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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1916
Page
6
Founded January 20, 1881 the San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette are noted as Exclusive Leased Wire Day Report of the Associated Press. The item indicates second class matter filing at the San Antonio post office.
The piece contrasts England's sparrow import with American gray squirrels and uses the issue to argue for universal military training. It argues that state regiments need more training, that a large ready army is essential, and suggests five hundred thousand young men annually should serve six months to a year to build a trained reserve. It also notes improvements in war correspondence and calls for a stronger mobilization for readiness.
The article notes that returning state regiments will carry ideas on compulsory service for both officers and enlisted men. Despite advances in uniforms and equipment, recruiting and drilling methods remain unchanged. It reports high discharge rates for unfit National Guard field duty and a wide age range among ranks, with many veterans still serving.
A debate over camp hardships arises from contrasts between letters from soldiers on the Texas border and reports by war correspondents. Editors sent varying reporters, some unprepared for harsh conditions, while soldiers describe real discomforts. The clash centers on how tales travel from the front to northern and eastern papers.
The piece argues the British blacklist reflects a hard trade policy with little ground for compromise between Britain and America. It compares Britain's actions to Germany’s invasion of Belgium and questions whether Britain seeks principle or immediate gain, noting Britain may avoid punishing munitions makers.
The Schenectady Gazette notes that critics of the president still prefer him as a known quantity. In a time of possible national peril, the public questions whether a change is wise and fears introducing an unknown candidate.
The Springfield Republican argues that four northern states paid 865 million of 125 million collected under the federal income tax while 12 southern states paid 5.39 million, claiming the tax is wickedly sectional and favors wealthier regions.
A New York opinion notes that prosperity tempts complacency as record earnings grow while managers fear a downturn. It compares corporate caution to Polycrates and warns that peace in Europe could trigger financial volatility despite precautionary reserves and sinking funds.
Major Gauntlett uncovers a missing letter mystery after a hydrant misused as a post box leads to Cecil Gordon’s engagement to Miss Alice Chislehurst. The scandal erupts as Standon and Bisheshar reveal the old man’s error and the town learns of the lovers’ plan.
A revived interest in fans as stylish accessories inspires new designs. Exquisite pearl and ivory handles adorn ostrich feather fans in palm-leaf or collapsible types, offered in one or two tones and various sizes. The latest trends show very large fans as the smartest option.
The New York Sun comments on Mr. Ford’s dismissive stance toward history while arguing that history remains essential. It notes past outrages and legendary figures like Napoleon, Alexander, and Attila as reminders that history repeats and must be read to avoid forgetting.
A 1916 recipe describes baking underdone roast or boiled meat in a casserole with vegetables to create a tasty, inexpensive dish. It instructs cleaning carrots parsnips turnips potatoes onions and celery, boiling them, then layering with cold roast beef and savory herbs to bake.
Reggie loses Pinkie the white rat with a brass ring collar as Pinkie escapes the cage. Pinkie follows a trail of brown rats through a pantry and into a dark passage, meeting their home where he will explore with curiosity. Tomorrow the tale continues.
The National Geographic Society war geography bulletin highlights St. Quentin on the Somme, a medieval cotton and woolen center with water links to Antwerp and Paris. It traces its origins to Quintinus, recounts sieges in 1557, Coligny’s defense, Bartholomew’s Massacre, Franco-German wars, and ties to Mary Queen of Scots and Mary Tudor.
The elder Dumas famed for quick wit in conversation tells a Paris theater anecdote. He and a literary colleague watch a play by the colleague. a sleeper in the parquet prompts a jab about his writing. Later the same man naps again, revealing the joke's punchline.
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