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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1916
Page
22
The piece argues against altering established rules midgame whether in boxing or baseball and likens it to changing international law during a World Series. It emphasizes neutral rights under belligerent flags and the danger of rewarding a rule-change lever by a single contestant over the whole nation.
An official of the National Model License League proposes substituting the word poison for wine in scriptures to mock anti saloon league aims. He suggests amendments to Timothy Psalms Proverbs and Ephesians as satire, noting it may be entertaining though not conclusive.
In Logan County Ohio officials test a credit marks program tying school work to home conduct to reward pupils. The plan, though novel, aims to motivate students by integrating classroom effort with home behavior beyond traditional teaching.
A Logan County school plan assigns credit marks for home chores such as brushing teeth, bathing, sleeping early, washing dishes, and more. May Education Day will award prizes to pupils who excel in both school and life lessons, fostering a view of work as play with proper incentives.
A new Japanese history argues Japan must control Java and Sumatra to extend power beyond the Orient. The author suggests a Sunda Strait fleet could block European entry to Japanese waters, noting Java's 30 million population versus Holland's 6 million.
Portugal has seized all German ships in its ports. Attempts to damage seven of the ships are alleged by German agents or sympathizers. The premier told the chamber that Portugal may let the treaty with Germany lapse and is prepared for eventualities, given its limited military strength.
The Washington Post notes Texas may consider a constitutional revision next year. The Houston Post argues a constitutional convention is unlikely to proceed calmly yet hopes an organic law could fit Texas needs if conditions allow.
Edward Calaghan of Charlevoix Pennsylvania has submitted notice to the Ohio secretary of state declaring his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president along with outlining campaign principles. The Dallas Journal notes loyal Wilson supporters fear opposition and jokes about appointing Callaghan as Secretary of War citing his nerve in emergencies.
The Terrell Transcript argues loyalty works both ways. It notes that while workers are urged to be loyal, a truly capable employer inspires loyalty in employees, citing Napoleon as an example of leadership that motivates rather than demands.
The country reposes utmost confidence in the president and faith in his ability to uphold the nation. It urges Congress to strengthen his hands and warns that Congressmen who oppose him risk endangering peace and welfare and inviting a long term Democratic collapse.
The War Department in Washington designates the A. and M. College of Texas as a leading military institution. The Denison Herald notes the college teaches arts of war and peace and equips Texas youth for life’s battles, urging greater statewide appreciation.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes Japan squatted at Turtle Bay and now buys a site from Colombia to build a naval base near the American coast. Watchdogs warn of an impending catastrophe and urge monitoring of Japanese moves in the Western Hemisphere.
The Boston Record criticizes the continental army scheme as fallacious in theory and impracticable in detail. Since its publication there has been no enthusiastic advocate, and proponents portray it as the best possible option, a poor substitute for Americanism. The piece questions why Americans should try an experiment with little chance of success.
Kansas City Journal argues the GOP can win this year with a suitable Republican candidate and should not nominate Roosevelt, warning such a move would be party suicide and unlikely among voters and leaders.
The American Federation of Labor at its thirty fifth annual San Francisco convention adopts resolutions in favor of a small standing army supplemented by a citizen soldiery democratically organized and controlled. They argue democracy means universal service and note Switzerland as a model where equal duty and no privilege prevail, deterring empire seeking powers and uniting wage workers behind national defense.
A National Geographic study notes Greek dominance in Levant trade from Damascus to Trebizond, with Greeks controlling finance, shipping, and inland commerce across Beirut Smyrna Alexandretta Constantinople and more. It contrasts Greek enterprise with the Turk’s limited commercial role and highlights widespread Hellenic settlements in Asia Minor.
The article notes an extraordinary use of taffeta this spring in dressy suits. It describes blends with serge voile and satin, velvet collar details, and a black pussy willow silk ensemble with a three-quarter coat, velvet girdle, and bold buttoned boots.
The passage argues that in the Ottoman Empire business is dominated by Greeks Armenians Arabs Jews and Western firms with Greek traders holding the main advantage. It notes Greeks adapt swiftly to Western methods while Muslims and Kurds largely bear the losses and rely on tolerant elites.
A San Antonio man threatens a rival S O S V group over duchess selections for the Fiesta San Jacinto 1916. He warns influential backers and pushes a purge of candidates not from “old families” defined as moving to Texas before 1905. The move narrows the field from sixty three to fifty six duchess hopefuls.
A gnome skating party on a pan of drinking water ends with Tiny Tim falling through a hole in the ice. Rollo the dog returns with a straw to pull him out, and Tiny Tim recovers with warmth and safety. He vows not to skate again without Rollo nearby.
A San Marcos Times note urges public support for the Bi Cen tennial at San Antonio in 1918. It contrasts local stalwarts and sponsors with the Alamo heroes and warns to watch the honor roll and guard it jealously.
In ten years Gladys the vicar's daughter aims for a rich marriage while Naomi and Ruth pursue nursing and rescue work. A lunch in Piccadilly reveals Gladys living richly after divorce, with Naomi and Ruth reflecting on lost youth and current lives.
Mrs Brown explains her husband stays home now and enjoys life in his own way while Jones notes his absence at the club. The exchange hints at marital tensions and differing domestic expectations in a social setting.
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