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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
2
The report describes a bold British advance to Faureaux Wood with veterans showing youthful vigor and cohesion. It notes the general staff praising regulars and reservists alike, and outlines the complex preparations for a large scale operation including force estimates, defences, logistics, and transport needs.
The brief note states that preparations of this character for the present remain as before. No new actions or changes are indicated beyond the ongoing plan.
Berlin reports official statement warning of air raids on open French towns as reprisal. It cites French bombardment of Black Forest towns outside the zone and claims German attacks have targeted fortresses. The notice notes civilian casualties in a French raid and vows strong battle squadrons for retaliation.
An imperial ukase calls up the whole male native population aged 19 to 43 in Astrakhan, Siberia, Sakhalan, and Turkestan for constructing defensive works and lines of communication. Nomad populations are exempted.
The piece reports on Democratic selections in county races including Judge Clark poised to defeat Huntress, and D. A. McAskill likely to win district attorney over C. M. Chambers with prohibition as a key issue. It notes a three way race for county commissioner Precinct No 1 among Rubiola Lamm and Hernandez, plus other commissioner contests and polling logistics.
The upcoming Democratic primary ballot lists numerous offices and contests including U S Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor and many state and county posts. It also shows amendments on statewide prohibition and Robertson insurance law provisions with for and against options.
Sergeant Archie Roosevelt confines his brother Quentin Roosevelt to the limits of his company street during military instruction at Plattsburg camp in New York. Quentin, acting corporal in Company H, Fourth regiment, dropped his rifle as his older brother issued the restraining order.
An advertisement extols Vitalitas as a universal remedy praised by thousands across America. It claims relief from indigestion biliousness rheumatism nervous debility catarrrhel disorders liver and bowel ills and cites daily cure reports from the South. Investigate at Sommers' Drug Store and available from all druggists.
Villa once feared by Parral residents proves a fallen idol as Carranza forces humiliate the bandit. A shipment of 250000 rounds from Columbus NM to the punitive force is explained as target practice. Rumors of Pershing moving south gain no official support.
Washington officials concede a note from Mexico’s de facto government proposes a three point plan for border issues. The plan covers troop withdrawals, cross border troop movements to pursue bandits, and an inquiry into bandit raid causes. Officials caution no agreement basis yet. General Calles’ move to return the Nacozari railroad signals possible Mexican military sentiment shift.
A local candidate urges laborers merchants bankers and mechanics in San Antonio to cast ballots for J Vanlandingham for County Commissioner Precinct 2. He argues for using home labor and money to keep funds circulating locally and notes prior road work was done by nonresidents.
An advertisement for welding services featuring oxy acetylene welding offered by Portage Tire and Cycle Company located at 221 South Alamo.
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