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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
3
The piece argues Ford may be sincere but misguided, noting he is an inventor who profited greatly. It contests claims of dishonesty and urges citizens to oppose the expedition while acknowledging good faith and potential consequences for neutral nations.
The article discusses municipal golf links, advertising to northern tourists, and delays in readiness. It argues San Antonio must boost its attractiveness to jurists and tourists to avoid losing visitors, noting ongoing efforts and concerns over tourist expectations and local business impact.
Editorial summary notes Secretary Garrisons letter and Tafts reply on Philippine self government and U S policy. It cautions against partisanship in the Jones bill and warns a misstep could endanger progress in the islands while praising rail improvements and two new solid trains between Saint Louis and San Antonio.
A careful reading of statements shows Taft pushing for independence or self rule for island territories while seeking strong US guarantees of protection and governance. Garrison’s supporters regret his choice of phrasing, arguing the issue was answered clearly by opponents.
A fragment notes an alleged un-American push to stamp out smallpox in West Fannmond Indiana. The text mentions a virus distributed for vaccination and reports two child deaths from tetanus, with chaotic commentary about election opponents and a St. Louis newspaper involvement.
The piece critiques anti vaccination rhetoric as un American and argues for compulsory preventive medicine. It cites typhoid smallpox and other diseases to justify state quarantines and vaccination citing past health campaigns and a need for the greatest good for the greatest number.
The Port of Salooten and Salonice are described as fortified harbors with strong breakwaters protecting large quays. The text notes Salonice's wartime role aiding Purkiah troops near Thessaly, its long military and commercial significance, and the Christian connection to St Pauls epistles to the Thessalonians. It highlights Byzantine art in mosque decorations as a study point.
The Houston Post notes a London address arguing the United States should build a large navy to enforce neutral trade and challenge British controls. It questions reliance on British orders and contemplates America’s role as a global maritime power.
A New York World critique questions why prosecutions under federal criminal clauses fail for conspirators acting for Germany and disrupting interstate commerce. It notes longstanding state laws punishing murder and arson, asking why these states no longer prosecute such conspirators.
Tyler Courlor Times notes farmers expect better self sufficiency in twelve months with ample corn milo maize and forage crops. Some plan to feed more or add barn space as local stock and hogs need renewed feed supplies amid uncertain harvests.
An Indian Ocean era report discusses sea rights and neutral shipping amid warfare. It notes the United States asserts flag rights under international law, calls for restraint near blockaded ports, and hints at German and Allied actions affecting American vessels. The Houston Post references U S policy and responses to belligerent moves.
A WWI era tale follows a Fourth Army operator who overhears civilian calls on front lines. A flirtatious exchange via Paris phones leads Sergeant Tourette to await a secret meeting with a mysterious Juliette in a tense urban finale.
Fashion note discusses cape coats and detachable capes with smart fits and accessories. It highlights versatile, dressier options and practical investments for those who cannot afford pricier pieces, noting features like high collars, cuffed sleeves, and secure fastenings.
A group of girls form a Christmas Gift Club to aid needy families. They collect funds at a flower fair and from shopkeepers to buy mittens stockings shoes and presents. The children visit homes, learn needs, and distribute gifts, bringing joy and tears of gratitude to mothers and kids.
A fragmented report discusses a shift back to traditional dressings and antiseptics like salt tincture of iodine and garlic on battlefields and medical wards. It notes garlic's claimed broad efficacy, references the British Navy and Lancet, and mentions old cures surviving amid expensive modern antiseptics.
A National Geographic Society bulletin paints a surreal portrait of the Sertio-Halgard-Yorke-Greece-Vlach population in Macedonia. It details clothing, baptism rites, women’s work, theater fare, and a famed hotel with strict rules and hidden charges for travelers, including bans on music and talking, baggage fees, and room service limits.
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