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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1915
Page
2
Fragmentary page text from The San Antonio Light dated January 70 1983 shows scattered notices and listings including travel fares and postal notes with unreadable lines. The readable portions mention places and prices but lack coherent events or full names to form a complete item.
The piece discusses disputes over Germany warning neutral powers and Britain allowing ships to fly American flags near the war zone, plus U S reactions. It weighs who arrived first, the diplomatic language used, and the potential consequences if American ships are sunk. It notes public divides among Friends of Britain and Friends of Germany and the Administration’s cautious, balanced reply.
The piece discusses whether neutrality can be preserved as Europe remains at odds with peace. It notes opinion divisions among Americans, mentions Mr La Follette and a neutral congress proposal, and weighs how neutrality might endure while awaiting a treaty plan.
A Houston butcher uses lower prices and aggressive newspaper ads to attract customers, boosting sales and drawing praise from the Housewives League. The piece argues that intensive advertising benefits merchants and reshapes consumer behavior, with newspapers reaching housewives delivering rapid results. It also touches on political views in Texas and calls for studying legislative changes in Austin.
Colonel Tom Ball, defeated prohibition candidate for Texas governor, continues to explain how his loss occurred. The piece suggests his rationale may appeal to anti prohibitionists and provoke debate among Texas voters about the prohibition issue and political shifts.
The Dallas Journal notes the brief inaugural ceremonies for Governor Ferrugon and Lieutenant Governor Hobby. It says their addresses promise a constructive, active administration and emphasize responsibilities in a new era of broader development and prosperity for Texas.
A Sterling News-Record critique admires Governor Colquitt for sending state troops to the Rio Grande to defend the Texas border during invasion threats. The writer argues his administration withstood prejudice and malice, delivering stability and thwarting adversaries, though prejudice still lingers among readers.
The Dallas Journal notes rising meat costs amid debates on meat supply shortages and foreshadowed by influential figures. It mentions the possible influence of industrial disputes and corporate figures like John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Mother Jones in shaping public perception and policy responses.
A long-read letter from a Belgian clergyman to the San Antonio audience discusses urban development, views of Ghent, Belgium, and proposes tearing down the Trust Bank building to improve city vistas. The writer expresses concerns about high trees and future towers, compares Saint Antonio to European cities, and laments German and English immigrant dynamics amid wartime fears and national identity debates.
A letter to the editor cites a study claiming music affects hair growth with stringed instruments preserving hair while brass instruments may cause baldness. The writer notes observers see fewer hair issues among string players, though audiences are not examined.
In a county criminal court, a contempt case arose when a Black defendant’s lawyer claimed no knowledge of the proceedings. Judge Davis pressed the matter as witnesses hesitated, while the defense asserted innocence and the court prepared to continue the contempt hearing later that afternoon.
In a Sleepy Time Tales excerpt a girl named Sarah is curious about how things are made. She promises to be good for a cake but distracted by a kitchen task leads to a deep cut from a knife. Her mother apologizes and revokes anger revealing a cautionary tale about curiosity and safety. The text also critiques political figures and media figures in a separate passage.
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