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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1915
Page
3
A physician’s claim that sugar is a modern antiseptic and hemostatic for European army wounds is challenged as a long known domestic remedy. The piece notes sugar’s historic use by households, lumber camps, and generations, and jokes about future “discoveries” like onion syrup.
A Milwaukee Germania Herald article argues the German paper shows pro Germany sentiment during tensions with the United States. It notes harsh anti American language in Berlin and cites fears of censorship and imprisonment for criticizing the German emperor.
A Germania Herald editor faces scrutiny for comments on the Kaiser, arguing free speech and press rights in the United States. The piece contrasts American ideals with German governance and questions the editor's appreciation of American freedoms and patriotism.
A reform movement grows from Sing Sing where ex convicts arrange the Tom Brown Alumni Association. The group aims to aid parolees after release by pooling funds, fostering practical reform, and creating healthy rivalry among men who have worn stripes, based on psychology and belief in inmates’ capable minds.
Berlin dispatch scrutinizes General von Hindenburgs sale of Saratov estates prior to WWI, viewed as sacrifice of wealth to preserve state secrets. The Russian press questions whether advance knowledge of war influenced the sale and angered the Kaiser who preferred loss of money over hinting at government secrets. The piece debates ethics of wealth and patriotism when risked fortunes imply sensitive intelligence.
A ciphered dispatch notes German discontent with von Hindenburg and von Mackensen amid Russia policy. It suggests the emperor seeks to curb Hindenburg's popularity while offering Mackensen more chances, as winter approaches and pressure on the eastern front grows.
Secretary Daniels signals support for adding battle cruisers to new ships, aiming for three or four, with speed targets around thirty five knots and fourteen inch guns. The article contrasts battle cruisers with dreadnoughts, noting their heavy guns, lighter armor, and superior speed, and calls for a balanced fleet including battleships submarines and destroyers.
The piece discusses the submarines impact in war, their secrecy, and the hunt for countermeasures. It notes the need for new offense and defense, including possible warning systems and a magnetic detector to locate submarines by sensing large iron or steel masses underwater.
A Boston Post dispatch discusses turmoil in China and proposes a constitutional shift toward a hereditary presidency with dynasty succession. The piece notes Asiatic dominance and contrasts with Western republican norms while asserting continued national rule by the people through representation. It compares Chinese patterns to European monarchies under a general, cautious lens.
The Indianapolis News reports David Tashin's conclusion that only a nationwide marketing system and a national rail credit system can aid the American farmer. He argues that Germany’s example shows proper legislation and safeguards can support such enterprise, shaping a new ideal for agricultural policy.
In war torn France, a soldier named Buchand finds a lump of metal from a child’s rose that proves gold. The rose is refined into a pure gold sculpture, making him the richest in his company as he sacrifices the treasure for pay. The tale blends courage, loyalty, and a mysterious child in a ruined village.
The article surveys schoolgirl outfits emphasizing tailored looks in navy cadet serge and cubardine. It highlights pleated box skirts, matching jackets, white collars, and slim belts with military details. Accessories include pussy willow trim, silk touches, and chalk-tinted boots, reflecting simple girlish frocks in variegated fabrics.
A playful tale follows Jack Frost painting a tree with bright colors in the woods. He climbs, paints, and accidentally spills pigments, creating a luminous tree seen from above as frost covers the world. The narrative blends whimsy with reflections on language and schooling.
The New York Sun notes the season of school openings prompts reflection on English language use. Citing Professor Brander Matthews the piece argues language belongs to the people and should be admitted to academic society, while warning against formal misgivings about slang and colloquial speech.
A garbled description claims Mexican bandits attacked a paymaster near the Texas border robbing $2000, with later cross border gunfire near the Rio Grande. It mocks New York as peaceful while noting sensational crime elsewhere, mentioning street violence and a traveler's encounter.
A National Geographic bulletin recounts the Armenian plight amid oppression by neighboring Kurds, detailing homeland areas across Transcaucasia, Anatolia, and former Russian Caucasus. It covers population dispersal, historical pressures, and Armenian resilience as traders in the Near East.
The article discusses Allied use of nets and telephonic detectors to locate submarines and questions their effectiveness. It suggests countermeasures may evolve, including talking points to sway neutrals, while noting the risk of escalating tactics and the limits of new devices. The piece cites experts and mocks sensational claims amid a broader debate on naval warfare innovation.
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