San Antonio Light Circulation Figures For April 1916
The San Antonio Light reports April 1916 means daily average circulation of 1 745 copies and Sunday edition 26 898. Net paid averages are 19 997 for daily and 24 855 for Sunday after removing spoiled and unsold copies. The Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies the figures as authoritative. The paper claims to offer advertisers 50 percent more paid direct home orientation in San Antonio than any rival.
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Dust Clings to San Antonio Streets As Oil Plans Stall
The city faces mounting dust in residential areas after rain washed away two weeks ago. City officials refuse to sprinkle streets, promising oiling without a set date, risking continued nuisance and public health concerns amid an extended dry period.
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Incomplete Republican Convention Contest Reveals Uninstructed Lead
A pre convention tally shows multiple candidates with scattered instructed delegates. Uninstructed delegates totaling 566 loom large, making a clear winner unlikely as states defer decisions and contests emerge in Georgia Louisiana Oklahoma South Carolina Texas and DC.
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Texas Prohibitionists Push Submission Again in July Ballot
A Texas editorial condemns renewed prohibition petitions and the push to place a submission on the July ballot. It argues petition signers are reused names, warns of political manipulation, and criticizes the Anti-Saloon League while contrasting historic military raids with political battles. It urges voters to oppose prohibitionists with resolve.
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A. J. Barton
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Political briskness in the party race noted
The piece assesses possible Republican nominees including Du Pont Cummins Sherman Burton and the Colonel. It labels Du Pont as a corporate man and Cummins as a prohibitionist while Sherman is a political cipher. Burton is praised for magnetism and potential but not securely able to carry the party. Hughes is mentioned as a wildcard challenger.
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Raid on the Border Reflects Army Policy Debate
The article argues that raids into U S territory by Mexican bandits show the difficulty of preventing incursions even with a strong border. It criticizes the niggardly military funding policy set by Congress, urging readers to reconsider defense priorities.
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Warsaw dispatch claims Yid dish now official language in Poland
Dispatch from Warsaw reports Yid dish used as an official language in Poland for the first time in history. The note reflects a moment of policy change amid cultural debates as analysts weigh implications.
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Butter Prices Drop in San Antonio Markets
Texas creamery butter now sells as low as 25 cents per pound in San Antonio, a sharp drop from last year when butter sold at forty cents per pound. Recent rains have boosted milk output significantly.
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Chicago Democrats Reserve Steamboat Lodging for Convention
St Louis hotel shortages push Chicago Democrats to book Mississippi steamboats for the national convention. The piece hints that attendees may be shanghaied into river shenanigans regardless of pranks.
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British ships seized balance British merchant losses
The British Parliament stated that since the war began allied forces seized or captured 450 enemy ships, matching the number and tonnage of British merchant ships lost to war actions. The remark notes a striking balance and calls it a giveaway.
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J'tica Observer
Calm English public toward Dublin revolt in England
The Utica Observer reports that England shows calm patience over the Dublin rebellion. The public favors restraint, apart from a few principals, believing most participants were misled and used by violent agitators. Government prompt action will be commended.
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White Paper Advances Threaten Smaller Newspapers
The Greenville Herald notes paper prices have surged for months and warn that a severe shortage of newsprint could force many weekly papers to suspend publication. Readers may endure smaller editions until the war ends despite publishers efforts to maintain service.
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Where did Washingtons army get cartridges in 1775
An excerpt from a Boston Globe editorial explains the evolution of musket cartridges from 1586 to early firing mechanisms. It notes that Cambridge soldiers used nine cartridges each and traces loading practices from powder flasks and serpentine powder to wheel lock and flintlock developments.
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Bayonet Reemerges as Essential War Tool
The Buffalo Enquirer notes that modern warfare has revived bayonet use in U S Army training. Instead of fencing, soldiers practice hammer and tongs style, to finish enemies in fortified positions after artillery bombardments fail to dislodge them.
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Edgar T. Conley
Thirtieth Regular Infantry
Buffalo Enquirer
Dainty Little Fruit Turnovers
Simple recipe for puff paste turnovers filled with fruit and sugar. Roll paste, cut circles, place fruit and sugar, seal, brush with egg white, sprinkle sugar, bake twenty minutes in a hot oven. Variations include pre-cooking fruit or using jam or dried fruit.
Mobile protest halts traffic at Josephine Street clash
A small, impromptu crowd formed at the Josephine street intersection after a driver collided with a pedestrian who criticized car owners. Voices rose as drink fueled anger, but no one was injured and the mob dispersed toward a nearby tavern after a heated stalemate.
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The Price and Frohman On London Theatres War Time
A Philadelphia editor recalls Charles Frohman joking about wartime London revues with thin attendance. He cites titles like Come Over Here Stop Your Fooling Oh Be Careful and wonders What's Keeping Them Out due to price rather than war, remarking the audience declined because of costs.
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Philadelphia
Charles Frohman
London
Philadelphia Bulletin
Troop Transport Distances Highlight World War I Mobility
A National Geographic bulletin recalls the vast scale of World War I troop movements. It notes English, French, and allied transports spanning 60 000 miles in total and compares routes from Archangel to Marseilles with historic campaigns and the long Russo-Japanese War voyage.
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Veils Elevate Hats This Season In All Colors And Styles
Fashion notes emphasize veils as essential finishing touches for both large and small hats. Silk veils in white navy purple blue rose and brown pair with hats of various sizes including square mesh designs. A standout look features a white hemp hat with a white veil dotted with black chenille circles for a refined, trim effect.
Portable houses prompt suburb residence joke
A humorous note mocks the idea of Jazes taking up residence in the suburbs saying they built it with portable houses. The quip reflects a light exchange about modern living and mobility.
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