San Antonio Light Circulation Figures and Notices
The San Antonio Light details its 1917 six month circulation: daily 20,709 and Sunday 24,300 average. Net paid daily 19,779 and Sunday 22,378. audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulation, with宣stant claims of higher paid circulation in San Antonio.
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Crockett
San Antonio
United States
T_E
New York
Paul Block, Inc
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Masters
Boston
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust
Detroit
Kresge Ride
San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Canada
America
Europe
Our Boys in France and the War Prohibition Debate
American troops land in Eastern France and face expected heavy combat while home front discourse chastises Congress for tying food conservation to prohibition. The piece notes regular soldiers leading the assault and urges public support as war sacrifice. It also critiques the Lever food-control bill and the prohibition amendments, highlighting political maneuvering and sincerity tests.
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House of Representatives
Associated Press
Congress
Lenroot
Senate
Bogus War Measure Debate Reveals Prohibitionist Tactics
A brief note critiques a proposed war measure, arguing prohibitionists exploit a noble aim to push an unjust and improper policy, casting doubt on the initiative and its motives within the public discourse.
China faces possible dictatorship as Willoughby warns
Prof Willoughby of Johns Hopkins says Chinese interest in a republic is minimal as provinces drift, a presidential system remains elusive, and democracy requires public readiness. He notes China may not adopt a U S style constitution soon and warns of ongoing political drift and potential military rule.
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China
W. W. Willoughby
John Hopkins University
Orient
United States
No State Secret Behind Efforts To Rule China
The author argues that powers including Japan seek control of China and its government to position themselves as a ruling class, reducing Chinese nationality to serfdom and turning the population into laborers. The note to China urged unity for stability, but Dr. Willoughby questions Chinese will to reform and the possible actions of the United States.
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China
Japan
United States
Willoughby
Hash and Stew Reemerge as War Measure in New York
New York restaurants revive hash and stew to cut living costs. The dishes, built from leftovers, were common in earlier days and are praised for health and thrift. Home cooks may learn to prepare them as a wartime measure to reduce waste and save money.
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New York
All American Cities Living Beyond Incomes
A reflective line notes that many cities overspend beyond their revenues signaling a period of excess during an era focused on thrill seeking and youthful risk taking.
Weather Prophet Forecast Rainy Season for San Antonio
San Antonio area forecast suggests a rainy season ahead bringing relief from dust and drier streets. Forecaster notes expected showers and cooler days improving air quality and comfort for residents.
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San Antonio
Old Time Trail Drivers Gather in San Antonio
The old time trail drivers plan a meeting in San Antonio and will recognize familiar trails from the region.
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San Antonio
Pan American Solidarity and Monroe Doctrine Defense
The United States entry into the great war provided justification for Monroe doctrine arguments and defense of American diplomacy in the western hemisphere. South and Central American republics show loyalty to the Monroe ideal and friendship toward the northern union.
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United States
South
Central America
Monroe
Union of States
Beaumont
West Leads in Recruiting for Regular Army
The Boston Transcript notes recruiting advances faster in the West than the East. By June 18 total enlistments reached 120,185, leaving 63,700 still needed to reach war strength. Massachusetts contributed 4,657 recruits, short by 2,075, while Indiana, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, and others are on the honor roll.
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West
Nebraska
Oregon
Utah
Nevada
Indiana
Regular Army
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Boston Transcript
Food Supply and War Outcome Tied to Stomachs
The piece argues that victory hinges on food resilience as nations exhaust resources. It quotes generals and Napoleon on marching on the belly, claiming civilization itself rests on satisfying hunger and that famine cripples Germany and allies like England France Italy Russia and America.
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America
Teutons
Napoleon
Germany
England
France
Italy
Russia
Los Angeles
Letters to The Light policy on signed submissions
The Light requires letters to be signed for publication and will not publish anonymous communications. Typewritten signatures or stamp signatures are treated as anonymous. Publication does not imply endorsement of the letter’s policy by the publishers.
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The
Light
Reader calls for naming dairies selling adulterated milk
A letter urges publication of the dairies tied to adulterated milk in San Antonio. The writer questions enforcement, notes small fines, and argues public names would deter water or substitute milk sales. He compares the issue to wartime censorship debates and defends press rights.
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San Antonio
Creel
Mr. Hoover
Texas Libel Law Criticized for Protecting Criminals
A correspondent urged reading Texas libel statutes viewed as shielding evildoers. The author argues the statutes protect crooks, grafters, blackmailers, jury bribers, and dishonest officials, hindering newspapers from serving the public.
