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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1916
Page
8
Publication notice describes mail handling at the San Antonio office with address 609-511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D. It notes post office designation as second class matter and lists related publication details.
The piece argues the vice presidency is undervalued and could lead to the presidency, then shifts to market analysis showing volatile prices in war era metals and commodities. It notes drops in quicksilver antimony spelter and copper while copper holds strong, and discusses cotton price recovery postwar expectations. It ends with a critique of prohibition agitation as political strategy.
The article surveys expected postwar financial strains as nations carry colossal public debts, insisting that indemnities won’t offset indebtedness. It notes rising prices for cereals and metals, then signals an ongoing price collapse with Chicago wheat cited around 1.50 a bushel as a warning against sudden end to war.
A Texas Prohibitionists committee argues for submitting the liquor issue in a constitutional amendment to settle it once and for all. The piece contends such a move would end agitation and allow focus on economic problems, noting repeated anti prohibition votes and questioning the sincerity of proponent guarantees. The writer warns settling the issue to allow one side lasting control could create an undemocratic situation.
The Department of the Interior publishes a National Parks Portfolio to educate readers about American parks. Secretary Lane promoted accessible roads hotels and motor travel, expanding domestic tourism and showcasing places like the Grand Canyon Yellowstone Yosemite and Crater Lake.
A Rocky Mountain News editorial mocks Columbus raiders who preferred execution by shooting to hanging. It contrasts Mexican style executions with American methods, noting how different punishing rituals affect those involved.
The Corsicana Sun reports Governor Ferguson campaigning with his opening speech while rival C H Morris, already active, shakes hands and introduces plans. Ferguson defends high taxes and value received. Morris pledges tax cuts but promises costly programs.
The Springfield Republican reports in New York that Yuan Shih-Kai killed himself with poison, echoed by Republican General Hwang Hsing and other party members. Earlier rumors linked poisoning to enemies, with empress dowager and empress death rumors adding to the suspicions, as Chinese officialdom keeps secrets.
The Corsicana Sun denounces wanton slaughter of birds causing shade trees to die, farmers to lose thousands, and warns the government aims to stop the practice. It calls on households nationwide to join a movement to protect birds and ensure lasting benefits.
The Austin Statesman reports the Anti-saloon league slate for state offices with T. M. Campbell as U S senator C H Morris as governor A J Harper for court of criminal appeals C H Jenkins and R W Hall for supreme court Ben F Looney for attorney general Dan Garrett and Cyclone Davis for congressman at large. Hobby and Terrell with Fred W Davis face weaker opposition though efforts were made to oppose Hobby.
In a sunlit church ruin, villagers gather for a ceremony as Monsignor and the archdeacon arrive in robes. The scene blends sorrow and resolve as older and middle aged residents bear the weight of war while prayers speak of courage, hope, and rebuilding after bombardment.
Instructions emphasize cleanliness in ice cream production and handling to preserve flavor. Do not leave cream long in the freezer and scald or invert the freezer if needed. Wipe the freezer top to prevent salt contamination. For fancy ices, use lead or pewter moulds. The recipe uses two cups cream, half cup sugar, vanilla, three and a half to four hours in ice, then garnish with pineapple and English walnuts.
A French village church rebuilt in fire and rubble hosts a mass led by Monsignor amid WWI ruins. Soldiers' graves line the path as the rite ends with blessings and a reminder that human faith seeks eternal life despite destructiveness.
The New York Times portraits William Jennings Bryan as a long time prohibitionist facing a Democratic cold shoulder. The piece argues Bryan and the Prohibition party are a fitting match, predicting his run would shrink their already dwindling vote.
Tiny Tim and Tiny Thistle visit a frog family by a swamp. The six frog children swim races end with a ride on a lily pad as Mother and Father Frog host the guests. The visit ends with promises to return and new friendships formed.
A hostess questions Willie about sharing two pieces of pie at a party. Willie asks permission, then asserts his mother would not mind two pieces since this is not her pie. The exchange reveals a social dynamic over self control and parental approval in a home setting.
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