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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
6
A Nebraska hen laid 1000 eggs in 1095 days, an extraordinary effort noted as a model for hens everywhere. The piece extols steady work despite modern constraints, urging daily best effort and selflessly serving others through perseverance.
The piece argues Colonel Roosevelt could excel in advertising once his presidential bid ends. It lauds his knack for crafting catching phrases that define products or ideas and elevate the fame and fortune of their creators, asserting he surpasses others in this advertising power.
The piece discusses how advertising and rhetoric create enduring political phrases. It cites Colonel Roosevelt and historical figures like Count Brederode, who coined pivotal watchwords such as Beggars and Long live the beggars. It contrasts effective timing and dramatic impact with mere originality.
A discussion on pure democracy appears in a historical frame, citing Madison and the Federalist. The piece weighs the risks and benefits of courts' independence, noting turbulence in democracies and the need for jurists to strike down unconstitutional acts. It frames Roosevelt era debates on judicial application of democracy.
A philosopher from ancient times compares Aristotle to modern economists in analyzing democracy. He warns that when law is not supreme the many, led by demagogues, override rules, turning the people into a monarchic mass and undermining official authority. He notes potential limits of pure democracy and calls for further consideration.
A spoof about Jack Frost’s march across the United States on March 27 and 28 1912 noting the first no freezing temperature map in winter and Frost’s return spreading across the middle west toward Texas with lingering trespass. The piece treats frost as a stubborn visitor who overstays his welcome.
Moses Heck of Baltimore dismisses get rich quick schemes as he quizzes a young man proposing a million dollar fortune built on a simple loan. Heck offers one hundred dollars to illustrate the idea, arguing the better result is nine hundred saved.
Archbishop Ireland refused to mail an outline of his Philadelphia sermon. A Baltimore reporter pressed for a summary to publish ahead of the delivery. The archbishop then preached a full hour and fifteen minutes, and the reporter condensed it into a hundred and fifty words for his paper.
The piece argues Ruskin rose to fame not from wealth but persistent self effort. It notes his rich father and stern mother, his early reading and writing, and lifelong productivity. It emphasizes valuing personal growth over riches and the lesson of doing things rather than owning things.
The article recalls the 300 year old Ivry battle on March 14 and Henry of Navarre as a decisive leader. It highlights his bold pledge to soldiers, his subsequent rise to the throne as Henry IV, and a testy anecdote demonstrating his democratic spirit. It notes Sully’s role and Henry’s assassination in 1610 ending a noble reign.
A child complains that his teacher forced him to sit in a chair on the platform today after a whisper. He claims tacks were placed in the chair to cause discomfort. The mother questions the severity of the act and recalls prior incidents.
Review of new anaesthetics including hedonal and scopomaline. Hedonal reportedly safe with minimal after effects and a single documented death pre-treatment. Scopomaline induces deep sleep with the mind dazed and requires silence to avoid waking. claims include long sleep periods and hunger upon waking.
A reflective poem contrasts the soul of a dog with human fame as explorers endure hardship. The speaker recalls clinging to leaders, the blizzard, and lost brothers, noting dogs sacrificed for others and questioning whether words can fully capture the truth of courage.
The medical view rejects the sensational chloroform handkerchief as a plot device noting it takes five to ten minutes to render unconscious and requires constant fresh supplies. If a patient struggles no doctor can safely induce sleep, making the trope unreliable for novelists.
An observant man recounts a dispute with his wife over a dime saving scheme. He must return every dime to a bank after being given dimes, claiming fair access by his wife, while he loses money daily as change slips him more dimes. He cites remorse over the plan as it traps his income.
The New York Herald reports Harvard astronomers discovered a new star and suggest trading it to Clark Griffith’s Boston National League club for publicity and benefit. The idea frames science as a promotional asset for baseball.
The British exchequer reports receipts of 90 million 905 thousand dollars for estate or death duties between April 1 and December 31 last year.
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