This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1918
Page
2
The article notes the American army under General Pershing has formed into a united force and may soon undertake a major independent attack. It argues the move could strike a fresh German sector, force German troop redeployments, and boost Allied morale as 500,000 plus Americans operate with the British and French.
The article notes the French army crossed the Ailette, signaling a potential outflanking of the German line. It explains the river’s geography near Chauny and Noyon, the St. Gobain forest, and the leverage gained against the Chénin des Dames and Laon plateau, where ground is rugged and prone to heavy losses.
The cross of the Ailette River outflanks the Chemin des Dates bridge, risking the German hold on a key ridge. Marshal Foch aims to flank rather than charge, pressuring the Vesle front and forcing a retreat toward the Meuse.
The piece argues the peace conference will define freedom of the seas, rejecting German claims and warning that Spain and Germany threaten maritime rights. It also critiques the Kitchin plan for a flat $3000 exemption and high excess profits taxes, arguing small businesses would bear the burden while large corporations seek loopholes.
The piece criticizes House Ways and Means chair Mr. Kitchin and his war tax plan. It argues the proposal would heavily tax small business profits tied to wartime conditions while sparing large corporations, risking backlash in business communities.
Washington reports that prosperity grew during the 1812 to 1846 interval as immigration surged, railroads expanded, and import duties were removed. The period saw reorganized banks, new sub treasuries, and strong public credit with a booming loan market that funded war needs and spurred westward expansion and trade.
The Royal Theater presents a strong vaudeville lineup with Samples and a comedy sketch by Gus Rood plus Australian entertainer and Newton acts. Feature film No Mans Land screens with Chaplin's new Trouble and The Last of Din. Country music numbers and top performers round out the program.
The Grand presents a double feature starring Charlie Chaplin and William (Willian) Cheet. The program highlights two classic acts with a likely mix of silent comedy and vaudeville style entertainment.
Officers at Kelly Field photograph and map the proposed routes linking Selly Field to Waew gid and Efoustont over the Cape approach. Capt Calvin Bodivitsin and Lt Joseph We Ganey of the Air Reserve Corps are detailed to draw and document the maps. An elderly local woman recalls earlier routes and voices concern about traffic and safety.
Behind the British lines Allied fliers undergo counter camouflage training to spot German deception. Observers must see, deduce, and avoid falsified evidence as they study fake guns, hidden troop movements, and deceptive setups designed to mislead aerial observers.
Col Juin V Spring Jr has reported to Camp Travis for duty with the Eight Month division to command the 66th Infantry Brigade unit. He is joined by Col dames He Brier as commander of the Soth die infantry and the brigade staff, with Spring noted as a veteran of the Spanish American War and World War I era service.
Major Hoffman, Camp Travis personnel officer, promoted to major after serving since the war start. He attended Leon Springs officers training, served with the 83rd Infantry in the Joe Kintry area, then to Washington before returning to Camp Travis to run the personnel office and oversee its reorganization.
Fragmented excerpts reflect public attitudes and quips about wartime duties nonessentials moral lessons and daily life. The items mention erring humanity dignity rainfall jokes and social norms with satirical asides on politics education and gender roles.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.