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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1912
Page
4
The article recounts Joseph Girsch a Chicago man sentenced by a municipal court to abstain from work and sleep ten hours nightly as punishment for being “crazy about molding.” His refusal to quit led to a life of ease pledge and a startling precedent on labor and mental strain.
The piece discusses Balkan war reporting, noting reporters focus on military movements rather than personal experiences. It highlights a gap in international military ethics as war correspondents lack official status.
The piece argues Arizona’s recall of judges, approved in a recent election, marks a advance for local self government challenging Taft era restrictions. It notes the west’s independent tradition and predicts Arizona’s bright outlook as it forges a path distinct from eastern models.
The Journal of the American Medical Association notes England and Scotland show a falling birthrate yet improving death and infant mortality. Despite lower births, population gain persists, while marriage declines to its lowest since 1888, signaling evolving social and economic conditions.
John T. North of 618 Nolan Street asks the editor to explain editorial stance on Governor Wilson, the Payne Aldrich bill, and Roosevelt. He argues Roosevelt’s influence, Taft’s policies, and party platforms, citing critics including Bryan and Gore, and questions depicting fair portrayal in the paper.
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes alarming health stats in the 300,000 Indians remaining on reservations. A death rate of 30.72 per thousand and up to 98 percent tuberculosis in one tribe signal government neglect despite some gains in income education and religion.
An editorial criticizes U S policy toward Nicaragua arguing that ratification of a prior treaty and firmer action could have prevented revolt and bloodshed. It laments delays due to fears of entangling alliances and predicts those who blocked precaution will accuse the bloodshed.
The editor argues voters may back a candidate without embracing all platform planks, notes that Texas supports protective tariffs, and recalls Roosevelt's 1904 pledge against a new nomination. It cites French traffic law and Swiss Maritime practice, and suggests one-wheeled wireless duty aboard ships.
A narrator and Crystal discuss a proposed engagement via telephone. Crystal insists she would accept a betrothal only after a serious consideration, while the narrator admits to making the call. The scene ends with a playful reconciliation and reflections on truth and timing.
In a November Popular Mechanics piece H. H. Windsor argues that Chinese soldiers are poor due to a cultural aversion to constant supervision. He claims they will work well when left to their own methods but resist follow up and strict orders, contrasting with other nationalities.
Ada Patterson discusses Mrs. W. G. Smyth a New York Chicago socialite and psychologist of marriage who preaches politeness as the key to happiness in matrimony Politeness she says is the poetry of life and the golden rule in domestic life Husbands deserve gratitude and respectful behavior while women should avoid lies fear and extravagance and use humor to ease tension.
The Kansas health system uses a portable hypochloride plant when tests show water pollution. A sanitation expert samples water, inspects watersheds, and analyzes results. if typhoid bacteria appear, the plant is launched within two days. The process involves filtration, lime baths, and final disinfection before distribution.
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