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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1916

Page

2

Mexico Emphasizes Economic Struggles Across Regions

A 1915 report outlines conditions in multiple Mexican districts amid upheaval and inflation. Acapulco Guerrero and Aguascalientes face suspended commerce. Durango, Sonora, and Monterrey report mine and manufacturing disruptions. Some improvements noted later, with agriculture rebounding in valleys and a tentative shift toward restored demand for American supplies.

Washington Sitxico Republic Torga Mexico Wilson Bureau of Foreign and Acapulco Guerrero Fuscie Carrie Atapulco Alataneio Ceip Edwards Yicrer Mortern Sriculaiis Aguascalientés Aguascalientes Consulae Hoter C. Caen Teladt Butange Ex- Gienge Add

Heir Apparent to German Throne Faces Strict Training Regimen

The ten year old prince William, heir apparent to the German crown, is placed under a rigorous education and discipline program. He begins early mornings with study and language training, followed by military drills, horsemanship, and household duties, aiming to mold him for state service and leadership.

Merlin Whelin Finney Tevefore Pirs Spartius Wakparn William Giar Zee Rug

War dispatches reveal brutal trench fighting and heroism

A soldier’s letters describe brutal frontline actions at Somme style battles. British officers and British troops endure bombardment and hand to hand fighting, with vivid scenes of courage, fear, and loss as a platoon supports a wounded officer amid heavy shelling.

Army officers relieved and retired after engineering and guard service

Washington Barracks November 21 officers of the First Engineers and various state guards are relieved from duty and ordered to report to Engineers School in Washington. Several first lieutenants and captains are listed for reassignment or retirement with notes on instructor roles and national guard service.

Airirt Muakwtos William Kent Birt Tirutesant Hankesg Mhun Nation Chest Charles S Wallace Oklahoma Sational Guard Piaart Weliam Ft. Spencer Misaburi National Sewel &. Wells Fown National Guard Sceepter Engineers Washington William L. Holccose Lowis A. Bethet Alfred L. Annael John Harnis Dovolas HJ Gileste Nosald A. Davidson Co -Young Tenn Yahooh Harracks Dablex Pri Rie George F Harrison Qecar Kuentr Epyin Jacharus Joan Smvlif Earle Orelazih Jobx Conetin Lemans Millen Pirst Battalion Inovetes Engineers Sthuss Washington Barracks Gallup Jy Jou Tomdrina Engaier Norwich University North West Prink Roger Toarmanil Wiltiam Teal Rory Thunecraus Seine of Fen Illego Masor Manus McLosikey Ecaliek Axe Elnes Ab Iver Sotiree Farr School of ‘Mushotey Throg Grervalor Lyste James DE Pise le Tei Apell Tt Ash Lorignauane Wamutanant Tomar F.sauiots Lirutesant ROT B. Lung Alahagin National Guard Surat Aarwtanant Aituor Prasim Acronert Jeperson- Muaptas Charles CW Barned

Captain names and frontier march narrates a perilous trek

Fragmentary report describes Captain Leohard of the Seventh Cavalry and Captain Becond guiding an expedition toward a frontier outpost. The text mentions a diverging path, a mission at San Dieu, and a young student participant, with unclear sequence and details.

Arasamin T. Esa Savep Dave Leohard Seventh Cavalry

Ancient Egyptian Bar Gains in Quick Glance

Dr. Louis C. West of the University of Chicago Press reports from a ancient Egypt exhibit comparing living costs and wages. He notes ancient Egyptian prices such as a loaf of bread for 4 to 9 cents, a horse for 1.80 and a slave’s shelter cost reflecting vast differences with modern American wages. The piece discusses how a family might live on far less in ancient times than on present earnings of 22 dollars per day for an American worker.

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Orphan Seeks Lost Relatives Of 19th Century Family

Marie Wambach, born 1876 in Austin, seeks her relatives in a case involving Lorenz Wambach and Antone Wambach. An estranged mother, Mrs Strangeman, last seen in San Antonio, hopes clues from a strange man at 235 Ade Street to locate one or both. Marie has searched since 1882 without contact.

Lorenz Wambich Antone Wambach Lelig Ade San Antono Lorenz Anteha Strang Misa Ato Marie Wainhach Alta Mra Strangenean Austin Hore Fan Antonio Fan Antopo Ft. Louis

Plan Brazos Levee Extension Approved at Angleton

Captain A A Stiles, reclamation engineer, returned from Angleton after conference with drainage commissioners. Plan calls for levee extension five to six miles long and about cent feet high to protect town from Byagus waters. Project to cost about $60,000 for district construction.

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