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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
3
Fragmentary notice from the San Antonio Light dated January 20 presents an unclear stamp or mimeograph text. The readable portion hints at a retired year and daily dispatch, but content is not fully recoverable from the fragment.
The piece discusses a North American spring forecast with weather lore and a focus on San Antonio politics. It praises Mayor Bell for lawful conduct and urges backing him and allied officials to fulfill duties, while criticizing opponents and the need for impeachment if officials fail to serve the government.
A fragmented OCR passage cites Dr Saul Johnson claiming Wetrioviam as a refuge of scouns Are and argues that condemnation belongs to the deserving, while vilification of others sharing no creed is warned against. It suggests public policy hinges on supporting city and county officials to meet government requests.
Government faces housing shortage hindering rapid ship production. Newport News shipmanagers warn lack of affordable worker housing slows war needs. Officials consider temporary quarters, but a large building program faces tax, patriotism, and timing hurdles amid wartime demand and urban growth.
The piece notes high taxes and material costs push up rents as builders pass expenses to tenants. It argues taxation hampers enterprise, leaving investors earning little beyond safe bonds. San Antonio shows stronger building demand due to bright growth prospects, unlike other cities where wartime demand is weaker.
The article argues voluntary food conservation has failed and supports considering compulsory measures to protect wartime food efforts. It discusses public acceptance, risks of autocratic power, and potential inefficiencies from self-deception and waste, noting mixed local opinions and skepticism toward officials Daniels and Baker.
The Military Bureau explains how allotments to wives and other beneficiaries work and what the government contributes. Questions cover voluntary allotments, forms, and steps to verify receipt. details include action for misrouted payments, and how four year service affects reenlistment eligibility and automatic continuation.
A reader letters edition complains that allotments and government allowances for enlisted men's dependents have not been paid for two months. The writer cites widespread suffering among poorer families and growing resentment at camps as funds remain unpaid.
The Majestic presents a strong bill led by George Jean rerel famed for Merry Widow with five acts and a clever vacuum skit by George Rotland and Company. The Hoyt Royal features Bert Wheelon, Octavian Handworth, and the Four Soses among other acts plus a Fairy Story at the Empire. The Princess debuts Who Owned the Mut with the Phillips de Voo players, Willer Sisters and Mainer Brothers offering comedy and dancing. A Pearl Theater feature, The Gown of Dex, joins a Los Angeles set and a gyroscope note marks the Admiral’s passing of Admiral Join Allumas Sewell.
The report notes German cruiser submarines, armed with new wet guns and capable of long patrols, shifting from torpedo boats to surface operations in heavy seas. Despite losses, these U boats remain seaworthy and pose a continuing threat to Allied shipping, aided by effective gunfire and mine laying tactics.
Secretary of War announced new measures to prevent conscription failures and ensure supply lines. He described adjustments to the draft process and frontline staffing, aiming to stabilize munitions production and minimize civilian disruption. The plan calls for reassigning men to productive service and expanding roles to support war effort.
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