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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1919

Page

3

Troubles of Peace: Britain secret treaties blamed

An editorial argues Great Britain's postwar pacts with Japan Italy and Arab groups undermine peace. It warns Japan could claim Pacific islands and threaten U S possessions, urges Britain to revoke or renegotiate secret treaties with full international assent to avoid broader conflict.

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Wages on the Farm and Labor Shifts

The piece argues farm wages lag behind city pay, while farm expenses fall and opportunities shrink. It notes workers face long hours and low pay, with industrial centers offering more prospects, prompting some families to leave rural areas for better wages and conditions.

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Farm life versus city pull drives migration and risk in oil ventures

The essay argues that better wages, living conditions, education, and social life in cities draw farm youth away, delaying land settlement. It notes limited success in Stephens county oil drilling, with 8 dusters and 4 gas wells among 33 drilled in 1918, 14 24 barrels daily initial production from the rest, and compares risk in oil fields to broader ventures.

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Ventures in Oil In Burkburnett and Ranger Fields

In a recent Lik Tean article deep tests were planned amid a boom in oil in Burkburnett and Ranger fields. Small investors faced odds against large firms, yet some locals owned land and stayed hopeful as wells were drilled and initial production surged.

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Heroes Without Relics in War Loot Market

A reminiscence on postwar profiteers and German war trophies selling spiked helmets and crosses. Talks of dealers avoiding wares as markets shift, soldiers’ loot, and the demand coming from Americans abroad while railroads and debt loom. Ends with a satirical note on societal frictions.

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The Railroad Write. Hidaiad uvivan the ebadn lean de Ieidge

The article appears as garbled OCR text from a historical newspaper page. Readable fragments mention railway topics and a magazine, with unclear references to places and names. The piece seems to describe a railroad write and a magazine title, but details are not recoverable.

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Mine Not Torpedo Kill Kitchener Survivor Claims

A survivor asserts that a mine, not a torpedo, sank HMS Hampshire off Scotland in 1916. He recounts storm conditions near Tyne, the vessel taking a prisoner to Germany, an explosion, and crew attempts to man lifeboats as lights failed.

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African chiefs seek English rule amid unrest in South Africa

The fragmentary text outlines African chiefs desiring British governance amid disputes over census figures, colonial authority, and ongoing tensions in South Africa. Names and complete context are obscured by garbled OCR, but the core notion centers on European rule and local leadership dynamics during a period of political contention.

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How Great Wars Were Ended by Albert Faynmonterhonk

A historical overview recounts the Boxer Uprising of 1900 in China, detailing the siege of Peking, the eight-nation relief expedition, and the empress’s suspected role. It notes U.S. and allied losses, the fall of the Forbidden City, and the emergence of joint Allied operations against the Boxers highlighting early international military cooperation.

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Theaters Review and New York Metropolitan Opera Cast

The program highlights Carl Jorn at the dFajectle with a sparkling touring musical. At the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York and the Royal Opera in London, performers present a melodious tale featuring Romance and comic complications aboard a lavish stage.

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Film Attractions and Star Power Highlight Local Premiere

The feature showcases Geena Tite Repiets with strong supporting talent from Daalton and Deanne Steen vanmody, billed as a major event at the Grand. The cast includes Wik Ho and Keaye in key roles, with production notes noting the film’s dramatic war themes and notable on set performances. Saturday’s show promises high attendance amid positive early reviews.

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Fragmented Fragmentary News Echoes Across Aged Page

An OCR scramble presents scattered phrases about oil fields royalist politics in Portugal and a mix of unrelated items. It references Mandate eras, marriages, and vague societal observations, with numerous garbled names and derailed sentences offering little coherent event or clear individuals.

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