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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1919
Page
2
The piece argues against allowing Japanese residents broader rights in the United States. It stresses a strong preference for national self rule and selective guest admission, framing Japan as an unwanted but tolerated guest. The tone reflects insistent isolationist attitudes and resistance to domestic policy influence.
A chaotic assembly proclaims a modernist revolution led by J B Newman and Bennarth Wilden joining the Spartavais alliance in Derlie and Munich. They denounce platitudinous art and vow radical action against bourgeois culture, with plans to burn curated works and purge galleries while rallying workers and students in a struggle for artistic renewal.
Geologists forecast major gas beneath the region from San Antonio to the Gulf. landowners are urged to act, lease, and not hinder development. Those who hold out risk missing opportunities as drilling shifts to footing and first big well spurs wider activity. Some objectors remain, but most owners favor early development to share in potential fortunes.
Congressman Bee vows vigorous effort to improve San Antonio postal facilities long neglected by Washington. He notes past representatives failed to secure a postmaster appointment or a new building, urging reuse of the current post office site and timely construction of a stand alone facility to handle rising federal business and ease cramped offices. He recalls Chicago’s slow, flawed building process to temper optimism for quick action.
The article argues Japan should be admitted as an equal member of the League of Nations. It notes potential backlash if Japan is rejected, cites labor union opposition to Japanese workers, and claims British colonies and Australia share anti Japanese views.
The text discusses President Wilson's proclamation releasing packers from food administration control. It argues regulation did little for consumers as prices remained high, notes inconsistent price movements, and questions the plan for stockyard and marketing facility control. It suggests meat prices will stay elevated for some time with gradual changes possible.
Fragment from a wartime piece recalling fallen soldiers in Flanders. It evokes graves and memorial imagery with lines about graves, courage, and homage. The fragmented text hints at a tribute to the missing and departed, honoring emigres and loved ones.
Debates over new ventures spark objections as residents resist proposed projects. The text notes that opposition often serves self interest, with some waiting for others to fund rewards. Oil operators face similar challenges as developers push progress in West Texas amid local resistance.
A heavily garbled excerpt presents fractured phrases and names, resembling wartime propaganda or historical propaganda text. Readable elements hint at references to liberty, victory, and figures like Abraham, with scattered place names and possible titles.
A distorted report argues for a Canada wide caribou hunting program by air, citing vast herd numbers and potential slaughter reductions. It references U.S. patrols and advocates, naming officials and regions, while projecting impacts on wildlife and meat output amid a flood of technical and garbled text.
A fragmented discussion argues that enduring wars and the abolition of slavery will permanently alter English and American literature. It foresees subtler changes in novels from Britain, New York, and Hingdinh regions, noting shifts in themes, character arcs, and the portrayal of social change across generations.
A letter to the editors advocates replacing the 24 hour firemen shift with a two platoon system. It argues shorter shifts are common in many fields, notes many firemen are already on duty and ready, and suggests voters should decide the issue, warning tax rates may rise.
A reader letter questions horse racing outcomes and who determines the front runner. The writer notes uncertainty about rules and asks why a horse often leads initially, signaling curiosity about race dynamics and decision authority.
A fragmented local note reports residents arguing over golf on County Club grounds. Terrell Wilks is cited and claims the city lacks rights to drill or access golf areas, with references to George Washington and county ownership. The piece labels golf as 'silly stuff' and hints at a dispute over tee arrangements and club control.
Fragmentary text mentions names and venues, suggesting a cinema listing or ad for a July film showing at Grand and The Met Glaus. Unable to determine complete items or dates from the unreadable OCR text.
Partial OCR text describes Philadelphia residents preparing for winter. Mentions city shoveling effort and public works actions. References to officials, a bank or bullion, and a mysterious mention of a courtroom or public meeting. Details are garbled but indicate a municipal winter readiness or emergency planning meeting.
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