San Antonio Light circulation and contact details 1911
The San Antonio Light publishes its details for subscribers and circulation. It lists prices for daily and Sunday delivery by carrier and mail, urges updating old and new addresses, notes availability at hotels and newsstands, and includes a October 1911 circulation certification by Harvey L. Steele sworn before Notary John J. Wahl.
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San Antonio
Texas
S. C. Beckwith
Representatives
New York
Tribune
Chicago
Harvey Steele
The
San Antonio Light
Harvey L. Steele
John J. Wahl
Notary Public
Bexar Co
Tex
Improving the Race and Eugenics Debate in Public Thought
The piece critiques eugenics advocacy by professors reformers and clubs urging exams for marriage and sex hygiene in schools. It questions whether civilization has truly improved and argues past methods may not raise human quality, noting the risk of judging people as imperfect and the futility of current proposals.
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Burbank
Eack
Ian
Venus de Milo
Apollo Belvidere
Apostles of Progress
Prosperity in 1911: exports surge despite imports dip
The year 1911 shows record exports that outpace imports, signaling strong national and merchant prosperity. Exports for ten months reached 1 666 025 427 while imports totalled 1 264 365 361, with a $235 389 583 rise from 1910.
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San Antonio
United States
New York Journal of Commerce
The Evolving View Of Eugenics And Human Perfection
The text argues that offspring from poor parents can be healthy and capable, while capable fathers may have dull sons and brilliant mothers yield uneven daughters. It warns that heredity is complex, urges scientific study over legislation, and dismisses shifting human breeding to resemble cattle standards. It notes perfection is ideal, not reality.
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Burbank
Thoroughbred Sale at Lexington Shows Low Prices
A sale of thoroughbred running horses in Lexington Kentucky saw eighty four horses average $69.64 on opening day. Despite good strain and notable bloodlines including Buck Massie and Strathreel prices were unexpectedly low, with some top horses fetching modest sums and well below costs for draft horses or mules.
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Lexington
Kentucky
San Antonio
Buck Massie
Strathreel
Hamburg
Bill Curtis
Mexico Needs Repose After Cross-Border Mexican Food Shortage
A Brownsville telegram reports over a hundred Mexicans crossing into the United States starving due to northern crop disruption. The note links the unrest to food shortages and urges quiet and restoration of normal conditions, condemning the Reyes faction for attempts at revolution against President Madero.
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Brownsville
United States
Republic
Mexico
Reyes
Bernardo Reyes
Madero
Decline of American Derby Impact on Thoroughbred Prices
The piece argues that the drop in demand for running horses, driven by betting bans and corrupt practices, has collapsed prices for top thoroughbreds in Kentucky, comparing them to the cost of draft horses and mules and blaming gambling for shrinking the sport’s market. It contrasts England’s honest racing with U S decline.
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Buck Massie
Strathreel
England
Kentucky
A Pork and Beans Moral
A New York Sun travel tale warns travelers abroad to resist homesickness for American dishes. A woman, after reaching Calcutta, sought American beans, found a sour can, ate heavily, and suffered severe food poisoning requiring medical care and return home.
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The
New York Sun
Calcutta
S Tomaine
Clansman play draws praise and censure over race portrayal
Review of The Clansman at the Grand notes strong performances by Clyde M. Shropshire Myron Paulson J. D. Walsh Manny Kohler and Vivian DeWolf but argues the drama overstates northern corruption and risks worsening southern race tensions. The piece concludes the historical value is limited and suggests the show be forgotten, with a repeat performance planned.
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South
Clyde M. Shropshire
Ben Cameron
Myron Paulson
Cyrus Lynch
J. D. Walsh
Austin Stoneman
Manny Kohler
William Pitt Shrimp
Thomas J. Faber
Richard Cameron
Harry Bartel
Nelse
Plaza vaudeville bill features Marie Norman and varied acts
Miss Marie Norman headlines a strong Plaza bill with Some Women I Have Met, delivering witty feminine character sketches and hats as key props. The Five Musical Lassies perform Melange and Melody with pleasing scenery and costuming, while The Navarros offer pantomimic feats. Bright turns by Marie Sparrow and Daring Darts, plus Peters O Neill and Josh Dale, round out a memorable program.
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Marie Norman
Plaza
Miss Norman
Spectator
Marie Sparrow
Peters
O'Neill
Josh Dale
Colonial singing acts impress at the Royal show
Naron and Mignon deliver home and mother songs with period costumes recalling the revolutionary era. Bessie Knowles, “Queen of Songs,” charms crowds with well rendered numbers. Frank and Teresa Colton provide comic relief. Coyle and Murrell present Your Credit is Good lampooning female extravagance. Leon Norton performs in blackface.
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Naron and
Mignon
the Royal
Bessie Knowles
Miss Knowles
Frank
Teresa Colton
Coyle and
Murrell
Leon Norton
A Valuable Man and a Gas Meter Job
The Pittsburg Leader quotes a celebrated oculist noting the man read double due to eye trouble. A sympathetic observer wonders if this affected his employment, but the gas company nonetheless hired him for a lucrative position reading gas meters.
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Pittsburg
Disease and Its Cure Burns and Scalds
A historical article explains burns and scalds their causes, severity, and treatment. It notes pain and nervous shock, home care with warm water soap and vaseline, and carbolated vaseline. It highlights child vulnerability, facial burns, and the role of skin grafts to prevent deformity.
