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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1918
Page
3
The piece argues German prisoners reveal how German officers lie to sustain morale and induce fear. It contrasts American and German soldiers, noting Germans fear officers, seek to appease captors, and reveal more information to save their lives.
The text describes a military officer fearing authority and hating Americans, leading to grandiose speech before captors. It questions freeing German prisoners to inform comrades of Allied conditions, noting the challenge of finding Germans willing to swap their liberty for the prior cruel treatment.
A commentary argues that wartime sanitation serves democracy and monarchy alike by disarming autocracy. It contends Germany spread disease through unsanitary conditions across its empire, Spain, and the western front, while Allied forces maintained hygiene. The piece lauds American troops for enforcing cleanliness among prisoners and civilians, promising safer postwar Europe under any government.
The piece argues that German leadership under Admiral Von Slintze reveals a core inconsistency in Pan German aims. It criticizes the Deutsch land idea and the Kaiser’s claim that Germans are the salt of the earth, asserting Germany seeks world dominance through war and the spread of the German system.
The editorial argues Germany’s attempt to blame England or Russia for starting the war exposes its own guilt and hypocrisy. It contends German militarists justified conquest as a divine mission while condemning others, and mocks Germany for seeking excuses amid food and population strains.
Poem excerpt by Anthony Nuwer in Leslie's envisions a future social circle of soldiers and civilians. It contrasts those who served with those who did not answer the call, questioning how they will be received when the time comes and reflecting on sacrifice and memory.
The Marion Advertiser notes that modern youths change quickly from workers to self important realizers. In two weeks they demand higher wages, in three weeks claim expertise, and in a month seek control of the cash register.
The Wansau Record-Herald notes jokes about predicted war beard revival and reports a plan to include a safety razor in the army ration, highlighting skepticism and humor about grooming provisions during wartime.
The quote cites Lincoln's rule of choosing men whose hearts are in their work to win the Union. It urges today to select similarly loyal individuals for public positions, praising steadfast citizenry and referencing Eliau Claire Jclostam.
The Majestic wraps its week with Bright Will and two witty acts amid a capacity crowd. The Vick ’Lock Girl features clever scenery and tunes, while My Lonely Idea rivals for top spots with a playful war era romance. Royal Theaters present Fall of Rheims recreating WWI aerial bombardment with Miss Margaret May Lester and Miss Billie Rishmond performing cabaret numbers. Princess offers Owen Meadowbrook Lane vaudeville and Constance Talmadge in Up the Road With Sallie.
Film attraction Heart of the Sunset, the Res Beach story filmed in San Antonio, headlines the Grand today and returns Tuesday and Wednesday. The Texas and Mexico ranch life tale includes timely humor and a skilled cast, released by the Goldwyn company.
A political tally prints James D. Slayden as opposing key wartime measures. It cites votes against army expansion, a volunteer reserve under federal control, naval increases, and woman suffrage, while criticizing his silence on German cruelties and the Lusitania sinking.
Directed by Frank Powell The Forfeit is being filmed in San Antonio with Grand Theatre showing. Beginning Thursday the remainder of the week will present The yes of the World as part of a comedy slate.
A local notice urges readers to write letters to the Light newspaper. It discusses publishing policies and invites opinion on King George’s lineage and coat of arms, naming Hermann Dalwigi of 12 Main Agenus as a contributor.
A Bridgeport service featured a hymn miscue when the chorister started I love to steal with wrong tunes. The minister quipped Let out pray as the mishap amused congregants in a Methodist Bulletin note.
In western Ireland three times co exist old time ten minutes after Greenwich new time daylight saving used by railways. Edwin G. Booz formerly of Chicago now a National Army soldier received a telegram announcing his promotion to captain the first drafted man to be promoted to captain in the country.
Across Texas papers the writers lampoon national and local goings on. They joke about sugar supply and mint beds, translate letters, celebrate okra, defend women's voting, warn cotton farmers, and relish small town pranks from Luling to Yoakum.
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