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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1916
Page
5
A New York inventor proposes a V shaped tape mechanism sewn to each trouser leg to pull fabric up at the knee when the wearer sits. The plan requires attaching tapes at the upper leg and knee on both legs so the knee area stays taut, though questions remain about potential bagging below the knee and practicality versus kilts.
Washington and the Southern Department spar over intelligence flow as Major General Funston and Fort Sam Houston staff execute rapid operations in the Villa pursuit. The piece contrasts swift Southern actions with Washington's delayed or opaque handling of Mexican developments and March-style marches by Colonel George.
The article critiques Washington for failing to relay critical information to General Funston, delaying coordination as Mexican actions risked international friction. It praises Funston’s independence while condemning the department’s secrecy and lack of cooperation, noting the outcome will credit or blame Funston depending on expedition results.
A London tale contrasts English and American justice after Robert Smith allegedly overpaid for his drink while his wife paid twelve cents. He is fined one pound for violating anti-treating law, sparking debate on gender fairness and legal stinginess across cultures. The piece notes perceived biases in rulings and anticipates heated reactions among both sexes.
A commentary on English societal norms after wartime strain asks why husbands must supply wives with drink money. It cites a case where a man fined for pocketing his wife’s twelve cents for drinks and notes English chivalry and conduct may misfire when alcohol is involved.
English soldiers face stiff limbs in recovery and now use the whirlpool bath to restore movement. Heated water is swept over the body at high speed, creating a torpedo like massage that frees joints and ends malingering myths.
A column critiques General Grant remarks on Secretary Stanton and argues that Villa’s safety under Pershing’s command is misunderstood. It contrasts alarmist critics with Villa’s likely own anxiety, citing the Buffalo Times. The piece cites European editorials on criticism of journalism and questions responsibility for urban road fatalities amid motorization.
A House approval on a corrected monthly census directive aims to improve data from cotton seed and other staple products. If enacted, the plan would guide better marketing and pricing by informing the cotton producer on sale opportunities and market conditions.
An 1890s style article urges keeping active and not dwelling on influenza worries. It divides readers into classes, praising doctors, prophylactics, and resilient thinking. It warns that focus on illness can worsen perceived health while encouraging routine, movement, and prudent behavior.
A Times report discusses popular remedies like onion syrup and garlic juice as surgical dressings. It notes garlic’s wartime use in large hospitals for wounds with suppuration, reporting rapid improvement within hours and reduced pain, with civil hospitals testing garlic juice for various injuries and burns.
Daily Fashion Hint notes embroidery enhances all wearables from suits in serge and satin to afternoon gowns. Metal thread in gold or silver adds distinction, with colored embroidery on tan silks and georgette. The feature showcases wreath motifs, drop skirts in tan taffeta, and buttoned boots completing the look.
A children’s tale opens with a sleepy bee and a sunlit room, then shifts to a discussion of advertising’s impact on business. The piece notes a surge in periodicals and the American Iron and Steel Institute backing a million dollar steel advertising push to combat depression, led by George H. Jones in Chicago and Elbert Gas of the United States Steel Corporation.
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