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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1916
Page
4
The article argues for a potential culinary corps as a modern arm of preparedness, noting stricter food inspections, evolving cookery standards, and investments in screened kitchens. It discusses civilian cooks, National Guard dining adaptions, and the possibility of a future military culinary system shaping troop sustenance amid war.
Opponents of Wilsons shipping bill caution that early praise for the administrations concession may be premature. Analysts warn that predicting the bill’s fate remains unreliable and prone to change as the political debate continues.
The piece criticizes Senator Robert M. LaFollette for railing against naval officers and the press over military munition profits. It defends navy leaders and editors as patriotic and independent, noting newspapers generally support preparedness and resist being bought by advertisers. The column blames LaFollette for political rants and recalls Bryan as a similar critic.
A wartime policy editorial argues the nation should prepare for war emergencies and place responsibility on the common people's judgment rather than leaders like La Follette.
Commentary questions Dr. Charles F. Abed of San Francisco and Dr. Aked aboard the Ford peace ship. The piece mocks their pro peace views and claims of a possible separate Russia Germany deal as a folly that would threaten liberal thought and Europe’s unity. The author notes Abed’s Germany experience and Aked’s stubborn opinions amid wartime debates.
The Louisvile Courier Journal reports that many Progressives reject Hughes leadership. Eleven of twenty-two Pennsylvania Progressive committee members voted against endorsing Hughes, signaling divergent aims within the movement beyond Republican alignment.
Toast requires careful steps and patient heat management. Use bread two days old, trim crusts, toast slowly over a clear fire until evenly colored, then finish with melted butter on hot toast. Serve promptly with quick, light spreading.
A girl named Jennie visits her aunt in the country and enjoys farm life with Ponts the dog. While near a pond they encounter a raft. Ponts drags at her dress, she slips onto the raft first as it floats away, and Pantss jumps after her into the water in a tense moment.
The article forecasts a hard fought four months of campaigning with both parties active in literature and appeals. It argues the Democratic record is strong, the Republican candidate has not gained ground since resignation, and suggests peace, prosperity and progress are difficult to attack.
The attorney general's office issued conflicting opinions on whether a man must prove he voted the Democratic ticket to have his name on the Democratic ballot. The Austin Statesman notes that a former Republican or other party member might qualify to appear on the Democratic ballot but could not vote for himself, and questions the logic of the party making it harder for others to reform.
The article notes that private car travel, once a privilege of the wealthy, is now accessible to all with cars costing 400 to 500 dollars. It extols freedom on 2.3 million miles of highways, highlights comfortable camping, fresh farm foods, and gypsy bands using motor vehicles, predicting tens of thousands more Americans will vacation by car.
Jennie and Ponts the dog set out on a raft adventure but the craft broke loose. The dog clamped a loose rope and swam to shore with Jennie clinging on. Reunited, Jennie admits the escapade, while her aunt warns against future raft trips. Ponts seems to promise further protection.
The Houston Post condemns the run-off senatorial primary funding method as unjust and advocates a comprehensive reform of Terrell election law. It notes Harris County candidates face up to 8000 dollars in assessments, with per-seat costs inflated by multiple contests, calling the system rotten, expensive, and hypocritical.
The Beaumont Enterprise advises readers to avoid cute or mismatched baby names. It urges choosing austere, fitting given names and warns against naming children after pets or misaligned gender expectations.
Mary Glynn notes that light summer frocks in serge or mohair are essential and should favor simple lines. Designs favor well fitting sleeves a touch of embroidery or lace and wool embroidery to soften severity. A navy serge trotteur with gray wool embroidery and crushed ribbon belt stood out among racegoers.
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