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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1916
Page
6
Publication Office located at Nos. 609 511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D notes its street position and surrounding cross streets for readers and visitors.
The Texas Farmers' Union telegram to President Wilson endorses eight hours for all labor if wages rise with costs and farm workers share in benefits. It warns against raising urban hours at farm workers' expense and notes farm labor’s low pay could raise product prices. The piece contrasts union stance with broader labor aims and cautions about prohibition enforcement and revenue.
Prohibitionists urge nationwide liquor bans but face legal limits. Even with every state adopting dry laws, federal statutes and constitutional constraints prevent a truly dry United States. The argument overlooks exceptions to prohibition across the nation.
A Washington dispatch reports L. S. Rowe of the University of Pennsylvania will interpret for the U S Mexico joint commission. The piece argues American linguistic and commercial shortcomings hinder Latin American dealings and warns that mutual understanding, not one sided grasp, is essential to expanding trade.
Greece acts as an allied partner though not yet at war. The Greek king, a brother to a neighboring monarch, signals deep involvement and likely formal entry into the conflict as tensions rise and pressure mounts.
The article argues the Greek king and pro German faction struggle to restrain a rising pro Allied sentiment. Greek generals resist withdrawal, volunteers flock to battle, and the government appears unable to stop fighting Bulgarians. It predicts a formal alliance with the Allies after the election.
A Democrat argues schools produce too many second class professionals and not enough skilled workers. Education should fit individuals to their natural calling with the best teaching method.
American readers fear the octopus of trust but for foreign trade cooperation between dealers and manufacturers may be necessary even if it is not fully orthodox. The Dallas Times notes the need for collaboration to support trade efforts.
National Committeeman H. F. Macgregor argues Hughes has a better chance than Wilson in Texas. He notes Texas already favors the Republican nominee and predicts a broader stage if observers find evidence the Democratic nominee will carry Vermont. The post suggests the campaign will then shift into full effort.
The Dallas News notes that Mr. MacGregor dismisses the idea of Texas awarding its electoral votes to Mr. Hughes as a tactic to boost support. The piece argues such messaging aims to seed belief that Hughes will win, energizing workers and shaping public perception.
The capture of Gori zia is a historic milestone for Italy. Military analysts note the breach enables General Cadorna to deploy his larger forces in open terrain south and east of Gorizia, widening the Italian offensive and threatening Austria.
Five national engineering societies completed a three month survey of 30 000 manufacturing concerns with 3 billion dollars in annual business. It shows broader undeveloped resources and a need for new industries while stressing readiness to provide munitions food transport equipment and other essentials in wartime.
The Springfield Republican argues that the radical Democratic movement has faded, Bryan’s influence wanes, and Roosevelt’s era ends. It notes conservatism rising in both parties to protect institutions, while wealth fortifies defenses behind nationalism amid looming upheaval.
A 1916 recipe for broiled ham with onion gravy and fried eggs served on hot ham slices. Describes browning ham, making onion gravy, and thickening with butter and flour for a light brown sauce.
Mrs Grasshopper finds a beetle child with a broken wing and, using grass, carefully binds it and carries it home. Mrs Beetle arrives worried, learns what happened, and thanks Mrs Grasshopper for nursing the youngster back to health. The two families then share the return voyage and bedtime tale.
A humorous exchange shows a man confessing his wife cannot sing and the friend reframes the pain as cause for congratulations, highlighting a light moment from a Roston Transcript.
A reader thanks the paper for its article on making Texas titles secure and notes many landowners doubt title validity. The writer urges continued coverage, cites prior Corpus Christi and Chicago discussions, and asks if attorney Holland might be the Moses leading Texans out of land title chaos.
Springfield Republican reports Mr Hughes confronts a split in California voters with 40 percent backing Roosevelt in the mix. Chester H Rowell cautions that regular Republicans and Johnson followers remain unmoved as Hughes plans mass meetings in San Francisco and other cities.
A design trend features attractive hats for young children in black blue rose and green shades. The eight year old hat uses black velvet with blue moire ribbon circling the crown and a velvet fruit cluster as a brightening trimming element.
The piece notes California’s fractured Republican scene since 1910 with Governor Johnson rising and in 1912 aiding a near disappearance of the old party. It reports Johnson seeking the U S Senate nomination from both progressive and Republican factions, while the old guard resists and a Democratic win appears possible. It adds that California’s wartime issues lag behind the East and frames Japan as the regional concern amid ally status. The excerpt ends with a Boston Transcript dialogue between Lapleigh and Miss Ethel.
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