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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1916
Page
4
A humorous calculation track outlines fly population growth through June to September, showing exponential egg counts. It argues for action by San Antonio households to keep premises clean, reduce breeding, and ease swatter work later in the season.
A caustic voice argues that Washington insiders misunderstand US Mexico relations. The piece asserts early U.S. recruiting for Madero’s cause and violations of neutrality laws, with officials claiming limited action due to orders from Washington. It also claims U.S. influence favored Huerta over Carranza, shaping policy and negotiations.
The text recounts General Carranza's refusal to recognize the Huerta loan of 40,000,000 and his stance against any move to deem it legal. It frames Western attempts to sow U S Mexico tensions as propaganda, noting Washington figures repeat a long known claim that someone is provoking trouble between the two nations.
A wartime idea proposes exchanging golf balls from Britain for ammunition with the United States. Britain faces golf ball surpluses as golfers go to the front, while the U S uses many balls and few bullets. Officials warn British manufacturers aim to flood the U S market before the Haskell patent expires April 11, with a 10 percent tariff on imports.
The piece argues that Democrats must back strong military preparedness or risk losing the next national election, noting opposition mainly from the south and midwest while eastern and western coastal states acknowledge wartime impact on their lands and people. Tur Licur’s editorial cited federal representatives from coastal states in support.
A plea that Texas must back military preparedness as foes threaten invasion. The piece argues Texas bears a heavy burden yet should not shield itself from protecting other states, urging patriotism and accountability of Texas congressmen for defense votes. It warns against selfish policy and calls for strong regional unity.
Dr Thomas Hayes Curtin of Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital told the New York Association for the Blind that defective vision causes many car crashes and called for vision and color exams for owners and chauffeurs before licensing. He cited a so called speed maniac barred from army service due to vision flaws.
The Memphis News-Scimitar compares Britain and the United States, noting General Robertson’s rise from footman to commander and General Miles’ early clerkship. The piece argues democracy selects leaders by merit, praising England’s display of democracy and utilitarianism.
The Chicago Herald calls attention to a nationwide sense of unpreparedness as recent dispatches reveal widespread insufficiency in military and civil readiness. The commentary portrays a chamber of horrors illustrating fault lines in United States preparedness.
The Dallag Journal argues for strict censorship of military operations in Mexico. It says informing the public of plans and movements risks aiding the enemy and praises shooting any correspondent who leaks such information. National interests trump publication.
The Pittsburg Press notes Frank Morgan will receive 2500 dollars for boxing Jess Wizard for ten rounds, or thirty minutes of work. It contrasts this with Charley Chaplin earning 670000 dollars per year, suggesting Chaplin must work about 2000 minutes in 1916 to reach that amount and hints at a wage raise in March 1917.
The Teutonic Sons of America at Chicago praise members of Congress who voted against the president in a national crisis. They specifically commend Senator Sherman of Illinois as a leader of the Lincoln type, suggesting Lincoln would call his stance Vallandingham type. New York World.
Winifred confides a tangled summer romance with cousin Jack. He proposed at a garden party, she feared obligation, papa opposed the match, and Jack rushed to marry Maude Sarel after she insisted on not marrying. The tale ends with talk of regret and vow.
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghem noting a colleague speaks without prior thought. The column highlights the flaw as a readiness issue rather than content.
A fashion note surveys summer wraps featuring metal brocades in rose purple blue and green. Lightweight materials drape in voluminous styles with brocade mounted on chiffon or voile. The illustrated wrap uses a rose and silver brocade on chiffon with brown marabou trimming, worn over flesh colored net.
The San Antonio Light published a full page illustrated write up on Eagle Pass, featuring city buildings and officials. The Eagle Pass News Guide notes the piece was complimentary and praises Light management for generosity and publicity in the past.
Nellie V. Nichols charms audiences with pathos in a subway skit and a humorous nationality song. Hermine Shone and Company present The Last of the Quakers with lively contrast to modern city life. The Fays and the Coicys, Karl Emmy with white dogs, the Crisps dances and skits, Dane Claudius and Lillian Scarlet revive old tunes with motion pictures, and Bartelli performs daring wire and juggling feats.
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