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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
4
Consolidated brief from The San Antonio Light and Gazette via the Associated Press leased wire. Publication office listed at 509-511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D.
The notice lists daily and Sunday subscription rates for carrier and mail, including 1 month 1 year prices, and 2.00 for Sunday carrier per year. It emphasizes reporting address changes with old and new addresses, provides phone numbers, and notes availability at hotels and stands nationwide with office locations in New York Chicago Boston and Detroit via Paul Block Inc.
The San Antonio Light reports July 1916 daily average circulation of 22 421 copies and Sunday edition 26 671. Net paid averages were 20 654 daily and 24 857 Sunday, certified by the Audit Bureau of Circulation, stating its authority to advertisers.
A satirical column defends Irish contributions to the American Revolution against a Kentucky senator’s factual challenge. It weighs Great Britain's sea power, Napoleonic era odds, and urges Texas voters to heed Nashville’s bonded debt and prohibition-driven decline, urging a vote against prohibition.
Maximilian Harden, the German journalist, states the war end is far off and no one should speak of terms. He counters Swiss and European claims of German victory and readiness to negotiate, arguing the conflict must continue.
A discussion of why auto prices fell through standardization and cooperation in the industry. The piece traces the shift from fragmented makers to unified engineering standards, noting how standardized parts lowered costs, increased accessibility, and set an example for other manufacturers.
The piece notes that Texans will face a statewide prohibition question in the national election. It argues that most voters will decide based on what they believe serves their best interests, with only a few politicians using prohibition to gain office or remove rivals.
The Utica Observer notes a government-owned armor plant should be inland to avoid coastal invasion risk. It argues over 90 percent of war material business runs near the coast, creating a strategic weakness and urging future development to move inland.
Captain Sims, a U S naval expert, presents new light on the Jutland engagement. He challenges both British and German critics and maintains that battle cruisers and battleships remain essential. He argues the German aim was to isolate British cruisers rather than seek a decisive battle and that British sea domination remains intact.
Harris county candidates push early agitation for a law banning money loans or notes endorsed by any candidate for office. The move aims to curb gifts and influence, praising legislators who support such a measure as relieving candidates nationwide from undue demands.
The Galveston News argues that while Britain may forbid trade with the enemy and consider German, Austrian, Turkish, and Bulgarian subjects as the enemy, applying such a blacklist to neutral firms with mixed ownership would unjustly injure neutral interests more than those of the enemy. It questions practical enforcement without broad harm.
A Philadelphia Press dispatch notes Russia has vastly improved artillery use in its eastern campaigns with a wide mix of guns from field pieces to siege weapons. The piece discusses potential impacts on Austrian and German reinforcements, possible Romanian neutrality shifts, and the prospect of Romania joining the Allies if Russia defeats Austria.
Seasonal guidance urges light meals with fresh fruit and vegetables. A Shrimp Salad recipe uses cooked shrimp, tomatoes, lemon, and French dressing atop lettuce to create a refreshing summer dish. A porch luncheon idea follows, noting light offerings suitable for hot weather.
A motherly tale of Baby Grace confined by measles while Aunt Grace visits. They play, then Aunt Grace creates tissue paper dolls that dance under glass, delighting Grace and Grandmother. Grace later shares the dancing dolls with her twins.
An old farmer recalls losing his barn to fire and insurers swapping a replacement barn for payout. A traveling life insurer jokes about insuring his wife, but the farmer refuses, joking he would not buy another “old one” worse than the first.
An observant passerby in Houston on a North man asks for directions to the U S Arsenal. Confusion and comic tension follow as locals guide him via a Flores streetcar while one man jokes about sending him in a taxi. The episode ends with a remark on San Antonio hospitality.
The piece argues the First brigade of the Illinois National Guard at San Antonio needs 2758 more men, with gaps across artillery and cavalry units. It critiques voluntary enlistment and questions whether universal service or draft would boost guard strength, noting hesitancy without war, civil life disruption, and weak recruitment signals.
Fashion notes reveal fall neckwear revivals with inventive organdy collars nine gores edged and cording. Velvet ribbons hold the collar with black satin buttons, creating a deep ruche line. Round flat organdy and high backed lace collars appear with evening gowns and frocks, emphasizing satin collars and cuffs.
The speaker argues for universal military service as the only fair system. They claim all would fulfill their duty if the method of conscription were truly just, asserting that a universal approach is the sole equitable option.
The Dallas News notes Mr Colquitt questions a second primary and argues it might be unnecessary if his margin were large. Yet with over 800000 votes reported, less than a third backed Colquitt, prompting concern that the law against minority nominations would be undermined by a weak showing.
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