Light publishing Co daily circulation 1911 report
The 1911 month of September daily average circulation for The Light was 748 copies. The report notes exchanges free copies papers spoiled returns and all unsold copies daily figures. It details the Santa Antonio area and the Pabs circulation station as part of the data.
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8A Light
Harvey L. Steele
The
San Antonio Light
Harvey L. Steel
John J. Wahl
San Antonio
Notary Public
Bexar Co
Tex
Democracy and the Short Ballot Debate in Public Life
The article contrasts direct voter participation with the Short Ballot approach. It argues that the American citizen's passion for involvement persists despite institutional reforms, and notes the reformer must persuade voters to trade broad power for streamlined governance.
What A Navy Means
In this opinion piece the author argues the Ottoman defeat by Italy proves any nation needs a strong navy to project force and defend against sea transport limits. It warns the United States would be vulnerable without naval power and cites Turkey as an object lesson. The piece stresses waterborne transport as essential for land campaigns.
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Italy
Turkey
Tripoli
United States
Canada
Mexico
Short Ballot Principles and Reform Ideals
The article reviews Richard S. Childs’s Short Ballot Principles from Houghton Mifflin. It notes Woodrow Wilson and other reform figures backing the idea that democracy suffers when voters cannot evaluate candidates and that offices should be pared to essential ones with remaining roles appointive and under elected official oversight.
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Houghton Mifflin Company
Richard S. Childs
New York
Woodrow Nilson
Winston Churchill
Horace E. Deming
Ben B. Lindsey
William S. U’ren
William Allen White
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
Lawrence F. Abbott
Norman Hapgood
Mr. Childs
Mtrol
Happier Marriages Then and Now in Public Debate
The Licgut column urges men not to marry before thirty while Mrs. Vivian of the Daughters of California advocates a fifty year old husband with a thirty five year old wife. She argues the older man is mellow solvent and the younger woman is harder to manage, calling for laws against too-early marriages. The piece notes that contemporary men of fifty may be more capable than previous generations.
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Licgut
Vivian
National Society of the Daughters of California
Modern man at fifty reaches the zenith of power and vigor
The piece contrasts past and present views of age. It notes 19th century men at fifty were considered old due to hard labor, early marriage, and lack of health science. Today the fifty-year-old man is at his peak, with vitality and experience, prompting musings on extending lifespan and changing mating age.
Woman Owns 500000 Acres In Texas Palladura Ranch
James Wadsworth Jr. former New York assembly speaker In Geneseo N Y starts a three month Texas sojourn to manage the Palladura ranch owned by Mrs Adair widow 70 noted for prize cattle in Chicago markets. The post office in England earns from unpresented money orders.
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New York Times
James W. Wadswo Jr
New York Assembly
John Hay
Washington
Geneseo
N. Y
Texas
Wadsworth
Palladura Ranch
United States
C. A. Hamilton
Groveland
New Willard
Adair
Jim
New York
Panhandle
Palladura
Chicago
Judy OHara at San Antonio Theatre Draws Mixed Reactions
The piece drew poor attendance despite an all star cast including Miss Aphie James Melbourne McDowell James Young Andrew Robson and Eugene West. Critics suggest the production failed to connect with local audiences though the material and performances promised an entertaining comedy drama. If Miss James returns as a lively Irish character audiences should seek it out to avoid a potential loss.
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San
Judy O'Hara
Miss James
Melbourne McDowell
James Young
Andrew Robson
Eugene West
James
Arbuckle Leads Plaza Bill With The Welcher One Act
Maclyn Arbuckle headlines at the Plaza with The Welcher a one act piece praised for his timing and dramatic sense. The program also features Dan Gassaway a Russian dancers a roller skater Richi Asahi and a variety of acts plus moving pictures and orchestra.
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Maclyn Arbuckle
Plaza
Welcher
Arbuckle
Dan Gassaway
Gassaway
Waco
Mr. Arbuckle
Richi Asahi
Rose Ivy
Carter
Stanley
Willis
Elina Gerdiner
Klein
Ott
Nicholson
Moving Pictures
Accounts for Numerous Divorces
Lillian Russell argues beauty imposes labor and advises betting on the man who wins a divorce. The remark reflects entertainment era wit in Washington Post style commentary.
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Lillian Russell
Washington Post
Tariff Board Spending Reveals $35,000 Monthly Expenditures
The Kansas City Star reports the tariff board is not idle, spending about 35 thousand dollars each month. The note implies ongoing administrative activity and budget use during the period observed.
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Kansas City Star
A Flash In the Pan Napoleon's 1804 Boulogne Invasion Plot
The Boulogne armada of 1804 drew English fears of invasion as Napoleon staged a massive force and flotilla for a crossing that never occurred. Historians diverge on his true intent while the plan remains a famed, debated bluff.
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Boulogne
France
Napoleon
England
Channel
Sussex
Britain
Bourrienne
Las Casas
Eingland
Car Makes You a Servant of Your Own Machine
A Toledo Blade quotation contrasts a salesman’s promise with a skeptical customer, noting the car’s mechanism can fail and the vehicle instantly turns up side down, underscoring distrust in automotive reliability.
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Toledo Blade
Poems Worth Preserving It I Bind Unto Myself Today
A passage from St Patrick s Breastplate is presented as a poem of devotion binding divine powers to the speaker. The text includes invocations to the Trinity Christ and angels and speaks of protection guidance and salvation. It notes the translation by Mrs Cc F Alexander and mentions Dublin sales and church use in Ireland.
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Christ
Jordan River
Christ the
Lord
Cc. F. Alexander
St. Patrick's
Dublin
Ireland
He Thought Jim Hill Could Handle It This Time
A New York Press line casts doubt on Jim Hill's ability to manage a situation and contrasts expectations with Mr. Morgan's supposed handling of the Canadians.
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Jim Hill
Mr. Morgan
New York Press
Italy Warns of Tough Action Against Turk-Chicago Post
An obscure newspaper line hints at a tense stance as Italy contemplates strong measures against a rival Turkish-Chicago publication in a fraught press clash. The fragment suggests heightened tensions and potential retaliation.
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Italy
Chicago Post
Weather talk Triggers San Antonio Fire Runs and a wedding march
Observant Citizens report Fire Chief Bishop notes cold spells forecast more fire calls as people heat homes and neglect chimney flues. He cites nests in idle chimneys and need for sweeps. At St Anthony hotel diners enjoy music when a guest asks for Lohengrin wedding march misheard as long green march.
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Bishop
San Antonio
Garret
Denison Herald Reports Judge Wells Rejects San Antonio Appeal Nomination
Judge Wells declines appointment of associate justice at San Antonio court of appeals. Brownsville jurist is described as a Democrat of principle rather than seeking office. The Denison Herald regrets the decision, noting the bench’s need for his mental poise and legal learning.
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Wells
San Antonio
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