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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1919
Page
3
A public appeal decries the deteriorating San Antonito streets. The writer calls on city leaders to pledge a five year plan for paving and road repairs, arguing good streets are essential for tourism and daily life, and condemning neglect from prior administrations.
A critical view of a three member commission to set minimum wages for women and children. Questions legality and constitutionality, warns of potential overreach and erosion of free wage contracts, noting the risk of harming workers if wages are misset.
The discussion centers on how higher worker wages push up prices for goods and services. It argues that only profit controls or similar measures could curb the cost of living, noting that political channels may not effectively address economic dynamics. The analysis questions whether profits can be managed by policy.
A Norwegian socialist commissioned by his government concludes Bolshevism is not socialism. He argues the Lenin Trotsky regime is autocratic, lacks constructive cooperation, and has produced few positive reforms beyond negative changes. Hunger, transport failures, and administrative ineptitude define the crisis in Russia.
A historical report describes the Venus Legislature’s third session adding a unique negation focused lawmaking approach. It notes previous floods of unenforceable and bizarre statutes, with lawmakers presenting many bills but few enacted, highlighting a shift in legislative style during that period.
A surreal, fragmentary lyric passage blends war imagery with memory and guilt. It references uniforms, banners, and distant battles, weaving personal tragedy with grand historical symbols. The cadence resembles a 19th century poem, with decayed diction and shifting voices.
A reader letter complains about anonymous contributions to The Light and discusses a fire department drill on West Commerce Street near Military Plaza. The writer claims a test of alarm systems occurred without an actual fire, notes crowds and vehicle congestion, and questions the timing of the drill versus safer opportunities for testing.
A spectator note relays a coded message from a distant organization about allied commanders and unit positions. The message describes a dull mood, wounded personnel, and the possibility of reinforcements affecting tactical posture and coordination at a key facility.
An eastern archbishop leading the Grosk Orthodox Covel visits San Antonio for a Purim style Purseray evening at A F Dah vodge Street home. Attendees include Mike Antonin Adlon Nicholas and others from Birmingham and New Orleans as part of a U.S. tour to unite descendants of Byvlan birth and aid their royal lineage claims.
The edition highlights Morguvin at the Majestic and Dave Mormon in a noted screen adaptation. The program promises a blend of familiar faces and new talent with a focus on dramatic and musical performances, thrilling audiences with bold stagecraft and inventive scenes.
Fragments describe a military camp hospital concept at Camp Dondhni in ObI and a plan to convert a former Nae Chine Hospital into a base. The text mentions abandonment, relocation, and procedures for patients and personnel, with references to phases and safety concerns amid ongoing operations.
Fragmented OCR text suggests discussion of a film or stage attraction titled Barth of av Sadion and mentions the return of a picture or performance. References to unprecedented box office and public demand imply a major release or event in theater history with predictions of high audience turnout and influential critics.
Fragmented OCR text references a medical or event note with unclear names and places. The readable elements mention a Mesias Veetn wish Pole Browder at Crewe and a reported event tied to a department. No coherent dates or outcomes are discernible from the fragment.
The Light announces a March Kodak contest ending Saturday at 4 PM for both professionals and amateurs. Submissions must include full photo details and equipment used, with prizes ranging from 10 to 750 dollars. Carl Newton offers additional amateur prize and publication plans require submitting by March 23.
A battalion of the infantry regiment has been at Camp MacArthur and is expected to arrive at Crump Crovin on Thursday March 1. Another battalion has already moved to Camp Travis for guarding duties while the main regiment proceeds. A third battalion inland is nearly ready for movement to the theater.
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