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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1916
Page
4
The San Antonio Light marks its lineage with the San Antonio Gazette, tracing back to its 19th century roots. The combined publication reflects a long local news tradition in Texas.
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The piece argues Poland will likely regain self government regardless of the war's outcome. It notes promises by Russia and the central powers as tactical, foretelling Poland as a potential buffer state or partner to a dominant neighbor, with greater internal autonomy and possible territorial gains.
The piece notes that two Roseville Illinois politicians push a sharp wager ritual after elections. It describes post election humiliations as common with rival wagers. It ends with a vivid image of a dignified man parading in a wheelbarrow through town with local children watching.
In Roseville Illinois two rival politicians a Republican and a Democrat bet a loser must eat a crow on the town square. The spectacle drew shrill taunts and curious crowds as locals predicted the loser would squawk in public, with many fearing a dramatic finish rather than a simple taste test.
The article argues that future war power will hinge on economics as food stocks tighten. Germany imposes strict rationing and timed egg and meat restrictions while other nations cut back consumption. Allies face shipping and wheat supply pressures as winter narrows available resources.
The piece argues Germany may rely on maintaining its food supply longer than enemies to secure victory. It suggests strategists believe sustenance could outlast Allied resources, framing a broader wartime calculus about resilience and endurance under siege.
The Texas school tax amendment passed by a wide margin, supporting long needed rural school improvements. The piece argues that public mood favors educational expansion and urges liberal support for the University of Texas, the A&M College, normal schools, and the College of Industrial Arts as state wealth grows.
The St Louis Post Dispatch notes a surgeon sues for a $500 fee while another testifies that $1500 is reasonable for an appendectomy for a person of wealth. It argues wealth and position hinge on the appendix and even happiness depends on it.
The Chicago Herald notes Congress may consider temporary embargoes on food exports when they reconvene. Secretary Houston opposes such embargoes, and strong agricultural district opposition is expected. The federal government should supply Congress with data on available supplies and export depletion rates.
Norway emerges as a key influence in global mercantile marine activity after the war. Shipyards are revived and new ones opened as shipping companies form rapidly. Old firms expand capital while marine properties exchange hands at high prices.
The Clayton act restricts interlocking banking directorates and faced strong financier opposition during debate. Despite predictions of calamity, banks did not suffer from separating directors after the act took effect October 1 as boards adjusted without incident, according to the Utica Observer.
A reflection by Wylie Rustler urging prudent living as Southland enjoys unprecedented prosperity. He warns that excess now could bring want later and calls on all citizens to economy, careful thought, and sober action to secure long term independence.
The Majestic Theater presents Russia's premier dancing stars Theodore Kosloff and Vlasta Maslova in a spectacular engagement ending tonight at 8 30 with two performances tomorrow. The program also features Henry Mullane the celebrated singing comedian Charles Irwin Kitty Henry onions.
The Fields Minstrel show touring the south earns high praise from the Florida Times Union. It features music, dancing and comedy with Bert Swor drawing laughs. In Jacksonville the performance sold out with strong audience approval of song, sketch and specialty.
The Princess offers its best bill of the season with six acts on stage. The Six Royal Hussars headline while Lake Reynolds performs imitations and yodeling. Beley and Pearson and Brandt and Aubrey entertain, as Fritzi Brunette leads the blue ribbon V. L. 8. E. program. Special ladies matinees draw crowds with free coupons in The Light.
Joel Fredkin's volleyball squad defeated Jack Ball's combination three games to one at the Y M C A. The scores were 11-7, 11-9, 1-11 and 11-6. Fredkin led with strong serving from J. W. Fuller and Russel B. Wine, while Emil Mueller powered Ball's team to the lone game win.
E E Dilley of the Y M C A will oversee the Tennessee night service at Travis Park Epworth League Sunday at 7 PM Jimmie Derrington will sing The latter portion features the Hughes Wilson campaign with John H Crowe leading the Hughes side and William Lee Hankin the Wilson side supported by campaign managers Miss Grace Ryan and Miss Rebecca Hightower Both sides are working hard to win the campaign
Wallace Amick of Scipio Indiana reeled in a nine pound carp and a turtle that clung to its tail during a Sand Creek fishing trip. The鱼 floated exhausted in shallow water before capture. An unrelated note mentions an Oklahoma inventor patenting a chewing tobacco plug device to bite off pieces and protect teeth.
World Temperance Sunday will be observed with sermons and programs across the state. The Baptist Young People's Union at First Baptist Church plans a 6:30 p m program featuring songs, readings, and talks on temperance including addresses by Arthur Biard and John J. Maurer, with Walter J. Biard presiding.
Miss Emma Bunting presented with philanthropists bouquet as her company and the high school orchestra staged The Girl From Out Yonder at the Grand. Proceeds support the Public Health Nurse Association in San Antonio. Lula Griesenbeck led a professional school orchestra.
City Administrator plans a data based contract for street lighting. City Electrician Conyers will solicit responses from about sixty cities with 50 000 to 150 000 population to compare arc lamp and incandescent lamp and power rates. San Antonio offers 54 yearly for arc lamps and 27 for 500 watt incandescent with a five year term if sealed before December 1.
Bishop J W Shaw of San Antonio will administer confirmation at 2 PM Sunday at San Fernando cathedral. Those not meeting Easter duties cannot be sponsors. Sunday masses will collect for old and infirm priests of the diocese. An open air mass at 9 AM Sunday will pray for deceased bishops priests and members of religious orders.
A minister's daughter in a small parish refuses extra cake, prompting a joke about filling pockets. Polly answers truthfully that she is full, leading to light banter as the cake offer continues and pockets are mentioned.
The Fiesta Association plans a bold campaign starting Monday to recruit new members. Generals Hilse and Williams will address about 150 volunteers at the Gunter Hotel to outline methods and ammunition for the drive. The drive aims to raise 7500 for each army, with $25000 total spending planned and up to 500000 expected from visiting merchants.
The Texas branch of the National Association of Stationary Engineers held its fourteenth annual convention in San Antonio with G. T. Gale of Fort Worth elected president and W. D. Orr re elected as vice president. Officers were installed and a license law plan was advanced to raise professional standards. The event concluded with a City Brewery entertainment in San Antonio.
Major General Goethals governor of the canal zone reaffirms that earth movements in the Panama Canal will be overcome finally and for all time. He rebuts false reports tied to a Nicaragua treaty and criticizes Prof. Benjamin Leroy Miller for erroneous statements that could raise insurance costs and shipping rates.
Beeville Texas on November 11 reports the Bee County Fair's final day draws crowds from Goliad Victoria Linton Oakville Refugio Corpus Christi and San Antonio. Senator Morris Sheppard spoke to about 1000 at the Grand Opera House as Aviator Maroney wowed attendees. Poultry awards go to Jesse Lankart Goliad with Reds and E H Hudson Beeville with multiple White and Buff varieties. About 200 exhibits shown. White Wyandottes top scoring birds were from Mrs. Pettus Goliad.
Sunday evening services move to the newly erected tabernacle at Nolan and Munsey streets. The Second Wisconsin Military Band will provide music for the service at 7 45 p m. An evangelistic campaign opens with this service and all are invited. Services continue nightly all next week at the tabernacle.
Santa Fe officials announced in Fort Worth Texas that a new freight terminal complex will be constructed here at an estimated cost of about $100,000. The project marks a significant investment in regional rail infrastructure.
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