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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
16
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Thousands of San Antonians from all walks of life marched in a vast demonstration to show support for national preparedness. The city, seen as representative of the Southwest, voiced a clear desire for peace through readiness and urged congressional backing of defense measures.
The Aero Club of America urges Congress to raise the army air service appropriation from 1 million to at least 5 million dollars. It argues the U S would otherwise rank eighth among nations in military aviation and stresses aeronautics as essential defense.
Nacoomee the Kiowa princess accuses reservation agents of exploiting Indians by limiting their market access and selling to select purchasers. The claim, born from a visit to the Kiowas, questions government oversight as Secretary Lane promotes citizenship and white civilization through ceremony and plow-based symbolism.
The piece argues that underfunded air service and national defense leave a nation vulnerable to superior aeronautical capability abroad. It warns against delaying preparedness, noting that universal military training is cheaper in peace and war and that delays raise long term costs while hampering industry. It compares inadequate readiness to a useless rope for a deep well.
The article estimates this year’s income tax receipts at 120 million dollars, up 35 million from last year, and projects the tax could reach 400 million annually as officials predict. It cites the need for clearer law language and notes over 8 million was recovered by federal ferets to enforce compliance while many taxpayers may misinterpret requirements.
A report notes that Indian peoples were pressured by a member of their own race to adopt white civilization, but questions whether such a transition was truly voluntary or coercively induced.
June 12 marks the start of a month long civilian training school at Fort Sam Houston. About 400 Texans have enlisted with participants from other states. The program aims to turn civilians into capable soldiers, providing officers and instructors for a potential volunteer army.
The Abilene Reporter urges residents to remove weeds around their homes and eliminate trash to prevent disease spread and keep the town in sanitary condition for the summer months. Mosquitoes and disease agents thrive in weed patches near residences, posing health risks.
The El Paso Times argues for a firmer response to murder and insanity defenses to safeguard society. It contends that escaping punishment through insanity pleas undermines public safety and calls for stronger treatment to prevent future violent acts.
Governor Ferguson sent an alliterative message to the Chicago preparedness parade chair in response to an invitation to join the June 3 demonstration. He praised Texas Democrats for upholding party principles at the San Antonio convention against insidious influences.
The Galveston Tribune quotes public health officers calling the presence of insane persons in Texas barbarous and inhuman and urges the governor and Legislature to rapidly create long term care facilities. The resolution condemns lethargy and seeks to remove Texas's stigma.
The article promotes Humane Week starting May 15 as broader than past years. It argues kindness to animals refines youth and benefits society and business, noting humane treatment of work animals supports efficiency and economics in big business. It urges six days of civilization to popularize the aim.
The Houston Post notes that some San Antonio Democrats fully back every act of President Wilson's administration while others view openness to change as a virtue. It argues the president himself is willing to revise views on Panama canal, army, preparedness, and Mexico, suggesting flexibility in policy positions.
A guide to preparing a refined cream soup with careful creaming to avoid curdling. It covers melting butter, whisking flour, adding white stock, simmering, trimming fat, and folding in eggs and cream. Cucumbers and shelled peas are cooked, strained, and added before serving with whipped cream garnish. Veal Loaf.
The piece criticizes US Congress for delaying defense in the Senate army bill. It implies Congress members betray the nation, arguing that only American men loyal to the government belong in Congress and should focus on peace rather than military buildup. It calls for a national shift toward defense readiness.
In a framed reminiscence a grandmother recalls a rainy day when siblings Beth Ned and a mother figure explored a trunk. They roll boxes find pills and taste the white coating before discovering the medicine Oil of birch used as a lesson against meddling.
Questioning if a model in Leslie's reflects stage chorus fashion. The piece asks whether she imitates undressed chorus girls, wears low necklines and visible stockings, sports gaudy imitations, rouged and powdered face, dines and dances with a late crowd, and pursues pleasure over church and family. The excerpt frames a moral critique of urban flapper style and social behavior.
Fashion notes showcase dressy summer hats paired with net or embroidery lingerie frocks for outdoor lawn and garden parties. An all white hat with a broad brim in white georgette crepe and milan features a single white rose trim.
A text questions a young woman's choices amid cabaret culture and public gaze. It contrasts reckless novelty with traditional morals, asks whether the girl honors or disappoints family, and challenges parental pride by comparing images of the daughter and mother.
A man spots a house on fire and rings the bell. A slightly deaf woman answers, mishears the alarm, and the man keeps shouting that the house is afire while trying to convey urgency. The exchange ends with the woman calm and the man admitting he has no further plan.
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