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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1918
Page
3
Detailed fragmentary dispatches describe the German line in France as a U shape with left and right wings and the base near the Marne. Allied forces led by Americans and French push to collapse the U from both ends, aiming to trap and overpower the German troops.
Federal railroad regional director orders miles of sweet clover along midwest right of way left standing this summer to aid bees in gathering nectar. The move spares section crews hardship, though some lines may still cut if safety or access requires it.
The piece notes sweet clover spreading along railroad rights of way in the middle west and its value as bee forage and soil improver. It praises clover honey quality but warns some regions see the weed as a pest. It discusses potential future use of rail right of way for gardens and farmers shifting crops. It also touches on congressional oversight and wartime authority, and jests about varied topics from Bolsheviks to an illuminated door knob invention.
Congress shows unease over administration moves to gain authority to seize telegraph telephone and cable lines. Some seek wartime efficiency while others fear centralized power. Senators demand clear reasons and public justification before any expansion of executive power.
A fragmentary poem sequence intertwines twilight harbor scenes with wartime imagery. It juxtaposes harbor life in Boston and a longing for Italy, referencing Naples and Venice while noting news bulletins from the front. The piece blends domestic urban imagery with calls for resilience as war looms.
Letters intended for publication must be signed by the writer, with signing details included. Anonymous communications are not considered. Typewritten signatures and stamped letters are treated as anonymous, and publication does not imply endorsement by the publishers of Utah Light.
To the Editor for Hermann Dal wigk: Ich Dien appears on the crest of the Prince of Wales. The royal motto is Latin. England has fought all present combatants and has never changed its mottos. The only motto likely to change is Deutschland Uber Alles. John Artd.
A sharp editorial lampoons wartime weaponry and German tactics, mocking use of shotguns and the idea of new plague dispersal devices. The piece condemns cruelties of both sides, contrasts naval and trench brutality, and ends with a parable about pride before a fall. William S Kelly from Camp Travis signs off.
A fragmented tirade criticizes a gubernatorial candidate and party strategy. It alleges the candidate travels to San Antonio to coax votes while praising reform rhetoric, and accuses the university of resisting change for money. The piece rails at political manipulation and campus resistance.
The document itemizes James L. Slayden’s votes and stances during the 65th Congress. It accuses him of opposing military expansion, naval increases, conscription, and wartime measures, while condemning his silence on Germany’s actions and Lusitania sinking.
In a heated expose, rural workers lament rising appropriations despite declining attendance. The piece skewers high university salaries and diploma fees, noting a president earning 3000 a year plus travel costs while students pay, and condemns reforms promised by Hobby. The author cites farmers funding scholars, lamenting district strains and state costs.
JOSEVIL I. SWEENEY argues against a forty year San Antonio traction franchise at no cost, claiming it raises taxes for others and hinders fares. He urges public control or transfer to government with Southwestern Telephone, opposing a fare increase for Public Service Company and urging reevaluation of jitney rules.
Three generations of Ware Trevenstie stand in local memory as soldiers answering the call of country. Mrs Mary A winery notes her family ties to Civil War service and Spanish American War enlistments. Thomas Winnings, aged 76, is highlighted among surviving relatives with multiple generations of veterans.
A fragmented wartime column mocks leaders and public life with quips on Zimmermann, honesty, women at work, U boats, and societal shifts. It references Lindenburg Kaiser Japan, army discipline, and a House clerk during a chaotic session, preserving the era’s tone despite garbled text.
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