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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
6
The San Antonio Light, founded January 20, 1881, publishes with the Gazette as a combined local news outlet. This entry notes the historic merger identity of The San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette.
A 1910 political notice urges Democrats in the Fourteenth District to nominate James L. Slayden for Congress, arguing he opposes San Antonio’s military needs and national defense. It praises Judge Joe A. Adkins as a suitable opponent who supports preparedness, labor measures, and a border military road.
A speaker appeals to San Antonio voters to back a candidate who would serve the city, state, and country, contrasting him with an opponent deemed to have failed to represent the locality and nation.
The piece argues Roumania's stance will decide Allied offensives in the Balkans and against Bulgaria. It links Paris talks and Russian advances to future shifts, noting Roumania’s 600000 troops and aims for Bukovina and Transylvania, while Texas agitators face changes in public affairs and the Anti-Saloon League's persistent drive.
Opponents of Governor James F. Ferguson attack with mudslinging to gain political advantage. The piece argues Ferguson has delivered solid administration, economic progress, and avoided liquor legislation, contrasting with critics who bring agitators and petitions to challenge his record.
The piece portrays Cipriano Castro as a pariah, hunted by his own government and rejected by nations from the United States to France. It argues he forfeited public confidence through insults to creditors and other states, becoming a literal man without a country and a wandering figure akin to the Wandering Jew.
The Health Train, Florida, adapts the agricultural train concept to deliver vital disease prevention knowledge. It tours rural towns with exhibits on water, flies, mosquitoes, child care, and sanitation, offers health films, newspaper notices, and moves on to the next community.
The article argues the British ammun tion stockpile could last about a year at current use. It notes allies face a race to use ammo faster than it can be produced, or risk another year of passive advance while home fronts build capital for another assault. The piece contends long war weariness may ease if the strain ends soon.
Mademoiselle embraces summer fur as fashion presses on with Ninety in the Shade style. A fox scarf by a noted furrier blends white and gray fox for a youthful, stylish touch paired with a light frock and satin hat.
A man contemplates suicide saying his death would bless all, but he plans to loosen bandages to permit a hidden self-inflicted wound. He rests after relaxing restraints, believing Aunt Louisa is right that his death would be a blessing to everyone including himself.
The Detroit Free Press reports a Berlin treaty uniting German and Austrian forces and trade under central control. The move was long contemplated by leaders, faced stiff opposition from Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and gains momentum after his death altering European power dynamics.
The text notes Archduke Charles Ferdinand’s early wartime influence as chief of Austro Hungarian forces, arguing for a unified military front with Germany. It contends that the treaty solidifies a 25 year unification, projecting a colossal power of 122 million, militarized, educated and economically integrated, surpassing the United States in size.
A diplomat notes Wagner as a favorite to ease social strain. If the listener dislikes Wagner they will avoid further talk. if he does, the listener will dominate the discussion. Washington Star commentary illustrates conversational strategy in diplomacy.
Delicately wrapped stuffed eggs make a picnic appeal. Green or yellow tissue squares fringe and roll an egg with a fortune rhyme from the hostess. Halved boiled eggs filled with ham paste seasoned with mustard lemon and onion juice.
Nettie, a city girl, visits Agnes in the country where they pick berries, drink from a brook, and share a blueberry pie lunch in Agnes' playhouse behind the barn. Their day ends with plans for a future country-style lunch.
A Fort Worth Star Telegram column defends Xantippe wife of Socrates, arguing tradition miscast her as a nag. The piece credits her with inspiring Socrates and suggests he might have relied on her to spark his thought rather than on fame or fortune.
Pittsburg Dispatch editor Burgess Johnson lectures on everyday profanity among respectable people. He argues profanity is language use linked to irreverence and sacrilege yet serves as safety valves for masses and classes, from gospels to global tongues, despite being coarse and vain.
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