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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1916
Page
4
The Associated Press reports a daytime wire update covering ongoing events with concise notes from multiple bureaus. A steady stream of brief items provides status checks on politics weather markets and conflicts as they unfold.
A San Antonio appeal argues a large Fort Sam Houston garrison and no regular army reductions, urging voters to reject incumbent congressman James L. Slayden for opposing the post and failing to back the city’s military and economic needs. The piece claims voters would back a defender of a robust army presence and accuses Slayden of weak influence and misalignment with local welfare.
The article lampoons U.S. officials for slow and dubious conclusions about Mexico. It notes border observers have long suspected outside influences opposed Carranza, mocking Washington for what it calls monumental slowness and hypocrisy.
The passage lists numerous questions about U S officials and bankers aiding Huerta and hindering Carranza, including meddling in Mexican politics, shifting customs in Ojinaga, loans from New York bankers, arms shipments, and press propaganda. It urges a broad and timely inquiry into these actions and other possible truths.
The Texas Democratic executive committee accepts the Anti-Saloon League petition and imposes a state wide prohibition vote on a factional basis. The ballot would exclude Prohibitionists and deny minority voices, making the election undemocratic though titled democratic.
The Fifty-fifth district court ruled the Texas lunacy law unconstitutional two years ago and again recently. The conflict strains how insanity is judged with commissions or juries, and habeas corpus may free the confined. Authorities face a need for a unified method and accountability to end this legal turmoil.
The author argues against partisan control of statewide measures. They warn Republicans could use petitioning to place their issues on their ballots, forcing costly campaigns and skewing results. Free elections should decide state measures and reflect the popular will.
The Utica Observer notes how submarines zeppelins and airplanes earned a monster reputation in war. It argues that if these devices turn to peaceful commerce they may be seen as a boon to mankind and lessen their feared image.
Newspapers face an expanding burden as every enterprise runs a publicity bureau sending avalanches of mail for free column space. The industry contemplates a new department to sort and dispose of unsolicited publicity pieces, a suite staffed by a growing corps of workers with waste baskets.
Mademoiselle is pictured wearing poke bonnets that enhance her features with gentle lines. The article highlights pale blue hemp shapes with drooping lines, rich grosgrain ribbon, and velvet roses as tasteful trims that flatter the face and throat.
An Utica Observer editorial argues hyphenated Americans show loyalty only if war threatens. It warns foreigners may spy and damage the country amid a dangerous period. A united, proactive American stance is urged regardless of wartime status.
Grandfather Bull Frog leads a pond concert with his deep voice and fine spring suit. A stringed distraction snaps the show as frogs scatter, ending the planned performance with no replacement to lead the concert.
A World feature profiles John S Mosby a Virginia lawyer turned Confederate cavalry leader famed for audacity and mobility as scout raider. He commanded the Partisan Rangers and Virginia cavalry with Fitz Lee and Jeb Stuart as partners and earned feared status among Northern generals.
A recipe describes making a hamburger loaf by grinding round steak with suet and onions, seasoning, bread crumbs, and eggs. Shape compact loaf, roll in egg and crumbs, bake in a pan, cover with salt pork, baste often, and serve with pan gravy. Green Corn Pudding International News Service.
The text recalls Mosby as a ruthless Confederate guerrilla who destroyed supplies, captured money, disrupted Sherman’s railroad communications, and burned rolling stock. He captured a Northern brigadier general and was branded lawless by the North, while Custer threatened punishment if captured. Both sides used severe retaliation, with Mosby’s methods likened to milder violence than Europe’s recent conflicts.
The German government has assumed control of the entire meat supply. With stock already scarce, the civilian populace, apart from the armed forces, faces a near vegetarian existence as the situation persists.
The text compares Japan abandoning peace for conquest and a meatless diet with the German move toward vegetarianism under heavy taxation and food shortages. It suggests national psychology and military readiness may suffer as diets shift and civilian food is diverted to soldiers.
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