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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1916
Page
6
The article satirically critiques Lieut Vestoff who predicts dancing in morning light will replace outdoor games like tennis and golf. It dramatizes his claims of rhythmic movements and nature dances tied to sunrise, river scenes, and farm chores, arguing the idea is likely exaggerated.
The poem by Henry John Newbolt imagines Sir Francis Drake alive in spirit aboard the fleet. It recalls Plymouth Hoe and the Devon sea tradition as the nation faces danger, with the drum signaling courage and memory among sailors.
A historical reflection links Drake to Nelson and Jellicoe, arguing Britain's naval spirit endures in the line of great captains. The piece notes Drake’s fearless voyages, Nelson’s Trafalgar triumph, and Jellicoe’s leadership amid Jutland, calling their legend a hopeful superstition for future seas battles.
The piece analyzes how the Republican and Democratic parties handle suffrage at the 1916 era, noting Hughes' stance on equal suffrage and the risk to party bosses. It discusses how GOP endorsements in the platform and Wilson's state-by-state approach shape voter appeal and potential presidential outcomes.
Republicans voiced disapproval regarding Mr Hughes on equal suffrage tendencies. The brief item notes party concerns about stance and potential impact on policy or alliances.
The piece argues President Wilson harms the Democratic Party’s national prospects by opposing arbitration with railroads. It contends northern money power aligns against him while the South remains supportive, warning that party leadership must adjust course to avoid electoral losses.
August winds down as Denton anticipates fall session with record public school enrollment and a steady flow of transfers. Families arrange residences for the coming year while colleges expect continued high attendance, signaling a busy season for local business.
Gordon Bruce travels aboard a British mine sweeper in the North Sea and honors the crew for courage efficiency and duty. He notes the hazardous task of sweeping German mines laid from small boats under cover of darkness and recalls the perils and losses faced by British seamen.
Physicians know little more than laymen about infantile paralysis and its contagion. The Syracuse Post Standard urges the State Health Department to collect complete histories of every case to identify habits, weaknesses, and contacts for better understanding and prevention.
The Houston Post notes that farmers now command respect as capable business leaders. It describes a proposed farmers' bank to stabilize the money market and offer reasonable borrowing for farmers with security, avoiding past heavy premiums.
In a frail romance set around roses and Hyde Park, Jack and Beryl marry after a wooing sparked by a flapper cousin. Cecil, a pretentious writer, flirts with detachment as marriage strains. A tele gram and a discarded rosebud mark a quiet, unresolved ending.
An Ohio evangelist recalls a visitor in his home who, after being fed, speaks of a church visit. The tramp hesitates declaring a grudge and mentions a home wedding, prompting reflection on church involvement and beliefs.
Jenny's gown, imported by the Dry Goods Economist, blends seal brown chiffon velvet with Belgian hare trim. The simple bodice features snug shoulders and long sleeves, a velvet ribbon loop front, Joffre blue maire faces, and a brooch to hold the open front.
The piece praises a simple charming effect as Miss Raymond is imagined unfastening a velvet girdle and letting fullness spread to reveal a blue moire negligee. It describes the rapid transformation from conservative street garb to a comfortable, flattering nightwear look.
A signed letter from Admiral Robert E Peary to The Light of South Harpswell Me August 21 endorses the August 9 editorial What We Need and expresses appreciation for the piece. The publication notes letters must be signed and that anonymous submissions are not accepted.
Utica Observer reports price hikes across belligerent nations due to war. United Kingdom shows sharp increases in beef mutton bacon fish flour tea sugar butter potatoes, while Germany and Austria exceed these rises with beef pork lard butter flour rice eggs and onions also climbing. Government controls cap prices in Germany and Austria to curb consumption and prices.
A comic anecdote from Alabama describes a church service where a preacher, ill but urging fervor, makes a stove seem to deliver the sermon as it burns hot from top to bottom. The tale ends with sinners urged to reflect as they gaze at the heat.
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