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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1916
Page
4
Publication Office located at Nos 509 511 Travia Street between Avenues C and D, listing office premises and addresses for public notices in the district.
Rates listed include daily and Sunday options for carrier and mail delivery. Daily and Sunday carrier one year priced at six dollars, daily and Sunday mail one month at fifty cents, annual advance at five dollars, Sunday carrier one year at two dollars, and Sunday mail term with single copies available.
The San Antonio Light reports July 1916 daily average circulation of 22,421 and Sunday 26,671. Net paid daily average 70,654 and Sunday 24,857. Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies the figures as authoritative. The paper claims 50 percent higher paid home circulation than any local newspaper.
The article critiques A B Garretson in the Associated Press framing of arbitration as a balance of power and contrasts it with fair neutral arbiters. It then warns of higher natural gas rates in Kansas City, followed by a predicted 10 cent per gallon ice cream price rise, blaming drought and dairy cows unions for the inflation impact.
The piece notes Kansas City, a symbol of American progress, now faces higher living costs as gas providers announce a price increase set to take effect September first, worsening the city’s appeal amid nationwide inflation.
The article argues Ferdinand of Bulgaria entered World War I to maximize personal and national gains. It predicts he may switch sides if the Allies seem likely to win, pursuing the best future for Ferdinand regardless of current allies. It warns his sovereignty may fade if his country loses.
A San Antonio editorial laments extremely bright car headlights that blind pedestrians and drivers. It urges action to curb the hazard and curb the practice, noting the danger to anyone on the road and the inconsistency in condemning others while shining blinding lights ahead.
A letter discusses dangers from bright headlights and reflectors in traffic. It urges a city ordinance to regulate candle power and glare to protect drivers and pedestrians, noting varying vehicle lighting and the difficulty of a one size fits all law.
The article argues Italian claims of a Doberdo plateau advance likely refer only to the area around Doberdo city rather than the broader Carso plateau. It notes Austrian forces retreating southeast to brace against potential Italian moves toward Trieste and Divaccia, with the outcome hinging on Italian strength to press the Austrians and the next ten days likely deciding Trieste’s fate.
The Honey Grove Signal notes Texas leads in cotton output but has only twelve cotton mills. It asks how Germany would export 4,000,000 bales if Germany produced that amount, implying limited domestic processing in Texas and broader implications for prosperity.
A baseball expert estimates the average big league career lasts about five years. Only stars reach legendary status like Mathewson Warner Cobb. others fade to the minors. Speed helps, but ego and vanity hasten players' decline.
The Galveston Tribune notes Mexican bandits raid despite a strong army camped along the Rio Grande. It argues American militiamen lack opportunity to die for their duty and urges government to protect citizens under the flag, while border mobilization is not a full safety guarantee.
The Kansas City Journal quotes troops on the Mexican border saying they have no complaints about treatment. The Temple Telegram notes rival papers allege starvation but the Journal asserts border militiamen are well cared for and have wired Congressman Anthony to say so.
The Springfield Republican argues the radical Democrat movement wanes as Bryan declines and Roosevelt ends the era. It notes conservatives seek to safeguard institutions through both parties and push nationalism while property fortifies behind defense measures amid global upheavals.
A simple economical meal uses boiled Naples macaroni mixed with butter salt paprika and Parmesan. Serve with hot tomato butter made from tomatoes, butter light gravy lemon juice arrowroot and pepper, strained and rewarmed. Crowned by Cambridge Ice.
A boy named Robbie helps his mother by gathering sticks but finds a magical flower containing a fairy who offers riches. She tells him to dig beneath the fireplace where a box of gold lies hidden, bringing wealth for his mother. The tale ends with their fortunes secured as Robbie grows up.
Quote from Detroit Free Press attributes success to emulation of others past achievements.
The Light states letters must be signed for publication and anonymous signatures written or stamped will be treated as anonymous. The paper will know the author's identity, but will not publish names unless the writer chooses. Publication does not imply endorsement by the Publishers.
A letter from South Carolina troops on a 320 man train bound for El Paso describes an inspiring reception at Mesa, praising the hospitality of local women and lauding the city’s graciousness. The writer mentions Colonel James Armstrong of Charleston and expresses admiration for the reception.
A 1916 report from the International News Service examines themes and gaps in Shakespearean drama, highlighting overlooked perspectives and potential plot angles in classic plays. It frames the inquiry as a literary survey of gaps in the Bard’s repertoire and suggests avenues for modern reinterpretation.
Daily fashion hints discuss sailor hats draped turbans and pressed beaver hats with unique trimmings. Barnyard plumage from guinea hen and pheasant appears as bold accents, while gratitude is expressed to South Carolina ladies for their generosity and support to Mrs Aubrey and her assistants.
Senator William E. Mason of Illinois, an avid fisherman, fished off a Maine coast ledge and hauled up a tin can covered in rust and seaweed after a patient wait. He quipped that he could have done better in the Chicago river.
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