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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1918
Page
10
A derisive tale describes a supposed fly exterminator that uses a wire, bait, and electric current to kill houseflies. The piece mocks inventors chasing wartime foes while presenting a fanciful device operated with little effort and attention.
The piece argues against utilitarian calls to feed dogs abundant food while humans struggle. It notes frequent claims that dogs are man's best friend and resemble humans, yet challenges the notion that dogs deserve better treatment than people. The text critiques social attitudes that seem to place canine welfare above human needs.
An American physician reports Italian Alpini troops treat war dogs as nearly human, offering soup and rice meals, hot coffee, and even hot rum in morning cold. Dogs respond to commands, sit quietly, and receive affectionate care, while critics warn some reform groups push overlong welfare efforts at camps.
The dispatch from Camp Dodge Iowa reports professional reformers are losing favor with soldiers and officers. Reproved by soldiers as pests, reformers collect salaries while lecturing on temperance, despite the camp’s dry status.
An editor notes that most great men use a single given name and argues for preserving this style. He cites Roosevelt and Wilson among presidents, contrasts John Henry Algernon Fordyce Jones, and suggests limiting middle names to simplify naming. The column adds light jabs at spelling, military action, and pitching.
Reports from National Army camps describe increasing civilian deaths. Secretary Baker comments on the death rate being less alarming than feared, while goldlord notes the situation remains grave for noncombatants.
A collection of rough, era dialogue about English soldiers and Americans, mixed with a vivid sea voyage scene. The text juxtaposes cross cultural humor with a dramatic maritime passage describing a ship under a gale toward friendly shores. It hints at historical tensions and shared respects amid peril at sea.
A garbled array of wartime reflections includes references to thrift stamps prices, Germany and Austria, a water shortage in San Francisco, labor bureau notes, political jabs at Roosevelt and Perkins, and anecdotes from Chicago to Texas. The piece blends satire with stray quotes and observations on daily life amid conflict.
A lengthy letter to The Light argues against banning liquor within ten miles of army camps. The writer claims such laws violate civilian rights, threaten morale, and invite civil unrest. He urges sobriety through enforcement of existing laws and opposes underground liquor networks. The piece critiques “dry” culture in North Texas and endorses liberty for soldiers and civilians alike.
Seaplanes aided convoy protection during the month by spotting submarines, dropping bombs on subs surfacing near ships, and guiding destroyers. They forced submersibles to dive and provided wireless alerts for rescue, minesweeping, and locating wrecked crews, underscoring seaplanes’ role in anti submarine warfare.
At a Aberdeen Dental Society meeting, members proposed a resolution by which Aberdeen area dentists would provide care for poor children at no charge. The discussion touched on fox hunting and local church figures, with remarks about seating near a ballroom and a bishop reference, reflecting a chaotic, fragmentary report from the Boston Transcript.
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