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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1918
Page
2
An enlisted man urges adopting Onward Christian Soldiers as America’s battle hymn. The idea, backed by Trench and Camp, argues the hymn inspires troops, suits marching cadence, and is singable by ordinary soldiers, with Wilson’s war aims giving it added significance.
The Navy seeks names for new patrol boats and small craft, urging citizens to contribute strong, respectable options. Also discussed are wage studies in New York for women, with findings from 1914 and 1924 rising living costs and minimums between eight and eleven dollars weekly, plus calls for protections against substandard pay.
War demands for labor push wage debates as women and oil workers gain, reopening what constitutes a living wage. Across the nation large cities feel the pressure, while smaller towns and rural areas feel less pinch compared with industrial centers like New York.
Questioned in the press, observers wonder who Germany will seize after exhausting Belgian labor. The report notes 2700 Belgians already taken and compelled into service for the German army, raising concern over future actions and the scope of occupation.
A garbled extract recounts Adelin Garner and others in a high school setting with distant references to readers, judges, and a famed speaker. The text blends surreal images of flying animals with scattered phrases about injustice and allegiance. The piece appears as a translator’s note reflecting on memory and writing.
The writer advocates constructive civilian support for troops and urges readers to value discipline and service. He defends army life, notes communication limits, and cites a 1928 issue reference about ration choices while urging readers to seek understanding and avoid nitpicking of servicemen.
An account recounts veterans from the U.S. Army, including those related to the writer, detailing their service in the American Civil War era. It describes soldiers’ conduct, perceived mistreatment, and calls for humane treatment, praising bravery while urging society to uphold protections for veterans. The letter laments neglect and urges community respect for those who served, especially in harsh conditions and after injury.
A dynamic week at Munjeatte Theater features Ruth St Denis, famed for interpretive dance, with Misa Binis and supporting acts like Tiansh dar and Van Cello's Hoot Feats. Other shows include Double Lives, The Two Millionaires, comedy by The Holloways, and the photoplay To See One Girl, plus vaudeville at the Princess and Camp Travis theaters and new seasonal offerings at Camp Theater.
Paula Shay headlines the Hawaiian tale The Bird of Paradise by Richard Walton Tully at the Grand Opera House for a weeklong run beginning Monday. Celete Scudder stars as Luana with praised performances and striking scenic effects drawing strong attention from critics.
Brief notes on Brévon's casting approach for Empty Pockets at the Empire Theater and a praised Grand Opera House presentation of Garden of Allah. The piece mentions stock actors from Broadway and a Jewish theater company on the East Side, and compares film and stage versions with vivid scenes in the Sahara.
A garbled selection of editorial snippets from Waco Times Herald, Temple Telegram, Beaumont Enterprise, Houston Post, Galveston News, and other papers discusses Ireland aid, drought relief, irrigation plans, wartime savings, and political rivalries. It notes drought distress in West Texas, advocates advertising with papers, and cites municipal bond activity plus candidate name speculation amid cross-paper chatter.
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