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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
4
Voters backed the school bond with a large majority, ensuring $800,000 for educational facilities. The result reflects public support for progressive school improvements and promises broader city development and enhanced status for San Antonio’s educational center.
Professor Kroeber notes Berlin unrest centered on women led by housewives outraged by food prices. The piece argues women entering work shifts could portend wider political impact, with riots drawing police and troops and possible broader German dissent.
A historical note recalls the infamous march upon Versailles when Parisian women led protests demanding bread. The crowd gathered around the palace crying for relief as shortages sparked direct action and heightened revolutionary tensions.
The Saturday Evening Post cites Senator Underwood's call for a broad Congressional railroad inquiry and argues universities could efficiently produce a practical digest. It notes hearings are costly, often inconclusive, and that economists could provide focused, expert analysis to guide policy and reduce duplication.
The article details Mme Schwimmer’s role in promoting Henry Ford’s peace party, the failed bid to create a separate delegates’ state, and Ford’s departure after reading alleged communications from warring nations described as “polite declarations of nothing.” It notes suspicion of German propaganda but suggests her aims align with immediate peace.
The piece argues that workers across occupations oppose militarism while defending liberty. It cites William Green of the United Mine Workers and Elihu Root, urging renewed devotion to liberty and eternal vigilance to preserve democracy amid debates on preparedness.
A Baltimore editorial argues the United States cannot ignore material needs while pursuing humanitarian aims. It contends policy should balance equity with commerce as the nation prospers, inspiring charitable effort rather than hypocrisy.
The Emporia Gazette argues against storing national gold in Washington, New York, Boston, or tidewater cities. It urges transferring the gold to Middle West banks to avoid tempting foreign powers and provoking war.
The Omaha Bee notes the administration bill for federal farm loan banks mirrors the federal reserve system for agriculture. It argues existing reserve banks could finance farms with secured loans and questions the need for a new banking form.
Albert Payson Terhune presents a novelization of The Red Circle adapted from Will M Ritchey’s Pathé photo play. Copyright 1915. Original works cited include The Fighter Caleb Conover and Syria From the Saddle.
In Surfton a ball scene unfolds with June Travis and Miss Travis meeting Lamar, Drew, and Count Freels as a mysterious sailor suit lures attention. Jane Travis charms guests while Mary, the nurse, reels at Lamar's attentions and a missing diamond brooch raises suspense before Friday’s continuation.
Mary Glynn notes early spring hats use rough chip straw with close fitting turban shapes. Flower trims in wreaths or clusters grow popular, often with velvet and maire ribbon or grosgrain bows. The brown chip straw turban features moss roses and blue grosgrain ribbon to create a vivid crown and back streamers.
A woodpecker searches the grove for bugs to feed his injured mate. He entrees an old tree and fills a knot hole with bugs, feeding daily. Squirrels watching decide the hollow will make a warm winter home after the hole enlarges.
Two years of hotel bellhop training helped Sam Ford escape a near fatal street accident at Alamo Plaza. A wet road left two jitneys skidding. Ford stepped aside and sprang, landing atop a radiator as the second car passed, unhurt but shaken.
The New Year opener from the New York Sun warns that civilization is in its infancy and warfare tests its limits. It urges elimination of war as a recurrent evil, while stressing the need for American strength to influence global affairs and protect Belgium Serbia Armenia and China from predatory powers.
A student and teacher debate political systems with sharp lines. The student argues monarchies and democracies are the same, the teacher calls that wrong, and the student predicts change within twenty years. The Life quotation frames the discussion.
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