San Antonio Light July 1916 Circulation Figures
The San Antonio Light reports July 1916 daily average circulation of 22 421 copies and Sunday 26 671. Net paid averages are 20 654 daily and 24 857 Sunday. Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies the figures as authoritative. The paper guarantees 50 percent more paid circulation direct to home in San Antonio than any other newspaper.
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Where Are They Texas Voters On Primary Day
In the Texas primary the total vote was 414 238, under ten percent of the population, far below states like Ohio and New York. A comparison with other states shows Texas turnout far under average, with a 7 percent share versus a 16.5 percent average. The piece notes many Texas voters stay home and contemplates effects if turnout rose.
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Gorizia Capture Aids Italian War Effort On Rail Lines
The Italian army reports the seize of Gorizia seen as crucial for wartime morale and logistics. The rugged Austro Italian frontier, dependent on scarce rail routes, makes control of rail lines from the Alps pivotal in sustaining large armies.
Gorizia's capture seen as turning point in Austro Italian war
The piece argues that Gorizia's loss weakens Austria by severing rail links to Trieste and Pola, boosting Allied morale and signaling war weariness. It contrasts strategic value with Austrian manpower shortages and recalls Captain Boyd of Carrizal, now buried at Arlington, amid campaign rhetoric and voter sentiment.
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Campaign焦 Mexico policy dominates 1916 race
The piece argues that the 1916 campaign centers on the Mexican question as Hughes attacks Wilson administration for failure to safeguard American lives and property in Mexico. It notes voter temptations to view keeping the country out of war as essential, while warning about the broader implications for Americans abroad and the Monroe Doctrine.
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Morgan Wealth Growth and War Profits Amid McK Morgan Firm
The piece argues that J. P. Morgan has dramatically increased his wealth during World War I while criticizing Republicans for ties to Wall Street. It cites inheritance tax figures, commissions on munitions and foreign loans, and large recent orders amounting to hundreds of millions as evidence of vast profits and sustained buying in munitions and related goods. The article portrays Morgan as a central figure in wartime finance and stockpiling.
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Noisy Streets and Noise Abatement Trends
The piece discusses growing noise problems in large cities and expanding quiet zones around churches hospitals and schools. It notes New York becoming noisier with motor cars versus horse drawn trucks and mentions a controversy over which causes more noise. Investigators largely agree the horse drawn trucks are louder.
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Uncle Woodrow shifts with public opinion on big issues
The Waco Times-Herald notes that Woodrow Wilson adapts to public sentiment on topics like preparedness and national woman suffrage. He reportedly may soften his stance toward nationwide suffrage, pleasing Democrats who favor compromise over stubborn battles like Grover Cleveland’s.
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Women voters to shape politics in coming decades
The New Republic predicts a rise in political influence by women voters, with women's conventions evolving from consultative gatherings to power plays. By 1920, coverage of such events will move from the sixth to near the front pages as women organize with growing self awareness.
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Preserving a Principle In Child Labor Debate
The Kansas City Times notes southern senators fear the president aims a blow at the constitution by pushing a child labor bill. If enacted, manufacturers could dodge constitutional issues by selling only within their own states, preserving the instrument but reducing profits.
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Summer Porch Luncheon Menu From 1916 Cookery Guide
A porch dining note from a 1916 guide recommends outdoor meals for summer guests. It outlines simple luncheon ideas including ribbon sandwiches with ham and cheese, iced tea instructions, and light dessert ideas such as fresh fruit and cakes.
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Letter to the Editor on Culberson and Mexican Policy
Willard L. Simpson writes in response to the editorial Culberson for Senator. He argues Culberson would have led over Colquitt regardless of other candidates and claims President Wilsons Mexican policy will be endorsed by Texans and the nation as a whole in the end. He asserts the final goal is a settlement of the Mexico problem with honor and justice.
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Burglar Inside House Triggers Nervous Woman Wakeup
A startled woman reports a burglar inside her home after attempting all doors and windows for access due to a missing latchkey. She plans to confront the intruder and interview him to learn how the break in occurred, according to the Washington Star.
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Tiny Tim Builds Summer Home for Thistle at the Pond
Tiny Tim the gnome creates a lily pad house for his friend Thistle the fairy. Mrs. Frog and the pond creatures help care for her while Tiny Tim rows daily in a lily pad boat and friends assist with her sunset and travel needs.
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Soldiers who are not soldiers sold
The New York World discusses the national guard’s reluctance to remain in service without active combat. It notes units being ill suited for camp and soldiers demanding recall to avoid ongoing guard duty and instruction. Relatives share the grievance as Congress debated a shift to a volunteer army.
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Tall Hats Dominating the Millinery Scene This Season
Fashion note cites tall hats as a favored style with many women able to wear them. Various un and attractive models are shown. A notable French import features slate gray velvet and matching taffeta, velvet topping a deep close-fitting shape with a military suggestion.
National Guard Pressured to Join Regular Army
The piece argues the national guard resists true military duty and may be absorbed into a federal army by law. It contrasts the guard with the regular army and notes political and public reactions if the guard fails to adapt. The dialogue ends with an aside about a child’s piano practice.
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