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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1916
Page
4
An analysis of foreign exchange values shows American gold could buy more European currency now than before World War I. The piece notes rising prices at home, depreciation of European money, and a U S advantage in currency speculation with gold. It highlights English certificates and the potential profits from buying foreign money versus stock market gains.
The piece discusses mob behavior in Kansas, contrasting two recent outbreaks. It argues that mob violence is rarely justified and that one event was so deplorable even hotheads would be reluctant to admit involvement, while another, though not excusable, may not be the mob’s fault.
The Augusta Kansas clash with the marshal followed anger at poor streets and arrests for unlit rear lamps on oil town roadways. Citizens fault officials for not addressing street conditions and for not providing recall mechanisms, justifying protests only after all remedies fail, though violence remains condemned.
The Neutrality Board brands submarine warfare near the Atlantic as a nuisance and urges abatement. It warns the United States faces a delicate choice between diplomatic precedents and acting unilaterally amid unpreparedness. The piece notes limited enforcement of international law and the uncertain path forward.
War Department considers a nationwide house to house drive to obtain 100000 new regular army recruits each year to reach a 220000 force. Postmasters would be paid. recruiting stations expand. critics doubt feasibility and cost.
The president replied to attacks by Republican candidate Hughes and declared Wall Street no longer controls the nation’s finances. He framed the fight as interests against the masses and predicted the common people will wield their big majority to keep him in power, per the Cleburne Enterprise.
In Paris a Senegalese tirailleur returns to honor his old sergeant buried in Pantin cemetery. Mme Sherissot fears a ritual sacrifice as the man erects a mast and flag, then salutes the grave and leaves calmly, recalling African funerals after battles.
Little Journeys Natural History describes the blue and purple asters in Texas fields, noting their bloom timing, size, and regional variations. It recounts folklore and historic tales linking asters to rangers, weddings, and frontier life, with notes on species diversity and seasonal symbolism.
A young man left, and his partner dug up a plant then moved it to the garden. Watering required a half mile trek, yet the plant bloomed for nearly two weeks until the man returned safe.
Observation reveals disciplined behavior in wild horses with signals and leader following. Peccaries in Mexico use a nonstop squeal to trigger charges, while baboons in Africa maintain sentries and rapid retreat orders.
A man leaves a restaurant after finishing a meal and flees without paying. A bystander chases him, promising to catch the thief and return with a police officer. The restaurant proprietor remains suspicious.
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