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Texas
Denounces Food Gamblers and Price Fixers
A letter urges publish the names of food manipulators and price fixers, argues prices rose nationwide in wartime San Antonio and other cities, and calls for enforcement of restraint of trade laws to curb high living costs. The writer insists citizens identify offenders at home and warns that war effort hinges on limiting gouging.
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Hoover
Kansas City
Chicago
New York
San Antonio
Texas
Missouri
Ohio
B. L. Lucas
Italy in the War Chorus and a Lens Technique Note
A patriotic Italian wartime verse credits soldiers with courage and calls on the Prince of Udine for freedom and the right. The piece is followed by a Dutch or French science note describing a two lens setup with air between them to reduce heat in high power motion picture light protectors.
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Italy
Prince
Udine
Ruth Lambert Jones
Troops Cheer France Landing at Camp Funston
About 2000 student officers at Camp Funston Leon Springs cheered on news of American troops landing in France. Training details include three and one half foot trenches with sheet iron covers, zigzag communication tunnels, and field sketching maps. Red Cross funds rise as volunteers contribute to support war efforts. Ten men to Austin for aviation service. names withheld.
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San Antonio
Camp Funston
Leon Springs
France
Red Cross Fund
Austin
Dumba Proposes Postwar Peace Terms
Dr Constantine Dumba, ex Austrian ambassador to Washington, urges a peace without annexations or indemnities. His plan calls for Russia to restore Austro Hungarian lands, Poland reestablished, Austria frontier rectifications, Roumanian wheat secured by treaty, Italy to evacuate Valona, Adriatic navigation guaranteed, and Turkey not to object to Caucasian frontier rectification. Bulgaria would receive Dobrudja and Macedonian lands.
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Amsterdam
Constantine Dumba
Washington
Vienna
Neue Friese- Presse
Italy
Valona
Avilona
Adriatic
Austria
Russia
Black Sea
Turkey
Bulgaria
Dobrudja
Macedonia
San Antonio Salesmanship Club launches membership drive
The San Antonio Salesmanship Club opened its membership campaign at the Gunter Hotel with General G. E. Melliff announcing seventeen new members since the contest began. The drive aims for 500 members with five captains to be appointed. Wallace Rogers led the meeting in Clifton George's absence as president.
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San Antonio
G. E. Melliff
Tom H. Ethridge Jr
Detroit
Ethridge
Patriotic Sunday Observed Nationwide for Red Cross Aid
President Wilson urges Sunday schools across the United States to observe Patriotic Sunday by making special gifts to the American Red Cross. The call asks all officers teachers and scholars to contribute in proportion to their ability to support the nation during the current war effort.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Wilson
Red Cross
United States of America
American Red Cross
The Gun Fighter at Empire with William Hart
William S. Hart stars in The Gun Fighter at Empire Theaters in a Western outlaw role denounced by a young girl as a murderer The plot shifts from rage to grief as truth sinks in Margery Wilson appears as the girl Know America scenes show Pecos and Devil's River West Texas and a goat ranch with 17000 Angoras Pathe News No 49 also on today’s program
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Texas Pictures
Empire
William
Hart
The
Empire Today
Margery Wilson
America
Pecos
Devil's River
Texas
Bee B. Smith Acquitted in Self Defense Case
Liberty Texas June 28 Bee B Smith of Excelsior Springs Missouri was found not guilty by a jury for the March 7 murder of Urban H Balcombe of Omaha The jury ruled Balcombe was killed in self defense Evidence showed prior trouble between the men before the final confrontation
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Liberty
Tex
Bee B. Smith
Excelsior Springs
Urban H. Balcombe
Omaha
Balcombe
Packing and Canning Stocks Reserved by Government
Federal authorities order packing and canning firms to hold twelve percent of canned peas and corn and eighteen percent of tomatoes plus six percent of salmon for government use. Ban on further canning of pork and beans to conserve beans by drying and reserve tins for perishables.
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Houston
Tex
County Has No Fund for Fire Apparatus
San Antonio residents beyond city limits face no county aid for fire protection. Fire department will not respond to alarms outside the city except for certain institutions. Several additions lie within city boundaries and will receive city protection. others further out will need self protection or future meetings to discuss options.
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Board of County Commissioners
San Antonio
Bell
Bishop
Arthur Goetz
Goetz
Southwestern Insane Asylum
Brackenridge Villa
Lady of the Lake School
San Antonio Female College
Lowther
Palm Heights
West End Keystone Park
College Heights
Grand, View
Sunny Slope
Three's Addition
Edgewood
Alamo Heights
Los Angeles Heights
Montclair
Madeleine Terrace
Washington Heights
Harlandale
Crestholme
Graves
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