50 a dozen and proclaims himself a millionaire. The farmers’ humor and stubborn hens collide in this comic anecdote.
The Atlanta Constitution notes a steady demand for contributing editors and states Beveridge and others will not be overlooked amid the ongoing editorial needs.
The Kaiser states that common suicide by own act is not a crime, while the political form of sui generis remains untested, reflecting debate within Republican circles.
Boston Transcript reports ship hero Jack Binns sues filmmakers for depicting his courage. He seeks 12500 dollars in damages citing erroneous or sensationalized portrayal of his actions at sea.
The Pittsburg Sun notes Hitchcock has neglected to raise postal rates on newspapers critical of the administration, implying a political bias in fiscal policy. The remark frames the move as neglect that benefits opposing outlets.
A Philadelphia Inquirer quip states Tom Watson has no reason to fear assassination as he tends to talk himself into irrelevance rather than attracting any real danger. The remark underscores perceived political notoriety and public attention.
Bailey is an orator quoted by the Charleston News and Courier, noting the role of orators in guiding nations toward ruin.
A dated verse sketch from 1910 catalogs a social gathering of humorous characters. It names Mrs Jinks Mrs Wax Col Wiggs Bill Boggs Ezra Spink Aaron Dingbar and others in a light satirical portrait of fashion missteps and quirks. The host passes cigars and jokes about thievery.
A tale contrasts old world cleanliness with urban habit as a butcher spills hamburger on a dirty floor and cleans it with a whisk broom. A stranger on a I N streetcar struggles to follow etiquette, boarding and observing before disembarking at Prospect Hill.
Gabe Huberich trains at the blacksmith forge. Jokers club to elect a manager tonight. County commissioners depart for road inspection. A special car with MK&T officials arrives from Taylor. Dolch and Garcia in the city from Eagle Pass and Mexico. Fire destroys barns on Milton Vance’s ranch northwest of town. Turners picnic postponed due to weather. Gregory back from Galveston dealing with Peave capitalists. Y M C A official Wayte to visit for talks. Raymond-Whitcomb excursionists arrive in Boston with six vestibule owners and fifty four travelers. stay in San Antonio.
A man mutters his name Smith after a tense moment as another passenger laughs. He slips back into a car and the crowd turns away, reacting to the incident with mockery.
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