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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1917
Page
6
The San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette joined a joint Exclusive Leased Wire Day Report with the Associated Press, consolidating local news coverage for the city.
Publication offices Nos. 609 to 611 Travis Street between Avenues C and D list subscription rates for daily and weekly editions. Details specify pricing tiers, delivery options, and payment deadlines for residents and businesses serving the downtown area.
A listing shows Paul Block Inc operates offices in New York at 250 Fifth Ave Chicago at Mailers Bidg Boston at Boston Safe Deposit and Trust and Detroit at Kresge Bids indicating a nationwide presence for the firm.
The San Antonio Light reports six month totals ending March 31, 1917 with daily average 20 700 copies and Sunday 24 300 copies. Net paid daily 19 779 and Sunday 22 578. Audit Bureau certified leading United States and Canada advertisers. The paper guarantees 60 percent more paid circulation direct to San Antonio homes than any other newspaper.
Thirty six Cuero young men enlisted for coast artillery under F N Clifford but chose infantry transfer to a Goliad unit. They will report muster in Goliad at government expense, march from Cuero with drum and bugle, while communities elsewhere show similar wartime spirit.
The piece analyzes the food control bill's prohibition section, arguing the government seizure and resale of bonded whisky will raise costs for the public. It estimates 300 million gallons in bond and predicts taxes and losses totaling about 495 million dollars, with inland revenue and redistillation adding further expense.
The text questions whether the government can handle redistilling 150 million gallons of whisky into alcohol for war needs and estimates expenses could reach about 1 billion dollars, noting labor costs and the inexperience of government distilling operations. It cautions that lawmakers may be misjudging the financials.
A German political faction pledges no hatred after the war, while the author condemns Germany for war crimes from Belgium to the Lusitania. The piece argues German actions alienated world sympathy and planted lasting hatred in Belgium France and Britain, warning retribution across generations.
At a San Antonio meeting the Texas Council of Defense adopted a resolution urging Texans to divert ewe lambs and young female goats from slaughter to farmers for breeding. The move aims to expand Texas wool and mohair output, noting meat demand reduces future apparel supplies for consumers.
The Texas Council of Defense appeals to the southwest to conserve wool and related goods as American troops cross the Atlantic. It warns that consuming too much may endanger soldiers' raiment and health, noting prewar imports and reliance on regional wool while urging Texans to view restraint as national service.
The report notes an unusually quiet period with no abdications and fewer than six cabinet crises, marking a lull in political upheaval.
A remark by Lloyd George is cited claiming the way to defeat the Germans is to kill them off and suggests San Antonio should conscript a number of motorists to the front immediately.
About 312 deported Bisbee miners held registration cards raising questions how they can meet draft requirements while exiled from their homes. The issue centers on the legality and logistics of enforcing conscription for men scattered by company action.
Federal bureau reports general cotton condition improving. Past cold snaps in Texas were said to limit boll weevil impact, but the latest report notes weevil activity in Texas and Alabama, prompting questions about the change in outlook.
The Farm and Fireside notes Germany has dried fruit and vegetables on a large scale for years and uses dried foods to supplement or replace canned produce. It suggests the Allies and the United States could profit from this preservation method as part of wartime food strategy.
An Anaconda Standard note contrasts U S tax duties with England, showing a $3000 income taxed at $20 to $40 in the United States and $441 in England, and a $5000 income taxed at $90 in the United States versus $920 in England. The piece urges Americans to consider England’s burden before criticizing taxes.
A Temple Telegram notice notes Aurora Indiana’s German population and reports a citizen delegation visiting sites without flags. Investigations led to flags raised at homes and businesses. a minister seen as sympathetic to the Kaiser was absent at a health resort. Personal persuasion is urged to win allegiance to the United States.
The Hartford Courant notes two pillars of liberty bonds strength the public demand for funds and rising 3 percent interest on later issues. It argues a new 3 percent issue would dampen the appeal of a potential 4 percent option and fears the unused surplus from the first call may not be matched by a second appeal.
The British press applauds the wartime alliance of the two English-speaking nations as not based on self interest but a genuine shared purpose. It argues the postwar period will demand continued close relations and common interests in world affairs, viewing the war as providential in making this arrangement desirable.
Army Y M C A at Camp Funston Leon Springs bustles with soldiers daily. Two concrete tennis courts are under construction between railway tracks and the quartermaster exchange. The Y M C A library has few books left while hundreds read manuals and letters. 400 to 500 letters are mailed daily. 1,000+ sent to the post office weekly. Free stationery, stamps, games, piano, Victrola, and nightly entertainments draw crowds. A water line provides ice water to many, and nine men head to Austin aviation ground school next Monday. Captain Briggs will soon teach rookies about trench warfare.
New York July 18 magistrate Fuchs of the Essex Market raises petty offense fines to 25 and 50 cents, measuring penalties by pocketbooks for East Side police court cases.
About sixteen suffragettes jailed for White House demonstrations confront home, husband, and children considerations as some married prisoners may have fines paid and be released. Others face sixty day terms or workhouse confinement at Occoquan with prison dress and sewing duties.
A collector spent nearly an hour with Mr. Wilson at the executive offices amid intense emotion after police interfered with suffragette picketing at the White House. He left by taxicab, illustrating the charged atmosphere of the three day incident.
In Austin on July 18 the Legislative Reference Librarian post due to open September 1 drew interest from Speaker F. O. Fuller’s son, about 19, with the Texas Library and Historical Commission overseeing filling. The job pays 125 dollars monthly. two new library positions were created, one mis-enrolled at 100 dollars and later filled by Mrs. Shirley as documentary librarian, while Miss Harvill’s post was left unfilled after injury. State Library personnel include W. F. Doughty, Mrs. Dibrell, Miss Burleson, Mrs. Scott, and Prof. Parker.
Governor R L Williams of Oklahoma will meet the Belgian mission in Tulsa on Saturday in a “six dollar Palm Beach suit.” The Tulsa reception committee agreed to dispense with formal dress for the governor in the hot 100 degree weather. He had said he would not wear frock coat or high hat and would wear summer clothes if present.
A French lawyer interned at Geneva reports that German forces forced open all bank safes in St Quentin and stole money notes scrip and private account books sent to Germany. Bank directors and staff refused to open the safes.
One hundred fifty convalescent soldiers from the base hospital enjoyed an automobile ride Tuesday arranged by the San Antonio American Red Cross chapter. A $100 gift from Harry Greer of Tampico enabled the outing after some car owners backed out due to a storm. thirty-two cars were promised, and the committee arranged replacements so all could go. Registration of cars is urged for future outings to avoid shortages.
A young motorist was fined 25 dollars in the police court on Tuesday morning for speeding in the 2000 block South Presa Street. Police reports say the car reached 50 miles an hour. Other violators paid the usual ten dollar fines and two to five dollar penalties were handed to bicycle riders and motorists for assorted traffic ordinance violations.
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