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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
34
Exclusive AP leased wire report from The San Antonio Light and Gazette. Delivery notes list mailing office at San Antonio Nos. 609 511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D. Public notices and city briefs accompany the wire.
The obituary piece lauds Kitchener as Britain's pivotal organizer and mobilizer of the volunteer army and munition production. It credits his planning for allied harmony, notes his limited brilliance as a field commander, and suggests his death may spur new leadership guiding the war effort to a decisive allied victory.
The piece recalls昔 political bosses delivering votes and exploiting networks as conventions in Chicago illustrate evolved methods. It contrasts cruder past practices with subtler modern schemes that still aim to sway popularity, noting bosses retain influence though less firmly.
Americans chase postwar profit and demand for foresight into European war outcomes. The piece argues vast fortunes await those who correctly anticipate peace effects on agriculture, industry, and markets, from wheat and cotton to cattle and lumber, enabling preparations against potential demand drops. It stresses economic foresight rewards across enterprises, not just merchants.
The United States splits into two groups able to foresee postwar effects. Capitalists rely on secret coping strategies while economists, detached from wartime trades, offer clear visions for peacetime adjustments. Farmers should seek economist counsel to share in postwar gains after wartime profits accrue.
The piece notes a $52,000,000 reduction in annual fire loss for the United States and Canada amid warnings the drop may be temporary. It credits ongoing prevention campaigns, insurers, and experts, while urging stronger deterrents for carelessness and fires. The five year pre 1915 period is described as appalling and burdensome to the public.
Dr A J Barton superintendent of the Texas Anti Latoon League and delegate to the Democratic state convention in San Antonio says the convention's actions will react strongly in favor of prohibition and that the people will rebuke the methods used. He is satisfied with the outcome though it did not align with his preferences.
The Hamilton Record notes that a few political aspirants often come from manual labor backgrounds but warns that offices are scarce. It argues that voters need more than corn-scarred hands, emphasizing diverse qualifications for leadership in the commonwealth.
The Dallas Journal notes U S troops will not depart Mexico until their mission is completed and claims troops have aided the Carranza government. It rejects reports of public resentment, saying locals have shown friendliness when encountered and derides Mexican demagogues making the fuss.
Farm labor throughout Texas is in good demand with a bulky payroll from June to November. Open work appeals more now due to improved machinery, good roads, better living conditions, diversified crops, and more diversions for farmers and employees. The Star-Telegram notes opportunity for the diligent unemployed on Texas farms.
Germany maintains and expands its river and canal system amid ongoing conflict. Despite having fewer rails per area than the United States, Germany has spent hundreds of millions of marks over forty years to enlarge and improve waterways, signaling a lasting strategic priority as leaders continue to operate existing routes and build new ones.
Income tax returns indicate revenue this year will total 120 million dollars, up from 85.6 million last year, attributed to augmented property rather than better collection. The sum remains 287 million below Basil M. Manly’s 400 million target. a 40 percent annual boost could meet his figures after Wilson’s second term.
The New York World praises United States troops in Mexico for a desert march by 208 men of the Eleventh Cavalry. They traversed 571 miles in 21 days on five days of rations, with no fodder or nearby water, amid rough terrain and no relief, fighting several engagements and suffering only one fatality. The Atlanta Constitution notes the feat may outpace European cavalry.
In a wartime diary, a nurse chronicles Roland from Cevennes through disfiguring injuries from gas and shellfire. His fiancé Therese visits, struggles with fear and hope, and faces the prospect of permanent blindness as bandages await removal.
A landscape painter labors at his easel as a woman observer watches. She compliments his work and he modestly deflects. She then clarifies she meant the original landscape, prompting a returned quip about the original being the real charm.
A fashion note says silk stitching trims are back, echoing past decades. Silk trim appears on coats, suits, and waists. cotton and mercerized thread shifts noted. Navy gabardine coats and sabre-hat outfits showcase white silk stitching, with sport hats also stitched in contrast colors.
The French government appoints a commission to study the general use of motion pictures in various branches of public education. The panel will examine methods, access, and potential benefits of integrating cinema into schools and related institutions.
A new design features a single continuous wire forming a central ring to encircle fabric and two ends bent to grip garments. The device eliminates separate pins or springs, allowing a lightweight, compact laundry aid.
A luncheon or dinner course features coastar large red tomatoes stuffed with cucumber celery and English walnut meats. The tomato shells are seasoned with onion olive oil Tarragon vinegar pepper and salt then filled with a chopped mixture bound by a seasoned mayonnaise. The recipe yields six stuffed tomatoes. Tomorrow A New Iced Cocoa.
To the Editor Congratulations on your splendid editorial Penalizing Enterprise W. C. Hirzel Accept my congratulation on the editorial Penalizing Enterprise in Saturday evening's Light This was the best article on economic questions printed in San Antonio and must have had a good effect on the readers The single taxer no doubt read it with keen interest E. P. Haye
A reader praises an article on taxation and land transfer reform. George Roe argues that equitable taxation and the Torrens system would curb deceit in property assessments, elevate commercial morality, and improve prosperity, urging broader adoption in Canada and Vancouver.
Cornelia B. Noonan argues for better uniforms and ventilation for policemen and streetcar workers. She urges lighter, dark blue panama attire and ventilated helmets to improve comfort and efficiency during long shifts in heat, appealing to public mercy and practical welfare.
A tiny elf rides a lily pad downriver and is rescued by Tiny Tim of the Gnomes. Tim names the elf Tiny Thistle, and the king blesses their friendship. The tale ends with the promise of more adventures.
Mose Ham is arrested for loud and uproarious language and disturbing the peace. Judge Briles reads the charges and confronts the prisoner, who defends himself claiming his loud speech was due to being away from others and a form of religious visitation.
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