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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1917
Page
4
The San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette publish an exclusive AP day report service. The papers form a consolidated news operation delivering national and local updates to readers in San Antonio.
Notice from the San Antonio Light listing publication office addresses on Travis Street, subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions by carrier or mail, Mexico rate, and change of address procedures. It notes old and new phone numbers, and that the paper is sold at hotels and newsstands nationwide.
In South Bend Indiana a man named Kimmerer proposes an egg shampoo ban after arguing eggs should not be used in barber treatments. He estimates 300 000 barbers use two eggs per shampoo, totaling millions weekly and yearly, with potential to affect Texas. The Food Bureau and Hoover are named in the debate.
A critical take on James L. Slayden’s Washington tale of engineering the aviation station project for the U S Army. The piece challenges his asserted leadership and influence, noting observers who doubt the scope of his role amid national defense interests.
The article argues that pro German activity in the United States signals treachery among some German Americans while many are loyal to the United States. It notes a DoJ inquiry into a southern city case where Germans sought residence near a naval facility, sparking concerns of espionage or sabotage.
In a wartime clash over censorship President Wilson pressed for strict controls. Newspapers withheld news of American troops leaving for France until the censor allowed publication. The War Department denied the report, and the episode exposed gaps between government policy and press practice, risking German intelligence and endangering troops.
The piece vents sharp criticism of James L. Slayden for obstructing military aeronautics and delaying aviation funding. It argues Texans in Congress deserve credit for progress, while Slayden remains with no influence in Washington. The article urges strict enforcement of regulations on enemy aliens amid wartime tensions.
A brief column recalls Premier Venizelos asserting to Constantine that past warnings or assurances had proven correct. The exchange underscores political tensions and expectations in the ongoing leadership dialogue.
Fragmentary lines depict French girls kissing American soldiers and prompt that young fellows enlist, reflecting wartime social interactions and recruitment mood.
A proposal suggests opening a recruiting office in East St Louis to boost local outreach and enlistment opportunities. Officials weigh logistics and community impact as part of the plan.
Beaumont Journal argues the food control bill will curb chaotic food markets and thwart pirates, claiming broad public benefit and reduced opportunity for illicit profits from food trades.
The Mobile Register laments Senate efforts to tax newspapers differently for war funding and public appeals. It argues publishers already pay fair taxes and should not face discriminatory levies while stressing the press serves a vital public role.
The interview in Country Gentleman quotes Uncle Joe Cannon defending corn based foods and criticizing grain conservation arguments. He cites his own claim of eighteen roasting ears in one sitting and notes Texas voters backed his views on cornmeal use.
Lord Northcliffe releases portions of a confidential National Press Club speech detailing British spy networks and the need for press censorship. He warns American papers on covert cables, warns of misused censorship, and urges trusted editor oversight under Pershing’s system.
At Camp Funston the ground school is crowded so no more men will be sent to Austin for detached study until congestion eases. Twenty five cadets remain, weekly squads halted, and plans call for weekly parades and three weekly exhibitions by student officers. Company eight saw commander changes as Capt. D C Anderson left for Syracuse.
An appreciative audience of convalescent soldiers enjoyed a musical program at the YMCA building on the base hospital Friday evening. The event, arranged by Mrs. A. M. Fischer, opened with the Star Spangled Banner by the San Antonio male chorus directed by H. W. B. Barnes. performances included Miss Madeline Sanders contralto, Mrs. Ed Leighton piano, Mrs. Daisy Marcus Briggs readings, Mrs. David Anderson violin and Miss Marguerite Guinn tenor, with Mrs. Fischer at the piano. The finale featured Your Flag and My Flag, a patriotic song by Barnes and sung by the chorus.
At the Empire Theaters a double week end program features Her Torpedoed Love in its final show with thrills aboard ships and a villain captured by police. Margaret Illington stars in The Inner Shrine, completing the bill with a dramatic pair of films.
Cytisus proliferus, known as tagagaste, is valued for ornamental appeal and serves as good stock forage. The plant offers aesthetic and practical uses in landscape and feeding programs.
The State Fire Insurance Commission announced a July 15 effective rate hike on combustive shingle roofing from 16 to 25 cents, citing immense conflagration losses. The changes also affect cotton seed oil mill schedules and seed-house charges with new construction standards and a graduated fee scale up to 1.50 dollars.
J W Neill director of Farmers Institutes says Eastland county crops peanuts corn and cotton are in good shape with corn especially strong. He will attend a State Council of Defense meeting in San Antonio to discuss food conservation.
In Austin the State Board of Education voted to buy school and road bonds totaling 231,560 for the permanent school fund and 32,000 in road bonds. They deferred a 200,000 Port Arthur school bonds purchase to the July 10 meeting. Road bonds include 22,000 Bandera County district No 1 and 15,000 Kerr County district No 2. School bonds include 10,000 Seguin independent school district and 7,500 Guadalupe and Bexar County line school bonds.
Seven more slacker defendants who defied the Federal registration law at Rockford Illinois last month were sentenced to one year and one day in the Chicago House of Correction by Federal Judge K M Landis. Similar sentences were given to 117 men by Judge Landis the previous day.
Bron cho Bob reports a measurable change as locals save money themselves in Crimson Gulch. The Washington Star quotes him saying that fewer boys rely on bartenders to handle their funds, choosing bank deposits instead.
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