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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1915
Page
2
A New Yorker’s anonymous ten thousand dollars to the U.S. Treasury sparked many absurd ideas on how the money should be spent. An Oklahoma farmer proposed buying a cow, a Ford, and false teeth to prove personal need, though Secretary McAdoo has no authority to grant the funds.
A clipped excerpt defines a t ingo as a person favoring aggressive foreign policy while attacking opponents of preparedness. It contrasts critics labeled as jinga and praises the National Security League and President’s stance toward Germany. The piece labels supporters and opponents and cites a standard dictionary definition.
The text defends the National Security League against charges of jingoism, arguing it seeks preparedness for defense not aggression, and criticizes those who distort its aims. It contrasts advocacy for amassing strength with calls for restraint, arbitration, and The Hague solutions while recognizing the need to resist homicidal rulers. It cites criticisms from The Saying IChurchs and notes differing views among peace advocates.
A student of diplomacy offers a relief piece that critiques current policy and recalls a hypothetical scenario in which the United States might have entered war with Mexico two years ago. The essay frames munitions sales and neutrality debates as central issues and draws a cautious comparison to past events.
The passage explores a hypothetical 1910s scenario where US occupation of Vera Cruz and a US-Mexico clash would trigger Germany to sell arms to both sides. It argues that even then, a German embargo would be unlikely and would strain relations, asserting public sympathy for Germany in the US and the futility of protests from Mexico.
The piece argues that despite Congress not funding a naval reserve, independent efforts may proceed. A semi official interview with Mr Webb Tau Genbush, a Naval Academy graduate, suggests the plan will succeed regardless of congressional sanction. It notes roughly fifty thousand potential naval reservists ready to defend the country if war comes.
The Treasury reports a $19,000 contribution to the conscience fund, the second largest ever received by the government. The note notes potential economic pressures and the idea that prosperity prospects could influence repayments and behavior. Fort Worth Star-Telegram notes the timing and regional implications.
The Denison Herald questions whether Texas railroads should be refunded taxes paid under a state act if they paid voluntarily without protest. It argues refunding would set an unfair precedent and likens it to an individual being deceived into paying money. The piece defends honoring the state's obligations as an honor matter.
The Rake of Texas seeks good times with freer spending as rates on funds rise. Banks bid up rates from around 4 to 7 percent, while state funds secured at 4.10 to 7.47 percent. The piece notes money working hard brings broad prosperity and reflects on the financial climate described by the Fort Worth Record.
The text claims New York's population rose over five years to 5,245,862, labeling it the largest city globally. It muddies with garbled lines about London’s police districts and mentions a feeble comparison to Fort Worth, mixing errors and misstatements about metropolitan areas.
A reader’s protest letter argues that mayoral administrations from Callaghan to Brown ran deficits while savings were diverted from general funds. The writer cites auditor notes on transfers, questions tax increases, wages, and park spending, urging accountability and fiscal restraint. A separate letter questions neutrality law applications and foreign enlistment cases, while others comment on local fines and enforcement.
A garbled fashion column outlines crepe dresses with embroidery and velvet details in pale oak and blue tones. It discusses summer palettes, lightweight fabrics, and period silhouettes while diverging into a chaotic editorial note about San Antonio traffic, Houston Street congestion, and police focus on mobility, ending with a cryptic local voice on civic concerns.
A National Geographic bulletin describes the Samoyeds or Samoyeds as a tundra peoples living in European and Asiatic Russia. It notes their latitude from the White Sea to the Arctic, their nomadic reindeer herding, fishing, and hunting, and their contact with Russian traders. The report portrays their cultural traits, housing, diet, and the fragile state of their civilization amid encroaching modernity and harsh northern conditions.
The New York World reports Los Angeles on June 1 with a population near 100000 larger than San Francisco. The city boasts a film industry boom, Sierra Madre cocktail secrets, and high activity along Mission Flag displays. California taxes show one sixth paid by Los Angeles, with 470 miles of Kings Highway to the Bay Area.
A fragmentary tale recounts Mary caring for a missing lamb named Flossy. After a tense search, Flossy returns, apologizes, and Mary forgives her. Mary and Flossy share small adventures beside the barn and brook, ending with Flossy staying home.
A fragmented excerpt portrays a pampered baby, anxious hosts, and hungry mothers in a cluttered attic world. A mother clings to her child, reflecting fatigue and tenderness as the room fades into a quiet domestic tableau amid worn surroundings and longing.
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