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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
3
A French cable dispatch quotes the 49th Field Artillery, noting colored members formed a convention to denounce the German crown prince. They unanimously label him “Mistah Rat Face” for his personal appearance and character, a nickname likely to stick in American opinion.
The article notes King George buys a suit under 15 dollars, around 11.50, to set an example of wartime thrift. It argues royal frugality signals national economy, while warning against cheap clothing for quality and dignity. It urges repairs over new purchases to support war efforts.
The article notes King George choosing a suit under fifteen dollars to model thrift for subjects. It argues enduring English taste discourages over dressing and frames the king’s purchase as a patriotic gesture during wartime.
Cuero area farmers unite to buy high quality Holstein calves from Wisconsin. The piece notes strong demand for foundation stock, with sales at Milwaukee reaching $85,000 for 35 calves and individual prices up to $7,500 for a bull. It argues better stock raises profits, and highlights Jersey suitability for Texas climate. It also discusses race to improve herds and impact on dairy and beef production statewide.
The Dallas News reports the state Democratic executive committee meeting at Waco and notes its bias against Ferguson. The paper refused to publish his campaign speeches, deeming them without news value and limited to academic interest.
A fragmented fragment from the Knoxville Journal and Tribune discusses Roosevelt and peace at a treaty table. It shifts to a solemn poem praising patriotism and legacy, urging Americans to keep faith with the past while facing a uncertain dawn.
The Majestic theater bills two headliners Wilford Clarke and Company and Stan Stanley and His Relatives with laughs from Clarke in His Real Troubles and Stanley’s polished stage presence. Supporting acts include La Gernicia and her Aesthetic Dancers The Vivians Olson and Johnson Kerr and Weston and their songs and dances plus the Mankichi Troupe novelty act.
Muadge Kennedy stars in Nearly Married at the Empire a quick paced comedy of a newlywed couple's separation, a business minded correspondent and a meddling friend. Mabel Normand headlines Dodging a Million at the Grand a high tension vehicle praised as a showcase for her comic versatility.
Decorations from the Italian government are sent to the embassy for Richard Cutts Fairfield of New York and Boston and William Davenport Pratt of Baltimore, the first two Americans to die while aiding Italy in World War I. Fairfield, 18, and Pratt, 26, were ambulance drivers with a Red Cross unit when a German air raid hit a hospital at Mestre.
The Light announces that letters intended for publication must be aligned by the writer and that the writer's name will be published only if desired. Anonymous communications will be ignored and typewritten or stamped letters appear anonymous, and publication does not imply endorsement by the Publishers of The Light.
George S. Moore urges San Antonio readers to donate to the over two million dollar war savings stamps drive for Bexar county. He suggests turning jewelry into weapons and vows to forgo artificial cosmetics to aid the war effort, urging others to consider personal sacrifices.
A Texas woman voter defends James E Ferguson against the legislature and impeachment, arguing the people’s will governs and the constitution serves the people. The letter rebuts editorial claims that Ferguson could not be seated even if elected and condemns attempts to distrust voter will.
A garbled wartime collage cites editorials on mail delivery, home front duties, and anti German sentiment. Local notes mention a jailless Lufkin county courthouse yard, a $8500 jury room fight, and a Texan couple’s war motivations with family ties.
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