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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1918
Page
2
A columnist muses on historical sugar myths from Rome 2000 years ago to China and India 4000 BC. The piece shifts from debate on ancient sweetness to a practical plea: can we secure some sugar now, using only one lump in our coffee?
The piece notes about a million army navy and marine corps members have not taken advantage of Congress approved cheap war insurance costing under 3.50 dollars monthly for 5000 dollars of coverage. It argues government and officers urge enrollment to protect dependents in case of injury or death and compares this neglect to low school attendance and voter registration gaps in history.
The piece argues for compulsion in voting and insurance, notes constitutional limits, and laments reformers facing apathy. It discusses how many people ignore available aid despite equal opportunity, leaving a gap with those who participate and advance.
The piece discusses aging citizens as public charges, urging support from family or community before institutions. It cites Associated Charities reports on elder poverty, savings plans, and the need for lasting provisions rather than charity, alongside wartime economic concerns and a note on rising food prices and delayed seed aid for farmers.
The article contends Chancellor Von Hertling’s Reichstag speech is not a reply with real effect to peace terms from Lloyd George and Wilson. It argues the speech has little direct bearing on the world situation and reflects Germany’s position more than genuine sentiment. Some call it a “step forward,” citing Germany’s acceptance of several principles while offering no decisive progress.
A Western state asylum resident claims to be the Kaiser while a Berlin observer believes in Nets, both sharing a single view. The note appears in the Wall Street Journal and underscores identity fantasies within a troubled context.
The Buda Star resumes with Elsie Carter as editor and notes varied items from several Texas papers. Observations include jokes on prohibition, divorce in the East, war talk on Roosevelt, a spring poem from Eagle Pass, and local quips about driving, geography quizzes, taxes on idle land, and the upcoming baseball and farming seasons as Texas readies for spring amid wartime sentiment.
The program lists the Morgan Dancers at the Majestic in a Pompeiian garden scene and the Trevett military canines at the Royal Theater. Other acts include Jon Lane and Pearl Harper flirtilation, Mori Brothers Japanese jugglers, Blue Blood and Red with Hart at the Empire, Tiny May's Circus for children at the Princess, Lincoln SA by Edgar Murray Sr., Fiske and Fallon singing, Emily Darrell's Late for Rehearsal, and a photoplay Enlighten Thy Daughter. Evelyn Nesbit stars in Redemption at the Grand Opera House with TV coverage of its notable features.
Vast audiences at the Celan Theater in New York praised a highly clever dramatic actress whose limited stage experience did not prevent a finish and moving performance. Camp Travis Theater offers a music filled bill this week with The Jazz Nightmare featuring Wheeler Wadsworth and seven more jazzing performers. Henrix Paula and the O'Neil Twins contribute piano singing numbers. Amateur acts from camps and city join professionals on Friday night.
The Light states all letters must be argued by the writer and not anonymous. Names will not be published unless desired. Anonymous letters receive no attention. Typewritten or stamped letters are deemed anonymous. Publication does not imply publisher endorsement of the letter's policy.
A reader letter from A W Folsom of Corpus Christi argues against militarism and for national disarmament, comparing it to protecting citizens from concealed weapons. The piece contrasts prudent war readiness with Prussian militarism and urges states to adopt disarmament while maintaining domestic safety. It also references The Light’s stance on mutual disarmament and includes a stray Harper's Magazine excerpt mentioning providence and a domestic anecdote.
The Houston Post urges landowners to cultivate idle acreage to boost national food production during wartime. It targets wealthy city residents who own large tracts held for profit, urging patriotic use of land to feed soldiers and civilians as shortages threaten independence and democracy.
A pint of blasting powder with fuse attached was discovered in two coal lumps at a district school five miles west of Wichita. The discovery prompted school officials to inspect premises and contact authorities. No injuries reported and investigation ongoing.
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