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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1916
Page
2
Journalists describe daily mail filled with anonymous leaflets from "patriots" and "mothers and housewives" urging peace and food. Pamphlets criticize officers, celebrate antiwar views, condemn Prussia, and call for ending annexations and German military expansion.
Washington dispatch notes Sea Power warns the naval preparedness program risks collapse without sustained public vigilance. It urges enlarging shipyards to finish the plan and stresses non technical citizen roles in supporting shipbuilding, merchant marine, and national defense.
Henry Reynolds a 23 year old actor was arraigned for attempting to evade army service. He claimed his name was Vernon and that he was born in America. Foster mother Mrs Kate Reynolds testified of adoption and denied revealing his real lineage. The court debated citizenship and the case spanned three days before a verdict-like decision to hand him to Army authorities.
The Magdeburg Gazette relays Dr Paul Rohrbach arguing that Germany should seek a balance of power not by building a larger fleet but by striking at England through its weak spot. He identifies the Suez Canal and Egypt as the lever to disrupt Britain’s world dominion and achieve lasting peace.
The War Department opens national matches to civilian shooters while preserving state team representation. Jacksonville hosts events starting October 11, including NRA and National matches with free transport for one team per state. Governors allocate transport funds if multiple civilian teams enter.
A home method claims to dry clean many fabrics using two ounces of Solvite mixed into two gallons of gasoline. Immersion, light rubbing, and brief air drying supposedly restore bright, fresh looks without soap and water. Caution urged due to flammable vapor.
The statement explains that the National Match is open to all U.S. citizens who can earn a place on a state team through merit. It emphasizes equal opportunity and statewide competition as the path to national selection.
London report from the air board recounts a Royal Flying Corps pilot surviving an attack by five enemy planes after bombing Marcoing. He describes dodging Rolands, taking hits, repairing fuel loss, and a perilous glide before landing near the lines with substantial injuries.
Berlin Sept 30 The English Russian and German prisoners in the German prison will have to wear wooden soled shoes due to leather scarcity. The army requires two million pairs and orders have been placed with army administration from Dutch factories to supply footwear for the war effort.
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