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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
3
Fragmentary 20th century San Antonio Light text shows dense OCR with sections on publishing offices, addresses, and Associated Press disclaimer. Contains scattered names and place references, including Madison and Buffalo offices, with unclear dates and a mix of typographic artifacts.
The New York City press condemns the census showing New York with 409,900 more residents than London’s metro area and a 18 percent gain since 1910, while Manhattan bears a five percent loss. The piece notes Western cities’ rapid growth, Easterners’ disbelief, and hints at political shifts with La Follette, Borah, and Johnson shaping potential third party moves.
A murky fragment discusses early Republican dissension, Taft and Calogel Tee fault lines, and a national convention struggle. Mention of a party revolt looming and internal divisions threatening opposition unity in the presidential campaign.
The Democratic meeting in San Francisco is likely to endorse the Wilson administration and nominate William MicAdam as the party candidate. It may also adopt a labor plank, but there is strong opposition to endorsing restrictive foreign policy like the League of Nations. The debate centers on Article 19 and whether the United States should be obliged to send troops for international purposes.
Minister Trevino outlines official stance favoring peace with the world while Mexico faces international friction over oil. The piece notes graft within oil operations, foreign intervention risks, and calls for national control without provoking nationalist backlash. It cites potential property restitution and shifts in governance affecting American interests.
The piece argues Americans oppose entering foreign wars without direct national interest and warns that endorsing the Armenian Mandate or Wilson’s approach to small nations could alienate voters. It claims Democratic convention support would invite defeat by embracing controversial foreign policy.
A reader letter laments political manipulation around a public notice and rental policy, accusing organizers of deception and chicanery while condemning the “drs” movement. The piece questions the integrity of those advocating reform and claims the public was misled by absent proponents and staged endorsements.
Debates center on two tariff and export controls linked to the United States and Canada. Officials discuss halting shipments of certain merchandise via Canadian ports and potential treaty-based limits to preserve market access.
A cryptic obit fragment mentions Muskagee and a deceased figure linked to postwar detention and communications by telegraph. The scrawled text references the Muskager chanted tone and a med city context, with unclear dates and names.
Obscure OCR fragment recalls local Westend affairs and a vague levy count. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes available.
A garbled, OCR like passage surveys clothing trades and social rituals with scattered names and scenes. It references milliners, dressmakers, and attitudes toward marriage, work, and appearance, but the text is incoherent, mixing names, places, and odd phrases with no clear narrative or events.
A garbled critique of personal character in sales, arguing strong personality drives success while weak traits hinder performance. It stresses confidence, energy, and self-presentation as key to influencing customers, warning against dull, negative, or uninspired behavior.
Readable fragments mention a person named Virginia and a place or event tied to a ceremony or gathering. Several garbled phrases reference dates, locations, and possibly a secretary or committee. Overall details are unclear due to extensive OCR corruption.
An eccentric tale unfolds with a traveler near Aberdeen, drifting through surreal episodes, a taxi driver, and curious bystanders. The piece mixes comic misreadings and dreamlike sequences as the narrator recalls distant events and imagined conversations amid a bustling region.
A fragmented reminiscence tone hints at four months ahead with talk of a grand feeling and a group planning joint vacations. The text suggests urging someone to join friends on trips, emphasizing shared time and movement toward travel.
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