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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
2
A editorial argues against taxing the President to fund the war, noting the President's salary of 975000 a year and proposing a fairer war tax distribution. It calls for balanced costs across classes and rejects using the President as the chief tax scapegoat.
Charles M Schwab argues sufficient steel will keep auto production steady while wagons and carriages vanish from major avenues as railroads dominate and the automobile becomes a necessity, not a luxury, predicting a future without traditional carriages and a waning wagon use.
The article argues that autos are essential to modern life beyond mere leisure. It warns a halt in auto production would harm industry and the countryside, and suggests expanding steel and iron production and even shipbuilding to support needs and outpace the Kaiser.
The U S Department of Agriculture aims to boost wheat acreage by seven percent with Texas matched to that target. The plan seeks to ensure ample wheat for the United States and allies, despite droughts reducing earlier yield estimates.
The piece argues Germany's army faces a weak position and that civilian sentiment may drive strategy. Observers in Paris expect Hindenburg and Ludendorff to strike Britain and fleet operations to shore up morale, signaling a potential decline of Prussian militarism.
In stark heroism a Kansas City soldier recalls repelling a German assault on a night-blanketed American line. Troops fought hand to hand with knives and bayonets while trapped by barbed wire and darkness until dawn. The tale highlights the brutal, near-infernal trench warfare and courage of ordinary servicemen.
The article outlines how Congress will craft a 24 billion dollar revenue measure to fund the coming year's war effort. It describes the House Ways and Means framing the bill, Senate revisions and filibuster risks, and a conference to reconcile differences. It notes aims for equitable taxation, potential rate increases, and balancing exemptions to protect business.
Berlin papers claim the Anglo French thrusts are checked while Rhine press warns of impending ruin. Cologne and Düsseldorf echo defeatist fears with Essen voicing threats of starvation and ultimate defeat for Germany in the war.
Mack and Maybelle present a lively comedy bill at the Royal Theater headlined by The Nation's Veril a powerful playlet with patriotic themes. Other acts include Thou Mialt Not Steal by Me and Mrs James Tee and little Catherine Codile Pris Tu Quan Tai Chinese Nightingale photomay feature A Mans World with Emily Stevens Sam Hood at Princess Theater and a lineup of comedy singers magicians and sketches including Miss Thanksgiving The Mystery of the Water Fountain Shackled and Keevystone comedy reel
The Grand showcases a new film featuring Mamey and Serpoane Arrour Guy Imney in a vivid and realistic portrayal. The promotion emphasizes careful direction and authentic combat conditions, drawing widespread reader interest and extensive press coverage.
Pex Aug 15 Gussett of Troop 1 announces twelve new recruits joining to replace men discharged for age related reasons. Recruits include Oscar Toon Adams Safebanks Wo Taylor Campbell Maculin and Teaxd Riley of Kinytsville.
A jumbled row of fragments reflects social commentary and humor about war, politics, domestic life, travel, and everyday quirks. The passages mock conscription, political machines, etiquette, and fashion while weaving unrelated vignettes about mosquitos, cooks, bragging tourists, and a Roman skull find.
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