San Antonio Light circulation figures and showings
The San Antonio Light reports six month circulation ending March 31 1917 daily average 20709 copies Sunday 24300 copies net paid daily 19379 Sunday 22378. Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies the figures as authoritative for advertisers in the U S and Canada. The paper claims 50 percent higher paid circulation direct to San Antonio homes than any other newspaper.
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United States
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Paul Block, Inc
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Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Bids
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San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Canada
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San Antonio
Face powder fears and rice woes in wartime ironies
A columnist fulminates on food shortages and rice used in face powder, mocks French policy, and argues American resolve. He praises U S troops, notes Civil War firepower limits, and urges national effort to boost wartime transport and production efficiency.
German Presses Question U S War Entry Humbug Claim
Several German newspapers publish long defenses arguing that U S entry into the war changes nothing for Germany. They broadly describe America as humbug while agreeing on one point the U S army is not a decisive factor.
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Germany
United States
America
Railroads urged to boost war effort through efficiency
The American Railway Association dispatches guidance urging rail workers to increase freight handling speed and reduce repairs. By keeping locomotives in service and loading cars to full capacity, the system could add thousands of active engines and cars, aiding national defense and shortening the war.
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United States
American Railway Association
Committee On National Defense
Europe
Germany
Mississippi Valley
General Goethals and the political job compared
The statement argues that a political post is harder and less appreciated than an army career, with more snares and scrutiny. It frames Goethals as facing greater challenges outside military service.
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Goethals
Stockholm Riot Ends With Injured Man And Wanes
In Stockholm a riot ended with one man seriously wounded and several others mildly hurt as police charged the rioters. The disturbance was not a notably successful riot.
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Stockholm
German Ship Commanders Seek Injunctions in Brazil War Seizure
German ship commanders in Brazil petition for injunctions to stop the government from seizing their vessels. The spectacle shows Germany appealing to law for protection after setting aside nations laws and humanity.
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Brazil
Germany
Military aptitude rules limit even famed leaders
Across armies, strict physical standards filter recruits. The text notes Napoleon would not meet height rules, Haig is described as color blind, and other officers have faced defects from impaired vision to amputations, illustrating how genius often coexists with disqualifying conditions.
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Napoleon
Haig
King Manuel Named Head of British Red Cross Orthopedics
Former Portuguese king Manuel has been appointed by the British Red Cross Society to head its orthopedic section for deformity treatment of wounded soldiers. He has long shown interest in this work and is touring Britain inspecting institutions treating war injuries.
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Manuel
Red Cross
Portugal
British Red Cross Society
Great Britain
Austin Statesman
Democratic Senate Headcount Changes After McNary Appointment
The Democratic majority in the U S Senate drops to twelve with Judge McNary named by Oregon's governor to replace the late Harry Lane. Senator Chamberlain endorses McNary, implying the administration gains a supporter despite party shifts, per the New York World.
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United States Senate
Judge McNary
Oregon
Harry Lane
Lane
Chamberlain
New York World
Tomato Packing Law Goes Into Effect In Texas
The state enforces a standard packing rule for tomatoes, aiming to raise prices through uniform packs. Texas follows peers that already used uniform packing to boost market value for vegetables and fruits.
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Texas
Houston Post
Prussian Methods Elicit Global Hatred After War
A Fort Worth Star-Telegram quote condemns Prussian wartime tactics for spreading lasting hatred rather than fear. It argues Germany harmed its standing and will face consequences in future international relations and law.
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Germany
Fort Worth
A Time for Work Recommends Forced Labor for Offenders
In a Sioux Falls Journal stance the paper argues all county jail inmates including vagrants drunks and petty thieves must contribute to the public good through labor. If unable to build roads they should weed gather tin cans or perform other useful work and health by cleaning streets is urged. If they cannot be trusted restraints are proposed.
