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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1917

Page

2

Murdering Our Men and German Atrocities Raise Rhetoric

A wartime statement praises Pershing for informing American troops of German atrocities after a centre in France was found slain with throat cut. The editor denounces German crimes, vows payback, and warns of a racial war rhetoric against Germans as the conflict deepens.

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Error prone congressional course prompts a broader policy push

A fragment from a historical newspaper discusses Congress and presidential leadership in wartime policy. It highlights the need to resume and advance use of the country’s water power and natural resources under federal control. It notes prior proposals like the Crosser colonization bill and questions committee guidance and executive administration.

Vwuiriots Congress Wilkon Uie Wilson

President Calls for Action on Land Policy and Arms Production

The article argues for executive guidance in Congress on agricultural land reform and defense, citing Secretary Wilson’s Crosser bill for systematic land development to prevent land grabs. It criticizes Congress and the ordnance bureau for delaying or rejecting superior guns, urging decisive action to avert food shortages and strengthen national defense.

Congress Wilson Oklahoma Iowa Kansas Jissouri Eale Ordnance Bureau

Transparent Camouflage Delays in War Arms Supply

The article critiques the U S war effort's shipping and ordnance failures, citing General Crozier and General Saurier. It argues that delays in contracts and manufacturing harmed arms delivery, with examples like the Lewis gun and the Deport field gun, underscoring neglected ship transport and prewar flaws in the ordnance bureau. It notes Congress shortcomings and the need for immediate contracting and shipping readiness to support the war.

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War slogans fail to win the conflict says editorial

The piece argues that saving coal gas and sugar cannot win the war without courage determination and steadfast fight. It urges Americans to maintain morale, resist despondency and back a vigorous effort to defeat German forces, stressing the need for action over mere frugal living and propaganda.

United States Germany Drus- Isianism

Light's Daily Story IDEALt MISS MYSTERY evolves

A serialized romantic tale unfolds with Charlie Gearing courting a mysterious woman at a dinner party. The editor, a bustling newsroom, and the beloved Miss Mystery spark a playful, modern courtship filled with wit and longing as they navigate affection and social expectations.

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Theater notes mix bold shows at Grand Opera House

The Grand Opera House presents My Soldier Girl and My Boldier Girl a lively musical comedy with tuneful melodies and many hit numbers. Majestic Theater features Tanitor Higgins and Havin Blodsunes while Loyd Theater hosts Oliver Twist and a Wom ner of Witely varying acts.

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Empire Theater Features and Vaudeville Lineup

A rundown of the Empire Theater program highlights starring Hart of the Fimpire and Willan S. Hart in a sea floor themed film The Suluparine Eye with William son Brothers motion pictures and a romance adventure plot A Belgian acrobat performs at Princess Theater along with a Saleslady and Porter sketch and Me Call of the East with Sessue Hayakawa Babes in Woods at Pearl Wheater Millard Webb�s Babes in the Woods noted for his backache and child interaction Friday Belle Bennett billed as Pearl in Because of the Woman

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Observant Citizens Describe Odd Snack Duel Near Store

Two small Mexican boys and two Black boys were seen near a grocery and a drink shop day before, each eyeing a nickel between them. The scene showed one boy offering a vanilla cone and another watching intently as they passed the treat back and forth, then left casually.

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