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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
3
A fragmented editorial column argues for federal control to fight influenza and improve public health. It discusses quarantine, aviation uses, and the need for a stronger national budget, noting airborne routes and potential aerial road laws as part of national defense and public welfare.
Health officials discuss physical education for ages 6 to 15 with federal aid for teacher preparation and supervised school physicals. Debates include closing public meetings and rural versus urban controls, vaccines, and the impact on national vitality and Americanization.
Paul B Wright writes from Muroran Japan describing a city undergoing rapid change. Modern factories, coal piers, and electric lights contrast with traditional carts and sandals. English learning flourishes even as fluency remains limited among residents.
During the war era inventors pursued invisibility for aircraft using camouflage and non inflammable materials. Proposals included non inflammable celluloid wings and methods to remove pilot blind spots while keeping allied craft visible to allies. Government support and official approval remain unclear as researchers pursue an unseen edge in aerial warfare.
Jewelers faced wartime constraints with diamond stocks doubling in value from 100000 to 200000 while sales stayed modest. Demand rebounds as supply remains tight and mining and shipping lag, with blue white stones scarce and new platinum fields in British Columbia eyed as a potential cheaper alternative.
Fragmented, garbled text cites William R Hearst excusing Lusitania sinking and mentions Hearst chairing a NY committee to receive returning soldiers. Also notes random political commentary and a 660 dollar police court fine with scattered poetry snippets interwoven.
A fragment notes nearly 400,000 deaths in the country over three months with most victims aged 20 to 40, highlighting a rapid and heavy toll on young adults.
A fragment discusses stage portrayals of down and out characters. It notes that authentic worn garments convey reality, as actors must simulate sleep-worn attire and the battered hat and shoes worn by hobos to convincingly perform the part. It includes a brief exchange about perception and attention to detail.
James Dalrymple writes to The Light letters page questioning whether the San Antonio Traction Company in Federal Court seeks a seven cent fare, asking if it is the same company that secured a forty year franchise with a five cent fare extension. He urges compliance with prior ordinances and protests the higher fare.
The column blend reports a non support alimony dispute, a feverish farm scene, and a holiday shopping note. It mentions 17,000 Chicago drug addicts, opium dosing, and a camera judging horse races. Additional items joke about palm oil alcohol in Ceylon and a gasoline substitute.
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