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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1919
Page
3
Fashion writers in New York say mature women lean toward longer conservative skirts while younger women retain short styles. 1919 may see a renewed embrace of the old standard with trains and evening gowns replacing the short dancing frocks, as public fashion yields to private taste.
The article notes Texas oil discoveries highlight citizen ignorance of geology. It reports college level courses in geology are forming in several Texas schools, signaling broader study of the subject beyond prior efforts. The write up connects this trend to rising oil activity and the need for geological literacy.
A writer argues for expanding geology and practical science in Texas education. Emphasize soil analysis, mineral and petroleum potential, and botany to prevent poor land use, boost local industries, and guide youths against dubious mining schemes. Advocates school programs to aid national peace and military readiness.
The speaker argues the army is ready but faces demobilization. He urges retaining a minimum national force with a ready rapid expansion capacity. Compulsory training is proposed to preserve officer talent amid civilian life pressures and looming international arms questions.
Texas lawmakers consider a bill to allow reentry of a harvester firm banished by anti trust actions years ago. The measure would apply the same forgiveness to any corporation penalized by the Attorney General's office, arguing for consistency and protection against predatory capital while warning against permanent bans on foreign capital. The proposal hinges on proving reorganization and lawful conduct to resume Texas operations.
A garbled reading of a past era shows stray phrases on freedom prohibition and social unrest. It touches on Germany, Newark strikes, and scattered personal vignettes amid a cacophony of misread text, hints of time and place dissolving into confusion.
An account recalls three prospectors Woody, Hubbell, and Cocke fighting Ute and Shoshone warriors in the Pryor Mountains near the Yellowstone Valley. The June 23 clash at Neanyaix Creek ended with heavy fighting, a pursuit, and Indians taking losses while the three survivors reported their ordeal.
An OCR fragment recounts Egypt’s decline into Western dominance after the 1870s crisis. Ismail Pasha’s debt, Arabi Pasha’s nationalism, and British intervention culminate in the 1882 bombardment of Alexandria and the Del e Kebir defeat, leading to a British protectorate and Cairo garrison. The text promises a next model detailing a larger future war.
A chaotic clash unfolds as Yavian forces pursue whites across a barricaded pass. Dense firing from both sides lasts through day and night with defenders and attackers trading deadly volleys. After grueling fighting, survivors retreat toward the mountains as reinforcements and Indian allies maneuver nearby.
The program at the Majestic features a satirical sketch The Battle of What Athews Wine and a travesty titled A Nightmare embraced by comedians Morton and partners. The Jordan Girls perform dances amid a lively lineup, highlighting vivid stage acts and musical numbers.
An unreliable OCR fragment mentions names like Caitunky and Tribim along with scattered references to locations, roles, and events. The garbled text includes mentions of Hearst and various personal names, but no coherent narrative or verifiable details emerge. The piece reads as a damaged newspaper snippet with numerous unreadable segments.
The text presents garbled OCR content with stray phrases about weather cars dates and names, mixing political and social references. It hints at a Chicago News stance and mentions individuals like Taft while listing disjointed observations about gasoline, mules, and a disputed topic, offering no coherent event.
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