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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1919
Page
3
A tribute praising Theodore Roosevelt as the most picturesque American leader, noting his diverse roles as soldier, orator, politician, and scholar. It commends his democratic faith, tireless work ethic, national devotion, and lasting influence, while acknowledging human flaws.
The article notes American aviators advancing commercial air travel through war time aeronautics. Meteorology expands from a weak science to a practical field as weather data from upper air becomes obtainable via new flights. U.S. Weather Bureau is referenced as expanding upper atmosphere observations.
A report discusses how atmospheric conditions affect air travel and the value of meteorology for aviation. Major T. McCauley’s 2562 mile round trip from Fort Worth to the Pacific Coast encountered a desert sandstorm in Arizona and a fierce cold front in the Imperial Valley, emphasizing seasonal hazards and the need to map safe aerial routes for broader flight.
The article discusses why food and staple prices stay elevated after war ends, attributing ongoing demand and disrupted supply chains to postwar shocks. It notes fuel and shipping costs, European market changes, and cautious hopes for a gradual price decline, with authorities unsure how long high prices will persist.
The passage argues that removing price controls would push wheat farmers into ruin as surplus crops loom. It warns prices could spike, prompting fragile demand and forced shifts back to the soil for profit, while officials use artificial means to steady the pendulum.
The article questions what a deposed German ruler could do after fleeing to Holland. It contrasts his proposed heroic deeds with warnings against them, noting critics liken his actions to cowardice and citing Napoleon, Waterloo, and other historical figures to discuss courage and reputation during war.
Fragmented OCR text reports a mix of names, places, and partisan rhetoric about war prisoners and Soviet actions. The readable segments reference Bolshevik language, German and Russian armies, and alleged prisoner conditions, with unclear dates and multiple interrupted phrases. The piece resembles a wartime propaganda fragment with scattered proper nouns and vague casualty or release notes.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Abie, Fouleons, American Yong Men, and who appears to be a political or social clash. Context is unclear with many garbled names and phrases, but suggests discussion of national youth and possible anti-war or association issues.
The Hewnvel company presents a varied program at the Majestic featuring Moraes Guildin Royn Teasahig Musicaist. A spoof sketch and a poet’s performance appear amid broader acts including Bosley, Galan, and new musical pieces.
A weekend program highlights Shy performing a dittraction sequence with Mimugaeribe on stage. The show runs Monday through Wednesday, with a mix of popular acts and star appearances. The bill includes Meg and Tam among other players, and a late Cine program at Ceara HW tonehige Pityemedy featuring Yzaws aul and the Me Wawkty.
A garbled report outlines an event honoring a president figure at Ausmader Juicer with mentions of a reception, attendees, and a ceremonial tone. Disjointed phrases reference various names, places, and acts, but the core outcome remains unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Texas job listing or notice with dates and names, mentioning units and plates, with unclear names and events. The readable material references a meeting or designation, a date near late month, and possible product or location terms. It preserves a local newspaper tone without graphic detail.
A 1918 report describes men visiting Wilhelm’s retreat grounds, viewing the castle, moat, arbor, stable, and a rare car in the 24-car original lineup. The scene includes references to Holland, the Bentinck family, and the deposed monarch’s health and refuge discussions.
A fragment describes an event at a venue involving Veniensty Manes at Ginemiy Pris with references to a meter, assets, and conditions. It mentions a person named Bowie and a person named Penne, and notes various actions around floors and skates. The text is garbled but centers on an incident and ensuing actions.
A garbled page recounts local political chatter about election signups at Mtact, tensions over dress and behavior of women, and a collapsing weather forecast. Names like George, Tilton, and Dinu Myte surface amid scattered references to spring elections and community concerns.
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