Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1916

Page

6

San Antonio Light masthead and subscription notice

The San Antonio Light announces its daily and Sunday edition details and pricing. It lists publication offices at 609 611 Travis Street and notes carrier and mail subscription options with durations and payment terms.

Travis Street Avenues C and D

National Anthems and Preparedness Debate Across News Outlets

The Boston Transcript and the Atlanta Constitution debate a singable national anthem while Congress rushes to prep for defense. The piece discusses Star Spangled Banner dignity, Dixie versus modern tunes, and the broader psychology of national identity. It notes Senate and House moves toward defense funding, aviation and navy priorities, and a new national defense council to coordinate industries for security.

Boston Transcript Atlanta Constitution Transcript Congress Tipperary House Senate Council of National Defense State War Navy Washington Europe

Congress Weighs Cutting Defense Appropriations

Congress debates trimming preparedness funding as the House trails the Senate in defense estimates. Current totals show Army 313,970,447.10 dollars and Navy 315,826,843.55, fortifications 25,748,050, military academy 2,238,828.57, deficiencies 27,658,348.05, totaling 685,343,017.27 dollars with final passage pending conference adjustments.

Congress House Senate Military

Funston and the Fak ers face criticism from war correspondents

The Souther n Department commander General Funston denounces war reporters for distorting conditions at border camps. He cites the Salado battle story as a false example and condemns widespread misrepresentations of Camp Wilson and border troops. He argues discomfort exists but no dire mistreatment, blaming systemic issues and training needs rather than individuals.

San Antonio National Guard Funston Southern Department Washington General Funston Chicago Camp Wilson Bryan

Georgia Lynching Reform Targets Sheriff Responsibility

A Georgia bill proposes shifting lynching accountability to the county sheriff, with removal and disqualification if delinquent. Commentators note governor involvement and discuss broader aims of judicial reform as delays in justice fuel mob violence.

Georgia

General Funston Threatens to Bar Unruly War Correspondents

The passage states that General Funston may refuse access to news from the Southern Department camps for dishonest or untrained correspondents. He differentiates honest reporters from fakers and implies support for removing the latter, noting Texas has suffered from such writers.

Funston Texas

Keep An Account and Pay Cash for Household Finances

Denison Herald urges strict accounting and cash payments to avoid debt. It warns that charge accounts tempt overspending and mislead buyers, arguing faithful budgeting brings smoother finances amid rising living costs.

Denison Herald

Voters fragment as Progressives drift in 1916 race

In 1912 Democrats led with 6.29 million votes and Republicans 3.48 million while Progressives tallied 4.12 million. The Galveston Tribune notes the 1916 race lacks a strong Progressive candidate and pacifists may swell Prohibition and Socialist totals, though not change the overall outcome.

Galveston Tribune

Turning Point War Moves Across Fronts

The New York Globe notes a broad, possibly decisive shift in World War I with Russian offensives in Galicia and Volhynia, Italian pushes in Trentino, and French British actions along the Somme. It compares the moment to Grant and Sherman campaigns, acknowledging equal-terms uncertainty and German defense strength.

Galicia Volhynia Trentino Somme Verdun Gettysburg Grant Rapidan Sherman Louisiana Moraht Germany New York Globe

The Busker and Clarissa Plot a Southend Escape

Miss Studdridge watches a lodger scheme unfold as the Busker entices Clara to join a seaside act. Clara consents to flee with him, Renaming the plan as busking to perform for Southend natives. Months later Miss Studdridge, tracking the pair, spots a blue figure slipping by on the shore during a church group outing.

Louise Mengers Clarissa Clara Miss Studdridge Southend Marie Johnny Annie

Dance gown in rose taffeta with winglike folds

The article notes the enduring appeal of taffeta dance gowns and describes rose taffeta motifs with wings formed by fabric draping. It praises bouffant drapes, short skirts, and net and lace trims, and mentions a cream shadow lace drop skirt on flesh chiffon with satin slippers.

Busker’s revelation shocks Miss Studdridge at the beach

A street scene unfolds as the Busker informs Miss Studdridge that Clara has married, ending her suspicions. He explains Clara wed near St George’s, and the couple are honeymooning in Scotland, while Miss Studdridge reacts with shock and moral outrage.

Miss Studdridge Clara St. George's Scotland

Pertinent Questions From Public Health Service Parody

The Austin American quotes a health service writer posing sharp questions about everyday behavior. He jokes on cruelty to animals and the spread of tables, milk safety, hygiene, and environmental practices. The piece lampoons inconsistent public health messaging.

Austin American United States Public Health Service

Roast Capon With Cream Gravy for Dinner

Select a tender capon four to five pounds and truss it. Roast three quarters of an hour or more, baste with buttered fat, remove paper before serving, then dredge with flour. Finish with fresh tomatoes, parsley, and a rich cream gravy strained for service.

Sleepy Time Tales of a Pet Fish Named Sish

In a seaside tale, twins find a fish named Sish and care for it in a rock hollow with salt water. They feed it daily and nurture a bond until a storm washes the pet away. Their grandfather later surprises them with three new goldfish in a bowl, two for the twins and one for Baby Grace, promising to keep them safe.

Anita Baby Grace Frank Thurston Grandfather Grace

Archangel as Key Russian Port in War Geography Bulletin

The National Geographic Society’s bulletin argues Archangel is the likely embarkation point for Russian troops, detailing its ice-free period, historic role as Russia’s northern seaport, and its connection to major waterways. It notes Archangel’s size, climate, and strategic canal links, and highlights the Solovetsky Monastery and local geography.

France National Geographic Society Archangel Champagne Marseilles Russia Manchuria Sea of Japan China Seas Indian Ocean Red Sea Suez Canal Mediterranean Richard Chancellor India White Ivan the Terrible Moscow England Holland Peter the Great St. Petersburg Baltic White Sea Belgium Denmark Scotland Wales Russian Empire Dvina Archangel Michael Solovetzki America

Also Mentioned on This Page

SAN Antonio Light The San Antonio Gazette Associated Press Funston and the Fakers the Light's Daily Story Constance Clarke
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication