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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1918

Page

2

Public funds delay stains San Antonio relief efforts

The piece denounces slow Washington disbursement of promised aid to women and children, urges San Antonio to fulfill its pledge, and warns officials against political wrangling that harms military support and local reputation. It argues the city must honor its word and avoid hysteria while government delays persist.

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Fragmentary Text Reflects on Calm Judgment and Public Hopes

A truncated passage laments that abuse and hysteria never yield desirable results and questions whether public proprieties have ever been solved by noisy debate. The tone suggests a caution about emotional rallies harming rational discourse.

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Cold Wave Culminates in Death Toll Rise Across East

An extended eastern US cold spell hits New York and New England with record low temperatures, heavy winds, and fuel shortages. The strain raises fears of increased deaths and disease, worsened by inadequate heating and strained transportation tied to wartime demands. Local reports note rising hospitalizations and public hardship as coal and transport failures compound the crisis.

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Readers respond to a published editorial criticizing idle funds and its impact on wartime aid. J Minol signs letter urging thoughtful civic action and accountability, suggesting signatures and stamps were mishandled and urging renewed focus on public welfare.

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Police wages and reform debate spark city unrest

A scarred, disjointed local speech argues for higher police pay to attract steady officers and curb resignations. The speaker criticizes the current administration for underpay and plans a stronger, respected force, urging immediate wage increases to sustain disciplined service.

Single tax critique and rural value examples cited

The writer argues against the single tax, calling it a deception and warning it would not tax land gains as claimed. They present a hypothetical 190,000 acre farm valued at 500,049 with unimproved land, fences, buildings, stock, and livestock, suggesting under a single tax only $100,000 would be taxed. They reference Russia and Tolstoi for caution and compare to historical revolutions while urging productive reform. The letter is signed by Gosh BK, John, San Angelo, Texas.

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Fragmented tale of weights and a child’s distress in city streets

A garbled report recounts a heavy child and a weary traveler in a city scene. It mentions a seven year old, a 222 pound individual, and reference to Washington Avenue and Nor Lad seal. The text wanders with names like Raleigh Pax and Lowell Conny, leaving a hazy impression of an urban incident and surrounding figures.

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The Majestic Theater Stages The Lite Jinn Show

Booking manager Oise Floom of Interstala Amugement Company presents a lively current bill at the Majestic Theater. Most acts promise strong laughs with vibrant new costumes and catchy songs. George Dumerel headlines a vaudeville offering praised as superior to prior seasons.

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Gear-Heavy War Picture Tops Theater Program

A chaotic newspaper fragment describes a wartime feature at the Grant Opera House with a Westematographic department army film showing frontline combat, a climactic air battle, and a dramatic rescue shot. It accompanies a vaudeville bill at the Lierat Theater with Charlie Chaplin and musical acts, including dancing girls and comic sketches, plus a motion picture feature at the Minwire Theater about Peter J. Wyne’s love adventure and a related comedy short.

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The Secret Game and More At Pearl Theater Today

Orville Stan with the conduct Ingnet presents The Secret Game as a starring vehicle for veee Harukawa. Hart at Pearl Theater features William Hart in Applohe of the Trail with an all star cast including Laulee Glaunt and Reo Mitchel Florehell Mito. Also showing are Tringie photoplay Mad Cap Mage and A Knight of the Trail with D Bulbon in The Secret of Bhick Moontala.

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Men Eat Food Too Hot Says Dr Mayo

Dr Within J Mayo of Rochester Minnesota told the Clinical Congress that about 30 percent of cancers in civilized men involve the stomach. He linked hot foods and chronic ulcers to stomach cancers and noted women cool their drinks sooner while men often prefer hotter meals. He cited Chinese customs where women eat after the men and rice is consumed with hotter food.

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Keims Glass War and Enaliah Girl in Joe Inspection Fray

Fragment from a New York Tribune report describes a glass shop scene with references to cathedral debris, hanging tags, and theft of colored gems. It mentions Keims, Hippens, Deredeul, and a man named Went, with chaotic dialogue about loot and a night incident.

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