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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1915

Page

2

The San Antonio Light Circulation Figures and Ownership Notes

The San Antonio Light reports 1918 circulation data including Sunday edition reach and total daily copies. It notes editorial and advertising staff, office locations in Chicago and Detroit, and states The San Antonio Light is audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulations.

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Clean-Up Calls Amid Heavy April Rains In San Antonio

Weeds and puddles from record rains threaten public health as stagnant water breeds mosquitoes and weeds crowd yards. Health officials urge drainage and weed removal, linking clean-up efforts to six commandments printed in a Philadelphia paper about neighborly duty and civic cleanliness.

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Buy It in Texas campaign gains local support

The essay argues that the Buy It in Texas movement, unlike generic patronize local industries drives, can succeed on an economic basis. It warns communities may tire if patronage fades with finances, but promises tangible gains for Texas merchants and workers through collective effort endorsed by labor figures.

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Buy it in Texas movement promises tangible benefits

A Texas buy local plea argues unemployment reduction and lower prices on Texas goods including san Antonio manufactured items. It claims consumers can save, if the movement proves quality and value equal to or better than imports, countering distrust of domestic products and aiming for broad popularity through direct economic gains.

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Prohibition and West Virginia Prison Reform Debate

A dispatch argues that prohibition reduces state revenues and disrupts funding for youth prisons in West Virginia. It notes fewer reformatory inmates but explains this may reflect funding shortfalls and transport gaps rather than improved outcomes. The piece critiques prohibition advocates for ignoring funding causes in the dry state.

West Virginia

Salute and Germs In New Jersey Comment Sparks Gout Talk

Dr. Brown of Paterson New Jersey faces uproar after remarks on contagion pestilence and the Chautauqua salute trigger chatter about health and society. The piece notes local reactions and a curious etiquette ritual tied to the event.

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Chautauqua salute linked to germs debate

A historical column recalls the Chautauqua handkerchief salute and public health notes. It notes early ignorance of microbes, cites Dr Brown, and suggests modern measures to curb germ spread while preserving the show’s recognitions and entertainments.

Letters to the Light Publish Policy on Lusitania Letters

Tar Liter will not publish letters urging withholding homes from the public amid the Lusitania destruction. The paper will publish only letters named by authors with business or residential addresses or not publish them at all. The editor urges readers to declare where they stand in the national crisis and to support the Union.

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American Prestige in Mexico and the Need for Organization

The Galveston Tribune argues American prestige in Mexico has waned due to unsettled policy from opposing Huerta to supporting factions. It urges drastic, organized action and a trained, disciplined force to protect nationals, noting the change from old frontier fighters to modern warfare and the necessity of a national mobilization plan.

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Nothing Succeeds Like Read a Temperance Campaign

England calls Billy Sunday to read a temperance message. The Detroit News Tribune notes the British cry echoes the idea that success drives crowds. Modern reform efforts vary in method but aim to draw crowds and influence opinion.

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Mysterious Unknown Linked to Damaged Ship Firm Crash

Police narrative centers on a dramatic break in at a ship company offices. Charles Leed, a wealthy investor, is identified as the mysterious backer behind the financiers listed in a crucial memorandum slip. Selma Ashton, Mrs. Pressley, and others navigate money, marriage tensions, and motive as reporters pursue a major crime story.

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Daily Fashion Hint: Made in America II on Atlantic City Boardwalk

The spring Atlantic City fashion scene features a notable display of wearable frocks and suits along the boardwalk after Easter. A striking black and white checked pushay willow taffeta ensemble shows a square-cut roseate jacket with white silk collar, black embroidery, and a pleated center shirt, paired with a short skirt reflecting the season’s very short hemlines.

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Letters to the Editor on civic concerns and leaders

A series of letters to the editor discuss public figures and city issues. Florence B. Ramer urges decisive leadership from Woodrow Wilson with a tone of urgency about national welfare. Other readers critique city services, street conditions on Muncy Street, and the Sulphur Springs road, proposing practical remedies and temporary fixes despite bureaucratic delays.

Financial alchemy and Alaska fever echo in wartime debts

The piece surveys international credit, gold, and exchange amid war. It notes Britain and Germany’s credit ties, U S leverage, and shifts in gold flows as Britain faces a dilemma. It also highlights a rising Alaska fortunes craze and government railroad plans amid capital hope.

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Theaters Review: A Night of Rich Dance and Comedy

A London style stage bill features Maryan Vaule and company in pure art dance and a carnival of vitality. The Moris Japanese act Pin With a Barrel delivers unique humor while the Fravilia Brothers and trained seals dazzle in a glass tank. Morton’s comic songs draw mixed applause, and the audience enjoys exotic displays from Kenneyard Hollis and Fan and Belle in entertaining acts.

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Sleepy-Time Tales of Snowball and the Robin

In a sleepy folk tale from the house, Snowball the white kitten and Spotty the dog chase a Robin Redbreast into the next yard. The pair struggle to reach the bird, Spotty loosening a rope, and they return to the kitchen hungry as Cook arrives to feed them.

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