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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
4
AP Leased Wire day report details published in the Gazette. Entry noted for San Antonio postal handling as second class matter. Publication office listed at Nos. 609 611 Travis Street between Avenues C and D.
The San Antonio Light reports six months ending March 31 1917 daily average circulation 20709 copies and Sunday 24300 copies with net paid averages 19779 and 22378. Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies the figures as authoritative for advertisers. The paper guarantees 50 percent more paid home circulation than any other San Antonio newspaper.
Australia shifts policy on rabbits from extermination to controlled farming to boost meat exports. Officials halted widespread poisoning and may promote propagation within limits. Revenue from sales could reach two to three million dollars as wartime demand rises.
The piece argues President Wilsons war message influences German discontent. It notes censorship makes information scarce but suggests the message distributed behind Von Hindenburgs line stirred more thought than Allied bombing. It questions Prussianism as sole shaper of German minds.
The piece argues Americans largely ignore the war, citing Chicago Mayor Thompson’s unpatriotic remarks as an example. It notes false hopes from 1916 slogans and warns that the U S is at war and must treat it seriously, soberly and reverently as a sacred duty.
The piece argues President Wilson’s claim of not waging war against the German people reveals faith in their humane nature. It suggests U.S. motives influence German demand for peace and could alter long standing views on pen versus sword if the message proves pivotal in guiding public sentiment.
A satirical column laments endless public advice since the war began, noting a flood of ill informed guidance from many dissenters. The piece mocks the urge to preach wisdom to the already busy, urging restraint amid a clutter of opinions.
A city committee urges saving the eyes of potatoes for seed, advising deep pare to conserve food during wartime. The piece pokes fun at shifting guidance on paring, noting prior dictates to thinly pare or eat potato skins, and calls for sensible economy without overreacting to every tip.
A sharp, compact quip contrasts bachelors seeking licenses with Benedicts at the recruiting office. It implies veterans and suitors both pursue commitments, with a hint that the latter understands the stakes in joining.
Chicago grapples with a widening food shortage as a bakers strike disrupts bread and pastry supply. Citywide shortages raise concerns about access to staple goods while workers demand higher pay and safer conditions.
The piece notes that the first U S war appropriation was 30 000 dollars funded by taxing resources of the era. It contrasts this with a proposed seven billion dollar war outlay claiming it will not last a year nor significantly strain resources.
The article notes Sheriff Tobin and assistants will compare the number of men eligible for military duty with those voting in precincts 7 12 23 and 30. It raises questions about proportionality between eligible servicemen and those exercising the franchise across these districts.
The Utica Observer argues only four percent of Cuba's soil is cultivated for sugar cane and urges expanding cultivation to lower U S sugar prices. It suggests Cuba could export up to 500 million dollars worth of sugar, or at least half that amount.
Quote from El Paso Times mocking men who confused enlistment with marriage. It imagines a future quarrel where a husband is told he wed due to fear of war, highlighting social pressures around conscription and matrimony.
The Gainesville Daily Register laments loafers and calls for active work to defend and support the country while suggesting Uncle Sam will assign jobs. The Greenville Banner advocates beautifying Georgia highways with shade trees along the Dixie and Jefferson routes, urging local clubs and residents to join the effort.
The article notes that US allied trade with England, France, Italy, and Russia is pivotal as war terms with Germany are sought. It reports the Shipping Board may shift ships from coastwise routes to trans Atlantic service, unsettling expectations that it would focus on domestic shipping.
An Ohio State Journal piece argues breakfast bacon rose to 45 cents a pound after a war message, not by fact but psychology. It suggests government cannot outlaw psychology, likening it to banning the north wind, and urges reducing spending to curb wartime costs while promoting health.
The Light will publish only letters signed by the writer and letters must bear a typed or stamped signature to avoid anonymity. Anonymous submissions receive no attention and publication does not imply endorsement of the policy by the publishers.
A reader complains of male workers at a government warehouse corner Hust Commerce and Walnut Streets who whistle and taunt women leaving at night. The letter urges respectful behavior and calls for protection for girls and wives from such insults.
In a letter to the editor a civilian urges mutual courtesy between the army and civilians. He recounts a Fredericksburg road incident with a government wagon train bound for Leon Springs, blaming outriders for blocking traffic and calling for civil manners when no military need exists, while affirming respect for the flag and army.
A speaker warns against forgetting civilian rights and urges ongoing respect for civilians. The message stresses protection of individual freedoms and humane treatment in all engagements.
T. D. Cobbs argues against federal prohibition by constitutional means and warns against policing liberties. He notes the distinction between prohibiting sale and regulating behavior, criticizes county overreach, and cautions that amendments would be needed to ban alcohol. He compares prohibition to misplaced moral policing and defends temperance teachings.
A mother warns her son Albert about misbehavior and spanking, but the boy reveals he fears his father because he believes he cannot spank properly and may hurt him. The exchange captures a childhood moment of restraint and parental tension.
The Majestic offers a diverse vaudeville bill led by The Futuristic Revue with operatic scenes and a violin solo, plus Big City Four concerts. Into the Light presents a courtroom dream sequence, Arthur Deacon sings and tells stories, a miniature hippodrome showcases a San Antonio Shreveport game, and Loton drum acts plus Jackie the cockatoo provide comic and musical interludes.
Charles Ray stars at the Empire Theater in The Pinch-Hitter a college story as Chester Conklin in Dodging His Doom shares honors with him Joel Parker is told by his father he will never amount to
A country boy named Joel, mocked at college, finds a sudden hero moment when he finally bats in a crucial game. His father watches as luck and resolve propel him to victory, promising more such feats. Charles Ray leads a lively cast with strong support from Storm, Dowling, and Bremer.
Grand Opera House presents Jules Verne epic 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea and its sequel Mysterious Island. The production features the Nautilus submarine and dramatic sea and air feats with Captain Nemo and a balloon escape from Richmond. Miss Mary Aubrey and Oran Kirkpatrick perform as leads during the week.
The Electrical Engineering Department of Kansas State Agricultural College at Manhattan Kansas runs windmill electric generation experiments. The current setup mounts the generator on top of the mill and connects directly to the power source rather than belting from the base. A key goal is a turbine that starts with lower wind speeds to avoid long idle periods and reduce storage battery needs.
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