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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1918
Page
3
Fragmentary text requests both old and new addresses for an advertisement and mentions notification to the office. It references 1742 and places related to hotels and news and includes disjointed lines about United States dispatches and republication rights.
The fragment discusses a government formed by the people and relates its origins to movements from which it sprang. It references Germany and Prince Max, noting democratic notions and the timing around November while casting doubt on claims tied to the last minute maneuvering and lies.
The piece argues demobilized soldiers should receive overflow reclamation land in Texas to revitalize rural and urban balance. It predicts a national shift away from skyscrapers toward farming, with Texas leading in land resources and potential aid to other states. The tone endorses a Texas-led rebirth, citing San Antonio Chamber of Commerce officials.
A historical column warns Germany faces severe terms after the war, citing German leaders and publications advocating vast territorial, colonial, and financial concessions. It contrasts pacifist voices with harsh plans to absorb neighbors, erase rivals, and impose indemnities, forecasting a rigid settlement.
A celebratory patriotic column lauds Allied victory over Germany and praising Belgium France Britain Italy and the United States for their sacrifices. It honors fallen soldiers and the momentous victory that secures democracy and justice with hope for lasting peace.
Countess Magri recounts her fifty six years with General Tom Thumb, born Lavinia Ware, and the couple’s rise from Barnum’s museum to royal favor. She recalls meetings with Queen Victoria, King Edward, Emmanuel II, Napoleon III, Pope Pius IX, and President Lincoln, and shares wartime marriage wisdom.
The program features The Sign Invisible with Gewis and Matt and Jett's comedy, Princess-Charlie Chaplin in Shoulder Arms, an Ov Henry story The Marquis and Miss Sally, Grand William Hart in The Devil's Double, a Fatty Arbuckle comedy, Jewel-Sontag and Bynes in A Tale of Crime, Rhea MiGoell in Honest Sally, By Mertree comedy Queen Harry Ore, Corinne Griffith in Who Goes There, plus Parandint comedy and Majestic Big Time vaudeville.
The article notes Lincoln hosting a reception at the White House in her informal residence, attended by cabinet members and notable Washington figures. It describes the Countess as petite and doll-like with a sharp mind and lively humor evident in conversation.
Archangel paper argues Archangel America could guide postwar Russia and urges Russians to restore their country. It claims both nations pursued peace and opposed German imperialism, hoping friendly ties will deepen acquaintance with American life and culture as Russia regains status.
Report from London describes night flight operations for London to Cairo Calcutta routes using compass navigation. Aircraft will have cabin lights on, land at illuminated grounds with wind indicators and color signals to other machines, and rely on searchlights and flares for night landings.
A roadside collage of quips and quotes and oddball lines from various papers evokes a scattered era view. Snippets reference miners in Yearshill and Missouri, balloon journeys, editors seeking funds, and satirical skits. The tone recalls a hoarded miscellany page with playful jabs and oddities.
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