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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
4
The San Antonio Light, founded 1881, merged with The San Antonio Gazette to form the historic local paper. This notice notes the combined publication lineage and regional significance.
The piece critiques the Young Turks for reforms in the Ottoman Empire and urges Southwest Texas to push for opening Port Aransas. It argues railroads bias against the port harms farmers, jobbers, and manufacturers, urging business leaders to back port development and savings for longevity.
A movement to establish an open port at Port Aransas is presented as vital for western and southwestern Texas, with critics arguing railroads fear revenue loss from redirected Gulf traffic. The piece suggests Southwest development would increase rail traffic and overall profits despite opposition.
A reflective piece from a university context contrasts the rational ideal of saving with modern practice of sustaining work-focused economies. It weighs whether society should store wealth or spend to keep people employed, noting tensions between justice and efficiency and the elusive goal of universal social equity.
A reflective piece argues that modern medicine shifts from pharmacopoeia to science driven care. It notes physicians integrate anesthetic art, psycho therapy, hygiene, and patient reassurance, with cheerfulness aiding recovery and mortality falling as the profession sheds sacerdotal aura.
Leslie's Weekly argues public fears about oyster safety are mostly unfounded. It emphasizes oysters come from deep clean waters far from contamination and asserts that very few oysters are ever contaminated.
The Los Angeles Tribune cites New York state reforms after the 1913 Rosenthal murder case. It credits the district attorney and Justice Goff for swift evidence gathering and a rapid verdict convicting Police Lieutenant Becker, praising model court procedure and efficient trials.
Two aging women recall a sensational death by own action as Baron von Weletzky, once their beloved, survives a gunshot. Kneaded by guilt and empathy, they discover a chance at lasting companionship with him after he is offered a home by the castle manager. The tale closes with a quiet resolve to share life and cards each Thursday, having sown their wild oats.
The article explains that dirt fuels bacteria that produce acids damaging fabric fibers. Perspiration fats mixed with grime create a fertile soil for bacteria, weakening wool and silk and even cotton linen. Laundries using harsh chemicals also ruin fibers and dust accumulation accelerates decay. brushing and airing clothes helps deter germs.
The public appreciates that Colonel Roosevelt will not practice law for several years, a point highlighted by the Kansas City Star. The remark frames his intended focus away from formal legal work during the near term.
The Chicago News notes Prince Gennaro Caracciolo must choose among three marriage offers presented at Newport or risk settling the matter by a dice box.
Miss Reine Davies, Titian hair and blue eyes, promotes rain as a beauty aid on a November day at Keith's Union Square. She describes rainwater as purer for skin, discusses her red hair, pale skin, and the appeal of walking in high boots despite the weather.
J D Dodson writes that the Express failed to announce a noon meeting with Gifford Pinchot and Lady Johnstone at the Gunter hotel. He accuses the paper of political bias or lax management and calls for the Express to be viewed as a first class newspaper. He notes the visit by the progressive committee and urges fair hospitality for distinguished guests.
Ada Meade stars in Madame Sherry with Grinnell and Mostyn in strong support. The cast includes Lulu Catherine Edouard Sherry and a notable chorus of society players. Review notes winning singing and dance sequences, especially the finale and the memorable numbers Every Movement Has a Meaning and I Am Right.
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