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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
6
The San Antonio Light traces its origins to 1881 and consolidates The San Antonio Light and the San Antonio articles. This note outlines the paper’s long-running presence in the Texas press landscape and its archival lineage.
The government offers war bonds with flexible plans starting at $1 down and $50 full payment, or $10 certificates exchangeable for bonds. Banks will sell them, and they promise interest, safety, and non taxation. The piece argues thrift across classes strengthens the war effort and national character, citing France Germany and England as examples.
The piece argues that US officials must curb domestic speculators aiding the Kaiser to sustain democracy. It links food-control lobbying, wartime sacrifice, and economic defense, noting German reactions to American declarations and urging action against domestic exploitation.
The message urges buying war bonds to aid the nation and benefit the buyer and bank. It suggests purchasing multiple bonds if possible and emphasizes personal and national gains from investing in the war effort.
The article notes President Wilson’s war message defining democracy as a global aim, urging fight against autocracy. Allied forces drop German translated copies to reach German troops, provoking anger in German press and aiding morale influence efforts near St. Quentin as French soldiers risked wire to plant leaflets.
The notice argues amendments to the city charter may raise taxes but only if voters approve. It contends taxes aren’t automatic and the public remains wary amid wartime funding needs. It endorses future bond votes for a coliseum while opposing the civil service and compulsory voting amendments.
General Crowder announces that men with dependents will not be conscripted. This creates unprecedented demand for dependents as a factor in wartime manpower policy.
The Temple Telegram quotes a harsh threat about branding boys who do not fit society as “a man without a flaw”. The remark targets youths labeled as undeserving and points to government measures branding them despite limited education or looks.
The Houston Post argues that municipal and national economies demand uninterrupted business activity. Advocates warn that halting progress or delaying contracts harms employment and growth, urging prudent economies but condemning waste that harms prosperity.
Dr. Ballard detests dancing but agrees to escort Ruth Gordon to a Cotillon after a mix up. A cab switches couples, leading to a moonlit ride where Ruth contemplates an engagement to Wilton Mackaye while Dick proposes a sudden elopement as she admits rare happiness.
Margaret Illington debuts on the photo dramatic screen in Sacrifice a Lasky-Paramount picture at the Empire today through Saturday. Illington plays a government official’s daughter and a European principality dancer with a strong supporting cast including Jack Holt Winter Hall and Noah Beery under Frank Reicher.
Lawrence Grattan author and star of the farce Rocking the Boat will host tonight's cabaret after the regular Majestic bill. His reputation suggests the frolic will set a new record for the venue.
The program features Eva Taylor and Lawrence Grattan in Rocking the Boat a farcical marriage theme with laughs per minute. Gertrude Barnes performs songs The Show Girl and The Vampire while Whitfield Ireland offers rustic comedy and dances with Earnest Evans and four maids. Bradley Ardine Willing Jordan and Thomas Trio provide songs and a bouncing tramio line finale.
A Selig feature Beware of Strangers plays at the Grand today and Saturday. The drama follows a betrayed lover and a vow of vengeance amid tense confrontations. Endorsed by Maclay Hoyne and William Pinkerton, the offering promises gripping action and a sensational presentation. Next week Geraldine Farrar stars in Joan the Woman, De Mille's acclaimed Joan of Arc drama.
Mayor Roy Miller of Corpus Christi and R. J. Kleberg of Kingsville met with the governor to discuss the shrinking Mexican labor and its impact on Texas farms near the border. Farmers report many workers are quitting crops due to fear of conscription into the Federal army.
Resolutions denouncing the lynching near Memphis of Ell Persons the negro who confessed to killing 15 year old Antoinette Rappal were adopted at a pastors meeting in Memphis Tennessee yesterday after the crime.
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