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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1918
Page
2
A World War I description lauds the British army in France and Belgium as the army that smiles. It contrasts the cheerful, disciplined British soldiers with captured German troops who show subservience and worn expressions. The piece argues morale and a steadfast smile will aid in defeating Germany.
General Pershing’s cable rebuts persistent rumors about conditions in France and lauds American troops. He commends their discipline and devotion, stating there has never been a body of men to lead as clean lives and urges mothers to be reassured and proud of their sons’ conduct on the battlefield.
The article argues that after World War I the United States must enact new laws to govern privately owned railroads if government control ends. It warns that without clear statutes, reversion to private ownership could harm the country and outlines the push for coordinated war-time governance and broader legal reform.
Director General McAdoo rejects government ownership of railroads while urging continued control for a period after the war. He discusses the balance between private operation and federal stewardship in shaping postwar transportation policy.
The account notes rope remnants may aid river plotters who used acid on boat hawsers on the Ohio River. Washington Post report flags potential use of debris for wrongdoing.
A humorously reflective excerpt notes railroad executives guided by marked ability yet seized control of lines to achieve necessary hauling. The piece contrasts U.S. perspectives with longing for home, imagining Blighty scenes of rural peace, pine scent, stars overhead, and the simple pleasures of country life as a returning dream.
The Majestic Theater offers a strong vaudeville lineup headlined by James Watts and Rex Story in A Treat in Travesty a lively burlesque that follows the Historical Roman Ballet by the Greater Morgan Dancers. Other acts include Juliette Dika Paris gowns singing and a canine war drama Trevett’s canines and the Sullys The Funny Family of Little in The Information Bureau and more.
The three months run in New York earned favorable words from the New York Globe praising its novel treatment and brisk dialogue. It described the work as well merited and comparable to The Boomerang and Turn to the Right in its humor.
Camp Travis Theater presents The Jazz Nightmare a melodious syncopation with Wheeler Wadsworth leading a seven musician contingent. Two top singers O Neil Twing Hendrix Paula and Helen Dley perform with pianists and acrologists Cunningham and Marion. Society night hosts Rotarians Friday features amateur acts alongside professionals.
A typed or stamped signature in letters to The Light is treated as anonymous if the writer does not wish to reveal identity. Anonymous communications receive no attention and publication does not imply publisher endorsement. The policy outlines how letters may be published or withheld.
A reader thanks J. W. Carruthers chief of detectives and his men for efficient work in catching a burglar. The note says the criminal is a leading, clever crook who stole several hundred dollars of merchandise and that nearly all items were recovered despite vague descriptions. The message is from Kaupman Dry Goods Co. signed by Abe Kaufmen.
A reader letters section from January 26 1028 comments on military uniform fashion and a quiet era of literary outbursts. The note contains a playful line about peacefully eating pocans.
A veteran writers a letter criticizing recruits for improper headgear and camouflage tricks. He notes caps worn in peace and garrison, discipline in field training, and the lure of leather leggings causing delays. He defends recruits as well meaning while condemning card gr when needed.
From the Katonah Villager a vignette showing socialites arguing over wartime duties and leisure. A woman boastes of war knitting gear and parties while others lament lack of time to read papers and aid Red Cross. The piece satirizes how society treats the war as fashion and novelty.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger note recalls a New Bedford court scene where a defendant asked for leniency with the line I’m down and out. The judge retorted You’re down but t you’re put out for nonth, reflecting a sharp courtroom wit of the era.
A collage of short notices references varied Texas topics. Talk of railroads in Corpus Christi. fuel and meat supply ideas from Galveston. debates over spiking plants and packers in Laredo. army space standards. Fort Worth sports notes. Fredericksburg doctor with measles. and Guadalupe County drought as New Braunfels water cistern runs dry after years without rain.
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