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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
2
The article critiques Americans who advocate food conservation in theory but fail to apply it in practice. It compares such behavior to guests at Lord Rhondda's banquet who approve of rationing yet return to a full meal. It argues conservation must become personal habit or governments may act with harsher measures.
Rumors and speculation about a forthcoming German attack in the west fill newspapers across allied countries. Dispatches suggest Berlin may press a near term plan, while pan-German aims push for dictated peace and annexations in France Belgium and colonial gains.
Pan-Germans opposed to annexations clash with moderates in Frankfurt Mannheim and Jena over policy toward Russia. A compromise allows pan-German aims in the west while avoiding Russian annexations, signaling an upcoming offensive as Germany moves to break through American and Allied lines, with the next ninety days seen as pivotal.
The piece argues that government control of railroads hinges on the current war effort and the competence of leading railroad men. It contends unity of the system benefits national welfare, potentially pushing ownership toward the state, while warning private interests would suffer if control fails or returns to private hands.
A phrase notes a colossal combination favored in the eyes of the law, reflecting a legal stance or opinion about a powerful alliance or arrangement. The wording suggests a favorable interpretation within existing statutes or judicial reasoning.
President Wilson appeals to United Mine Workers in Indianapolis urging cooperation with the war effort and warning that strikes threaten national labor conditions. The piece notes broader union roles, shipyard stoppages, and government response, alongside editorial quips on liberty, economics, and public health from various papers.
A collage of short takes from multiple papers including the Comfort News, Dallas Times Herald, Pittsburg Gazette, Waco Times-Herald, Beaumont Journal, Austin Statesman, Quanah Record, Italy News-Herald, Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and other outlets. Topics range from censorship and prowar stance to taxes, veterans service, food conservation, home ownership, espionage, and wartime economy with light satire and editorial jabs. Strong entities include city names like Dallas, Waco, Beaumont, Austin, Quanah and organizations such as the National Textile Clothing Association. references to Bolsheviks and interurban rail lines appear.
D W Griffiths Civil War epic The Birth of a Nation will not be shown at the Grand Opera House in San Antonio. The eight day run planned to start Sunday is canceled after military authorities advised against the exhibition amid protests from local negro churches. The Grand will present other feature films next week.
The Majestic Theater wraps up a season highlight with Rubeville headlining a ten comedian act and Patricola and Myer delivering nutty humor alongside Ruby Myer. Royal Theater closes with the Comical Wops and a varied vaudeville lineup including the Gabberts and a scenic production The Spirit of 17. Camp Travis Theater ends its week with A Night in Honolulu headlining amid diverse acts and a new bill opening Sunday featuring Dunbars in Maryland Singers.
Ulysses Grant Hillyer son of the late Gen William S Hillyer and a Civil War staff member killed himself at his sister's home in WAST ORANGH New Mexico on Friday. Formerly with Continental Oil Denver his wife reportedly lives there. Supposed motive is distress over separation.
London reports on British air superiority with low flying reconnaissance over German front lines. Observers describe ground strafing, bombing of huts depots and transports, destroying gun pits and batteries, and extensive night operations behind the lines.
The passage notes German raids increasing over the front and the need for stronger air patrols to prevent machine incursions. It argues for a larger air squadron and higher production of aircraft, stressing the role of workers in home factories to supply the war effort.
Odessa, Jan. 11 Delayed Telegraphic service interrupted for nine days and postal service halted across the Odessa region due to a strike of employes against officials orders. Front at Odessa includes 1400 delegates from 2,000,000 troops with Bolshevik leanings.
Sherman Tex Jan 19 Captain W A Parrish age 41 Confederate veteran and the oldest practitioner at the Sherman bar died suddenly at his home today in Sherman.
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