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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
3
Anxious notes on world food demand contrast with U S harvests large gains in potato, cabbage, and bean production. Falls estimates show 15,554,150 bushels of corn up from 7,832,700 last year, with cabbage near 2.6 million tons and sauerkraut set to be made domestically.
The piece argues concerns that postwar prosperity may follow wartime economic methods and questions whether collective or private approaches will dominate. It notes rising groups opposing municipal or government ownership and wonders if individual welfare could suffer in a shift to collectivism, with no clear answers.
The article argues that many countries will survive the struggle with a different economic regime from prewar times. It notes government methods in production, distribution, and consumption will affect American business, depending on perceived benefits. It cautions about applying wartime methods to peacetime and asserts a faith that fairness demanded of the government will persist after wartime measures end.
An extended discussion in Vorwärts criticizes Germany’s government under Michaelis and the militaristic ruling class as incapable and out of touch with the people. It argues for peace by agreement, rejects scapegoating, and notes depth bomb tech and submarine warfare shaping Allied strategies. The piece also mentions U boats, German politicians, and Allied observers amid wartime tensions.
Dispatches from Etropican waters report torpedo boat destroyers using depth bombs against Sabe marines. Crews of captured U boats reveal submarine commanders fear depth bombs most, as a hit destroys the sub and all aboard. The depth bomb is described as a comparatively new weapon with origins linked to the Americans.
In a sunlit Kentucky border town a young man Cameron White and a girl Miss Peggy Ward Bateson share a fleeting moment by a stone wall. He boasts of a public movement ticket while she admires birds and a garden estate near the city. A brief, hopeful encounter sets up an implied future choice.
A Youthful YMCA worker in a smart uniform is photographed in France. The image features the daughter-in-law of Colonel Roosevelt in a Paris street setting.
A determined young man pledges to earn money to build Peggy Woods a house facing the park. He explains his grandfather’s farm is being developed, and he has laid out driveways and plots. Others fear the pace is slow, yet he vows to hustle harder to win her hand.
Cameron White and Belle vow love and a new life as they plan a big house in the country. She fled a costly life for a summer of learning and honesty, while he talks of partnership and a bright future.
A reader argues that patriotic sentiment favors English over German in a wartime concert. The letter references a public performance by Miss Hemptein in German, noting strong applause from some and silence from others. The writer calls for American ears to reject German songs during wartime.
Manila reports congress opened with pledges of Filipino loyalty to the United States in World War I. Governor General Harrigan announces the treasury in good condition and a government food campaign is authorized. In Buenos Aires, railway workers end a 23 day strike after wage concessions, with executives satisfied with new terms.
The theatre offers a pairing of Billy Burke's successful comedy and Hamilton's drama Bride of Virtue next Sunday. Actress Miss Jarry returns in a contrasting role as Aunt Joan, portraying a vicar's daughter entangled in others lives. The English play sharply condemns educating children amid ignorance without sensationalizing.
A varied bill at the Royal Theater features Waylit with A Lot Time at Logville and The Symphony Maids a trio with singing violin and plinking acts. Skipper Kennedy and Tresves perform Minch and Melody. Gus Elmore and company stage a light vaudeville act. Alberto dazzles with acrobatics and dance. 1 Lifted Veil starring Ethel Barrymore is the photoplay added to the program.
Two Majestic Theatre headline shows headline Mareled Vin Wirelens featuring Lilie Queenie William with ocean scene effects and Kidder rotors in a staged spectacle. Bivart Barres presents Loony Lectures on Travesty Tunes. King and Warvey offer song and piano while other acts include On the Footpad blackface skit and Twenty Century Elopement by Ferd and Vere.
An Argentine court hears a writ of habeas corpus for Count von Lusxburg, the former German charge d affaires, arguing his right to live in Argentina unimpeded. The Buenos Aires press discusses cabinet stakes and diplomatic rupture, noting government claims of additional telegrams supporting a government crisis.
Sunprrn New York Oct 12 Mrs Chomins Vurtine Ryan longtime benefactor to Catholic charities whose death was announced Thursday. Her gifts total about 20400 dollars to various religious and charity objects. Contributions included funds for causes in Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma.
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