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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1915

Page

2

Selling Munitions and U S Neutrality Debate

Dispatches from Washington claim Austria warned that selling war ammunition to allies violates neutrality in spirit. Germany and possibly Turkey may issue similar notes. The piece argues the United States lawfully sells arms to nations with money, while Germany’s prior arms shipments to various sides show a double standard and war-like intent to curb ammunition supplies.

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No right to block Allied sea supply or US arms sales

The speaker argues that efforts to seize control of the seas and stop shipments to allies fail, as the ocean powers dominate sea routes. They state Toshe cannot complain if allies receive US supplies and that the United States may sell ammunition to Germany if it cannot access the market, implying no entitlement to restrict purchases.

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Neutrality League debate and Bryan lecture price talk

In St Louis the Neutrality League debates whether Will Bryan should be paid 500 dollars for a talk on arms exports and neutrality. He is praised as a top draw, while Gardner offers to fund a Bryan Gardner debate with all gate receipts for a high profile Chautauqua circuit event.

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Caring for the Sick in the West and Texas Hospital Plans

The piece laments federal funds due Texas for ranger service before the Civil War and criticizes westward patient migration. It cites a U S Health Service finding that 10,000 consumptives travel west yearly to die, burdening communities while awaiting care and treatment locally. It argues for local care and warns against unnecessary relocation.

Garner Texas United States Health Service West

Debate over tuberculosis care and state duties unfolds

The piece argues for better disease awareness and public health action, urging state and federal roles in funding and maintaining sanitariums for indigent consumptives. It notes Texas already operates a sanitarium and cautions against overburdening states with duties for out of state patients.

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Prohibitionists Outline Substitutes at Chicago Convention

At a Chicago convention the prohibitionists outlined a program for a saloonless nation and world. Danigh Poling of the prohibition propaganda argued that churches must provide substitutes as saloons vanish. He cited coffee houses in California and Oregon and buttermiille stations in saloonless Kansas as meeting social needs without liquor. The speaker noted Maine as a state where unlicensed saloons have replaced licensed ones.

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The Choice Between Two Desires

Milwaukee Journal argues that individuals must choose between competing desires and future needs. It contrasts a millionaire’s duty to deliberate limits with ordinary people choosing between small luxuries and prudent investments, urging personal satisfaction over social standards.

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Prohibition Debate Arises Over Saloon Closings in Georgia

The article argues for statewide prohibition in Georgia and cites concerns that near beer sparks mob sentiment, contrasting with Texas local option as a preferred approach. It references Lonstan Posit on using military force to curb violence and notes Georgia authorities ordering saloons closed to reduce disorder.

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President Rejects Resignation Pressure Over Submarine War Policy

The article notes the president faced cabinet opposition and a threat of removal over submarine warfare policy. It claims he did not hesitate, having pondered the issue and previously faced two offers of Bryan's resignation, suggesting deliberate, premeditated action rather than impulse. The Pittsburgh Press is cited.

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Dotine Appeals to All in War Munitions Labor Fight

Private munitions firms pay higher salaries to experts than the government, prompting desertions. The drift from government to private factories threatens war effort as experts seek better pay, creating a critical labor mismatch and leakage from official channels.

Hans Jon Thom Ikate

Cannibal Tales From a Marine Dugout

In a cramped dugout aboard a warship three marine officers recall travels and brutal tests of survival as German shells explode outside. A slave named Friday narrates his grim fate and the cannibal pact that would have him eaten if he stayed alive.

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Fashion Notes On Net Dresses And Embroidery Styles

The page surveys white net fabrics including Angeline and mercerized nets, praising durability and smart trim. It describes edge bands of black net, decorative embroidery, and a high fashion look with youthful collar details, carved grille effects, and velvet accents. A narrative aside mentions personal trust broken and a figure named Barney.

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Squirrel and the summer quest for breakfast

A sleepy little Squirrel wakes for a summer foray to find breakfast with his mother warning of hawks and foxes. He scours the garden and rocks, narrowly escapes a fox, and returns with a tale of a safe, tasty meal at home, while neighbors remark on his adventure.

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