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Eddy Wolff
Rare Southern Humor From The New York Herald
The piece mocks Southern governors including Mann Virginia O Neill Alabama Noel Mississippi Sanders Louisiana and Colquitt Texas for proposing cotton price restraint while asking the president to enforce anti restraint of trade laws. It notes delegates from other states aiding the joke.
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New York Herald
South
Governors Mann
Virginia
O’neil
Alabama
Noel
Mississippi
Sanders
Louisiana
Colquitt
Texas
Palmistry Tied to Scripture in 17th Century Claim
London Chronicle notes Sir George Wharton claimed a scriptural basis for palmistry and disgromancy by translating Job verse about God sealing the hand. Critics say the authorized text means winter stoppage of work, aligning with verses about beasts retreating to dens.
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London Chronicle
George Wharton
Governor Harmon Seen Quiet Yet Busy in Campaign
The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes Harmon speaks less than rivals but actions suggest steady work. Observers say the governor may have cut more wood than his talk implies as election approaches.
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Harmon
Memphis
Andrew Carnegie’s Steel Holdings Valued At 360 Million
The Atlanta Journal notes that Andrew Carnegie likely believes 360 million dollars was a favorable price for his steel interests after weighing all factors.
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Andrew Carnegie
Atlanta Journal
Astor Values Wealth Drop Sparked by Marriage Split
Philip City report notes John Jacob Astor claims his net worth fell by 50 thousand dollars since his marriage. The public estimates his fortune shows a much larger decline, listed at five hundred million dollars less than previously thought.
Decline in Yale Forestry Students Sparks Conspiracy Claims
The New York World notes a drop in Yale Forestry School registrations and suggests a continuing conspiracy against an unidentified party, implying foul play behind the enrollment decline.
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Yale Forestry School
New York World
Inauguration Day Choice for Representative Henry
The Washington Post notes a suggestion that Representative Henry should select an inauguration date when the president is certain to be in Washington. The item frames the timing as a political strategic call.
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Henry
Washington
Washington Post
Woodrow Wilson Interprets Delicate Landslide Experiment
The Washington Star notes that Woodrow Wilson is philosophical enough to grasp that a landslide victory in politics is among the most delicate experiments in statesmanship.
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Woodrow Wilson
Washington Star
Senate confirms transfer of Hocus Smith to Washington
Hon. Hocus Smith agrees to move from Atlanta to Washington after long negotiation. The change is framed as the Senate’s loss and Georgia’s gain with New York involved in the process.
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Hocus Smith
Atlanta
Washington
Senate
Georgia
New York
Ex-Governor Falk tempered in pursuit of Democratic nomination
The Philadelphia Press notes that ex Governor Falk is less eager now to seek the Democratic presidential nomination than he once appeared. The report suggests a shift in his political priorities and strategy.
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Falk
Philadelphia Press
Packers in Chicago Dismiss Sherman Law Challenge
The Boston Globe notes that Chicago packers scoff at the Sherman antitrust act and imply they would rather face jail than comply, reflecting a defiant stance against regulatory limits. The item captures a tense attitude toward enforcement and political pushback without detailing specific cases.
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Chicago
Boston Globe
Nothing Like Doing It Now.
A Chicago News quip notes the urge to act promptly rather than wait for resignation rumors about Secretary Wilson, underscoring political impatience and uncertainty in the press.
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Wilson
Chicago News
Reno Governor Defends Fair Name Amid Liberal Claim
Governor of Nevada steps forward to defend Reno's fair name amid charges of liberal voting or policy stances. The comment notes a surprising willingness to divide opinions and politics, reflecting local and national media chatter.
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Nevada
Reno
New York Telegram
Woodrow Wilson Mentioned for 1912 Democratic Convention
The Chicago Tribune reports confidential New Jersey dispatches indicating Woodrow Wilson will be named in the national Democratic convention of 1912. The notice suggests strong support exists within party circles for his candidacy.
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New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson
Chicago Tribune
Problem in Fourth Dimension A puzzled look on Governor Wilson Anaconda Standard
As he studies New Jersey returns a pained expression crosses the Governor’s face. The commentary notes the strain on political reasoning and the perplexing electoral signals shaping Indiana daily opinion.
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New Jersey
Wilson
Anaconda Standard
The Missing Invitations Cause Citywide Frenzy
A group of young men in a city store borrowed a lantern to avoid a traffic lamp violation. A bundle of wedding invitations was stolen, causing panic for the groom to be. The thief mailed the invites the next day, but the wedding remained on schedule and happiness followed.
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Bugsy
When Big Guns Let Go
A Detroit Free Press account describes the shock of two ten inch shots hitting a vessel. A crew member recalls shattered helm glass and splashed ink, alcohol bottles and tumblers lifting, yet remaining on their spots as water splashed. The piece hints at peril for sailors in combat.
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Detroit Free Press
Belief Clash Rumors Roil East Ohio Conference
An uproarist scene in the East Ohio conference as Dr Krantz, a Methodist representative, spoke amid chaotic discourse. His remarks, aimed at boosting support, drew laughter and a critical tone, ending with a parable about whispers and effort.
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Youngstown
East Ohio
Dr. Krantz
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