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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1917
Page
4
The San Antonio Light and Gazette present exclusive AP wire coverage from the day report, delivering consolidated local and national news for readers in San Antonio and surrounding areas.
Publication office located at Nos. 609 511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D operates as second class matter at the San Antonio post office.
Paul Block Inc directs bids from its New York Chicago Boston and Detroit offices for mailers deposits and trust bids at multiple locations.
The San Antonio Light reports six month totals ending March 31 1917 with daily average circulation of 20709 copies and Sunday average of 24308 copies The net word average is 19778 daily and 22378 on Sundays The Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies the figures and endorses the paper as offering advertisers higher paid direct circulation in San Antonio than any other local newspaper.
The piece argues that England’s beer limits are economically driven to preserve crops and treat beer as a food, noting the forecasted shortage in cities and the chancellor’s remarks. It mocks American Prohibition advocates and warns against mirroring England’s approach. It also satirizes wartime food policies and congressional food orders.
A food conservation push highlights chefs in Congress who advocate unusual ideas from peanut oil fryings to bread made from cotton seed meal. A Texas congressman backs using mile maize flour for bread, noting palatability. The six Washington chefs guiding Senate and House eateries stand apart as outspoken peace advocates amid the fad discussions.
The San Antonio Light recalls government and press tensions during WWI. A British officer, Colonel Rees, wore the Victoria Cross and visited public venues, but Maj. Hiram Bingham urged keeping his name out of U.S. papers to avoid aiding the Kaiser. The piece questions who kept faith with whom.
The article notes officials demanded telegraphed publicity from papers while government ads promoted the same Marine Corps recruitment. This double standard drew claims of bad faith as circulation implies wide reach and delays in issue timing. Colonel Rees’s piece appeared a month after typing began.
A bold declaration envisions twenty two thousand airplanes to fill the skies. The speaker warns that releasing such a flock would exceed airspace capacity, leaving little room for any birds.
A sharp critique notes the weather bureau’s stance highlights street department neglect by refusing to sprinkle streets, painting city services in a poor light. The remark implies ongoing tension between agencies over street maintenance and weather preparedness.
The Kaiser summoned the crown prince to Berlin to discuss government changes that could affect his throne. Observers here feel the imperial succession of the Hohenzollern family presents no worry. The Kaiser is described as the last of his kind.
The Utica Observer notes a small percentage of food dealers push to capitalise on wartime needs, increasing costs and enforcement burdens amid regular life and wartime regulation.
Harden argues allies need a miracle to beat Prussia and a united world to realize Germany’s aims. He questions if Rev. Dr. Hohenzollern can resolve the issue, suggesting the effort may be futile.
The piece notes calls by Pan-German critics of Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg asking where submarines are as General Pershing and staff arrive in France. It suggests the submarines may be avoiding U.S. destroyers escorting Pershing’s ship.
The Houston Post notes that the U S Bureau of Animal Industry publishes weekly lists of violators to deter infractions. It argues publicity in government matters could reduce violations nationwide by exposing offenders and treating publicity as a powerful public good.
The Des Moines training camp offers opportunities for young colored men as the war law allows colored regiments to be commanded by black officers up to major. Previously white officers led higher ranks in the regular army, with no path from the ranks to commissions for negro troops.
The federal agriculture official speaks firmly on tick control, urging dipping ticks to boost meat and milk yields. He argues dipping vats improve efficiency and notes even small actions support the nation’s food supply, as quoted by the Austin American.
A delegation from leading women’s trade unions protested to the President about government contracts for uniforms. They cited idle New York garment workers while other cities run full time and employed laborers. They also protested the twelve hour day for women at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Marian confronts a withheld future as fiancé Tom Redding romances Kitty Carew. Marian learns Kitty and Tom share feelings while Tom hints at independence, leaving Marian to face eight years of engagement with growing emptiness and uncertainty about their future.
Marian Johnson faces heartbreak as she ends her engagement to Tom Redding after overhearing him with Miss Carew. Albert Winston, Tom’s employer, sits with her and proposes marriage, offering stability and a chance to start anew away from memories of Tom. Marian feels a revived happiness and a possible future with Winston.
Upton County in the Pecos River valley west Texas has no practicing physician. Dr J H Johnson the sole medical certificate holder resigned as county assessor to move to San Angelo. Rankin and Upland are the only towns. Upland lies fifteen miles north of Rankin. The 1910 census recorded 01 residents, with Rankin’s growth noted since.
The Laurens county grand jury reports the county jail is in good condition save for doors and locks after two life sentence inmates escaped recently.
Freight congestion at Laredo eased as 75 cars held in Nuevo Laredo yards were moved to the American side and a similar number shifted into Mexico. The delays stemmed from a fumigation requirement and shortages of acids, with about $2000 in demurrage losses.
On July 16 President Wilson's export embargo hits the Mexican border. A 5 cent loaf cannot be exported, and automobiles must have fuel drawn and be pushed across into Mexico. Matamoros shoppers are barred from taking bread south. officials cite grain embargo rules and urge a Treasury ruling to ease border food flows.
Telegrams were sent to congressmen asking their influence. United States Consul Woodward at Matamoros has also taken the matter up with Secretary of State Lansing.
The Empire presents for the last time today a double bill headlined by Fannie Ward in Her Strange Wedding and Max Linder in Max Wants a Divorce. The Pathe News weekly shows the U S expeditionary forces departing for France and Britain's patrol flotilla. The Tuesday Wednesday lineup includes Wilfred Lucas in Jim Bludso and Know America scenic views.
Morning swims for young girls and matrons in San Antonio grow daily with many enjoying the Soledad natatorium. The large pool is busy in the mornings with special parties and serves as a remedy for heat. The roof garden at night also gains patrons thanks to new music.
A memorial grave marker for Lusitania victims in Queenstown features an artificial bouquet in glass containing a photo and a marble cross with the inscription In Memory of My Dear Wife Margaret Butler drowned on the Lusitania. The graves at the May 7 1915 sinking are marked by three rough mounds and a plan for a large monument is not expected to progress until war ends.
Allen N. Benson former Socialist presidential candidate said he would stay in the party despite a committee report backing all mass movements against conscription. He stated the war is nearing its end and he is ready to join the party in its American efforts.
In a Washington Star excerpt, Mr Ghangins explains he must abandon his motor car on credit. He fears he cannot meet payments if he burns the engine to run it, highlighting financial strain and overdue loans.
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