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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary wire report from San Antonio Light and Gazette describes a news item about a presiding official and local events. Readable names and places are incomplete but point to a city and publication context. The text reflects a wartime or civic reporting style with brief mentions of individuals.
Opinion argues against granting the League of Nations control of former German colonies. It warns such power would resemble a nation, hampering the League’s effectiveness. It notes Japan's claim to Caroline and Marshall Islands and Australia's push for New Guinea, suggesting U.S. restraint to preserve credibility and avoid undermining the League.
The article discusses how long prohibition will last as part of the country's organic law and notes that its enforcement may vary among Congress members. It emphasizes that the amendment was adopted without a popular vote and suggests apparent contradictions in its status.
A Washington dispatch notes Congress members debate the size of an enforcement army for prohibition, arguing that laws reflect popular will but enforcement depends on public support. The piece questions how long an artificial prohibition regime can last without broad consent.
The Agriculture Department seeks War Department handover of surplus property for road building and civil works. Lawmakers propose transferring horses mules wagons and equipment to civilian use, with engineers hired for road projects and veterans employed, aiming to speed public service and avoid red tape.
A public note argues the federal government should undertake extensive road construction for wartime needs. It questions the suitability of the Post Office and Agriculture departments for such a job, noting they already have heavy workloads. The author stresses that civil works is a vigorous, red blooded effort.
The article reviews a performance at the Majestic featuring Lumera and Company, praising the actor Lane Ute for shaping the urbane role and noting strong audience appeal. It argues feeding Europe is good business tied to world health, urging practical support over pure philanthropy while warning of war’s lingering disease threats and race to restore global health.
Dorothy Dalton tops Hu Coad Wednesday at Vive La Beaace showing a new film role. T. J. Lowy, a noted Hollywood writer with years in the industry, contributes a compelling drama. The piece centers on democracy themes and vivid beaver-clear plot devices in a gilded age production.
Readable fragments describe children in France and Belgium amid fears of war and famine. The text mentions a girl named Marie in Northern Meanee involved in a gruesome scene, a German invasion, and references to hunger, displacement, and protective family acts as communities cope with impending conflict.
An American narrator recounts a perilous overland trek to Vladivostok amid siege and disorder. He describes candlelit stations, crowded ships, and soldiers marching through harsh terrain. The account highlights harsh living conditions, poverty in mining towns, and the resilience of locals and troops under difficult winter travel.
Fragmented report notes the Boy Scout Movement begun eleven years ago at a regional association in Birkenbrady, highlighting early leaders and events. It mentions international links and the spread of scouting across Africa and other regions, with references to local figures and organizational ties.
A stream of political opinions critiques prohibition and reform era issues. It mentions the Democratic and Republican parties, women’s roles, and public discourse on taxation and agriculture. The text references Chicago and a broad cast of figures, yet remains garbled and fragmentary.
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