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General Sherman
France
America
San Antonio
United States
Sioux Falls Journal
Three-course dinner plan echoes frugality drive
Philadelphia women propose a three course dinner to curb food use, aiming to reduce waste as a patriotic act and a soldierly duty. The piece notes shedding fish game and salad may save scarce staples and urges frugality for national effort.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Liberty lights union of love and work in two careers
Jane Anderson and Jim Crawford wrestle with marriage and ambition during a December night by the Statue of Liberty. They acknowledge that true freedom lies in shared work and mutual support as they resolve to build a life and mission together.
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Rose Shelye-Miller
Jim Crawford
Jane Anderson
Jim
Jane
Bedloe’s Island
New York Harbor
Liberty
War Message Pamphlet Issued For Schools
President Wilsons war message arranged with footnotes and notations for study has been issued in pamphlet form by the committee on public information and will be sent free to schools libraries organizations or individuals. A movement to make it a text book in school curriculum will be started.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Committee On Public Information
French reading American History drives French book demand
Paris reports a surge of French demand for American Revolution history and U.S. history titles due to war intervention. Only two French works on the subject exist, both out of print, with one announced for republication.
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Associated Press
Paris
United States
Her Better Self at Empire with Pauline Frederick
Pauline Frederick stars in Her Better Self at the Empire. Margaret Turnbull wrote the script directed by Robert G. Vignola with Ned Van Buren as photographer. The program includes Pathe News No 44 and a Triangle comedy Wheels and Woe.
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Pauline Frederick
Empire
Famous Players
Margaret Turnbull
Robert G. Vignola
Ned van Buren
Vignola
Mr. van Buren
Miss Frederick
the Empire
Pathe News
American Methods at Grand with Farnum on screen
Fox photo play American Methods starring William Farnum headlines the Grand today. The Iron Master adaptation follows a young American overcoming aristocratic prejudice and a wife learning to love her husband. Showings continue Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Fox
William Farnum
the Grand
Farnum
San Antonio
George Ohnet
France
Public Letters Policy From The Light Paper
The Light states letters must be signed to be published and anonymous submissions will not be considered. Publication does not imply endorsement by the publishers.
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The
Light
Favors the Jews Letter to the Editor Cites Biblical Promise
The writer urges readers to see the Palestine issue through a biblical lens, claiming the Bible supports Jewish nation restoration. He cites prophecies about Israel and Jerusalem and links Christian zeal to the world conflict in Europe. The piece argues reformulation of the Jewish state is divinely central.
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Palestine
Europe
Israel
David
Judah
Jerusalem
Christ
Shiloah
Jesus
Enduring Zionist Destiny and Jewish Return in Prophecy
A brief prophetic argument cites biblical calls to gather Jews and critique of divine withdrawal until the Gentile times end. It asserts Jews remain a prepared people, seeks a homeland in Palestine, and links this to Christian support for the Zion movement and the promised land to Abraham’s descendants. V. Cochran.
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Palestine
Israel
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
V. Cochran
Aviation Training School Quarters Open At Brackenridge Hall
Sixty Army Aviation Training School cadets occupy Brackenridge Hall after University students depart. Lieutenant Ralph Pe Cousins directs the prelim course with 25 new enrollees weekly, up to 300. Col J A McCalmont returns from Taylor to muster Texas National Guard cavalry. Col James Stockton sails to Houston to muster a troop for the same regiment. The regiment will be ready for active service.
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Austin
Tex
Aviation Training School
United States Army
Brackenridge Hall
Ralph Pe. Cousins
J. A. McCalmont
Taylor
Texas National Guard
James T. Stockton
Guard
Hoiston
San Antonio artillery recruiting nears full muster
Recruiting for the second battery of the San Antonio artillery battalion of the Texas National Guard is nearly complete with plans to start recruiting for a third. The slogan Be a sent, not a seat is proving effective. Officials hope to muster two new batteries on June 29, Battery B’s armory is at 345 East Crockett Street where enlistments will undergo medical exams.
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San Antonio
Texas Natonal Guard
France
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