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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1916
Page
4
The piece argues the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad directors bore responsibility for a decline in stock value equipment neglect and unsafe operations. It contrasts verdicts on some directors with the public’s judgment and comments on naval warfare lessons for future ship design and U S naval strategy.
Naval experts review the past year of war and say submarines have not upended battleship supremacy. Dreadnoughts and battle cruisers still dictate sea control as major engagements remain limited. Future battles will occur at longer ranges, 15 000 to 20 000 yards, with speed and gunfire weight deciding outcomes.
The article critiques Henry Ford for voting only six times since reaching adulthood, all due to pressure from his wife. It argues many citizens neglect their duty, noting politics affects daily life and urging readers to vote and participate beyond primaries. It questions those who mock Ford to reflect on their own participation in government.
The piece notes possible rejoicing if Germany opened its cotton market to American producers and offered a 27 cent rate. It states a large cotton shipment to Germany is impractical and that the proposed condition is unlikely to materialize.
The article argues that American cotton cannot reach Germany during the war. It explains that Britain and Germany deem cotton contraband and may seize ships, regardless of the U.S. flag. Shippers face risk and no redress if cargo is captured, leaving only for individual choice on market destinations.
Preliminary USGS figures reported by Charles W. Henderson show Texas mines produced about 2500 dollars in gold and 705000 ounces of silver for eleven months of 1915 with December estimate. Output also included 250000 pounds of lead 50000 pounds of copper and 33000 pounds of zinc. Major silver came from Presidio, with some silver copper from Van Horn Culberson county and lead zinc from Sierra Blanca El Paso county.
The Corpus Christi Caller notes John D. Rockefeller Jr. has met miners in Colorado, showing willingness to address labor concerns. Though full understanding may take time, he commits to fair treatment of organized labor and supports proposed improvements, signaling confidence in capital's responsible stance.
The Dallas Journal notes fashion swings in women's skirts with trends shrinking from knee length to even shorter while long flowing trains fade. It suggests current styles may reverse after circus equestrian garb trends fade as spring arrives.
Letters to this office show Texas editors favor a Newspaper Week at the University of Texas School of Journalism in February. With co operation between editors and the university, this could launch great things for Texas journalism. The idea is tried in other states and is popular there.
The Chicago Journal notes that tobacco use among Chinese began only a few years ago but spread quickly. Consul General Anderson in Hongkong reports women and girls from age ten onward also freely smoke cigarettes, mirroring male usage.
Utica Observer notes that torpedoing a Japanese liner in the Mediterranean will not ease urgency for Japan to join real fighting. It argues Japan fears Allied retaliation for German possessions in China and could deploy warships to the Near East if able.
A broad productive area of Texas receives snow praised as good as wheat. If moisture returns, 1916 could yield another bumper crop record. The Dallas Journal credits the weather-mixers for the favorable start and thanks them for a fine early snow.
In a war zone, Florent and Manette confess to guiding a major to a German outpost in a hilltop cottage. The old couple reveal the enemy kept them prisoner there and used the house to observe French positions. The major orders a shelling that destroys the cottage, ending the threat but shattering the couple’s memories of home.
The piece compares past world fairs from London 1851 to San Francisco 1915 style, noting costs and crowds. It highlights Paris 1878 and 1889 turnout, Vienna 1873 cholera, Vienna 1873, Philadelphia 1876, St Louis 1904, and the Panama-Pacific as a largely American triumph. It warns that no fair has paid for itself, even a potential surplus of 1 million would be small against San Francisco’s near 16 million private and public funding.
A simple white georgette crepe gown features a draped skirt with a pannier drape on one hip and a straight shirted underlayer. The tunic falls to one side over the hip with a lace yoke medici collar blouse, long snug sleeves with pearl buttons, and white silk hose with button pumps.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes Field Marshal von der Goltz will command a Mesopotamia push toward the Persian Gulf. At 71, the veteran strategist reorganized Abdul Hamid’s Turkish troops, once led Turkish forces at Adrianople and Constantinople, and served as Belgian governor after Germany’s occupation.
Jock the dog and his master walk in the woods and track rabbits. Jock dives into a hollow stump where bees sting him, while the rabbit escapes and laughs. Jock learns to avoid bees, returning home as his master treats the stings.
The chief inspector of Great Britain reformatories argues war shows boys are not inherently bad. He cites 1457 enlistments from reform schools, 2684 on license, and wartime casualties and honors among former pupils. Schools are reorganized to aid munitions production.
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