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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1921
Page
2
The article portrays Poland and Germany using irregular forces in Silesia, with France promising restraint if German troops enter. It notes Britain plans to send regulars to restore order while French and Italian troops are already present, setting the stage for a wider confrontation.
Reports on living cost reductions vary due to differing methods and data. The National Industrial Conference cites March 1921 living costs at about 69 percent above 1914, down from a 1920 peak, while the Bureau of Labor Statistics puts costs around 116 percent above prewar levels, prompting questions about reconciliation and definitions of necessities.
The piece questions prewar price rises and postwar adjustments by calculating hypothetical costs from 1914. It notes errors in reported percentage changes, argues many staples fell sharply, and suggests actual living costs may be lower than liberal estimates, with consumers now bargain hunting.
The piece argues San Antonio's steady progress stems from its origin as a regional hub, not from railroads or agriculture. It notes railroads arrived to serve a growing metropolis, with indigenous springs and trails making the area a gateway for southwestern trade, boosting benefits from anticipated Western railroad rate cuts.
The text centers on Ratiire choosing a location, both locally and broadly, that carries the San Antonio name, highlighting the significance of her selection and its geographical linkage.
William H Taft argues the Supreme Court did not settle whether Congress may control primaries for Congress and Senate in the Newberry case. Four justices said constitutional while four said unconstitutional and one reserved judgment. He notes the court avoided a clear ruling, leaving lawmakers to consider a constitutional amendment and warns that enforcement may hurt thousands until a case clarifies authority. The piece also widens to related political notes and local items.
The article discusses how German actions alienated Russia, pushing it toward France. It covers Bismarck’s triple alliance, German hegemony, and the shifting balance of power in Europe from 1879 to 1884, noting Russo-French rapprochement and the evolving ententes shaping prewar diplomacy.
Fragmentary report describes special barracks assigned to Americans among Soviet rebels. Witnesses say detainees are separated by ethnicity and restricted from contacting homeland, with guards probing language and nationality. The setting hints at forced relocation and interrogation.
A dog and nine pups sparked a nationwide response after an owner surrendered the animals to the county humane society in Cleathak, Michigan. The mother dog reportedly cared for her babies until authorities placed them in foster homes across several states, including Nebraska and Ohio, as animal welfare groups sought permanent homes.
A messy passage shows a pompous magistrate questioning a tremulous prisoner in a parliamentary context. A telegraph office messenger and a frazzled manager contribute to a chaotic scene with abrupt interruptions and clipped, stilted phrases.
Regional ad card lists acts including Mayon Keeler and Primrose Minstrels along with vaudeville and picture attractions. Mentions basketball game at Fort Worth with start time 3:08 PM and venues like Tamia Park and Junglas Maclean.
Prizes were offered for women who smoke artfully during an afternoon tea at the Lobaces Hall inside Royal Agel cultural hall. The avenue was open to the public.
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