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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1918
Page
7
A collage of humorous snippets and jocular opinions reflect wartime mood. The items joke about hoarding ice laws, paving diamonds, profiteering, auto trends, and daily life, with satirical takes on politics, technology, and social behavior.
The piece scolds Finland for seeking U S food aid while allied with Germany against Russia. It accuses Finland of insulting Americans, courting enemy powers, and argues she should hunt reindeer and polar bears instead.
A discussion on how voice reveals personality and emotion, contrasting harsh tones with benevolent ones. The text argues voice is shaped by character, resists deceit, and reflects inner states beyond words unless illness or injury intervene.
A British war correspondent likens British tanks to knights in armor noting the light tanks deployed near Chaulnes. They led advance with infantry, outran cavalry and armored cars, crossing ditches and ruined villages while cavalry struggled to keep pace.
The article argues that the human voice influences business and social success, then transitions to wartime analysis comparing British light tanks to armored knights. It notes tank vulnerabilities to field artillery, their speed, and tactics. It also references political opinions, cabinet resignations, and women taking active war roles.
A New York society photo shows well dressed children posed on a grassy lawn amid skyscrapers. The piece argues true outdoor pleasure comes from nature and country life, lamenting urban childhoods and urging regular contact with the natural world.
A humorous pastiche lists famous battles with the refrain and notes how leaders reply with "Upon the front, there's nothing to report" in various theaters from Lexington to Manila. It mixes references to Lexington, Boston, New Orleans, Cerro Gordo, Appomattox, Manila, and Bertin with a closing verse about fairies drafting colorful costumes.
Italian air power renewed its success against Austrian and German forces from October to December 1917. Maj. Baracca and other pilots downed multiple enemy aircraft near Udine and San Gabbele, expanding Italian victories into winter with many planes lost by the enemy and few Italian losses. Night bombings by Austrians prompted Italy to intensify its aerial defense, with Italian pilots conducting daring sorties to protect cities from bombardment.
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