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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1917
Page
4
The San Antonio Light lists daily and Sunday subscription options with carrier and mail plans, rates for 1 month and 1 year, including Mexico and international, and notes on address changes and delivery irregularities. The office contact numbers Crockett 1742 and 176 are provided along with distribution details.
The San Antonio Light reports a six month period ending March 31, 1917 with a daily average circulation of 20 709 for the daily edition and 24 300 for the Sunday edition. Net paid averages were 19 779 daily and 22 378 on Sundays. The Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies the figures and advertisers rely on them. The paper claims it can guarantee 50 percent more paid circulation direct to homes in San Antonio than any other newspaper.
A reflection on the American press during wartime, noting silence on the fleet. The piece argues the press remains free yet restrained by government requests, contrasting US openness with Russia under Nicholas II. It notes no censorship, hinting the fleet news may be printed only when timely.
The United States has grown extravagant and luxurious with widespread mortgageing to buy cars. The call to action stresses immediate expense cuts and, crucially for the South, the need to raise its own food crops as emphasized by Carl Vrooman, assistant secretary of agriculture, in New Orleans.
A speaker urges South to increase home food production and cut luxuries to avert shortages. He warns the North supplies up to 1 billion dollars in foods and calls for rapid planting, rationing, and self sufficiency as the war expands.
The article analyzes Jeanette Rankin's antiwar vote as a reflection of suffrage ideals. It contrasts Rankin's conviction with broader suffragist support and argues that war’s practicality complicates a pure antiwar stance. It notes Dr. Anna Howard Shaw’s view that war may hasten universal suffrage.
The piece argues that fighting war may prevent future conflicts and compares the concept to vaccines that curb diseases. It defends Miss Rankin for her antiwar vote, saying loyalty to country and women’s peace aims could align if she weighed the situation, though she believed war would counter aggression.
A convention in St Louis adopts a resolution opposing the war the United States has entered and endorsing solidarity of nations. The piece argues that solidarity requires reciprocity and notes the United States already aligns with the Allies while Germany may not join any compact.
A wary note on items labeled Maverick while cautioning buyers about any product bearing a machine brand. The emphasis is on brand association and potential risk. The brief suggests scrutiny for equipment that carries a specific machine-brand tag.
In supporting Maverick, the voter takes no chances whatever. Maverick vows to boost policing quality and efficiency, arguing existing force underperforms and promising concrete reforms.
The piece urges voters to back the established machine if they approve city governance and to support candidates who openly state their platform for change. It frames choice as a straight line vote between incumbents and challengers on record.
The French war office announces that the Lafayette flying corps in France will switch to the American army uniform and carry the Stars and Stripes amid strong sentiment in Oyster Bay.
The Galveston Tribune notes more people display the Stars and Stripes but fail to lower flags at night. It argues flags should be hoisted at sunrise and lowered at sunset, unless under enemy fire.
The Austin American says rumors claim German agents seek disaffection among southern Negroes. It argues such schemes are futile as these communities are described as better off and more content than elsewhere, making the effort a waste of energy.
A Nova Scotia legislature bill proposes a shipbuilding commission with a 2 million dollar fund to subsidize new plants and allied industries. The governor in council could convert the commission into a corporate body to build or lease ships for the common welfare, reflecting a trend toward government aid to mercantile marine seen in other nations.
Dallas County has issued a decree to banish the cattle tick and is building dipping vats to enforce the order. Commissioners see progress and Dallas County encourages other counties to follow as discussions begin in Tarrant County. The move supports relief from the tick tax on stock raising and dairying.
Washington April 16 The national Anti Saloon League announces a war time program of anti liquor legislation. Proposals include banning liquor at military camps creating dry zones around training sites prohibiting grain use for alcohol and pursuing general prohibition under constitutional authority. congressional action expected as dry forces push to act.
Sessue Hayakawa headlines at the Empire Theater with The Bottle Imp marking a first Hawaiian role for the veteran film star. The program also includes a Triangle comedy Her Birthday Knight and Pathe News No 28. Lehua Waipahu, descendant of Queen Liliuokalani, co stars.
The Majestic offers a high merit bill headlined by Tom Smith and Ralph Austin in All Fun starting Wednesday matinee. Dorthy Granville performs Types of Women with musical narration, Inez Macauley and Company present The Girl at the Cigar Counter, and La ney Haskel known as That Rascal delivers stories. The Gladiators close with strength feats.
The photodrama Mothers of France features scenes in French trenches ruined villages and Rheims Cathedral with Sarah Bernhardt in the lead. It is touted as a unique collaboration with Jean Richepin and Louis Mercanton and may be Bernhardt’s final screen appearance.
Daughters of the American Revolution opens its Twenty sixth annual congress with patriotic addresses and events for about 2500 delegates. Elections will name new officers on Wednesday including a president general to succeed Mrs William Cumming Story.
President Wilson calls for nationwide action to boost food crop production to sustain armies and allies in World War I. He emphasizes shared duty across farmers, workers, and merchants, urging less profiteering, faster shipments, and government support to prevent food shortages and sustain the war effort.
President Wilson's appeal to the American people is given prominence in the London press. The Westminster Gazette calls it a message that goes straight to the heart of the great war problem and will be read with appreciation by allied nations.
C Sewell Thomas of Thomas Jones says the Katy railroad terminals and depots in San Antonio will finish five months early. Most material is on site and track work is progressing fast though French stone for arches may delay the depot, with completion expected before June.
The Light publishes only letters signed by the writer unless the author desires anonymity. Anonymous typewritten signatures or stamps are treated as anonymous and will not be published. Publication does not imply endorsement of the letter’s policy by the publishers.
A reader condemns a column by the Young Settler labeling it unfunny and scoffing. The letter urges the author to stick to better suited writing such as patent medicine ads or mortuary notices and signs off as Serious Thinker.
A letter from a volunteer defends Fiesta San Jacinto against the Young Settler’s call to abolish it. It argues the festival honors Mexico War heroes and should inspire citizens and soldiers as the nation faces new conflict.
A reader signs as Young Settler and offers remedies for life’s woes. The piece suggests bromo quinine for mild cases, absinthe fumes, Turkish bath treatments, a supervised diet, and Dr Moody’s Sanitarium on Brackenridge Avenue for stubborn cases. It advocates lasting abstinence from alcohol and ends with signature Young Soak.
A reader congratulates the editorial on taxing idle land. The writer argues the plan will spur use, boost food production, and increase revenue, urging continued coverage. Signature: E. M. Hawk.
Letter from E P Haye praises your April 12 editorial Tax on Idle Land for its educational economics explanation and expresses confidence that many readers appreciated it.
Manual training pupils at Main Avenue High School completed medicine chests with towel racks for 30 ward schools. The enameled white chests measure about 212 feet long by 138 4 feet wide and 6 or 8 inches deep, with internal shelves and a secure door. N. B. Hunsdon leads the program, with teachers J. C. Burleson, J. M. Hall, Sidney Hetherington, Richard Leissner Jr., Fred Hofsetter, L. W. Fox and R. V. Rust.
The secretary of state in Austin is preparing a list of 17 000 notaries public appointed in the Thirty fifth Legislature. County clerks will receive county lists by May 15. Notaries may not qualify before June 1 and must qualify on that date.
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