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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
4
Publication details list the San Antonio Light and Gazette as a combined paper with AP wire service. Exchange address at 609-511 Travis Street notes second class mail and post office Waterea. Subscription rates show 6.00 for 550.
The San Antonio Light reports six month averages ending March 1917 of 20 709 daily and 24 300 Sunday copies, with net editions of 19 779 and 22 378 respectively after removing spoked leftovers and samples. The Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies the results. The paper claims to guarantee 50 percent more paid circulation direct to San Antonio homes than any other local newspaper.
An editorial recaps humorous and touching scenes from U S recruiting stations showing the spirit behind the war effort. It highlights a San Antonio youth eager for combat, a father offering his son to the country but refusing a filing fee, and a persistent lad who repeatedly tries to enlist despite strict medical and physical hurdles.
A youth from an upstate town sought enlistment at the Albany recruiting office. He passed tests until the medical exam revealed adhesive plasters hidden on his heels to fake extra height. He admitted the ruse and said he did not want to be a slacker.
The entry of British forces into Palestine near Jerusalem raises the prospect of a Jewish homeland in the Holy Land. A republican, liberal Jewish state could emerge from the conquests, easing persecution and fostering peace with Arabs and Syrians while displacing the Turk, and giving Jews a land they could call their own.
The article notes Japan's government victory in a Diet election, with 213 pro government and 168 anti government seats. It links this outcome to a widespread push to curb imperial power and challenges to the monarchy reflected in Parliament. It mentions President Wilson's democracy stance and compares Japanese trends to German anti-government currents.
The piece argues Japan’s imperial family holds broad power aided by a state religion, making reform movements unlikely to succeed. It notes the Diet’s upcoming session, the government’s strong majority, and opposition's weakness, while suggesting expansion abroad could alter conditions for substantial change.
A Chicago expert photo grapher Barnett Harris advertises love germs by photographing tiny likenesses. He claims to fit a portrait and its frame onto a germ, even smaller than a pinhead, offering a novel keepsake for those seeking minute mementos.
A reader urges Congress to notice that the war tax seems to cover almost all items except picks and shovels, criticizing the apparent favoritism.
Mr. Hoover vows to appeal to housewives for thrift and says many have practiced economy since marriage, suggesting widespread frugality. The remark implies a continuing effort to curb expenses across households.
The government orders the San Marcos fish hatchery closed for lack of necessary state legislation. The recent Legislature was occupied with more momentous questions, delaying required actions.
The Fighting Fifteenth Texas forms a selective army division with Texas Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico. The unit embodies saddle spurs six shooters sawed off rifles and rough and ready action as described by the Fort Worth Star Telegram.
The Italian Committee of the Emergency Aid in Philadelphia works for Italy on the eastern seaboard. Prompt liberal donations supply anesthetics limbs glass eyes garments and dressings for soldiers and destitute civilians via an American clearing house and the Rome embassy.
A Philadelphia Record excerpt argues American farmers supply most grain and cattle, yet output lags population growth. It attributes the root cause to a persistent shortage of farm labor, noting patriosm and credit are present but labor scarcity hinders expanding production.
Jim Thurston returns from a mountain vacation facing a social whirl and a love triangle. Felicia Phillips expects marriage, while Stephana Strong reenters his life forcing a choice between secure arrangements and passionate longing. Thurston unveils his true heart, confessing enduring love to Stephana as Felicia’s engagement unravels.
A man and woman exchange vows of simple affection and envision a life together. He seeks a real home with her, imagining a future where they build a life and perhaps raise children in an unknown land, guided by love and faith.
The Netherlands central bureau of statistics reports wage gains during the war across sectors. Building 12–26%, clothing 10–20% with 10% piece-rate rise, bakery 7–42%, farm hands 12–40%, Rotterdam seamen 14–26%, painting and decorating 40–70% with some 100%+, merchant marine engineers since 1914 25–100% inland 22–75%.
Premier Ribot's government strengthens its position after the decisive Chamber of Deputies vote on peace terms. Observers say the Temps and others see restored authority and countrywide prestige enabling firmer governance and international negotiating power.
Reliable AP information says Turkish forces plan to defend Jerusalem after initially considering evacuation if the city faced serious threat. The shift is attributed to German influence guiding military decisions.
Associated Press Correspondence from London notes heavy fur purchases by British French and American interests at London fur sales. Winter has reduced stocks and prices run 10 to 50 percent higher than January. Some skins fall in price due to new government export rules.
Dover Delaware June 6 a charter was issued for the Great Eastern Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company of New York with a capital of 30 million dollars the new corporation organized to build ships and maintenance facilities in New York and surrounding regions.
Donald B. MacMillan, head of the Crocker Land expedition, says his party has only supplies to August and requests a relief ship. Neptune, chartered by the expedition committee, may sail July 1 from Nova Scotia under Captain Robert A. Bartlett to Etah. The venture yielded six new islands and significant scientific material despite Crocker Land being a mirage.
President Carranza orders state governors to compel landowners to allow cultivation of unused lands to secure food for the nation. Mexicans returning from the United States during the European war will receive free interior transport and farm work. United States Ambassador Fletcher urged the delivery of two coast guard cutters bought by Mexico that have been held up in the U.S. delivery process.
Miss Julia Lathrop named to head the Child Welfare Department of the Women's Committee of the Council of National Defense. She previously led the child labor division and studied wartime child conditions in Europe and Canada.
Former Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, serving as a major in the judge advocate's Officers Reserve Corps, has been ordered to report for active duty.
George Fitzmaurice leads The Hunting of the Hawk at the Empire starring William Courtenay produced by Astra Film Corporation for Pathe. Also on bill are Kick In The Romantic Journey Arms and the Woman The Test and other photoplays with Courtenay Mary Nash and Jane Gray. A Know America scenic and Pathe News No. 43 are shown today.
The Majestic presents the season finale with James Morton returning to top the program after a noted travesty at the local variety house last year. John Swor and West Avey return with their blackface act, a major draw, joined by Melody Six singers, Newhoff and Phelps, Benny and Woods in ten minutes of syncopation, Charles Lennon playing odd instruments, and the Whirling Azimag with a new aerial thriller.
Anita Stewart stars in The Girl Philippa at the Grand Opera House beginning today. The new management of Jack Burke and William Pulitzer promises a series of high class film dramas for the summer. The story follows a young American artist in France at the outbreak of the war with rich dramatic scenes.
Antwerp correspondent reports Ghent authorities authorize a dog slaughterhouse with a limit of about two pounds of dog meat per week per family. The observer expects other Belgian towns to adopt similar measures as shortages grow.
London reports wartime leader Winston Churchill tending his garden a daily sight in shirt sleeves as he grows vegetables and fills the soil in his private plot details.
The speaker reflects on a key challenge for beginners: avoiding over discussing topics. The aim is to keep discussions lively by not dwelling too long on a single subject and by inviting balanced, engaging exchanges.
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