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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
6
The San Antonio Light and Gazette present an exclusive AP leased wire day report summarizing national and world news with emphasis on key events, quotes, and developing stories for readers in San Antonio. The dispatch covers politics, economy, and major incidents with concise briefs.
The article praises Porto Rico for rapid reforms toward self-government, including juvenile courts, farm ownership aid, a $4 million irrigation project, disease control laws, a government farm-loan bank, workmen compensation, highways, and standardized government supplies. It credits American officers and Governor Yeager for progress and notes native cooperation as essential. It ends by suggesting the island could teach lessons to some U S states and warns of a potential retaliatory broadcast if progress slows.
The piece notes a declaration urging Mexican Americans to join the army amid border unrest near Rio Grande City. It highlights a satire on loyalty and the ongoing tension between naturalized citizens and ethnic identity, framing the issue as a test of citizenship and allegiance amid regional disturbances.
The piece argues that naturalized Mexican Americans should avoid provoking unrest at the Texas border. It urges a steadfast, peaceful stance but says if necessary they must join the US Army or defend the country of adoption. Officials warn both protection and punishment await those who breach peace.
The article analyzes Theodore Roosevelt's letter to the Progressive national committee revealing his cautious stance after the 1912 split. It notes his shift from past tactics toward a philosophical approach shaped by defeat and experience. It cites his line about duty to act, not sulk, and his tempered view of Wilson, Hughes, and party alliances in pursuing Wilson's defeat.
The article notes National Guard units exceed Washington's estimates with Illinois reporting over 12,000 at Springfield and total forces potentially reaching 200,000. It argues for using a full-strength regular army, recalls Mexico's needs after fighting ends, and praises educated young recruits while contrasting Canadian dress and Texas border mobilization.
A fashion note describes modern followers of Dame Fashion seen along the avenue on a sunny day. The crowd features mademoiselle in navy afternoon frock with a large sealskin scarf, drawing astonished comments from a visiting stranger. Summer furs, shawl or cape styles, often lined with crepe or silk, appear as chic statements. At the Ritz a pale gray georgette gown with an ermine scarf and tails creates the era’s most elaborate look.
The writer thanks The Light for publishing a citizens meeting notice. He asserts anti prohibition views, condemns Lambert’s power, clarifies no religious ties, praises baseball and its national support, and urges unity amid local political disputes over police appointments and 500 special officers. T. D. Cobbs signs the letter.
A white scarf showed color only at its fringe ends. A heavy silk rope fastened the scarf in front. A huge black velvet hat and stylish boots completed the attire described as elaborate.
A British legation member recalls two young volunteers joking in a trench about ordination and serving as private soldiers. The World also reports a six mile tunnel planned near Denver to cut a rail route by 23 miles, lowering elevations from 11 600 feet to 2 500 feet.
A recipe describes mixing butter lemon peel vanilla sugar and flour with eggs to form a batter. Fold in dried cherries and almonds then bake in small pans for afternoon tea or luncheon desserts.
A mother cat hides four kittens in an old cook's basket then later retrieves one. The kittens grow and a niece requests a kitten. The cook returns home to find the mother cat with her kitten and a plan forms to keep the favored kitten. A humorous cartoonish moral closes with a joke about Bonaparte commanding armies.
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