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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
3
An essay argues beauty parlors aid the war effort by keeping munition workers clean and efficient. It notes chemicals and hygiene affect battlefield outcomes, linking cosmetic care to operational success and safety. Old columnist tone highlights how small acts support national victory.
The piece argues President Wilson aims to establish a novel world governance system beyond Europe’s balance of power. It notes Americans lack clear terms for the idea, yet it reflects a shift from traditional international affairs and hints at a Liberty Loan speech unveiling the concept.
A historical reflection outlines Wilsons push for a league of nations as Allied victory reshapes global thought. It notes English press debate shifts from entente limits to broader international governance and democracy in a postwar world.
The piece argues the postwar baseball era will differ as veteran stars like Ty Cobb Tris Speaker and others retire or leave the field. It notes aging arms and military service will reduce the galaxy of famous players and ponders who may return to play for Pershing’s team.
Kansas welcomes a new farm worker the tractor girl who aims to replace several men sent to war. A tractor show sparked the movement as young farmers learn to drive and repair tractors crossing Kansas to Topeka meeting governor Capper and forming tractor girl societies. They travel in tractor pulled wagons with electric lights, escorting admiration in towns along the route.
Fragmentary verse items reflect on war deaths in France and Picardy. The poem fragments mention a brave youth, a black-eyed girl, a brown-haired woman, a gray-haired mother, and a wind from Picardy carrying the slain, with a tone of reverent memory and longing.
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San Antonio Texas writer asks The Light to obtain and publish the old song Spanish Cavalier with music and words. He recalls hearing it after the Civil War in an Eastern Kentucky town and hopes its patriotic tune will boost morale as troops go off to war.
To the Editor the author argues the enemy seeks secret talks to aid defeatists in allied nations. The piece cites Bulgaria Turkey and Bolshevik links, condemns pacifist bets and urges Americans to reject comfort for peace offers while the United States strengthens its military position and unity.
The Times and others are urged to rally as autumn and winter approach. Editors warn of pacifist and defeatist influence and stress that allied unity, heavier taxes, and American casualties demand unwavering effort. The piece insists bayonet and shell remain the decisive overtures until war aims are achieved.
Washington Oct 3 Acting Adjutant General P C Harris urges all persons listed as next of kin to be notified in case of a soldier’s death injury or capture to inform the War Department of any address change. Many telegrams were returned undelivered due to moves. Submit full soldier name rank organization and serial number if known to the Adjutant General Washington DC.
Major venues feature Kramer and Morton darktown diversions at the Majestic with strong black face comedy. Burne and Jose perform Modern Dances. Paradise Valley at the Princess shines in Boyle Woolfolk’s Musical Comedy Stars. Royal Theatre offers Simpson and Dean in a singing comedy act and a balanced bill includes The Iron Cross and The Perfect Soul with Audrey Munson as star.
Norma Talmadge headlines the Grand in Her Only Way a romantic drama with intense suspense and a large cast. Lucille Westbrook returns from boarding school to face love and a proposal forced by wealth as she saves her father’s home. Billie Burke appears at the Jewel in Arms and the Girl a lively performance noted for Burke’s American stage rise and film success.
J Orden Armour, head of the packing arm, says he enjoys developing young men and has found one right there. The man, Robert P. Dunham, is now vice president of the Armour packing plant.
A mosaic of humorous aphorisms and wartime snippets, featuring quips on money, marriage, German commands, poultry prices, and daily life. Notable lines mention Bulgaria's surrender, Turkey, Hindenburg, and Allen Merriam lamenting one-page length.
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