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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1917
Page
4
The San Antonio Light traces its founding date to 1881 and notes it comprises the San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette. This item identifies the paper as an Associated Press day report outlet with a San Antonio postal presence and addresses.
The San Antonio Light lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with carrier and mail options, plus advance and Mexico rates. It also provides changed-address procedures, international and domestic sale points, and six month circulation figures ending March 31 1919, noting Audit Bureau certification and claimed advertising reach.
The text argues Mexicans leaving the United States due to draft fear will miss steady peaceful work and living wages. It predicts rising labor demand from army preparations, crop harvests, transportation, civilian duties, and calls on Mexican leaders to inform their communities about conscription provisions to prevent departures.
The proposed city charter amendments face voter confusion due to heavy wording. While generally favorable, objections center on compulsory voting and civil service provisions. Proponents note amendments authorize, not compel, penalties and leave law creation to officials, complicating passage.
The piece argues against compulsory voting as unconstitutional and against a civil service amendment. It supports building a city coliseum funded by bonds after voter approval and urges defeat of both amendments while urging national unity after the Civil War era comparison. It concludes with hopeful future resilience.
The article argues the US can mobilize quickly for war, noting Germany’s overstretched position and American readiness with munitions, guns, uniforms, shoes, and supplies. It stresses advantages on distance from home, favorable regional fronts, and likely swift, cost-efficient victory.
The United States finances war loans to England France Italy Russia and Belgium but keeps the funds in the United States under American supervision. The moves boost domestic circulation and business, with taxes covering the principal if needed, benefiting U.S. merchants and keeping money at home.
The state endures an extended cold period, with residents feeling the chill more as a new prohibition bill takes effect. Weather patterns and policy changes intersect in this historic cold snap.
The statement suggests Mexican laborers escaping into Mexico do themselves too much honor by fleeing to avoid conscription into the new army.
If officials keep talking, the newspaper may become a source for the enemy by revealing military information not yet known. The quote warns against divulging strategic details through public discourse.
Food conservationists warn Americans that current slaughter of lambs and sheep will cause the wool shortage to be the most acute in the nation's history. They say today’s meat consumption threatens next year’s clothing supplies. El Paso Times reports the bleak forecast.
The New York World notes General Bell's exhortation to Plattsburg trainees to cultivate singing among troops as a moral boost. He argues that good singing and a heroic death inspire the living, presenting this as an essential first lesson in war.
Colorado officials report government geologists found nitrates on 450000 acres in the southwestern state. The land was withdrawn from entry but no steps have been taken to manufacture the nitrates. The country faces a great need for nitrates and a demonstration of the Colorado find is urged.
Rene Viviani delivers addresses in this country stressing a spiritual union across the sea and warning against letting material aid blind the exalted motive of wartime sacrifice. the Philadelphia Public Ledger reflects on his inspiring speeches.
The Empire Theater program today features Douglas Fairbanks in The Americano a five reel Triangle drama with Pathe News and Know America films. The bill runs through Sunday with vaudeville acts including the Thomas Trio Rocking the Boat Eva Taylor Grattan company and the Belle of Bingville skit plus The Society Circus Bradley and Ardine and Willing and Jordan presenting songs and patter.
The Selig photo play Beware of Strangers continues this week at the Grand Opera House. It depicts Chicago crime history with crooks and blackmailers in a love and crime drama starring Thomas Santschi, Vivian Rich, Ed Coxen, Bessie Eyton, Jack Richardson, Fritzi Brunette, Frank Clark and Eugenie Besserer with striking settings and lighting.
A new vaudeville bill debuts Wednesday beginning at the matinee and continues through the remainder of the day. The program promises a mix of acts and performers for early and late showings.
Mr Harbison and Crandall invite themselves to dinner at Martha Harbison’s home. Crandall cooks a birthday feast for Harbison, mistaken as a surprise for Martha. Martha returns early from civic club duties and reveals a birthday mix up. The trio laughs as romance and plans unfold, leaving Jack debating residence in New York or Martha in Colorado.
Judge Walter Fr Timon chair of Nueces County Liberty Loan committee calls a mass meeting at the court house next Saturday for Corpus Christi and Nueces county residents to organize and enlist support for government issued Liberty Loan bonds. Leaders expect strong county response to place Nueces county at the forefront among counties of similar size.
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