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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1916
Page
6
The San Antonio Light announces its publication office at 609 511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D. The note identifies the paper as a merger of The San Antonio Light and The San Antonio Gazette, dating from January 20, 1881.
A list shows Paul Block, Inc. office locations in New York at 250 Fifth Ave Chicago at Mallers Building Boston at Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Pidg Detroit at Kresge Building. The document records address details for corporate offices.
The San Antonio Light reports a six month period ending September 30 1916 with a daily average circulation of 22062 and a Sunday average of 26756 The net paid daily figure is 20477 and 24424 respectively The Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies the figures and endorses their authority The paper claims to offer advertisers 50 percent more paid circulation in San Antonio than any other newspaper.
An editorial deconstructs a flattering Villa image circulated in American papers. It argues Villa never joined the Columbus raid and questions the motive of his promoters, noting evidence of his involvement and the risk of public misperception.
The article argues the Adamson law did not settle the railway wage dispute or prevent a strike. It claims the measure只是 a temporary avertive, with courts likely to rule on its constitutionality. It warns of further legal battles and potential rail worker strikes.
The text notes a proposed fund of 600000 to aid Villa in entering the United States and questions whether Americans are being persuaded that Villa is less villainous than depicted. It warns that if Villa seeks refuge here after a history of crime, he should face accountability, including for Columbus.
The text cites Madame Thebes predicting a short food year and argues U S wheat export has exhausted surplus. It notes August 1915 export surplus of 100 million bushels, with 75 million sold by now, leaving about 25 million for domestic needs until July 1, 1917, and warns the remainder will not cover foreign demand for seven and a half months.
The piece discusses how wartime demand and Europe’s altered bread consumption affect U S wheat exports. It notes Europe eats more in the trenches, produces less, and that bakers urge embargoes while many Americans fear export restrictions. It questions why bread from American wheat costs less in London than at home.
Seguin Enterprise notes that recalling the 1907 panic argues against voting for the party in power, contrasts 1900-1901 cotton at 5 to 6 cents with seed, and questions federal aid to farmers in recent years compared to past.
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States reports about 100 million acres of swamp land exist, with 75 million potentially reclaimable for agriculture. The committee, chaired by A. W. Douglas of St. Louis, notes this could yield roughly 72 percent of current corn acreage and twice the average cotton area.
A London Chronicle excerpt notes that municipal milk supply, once feared as socialism, gained broad cross party support. The proposal, once ridiculed by moderates, is now backed by a diverse commission with all parties represented.
The foreign trade chief of a major New York bank reports US exports for the year near 8 billion dollars, about one fifth of world total. With five billion in imports, the nation would hold a trade balance of roughly 3 billion dollars in its favor as it seeks greater earnings.
A Houston Post analysis questions the $130,000,000 plan to educate and support French orphans amid postwar relief. It argues education helps girls learn to govern and earn a living for soldiers, defending the idea as essential despite the high cost and wartime strain.
A week long campaign to stop tobacco use in front of the law building leads to a student resolution. Assistant Dean C S Potts and Business Manager I P Lochridge oversee cleaning the entrance to enforce the rule and present the law school as a model of good housekeeping.
The University of Texas correspondence division now has about one thousand people engaged. Courses span engineering law and academic subjects with 94 percent credit toward a degree upon completion. Recent months show rising registrations from traveling salesmen and increasing female enrollment in business training.
The Continental and Commercial National Bank of Chicago lent five million dollars to the Chinese government for three years secured by taxes. The loan, negotiated through Dr. Koo, was approved amid State Department support as U S financiers back Chinese stability and growth.
The Theaters Cabaret Night at Majestic promises novelties after the regular show with seven acts. Headliner Muriel Worth returns in a new act, joined by Lydia Barry, Ethel Clifton's comedy set The Saint and the Sinner, Walter De Leon Mary Davies burlesque, and acts by D'Amour and Douglas, Burt Earle, Saona and Co, among others.
The La Velle trio headline the Princess Theater program begun Thursday, delivering skillful bicycle feats and winning hearty applause. Leroy’s Circus offers ponies dogs a monkey and a lion and draws smiles from all ages. Davis and Moore perform a singing and piano duet while Gladys Fadley presents a comedy singing monologue. The Essanay feature Vultures of Society screens along with the comedy Spartan Spleen.
The town theatre selects Over Night by Phillip H. Bartholomae for next week after stints on Broadway and road tours. Also scheduled is The Prince Chap starring Emma in three life stages, praised for its natural scenes and emotional appeal with nightly showings and a Saturday matinee.
Dr Laura Muller resumes office as minister of foreign affairs in Rio de Janeiro on November 17. He had been on a four months leave of absence due to ill health after visiting the United States. Muller is noted for pushing closer ties between the American republics.
Theodore Roosevelt urged real expression of the American national spirit in writing and art at the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He warned that without a serious national art and literature, the United States risks a warped national life and moral decline.
The speaker criticizes overemphasis on foreign influence and artificial development. He argues for a national type that avoids anti English self consciousness and rejects Cubist patriotism seen as fanciful imitation. He opposes originality through pretentious excess in culture.
The article notes a wave of resignations among American ambassadors and ministers abroad as Wilson begins a new term. It explains the custom, wartime pressures, and the expected overhaul of foreign service heads. Some incumbents will stay, others leave due to suitability and demand.
The War Department announced authorization to add nine additional infantry units to the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. The new ROTC detachments will be established at Mississippi A and M College, Oklahoma A and M College, Rutgers College, State College of Washington, University of Wyoming, University of Nevada, University of Vermont, Gulf Coast Military Academy at Gulfport Mississippi, and Georgia Military College.
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