San Antonio Battle Over War Dept Findings
War Department backs its investigators and finds San Antonio satisfactory despite General Racksyan and General Buckman disputing conditions. March statements show wide differences between officials and department, with Mayor Tall and others supporting cleanup progress. Local officials defend efforts to align with federal expectations.
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War Department
Rockman
San Antonio
Accort
Buckman
Ruckian
Waco Department
Roekman An Marekel
Cineral Ruckasin
Mayor Tall
Din
Washington
Wat Department
Racksyan
San Antoyin
Rack T Man
Publishing Casualties and War Department Information Policy
The public information committee protests War Department policy to withhold soldiers’ home addresses in casualty lists, arguing addresses aid family news and reduce duplication. It notes relatives still learn via home newspapers and questions German use of unit rosters for intelligence, urging publication of units rather than personal data.
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Committee On Public
Iifornation
Wilson
War Department
Pershing
Aris
Washington
Unnless
Francé
America
John Smith
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
War news and censorship critique from Oshkosh editorial
An Oshkosh writer questions wartime information control after casualties are reported to families and argues news should reach the public sooner without War Department censorship. He laments Creel era standardization and praises earlier press practices for speed and accuracy.
Air Raid Pajamas Spark Curious Debate in London and San Antonio
The article satirically notes fashioning air raid apparel like black satin pajamas for women in London during air raids, then shifts to remarks on nerve and endurance tests for modern military aviators. It cites Taft on nerve, compares ancient heroism to today’s pilots, and ends with notes on wartime staff shifts and logistics.
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London
Paris
Father
San Antonio
War of Nerves Echoes in Ancient Heroism
A fragmented passage argues that a person valued for both physical and mental prowess embodies the pinnacle of civilization. It links high prem, individual skill, and historic heroes like Hix and The Remains to ancient military ideals, suggesting early history revered well-rounded excellence.
Fragmented Rant on Early Morning Policy Confusion
Fragmented OCR text questions why Purh off and Gow disagree with W.HW. It mentions incendiaries, crops, and munitions in unclear context and references sunrise, a Jefferson reference, and a Lady Pillaurg Guzetic-Tines in garbled phrasing. The readable facts are limited and uncertain.
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Gow
W.hw
Fragmented Verse and Political Whispers Mix in Distant News
The fragmentary text blends a mock political appraisal of a president with a stray poem about a sweetheart and a rural landscape. Names and events are obscured by garbled OCR, yet it hints at wartime governance, devotion, and nostalgia, juxtaposed with a country road scene and a Cincinnati reference.
Letter on Publication Policy for The Light Alletters
Readers are urged that letters to The Light Alletters for publication be argued by the writer with clear attention to proper names. The policy states that publication of letters does not imply publisher endorsement of the content or views.
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Wee Weiter
Soldier's wife seeks aid over unsettled allotment in France
A distressed letter from Mrs. Jorge Blown reports non receipt of the December 1917 government allotment and war risk insurance, noting three months of wait and minimal aid from Red Cross and her son. She describes hardship, medical needs, and humiliation by a lieutenant, urging authorities to relieve her distress and provide timely support.
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Ritter
France
Texas
Sted Cross
Bureau of War Visk Insurance
Jorge Blown
Prices Too High in San Antonio Says Reader
A traveling correspondent for Northern Publications laments extreme living costs in San Antonio, alleging a price ring across hotels, board, and restaurants. He contrasts San Antonio with cities like New Orleans and Montgomery, accusing extortionate rates and poor hospitality, while urging the city to address inflated charges and vacant-room practices.
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Norther
San Antonio
S. San
Hoovaes Eulbor
Uys
Alelant
Montgomery
Mobile
New Orlens
Orhiel
Faye Ebkulied
New Avenia
Millon
Butt
Narth
le Uhoumands
Hume Altos
Novkh Vicks Apelin
Pearl Blanton Pleas for Army Family Aid in San Antonio
Mrs Pearl Blanton writes from 443 Hitchings Street San Antonio detailing hardship caused by delayed Army allotments and reliance on Red Cross relief. She argues for government action to support wives and children of enlisted men, noting two young children and risk to family welfare if funds remain delayed. She urges Chamber of Commerce involvement to address the issue.
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Pearl Blanton
Hitchings Street
San Antonio
Eddie Foy at Majestic and Royal Theater Week
Eddie Foy presents himself with the Younger Jays at the Majestic in a cheerful skit “Slum Where In New York” featuring tenement alley mischief and a quieting Moy. At the Grand, Jimmie L Hodges’ company performs “Pretty Baby” with a clean show appeal. The Royal Theater week highlights Higoletto Twins and Swan-Saw Sisters in a balanced program, plus Pat Barrett’s songs and “Under Suspicion” added. Princess Theater offers Vaudeville Vagaries with Peart Brothers and Burns, a stylish troupe delivering staging, talking, and piano while keeping a burlesque edge.
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R fAmond Comediy
Eddie Foy
Jays
Senter
New York
Che
Pops Moy
Grand
Dimmle Hodges
Rene Vincent
Ape
Grand Opera House
Jimmie L Hodges
Mr. Hodges
Mic
Royal
Royal Theater
Charles
Henry
Rego Sisters
Musica
Pat Barrett
Frans X
Princess Theater
Peart Brothers and
Burns
Grand Opera
Thomas Kettering
Amd
Tailing Castor Beans and Farming Advice by Warner
To the Editor Warner shares long past experience with castor beans planting for drought relief. He claims planting three rows by six, harvesting at two feet high, and minimal cultivation. Warns excessive cultivation harms fiber and advises tolerating some weeds for drought resilience.
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Warner
Ilo
Tory
Austin
West Hoys
Why a New Party Advances In 1920s Debate In Chi cig
A reader notes a new party forming in Chicago with a merger of the prohibition and suffrage movements. It pledges three aims Prohibition woman suffrage and public ownership of utilities like railroads and telegraph. The excerpt questions party alignment and mentions national positions by Crane and Waither, with local and national political tensions reflected.
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Chicig
Trun
Washington
American Artists to Join Pershing Front
An item reports American artists joining General Pershing for the front. It notes the choice in Washington and mentions public posters and calls for support, with quotes about national purpose and the camouflaged arrival. The piece reflects wartime recruitment sentiment and public mobilization.
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Pershing
Laredo Record Notes War and Local Observations Oddly
Descriptive miscellany and editorial snippets from the Laredo Record. Mentions war discourse from Austin Statesman and Yorktown News, local guidance on neighborly rights, agricultural notes, and civic commentary. Includes references to Galveston News figures, Fort Worth telegraph, and local guides.
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