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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1917
Page
10
The author argues socialism in Russia distorts language and justifies terror, promises to end religious rites, confiscate private land, demolish housing, and raise a caste of officials. It ridicules the general and elevates a cook, illustrating extreme socialist folly as madness and reality.
A plea for higher railroad rates notes war conditions have sharply increased costs and demand. The piece argues railroads seek the same economic principles applied by the government, not sympathy, to cover expanded expenses and doubled normal charges. It emphasizes the urgency and necessity of rate adjustments amid European conflict.
The piece argues that railroads cannot justify a broad rate hike from a single instance as costs across materials wages and government policies have risen sharply. It notes prewar prices versus current levels for coal, steel, and other inputs, increased wages and eight hour days, and that while revenues may rise due to war activity the overall returns are net lower. It questions whether continued high prices are sustainable and warns of possible government takeover or bankruptcy if conditions persist.
A letter argues that national mail service is deteriorating under wartime rail congestion. It warns that slow deliveries hinder commerce and tax revenue, urging Congress to restore efficient mail trains and protect business operations vital to war support and national recovery.
The piece argues that idle behavior is a crime against the nation, condemning both wealthy and poor for avoiding work. It asserts there is no excuse for idleness and rejects pleas of unemployment as justification.
A wartime editorial urges every able citizen to work and support war efforts. It condemns idleness, praising public service and charitable help while warning that noncooperation harms liberty and the republic. It stresses shared sacrifice, vigilance against profiteers, and the need for national unity.
Austin Texas December 23 Representative Tillotson heads a legislative committee review urging submission of a statewide prohibition amendment to the voters in 1918 primaries. He favors a short new session focused on conservation and related measures, noting national prohibition may reshape state action and urging careful timing and public sentiment considerations.
A fragmentary report discusses dyeing problems in Army cotton fabrics, noting uneven shades, faded and mismatched colors across uniforms. It cites government scrutiny of suppliers, mentions sulfur dyes, and urges consistent coloration to maintain discipline and respect.
A collage of satirical and political snippets reflects pacifist hesitations, economic concerns, and social commentary. The piece mentions Russia, Germany, and the U S war effort, with tongue in cheek takes on prices, food, and public sentiment, peppered by local notices and quotes.
Austin news reports Pompey Coppini awarded the commission to sculpt the Sul Ross monument for Texas A and M. The 1938-1898 inscription will honor Lawrence Sullivan Foss with a bronze figure on Texas granite, height to be ten feet, funded by a 5000 dollar appropriation and a one year completion window.
Chicago Woman's Club volunteers report dire living conditions in city slums during a registration drive. Abandoned, unheated rooms lack plumbing and furniture with crowded, unhealthy spaces. Chalk marks mark occupancy and ice cooking occurs as surveys seek housing reform.
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