San Antonio Light Circulation Figures for April 1916
The San Antonio Light reports April 1916 daily average circulation of 21 745 copies and Sunday 26 3938. After deductions for spoiled and unsold copies the net paid daily average is 19 907 and Sunday 24 355. Audit Bureau certification underpins its claimed reach for advertisers. The paper asserts a 50 percent higher paid circulation in San Antonio than any rival.
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The
San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulation
United States
Canada
America
Europe
San Antonio
Chaplin and British war recruiting critique in America
A skeptical column argues Britain oversteps by summoning Chaplin for military service. It notes Chaplin's U S earnings and his $10,000 weekly support of British war loans, supplying roughly 200 recruits weekly, while suggesting he stay in the United States to contribute to his own country.
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America
Great Britain
France
Charles Chaplin
United States
England
Chaplin
Honor and democracy clash in editorial on equal treatment
The essay argues Americans profess democracy yet tolerate a veteran habit of praising certain figures as superior. It cites newspaper practice by organizations and universities as outcroppings of this bias and calls on editors in Texas papers to address the issue.
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Texas
Sullivan Proves a Chicago Rally for VP Bid
Chicago crowds exceed hotel space with over 1000 attendees for Roger C Sullivan’s vice presidential bid at the St Louis convention. The piece notes a long running feud with Bryan, Sullivan’s political strength in Illinois, and the potential end of Bryan influence if Sullivan secures a nomination.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Roger C. Sullivan
United States
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Sullivan
Illinois
National Committee
Democratic National Committee
Harrison
Americans Question Honorable Title In Public Life
An essay questions the use of the prefix Honorable for public figures and others, arguing it is a useless, centuries old monarchic habit adopted in America. It contrasts British entitlements with American democratic ideals and urges abandoning the title.
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Justice of the Peace
Cucumber Corner
England
Enemy in disguise cartoon targets Wilson and Bryan
Cartoonist William J. Bryan offers fresh material with a “God bless you” theme. In the second cartoon the positions of President Wilson and former secretary of state Bryan should be reversed, suggesting Bryan’s strategic maneuvering is the focus.
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William J. Bryan
Wilson
Bryan
Bryan Supports Wilson Yet Critics Say Nominal Backing
The piece argues that William Jennings Bryan’s stated support for President Wilson is mostly ceremonial. It contends Bryan remains opposed to many Wilson policies and predicts a united Republican win, while suggesting Bryan could harm Wilson more than himself.
German Drag Ace Declines Navarre Duel Above Clouds
Lieutenant Immelmann rejects a sky duel challenge from Lieutenant Navarre. The German may deem it unfair as the French ace is joined by a twin brother just starting as an aviator, altering odds in the airborne contest.
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Immelmann
Germany
Navarre
France
Illinois youngster awarded damages for golf ball injury
A young Illinois boy received 2400 in damages after opening a golf ball and acid squirt injured his eye. The case underscores the risk in recreational play and the need for caution with equipment.
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Illinois
What World Needs and the Call for a Living Religion
A New York college professor argues for a new religion to meet world needs, but the writer counters that people should live up to the ideals of the existing faith. The piece recalls Edward Everett Hale on Christianity's trial.
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New York College
Edward Everett Hale
el Paso Times
High Art and High Prices in a New York Dance Lesson
A New York dancing teacher faces a suit for 2657 dollars for lessons spanning just over a month. His base rate was 20 dollars weekly, with extras that included the Villisse for 250, the Dance of the Four Seasons for 1200, stage dances at 575, and costume costs totaling 862. The charges resemble plumbing or auto work yet illuminate how dancing has risen in status and may be waning in popularity.
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New York
Utica
Senator Lorimer Acquitted and Seeks Senate Return
Senator Lorimer is acquitted of embezzlement and malfeasance in the La Salle Street bank case. He pledges to repay depositors starting with the poorest and announces a bid for the United States senate. The incident drew national attention and inspired speculative links to wider events.
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Lorimer
la Salle Street Bank
Chicago
United States Senate
Illinois
House of Lords
la Salle Bank
Memphis News-Scimitar
The Duty of Editorial Thinking in Public Discourse
The piece argues editors must think logically and honestly expose distortions in public opinion. It stresses guiding readers toward wiser conclusions by presenting truth and principled analysis rather than pandering to passion. It contrasts adult reasoning with a child’s perspective to illustrate correction of faulty thought.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Salad Dressings and Methods From a Historic Cookery Piece
A spring dietary note highlights salads with crisp greens and fresh fruits. The fruit salad uses grapefruit pineapple and oranges in a Tomorrow-Cream bowl with sugar, ice and a new dressing of grape fruit juice honey and salt. Whipped cream and maraschino cherries garnish the top along with chicken patties referenced at the end.
Censoring Cupid Snares Judge From Pittsburg Chronicle
A Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph readers report a British censor blocked most of a Butler man’s letter to his sweetheart in Scotland. The lover’s defense calls the act an outrage while urging punishment fitting the crime.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Sam
Great Britain
Corpus Christi Officials Refute Mexican Trouble Claims
City leaders and businessmen of Corpus Christi Texas assure readers the area is safe from Mexican uprisings. They note the city lies 150 miles from the border, hosts many American citizens of Mexican heritage, and expects growing tourist activity with hotels and cottages busier than ever. Signed by Mayor Roy Miller and local officials and business groups.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
United States
Roy Miller
J. H. Gallagher
T. D. Ward
FR. Sutherland
L. G. Collins
Corpus Christi Commercial Club
D. R. Locher
E. N. Farris
Retail Merchants’ Credit Association
H. Johnson
Intelligent regulation urged for Texas railroads by Pryor
Colonel Ike T. Pryor of San Antonio calls for wiser railroad regulation in Texas and criticizes rising operation costs. He warns that political meddling and rate schemes burden the public as capital shrinks and new construction stalls, noting Texas needs far more miles of track and that higher rates ultimately fall on the people.
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Ike T. Pryor
San Antonio
Texas
Commonwealth
B. F. Yoakum
Panshandle
West Texas
Southwest Texas
Smart Sport Hat Styles
The article notes a wide variety of sport hats including peanut straws panamas cretonne and linen hats with minimal trimming a grosgrain band and a buckle. Navy hemp straw hats feature rolled brims and upper side bands with a saucy ornament for smart youthful styling.
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