San Antonio Light Subscription Data and Circulation Statement
The San Antonio Light issues a subscription rate table for daily and Sunday editions with carrier and mail options and a September 1911 circulation statement. It lists average daily circulation, nets paid daily, unsold copies, and returns, certified by Circulation Manager Harvey L. Steele and notarized by John J. Wahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Nets
J. Harvey L. Steele
The
San Antonio Light
Harvey L. Stele
John J. Wahl
Notary Public Bexar Co
Lex
False parallels in judging genius across fields
The piece argues against measuring minds of different domains by a single standard. It cites Nordau and a notorious Rockefeller versus Shakespeare comparison, noting that such analogies mislead about true capacity and contributions in varied fields. It warns against Procrustean judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Nordau
Rockefeller
Shakespeare
Standard Oil
Avon
Dr. Osler
Standard Oil Company
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Texas 1841 as News Still Part of Mexico Says Leslie's Writer
A Leslie's Weekly remark from October 26, 1841 claims Texas remained part of Mexico in 1841. The piece mocks the writer for missing the Texas Republic and the San Jacinto era, noting the neglected history of Austin, Houston, the Alamo and Santa Anna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mexico
New York City
Leslie’s Weekly
Rocky Mountains
Sabine River
Louisiana
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Nevada
California
Colorado
Wyoming
Republic of Mexico
Texas Republic
San Jacinto
Austin
Houston
Alamo
Santa Anna
Parallel Gaps Between Minds of Emerson and Rockefeller
The passage contrasts Emerson the philosopher with Rockefeller the financier, noting that mathematical genius and financial cleverness do not imply intellectual breadth. It cites Emerson’s verse and critiques the attempt to equate different kinds of insight, warning against false parallels and urging discernment in judging minds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
America
Criticism of California Reform Measures and Direct Government
The piece argues against charges that initiative referendum and recall create mob rule. It cites Switzerland New Zealand and certain U.S. municipalities as successful with direct democracy while warning that corrupt politicians can thwart reforms. It notes some recalls and referenda are repealed by those with personal interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Pacific Coast
Switzerland
New Zealand
Californians Seek Initiative Referendum Recall In Call For Better Government
The piece argues that recall and related reforms are not mob rule but a path to better governance. It contrasts historical mobs with California voters using initiative and referendum to challenge corrupt officials and curb tyrannical bosses. It urges non California politicians to let Californians decide their fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Texas Republic
California
Malta Fever in Texas Ties To Goat Raising Areas
Medical survey finds Malta fever present across a large Texas goat rising region along the Rio Grande extending northward to Nueces lower Pecos river country. Infection tied to unboiled goat milk and involvement of goat herding communities. Langtry herd shows eight infected of twenty three goats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Journal of the American Medical Association
United States Army
Rio Grande
Nueces
Pecos River
Pecas River
Edwards County
Langtry
Malta
Californians patent automatic cut off electric flat iron
Two California inventors have patented an electric flat iron featuring an automatic cutoff that activates only when the iron is in operation, preventing unnecessary energy use. The invention aims to enhance safety and efficiency in domestic ironing tasks.
The Wolf at Grand Opera House Delivers Mixed Drama
A crowd watched The Wolf featuring Jules Beaubien and a North country cast. Andrew McTavish and Hilda face a vengeful plot by William McDonald and Huntley, with Jules Beaubien exposing McDonald’s scheme. Performances by Walter Curtis and Lionel Lawrence drew praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Beaubien
Lionel Lawrence
Andrew McTavish
Walter Curtis
Hilda McTavish
Marie Latimore Batiste la Grande
Hudson Bay
Francis Clark
William MacDonald
J. Merrill Holmes George Huntley
Walter Weems
Grand Opera House
Canada
Hilda
William McDonald
McDonald
United States
Great Northern Railroad
George Huntley
Ashe
McTavish
Kirk
Jules
Annette
Batiste la Grand
Courier de Bois
Montreal
Batiste
Huntley
Little Bear River
Great North
J. Merrill Holmes
Marie Latimore
W. Francis Clark
Wolf
Mormon colony at Trevino estate ends in Eagle Pass
The Eagle Pass News Guide reports the Mormon settlement on the Trevino estate opposite Del Rio has dissolved. Most members return to Salt Lake City after winding up affairs this week. Crops were good but water distribution and contract misunderstandings with Dr Young Galan Dunn and Don Trevino were noted. the estate reimbursed lessees for improvements and crop value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pass
Big Trevino
del Rio
Ealt Lake City
Dr. Young
Galan
Dunn
Don Trevino
Pica Serneatons
Custere
Knights of Columbus story praised by Texas Columbus Day group
Letter from J A Fernandez chairman press committee thanks The Light for its October eighth Knights of Columbus story. Publication space and favorable reception noted by the Texas Columbus Day celebration committee and statewide Knights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Knights of Columbus
J. A. Fernandez
Ye Olden Day Barber
A reflection on historic barber lore in the Midwest and a comparison of black and white barbers. The piece recalls slave era talk, memory of a skilled black barber, and a humorous tale of a king and his barber, ending with notes on trimming vs cutting hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Middle West
College of Heraldry
Lexington
Judge G
Colonel B
Money voices and a barber's art in a bygone tale
Up to Date Verse contrasts money’s seductive siren with conscience and honor. It recalls a barber’s careful craft, a town’s gossip told with vivid flavor, and ends with Lady Ward criticizing English women for fashion over personal note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wex Jones
Lady Ward
Sir Joseph Ward
New Zealand
Secret Society Bond Claimed Between Women
A Washington Herald item notes Mabiel and a cook bonding over shared interests in domestic science, claiming they feel part of the same secret society. The passage conveys light, humorous tone about social groups and learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabiel
Washington Herald
Tulipomania in Holland and the great bubble burst
The piece recalls the 1630s tulip mania in the Netherlands, sparked by Conrad Gesner and popularized by Dutch traders. Prices soared, even 5000 florins for a single root, prompting mass selling of property and nationwide economic strain. When the market collapsed, merchants failed, public credit froze, and Holland suffered long term damage, a cautionary tale alongside other historic bubbles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Wa
Spain
Conrad Gesner
Augsburg
Europe
Holland
Holla
de Fortulips
Crisi
Alva
Han
How a Girl Acts In Topeka Tale Of A Millionaire Wife
A Topeka girl who married a millionaire has not been home since the wedding, suggesting the husband’s lack of funds. The piece notes that wives of wealthy men often return to their hometown to display their purchases. Tasmania’s population is stated as 200 thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Topeka Capital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eee
Associated Press
V Light Publishing Co., Pubs
Telephone Calls
S. C
As Folla
Seers
Wooo LG
Texas “History
Emerson
Eugene Walters
Money
Tasmania
Taft
Turkey
U.S
M*ca
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!