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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
6
A Baltimore opinion argues against a local ordinance fining those who do not stand for the national anthem. The writer defends respect for the Star Spangled Banner and urges its use only on patriotic occasions, backing necessary actions to prevent casual performances.
General Funston denounces certain war correspondents as pests for following troops to Texas border stations. He argues journalism risks disgrace when-romancing war is used to describe a Mexican bandit attack on the First Illinois Infantry, urging punishment for sensational reporting.
A San Antonio editor condemns reckless reporting on Florida troop movements, cites false Havana and El Paso stories, praises honest correspondents with the army, and chides both sensationalism and political alibis while arguing Republicans once mismanaged the navy and Democrats erred.
The piece argues Charles E. Hughes’ acceptance speech pleases Democrats and sways Republicans, while critiquing its logic on preparedness. It asserts Republicans bore responsibility for deficits in national defense prior to 1912, noting weak army and navy under GOP rule.
The Deutschland speeds toward home amid mixed U S sentiment as Britain pursues it. Americans hope for a safe return and honor Captain Koenig and his crew for their daring blockade run while neutrality and peril color the voyage. The saga draws widespread public interest and gamblerlike bets on a safe port.
The federal employment service, in its first year, processed 25 645 employer requests seeking 107 331 workers while 184 032 people applied for jobs. Of these, 84 963 were directed to openings and 75 156 found employment. It aided sailors to obtain merchant vessel work and supported shipping during wartime demand. It shows potential as a government job aid despite limited unemployed numbers.
Texas may receive 4 515 750 from federal aid for good roads over five years. The next Legislature could adopt modern road laws with state supervision and maintenance funding to avoid default and decline in highway growth. Fort Worth Star Telegram notes Texas tops recipient list if current rules hold.
A Georgian dispute centers on an anti saloon supervisor who hired a detective. The detective claimed his real goal was to dig up dirt on a local lawyer, not catch illegal taverns. The supervisor filed charges, then withdrew them, and the detective now sues for damages from the arrest and accusations.
The motion picture industry spends about 575 million dollars annually on production. It ranks fifth among U.S. industries, behind railroads clothing iron and steel and oil, while surpassing the automobile sector.
A gourmet cake recipe from 1916 outlines a butter sugar flour milk and eight egg whites mix, bake in layers, fill with orange filling and coat with orange glace. The orange glaze combines orange juice rind and icing sugar heated briefly to coat the cake, finished with fresh orange slices. Tomorrow Informal Sunday Night Supper Table.
Thurston Anita and Babyface find a small fish in a tidal pool and care for it at their cottage by the beach. They bring it home in a cup and feed it with bugs and salt water. Grandmother approves a hollow rock as the fish’s new home up on the beach. The tale ends with plans to name the pet.
The National Geographic Society outlines Cambrai as a key target for French and British forces after Peronne and St Quentin. It notes Cambrai’s historic craft of cambric fabric and its medieval League of Cambrai alliance, with context on its location and prewar industries.
The article recounts Cambrai as a pivotal site in European history where victors quarrelled over spoils after a league victory and where Louise of Savoy and Margaret of Austria helped secure the Paix des Dames in 1529 ending a major Franco Imperial duel. It notes Cambrai later changing hands, resisting sieges in 1793 and 1815, and highlights figures Fenelon and Dubois along with Monstrelet in Cambrai’s storied lineage.
The New York World reports Major General Funston’s irritation at guardsmen who grouse about not riding to Texas on Pullman cars. It argues most Americans never ride in Pullmans and many sleep in day coaches, yet national defense can’t rely on those who refuse ordinary travel hardships. Wars arenot won by forces confined to luxuries.
In the Louisville Courier Journal the author disputes allies claims that a German submarine liner is a warship due to possible armament beyond the three mile limit and rejects the view it can be treated as a merchantman because it could not be stopped and searched. The piece notes Germany’s resistance to international law and civilized-nation customs in the submarine dispute.
The Realm of Fashions reports ermine once confined to evening gowns and wraps is now shown for afternoon and street outfits. Finishing touches appear as clever collarettes with intricate fastenings and matching muffs in woolen or pillow shapes to harmonize with luxurious fabrics.
The article argues thatGermany cannot justify submarine warfare by claiming civilian deaths are unavoidable. President Wilson insists killings of innocent bystanders are crimes, and neutrals should see such acts as unfriendly. It notes Allies fail to save crews on Deutschland type ships, and maintains merchant ships do not become war vessels despite dangers.
A New York jeweler George Marcus & Co. sought to market black opals. An advertising campaign made people want them, allegedly driving Australian opal mines to exhaustion. The piece concludes that persistent advertising can create demand and boost sales.
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