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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
4
A columnist argues that a statewide dry movement could push national drink habits toward stronger liquor. The piece warns that if seven states elect prohibition the United States might become a land of ebriates.
The piece reviews Internal Revenue data since July 1 1915 showing seven states went dry and overall whiskey consumption rose about 7.5 million gallons with a 10 million gallon year rise. Beer sales fell sharply by 45 million gallons while the author argues prohibition advocates fail morality and boost strong drink.
Former Governor Colquitt’s bid for the United States Senate collapsed at Texas precinct and county conventions. Texans endorsed President Wilson and denounced Colquitt’s attacks, signaling the end of his candidacy as the public sougnt loyalty over grievances.
The National Cloak Suit and Skirt Association backs eight inch skirts for fall while shoe makers warn leather shortages will push prices up 30 to 75 cents per pair. Manufacturers plan a Philadelphia meeting to oppose the trend.
The Bata vier case sparks stock declines on the NYSE as reports claim an American killed in the Dutch steamer Bata v ier destruction. Officials weigh whether a mine or submarine sank her, with the United States awaiting official reports before any diplomatic moves to Germany.
Large orders for Mexican beans have been placed with local merchants for the militia encamped at Fort Sam Houston. Soldiers will learn Mexican dishes to feel at home on the other side of the Rio Grande.
The London Observer reports that Austrian war implement at Carso is ineffective and loud with little travel. The item reveals the device is a bomb fashioned from a beer keg, causing more noise than destruction.
The New York World praises Russian diplomacy as far sighted noting Armenia as a route to the Mediterranean. It suggests Russian influence there could alter views on the importance of Constantinople and affect English interests.
A quotation from the St Paul Dispatch cites Dr Charles Woodward of the Illinois State Eclectic Medical Society claiming modern humans are pickled in brine due to salt consumption. He argues salt preserves remains and suggests such people would not endure time, sparking caustic satire about being unwelcome at cannibals tables.
Denison Herald argues the current makeshift judiciary fails to meet modern needs. It criticizes ongoing legislative additions of courts and supports tearing down the structure to rebuild a proper system.
The Galveston Tribune notes France and Germany use round-time and metric measures while Britain resists changing its time and weight systems. Field Marshal French adopts the 24 hour plan to prevent morning afternoon confusion, contrasting with the lack of relation between American and European systems.
The Galveston Tribune reports that Carranza’s forces rapidly conquer territory, with Cuernavaca falling as Pablo Gonzalez’s leadership strengthens the government. Zapata and Villa are fugitives, and pursuit of remaining guerrilla bands will proceed alongside reconstruction, with no anticipated conflict with the United States over occupation.
In a rain slick boulevard cafe Ahmed Chabbi Mohammed ben Chabbi, a Tirailleur from Biskra, recalls a German wife named Elsa he chased after the war. He longs to return to Biskra, reclaim his love, and kill her husband before bringing Elsa home.
A traveler from a remote English village loses her handbag with ticket and cash while returning home by rail. A kindly woman suggests wiring funds as a money order, but the recipient questions the telegram’s authenticity, doubting it is from Mary and suspecting a hoax.
Daily Fashion Hint describes brown and white odd figured taffeta for dresses with a full gathered skirt and deep striped border. The ensemble features a classic puffed sleeve, a double lace frill collar with jabot, self material buttons, and a narrow sash girdle as smart trimmings.
Janet dislikes chores but learns to turn dishwashing into a game with her mother. She pretends to be grown up Aunt Grace, wears a big apron, and shares the task. The real Aunt Grace joins the game, returns to childhood play, and Janet falls asleep dreaming of being a grownup.
A pupil tells Professor Richards in Jn Yele about a recipe for catching rabbits. The professor asks for the recipe and the boy describes crouching behind a wall and making 21 noises like a turnip. The crowd suggests a better method to sit quietly in a bed of cabbage heads.
All fish should be used promptly after catching. Prepare salmon, wash, dry, and slice into 1.5 inch portions. Cook in butter with lemon juice, salt, and pepper for twenty minutes per pound. Garnish with potato balls cucumber and parsley, strain pan gravy, and pour over fish. Cucumbers simmered with butter lemon juice and parsley add to the garnish.
R Beckett argues that city guaranty bonds should not divert depositor funds. He insists officials must replace unsafe bonds and face losses themselves, comparing the situation to taking money from an express safe. He questions constitutionality, calling the guaranty fund a voluntary contract and urging accountability.
The National Geographic Society notes Eskisehir in Asia Minor as a historic meerschaum source with 4,000 tunnels near the city. Workers dig out nodules, which after processing, are shipped to Austria or America for sale. Before the war Eskisehir exports exceeded 1.2 million dollars annually.
A Kansas City Journal piece catalogs how readers rendered Puccini and other composers and performers in approximate phonetic forms. It lists several misreadings such as Pagliacci, La bohème, and Madama Butterfly with suggested pronunciations and speaker notes.
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