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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1916
Page
4
The San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette provide exclusive Associated Press day coverage through the wire service. Copyright notices indicate the edition traces from 1881 origin.
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The San Antonio Light reports September 1916 daily average circulation of 22,624 copies and Sunday edition 27,842. Net paid averages were 21,281 daily and 24,886 Sunday. Audit Bureau certification underpins credibility. the paper claims 50 percent higher home circulation in San Antonio for advertisers.
A satirical survey traces how everyday items become scarce symbols of wartime disruption from pins and hairpins to needles and yarn. It weaves in political notes on Mr. Gary's Orient trip, Philippines policy, and tariff debates amid Japan’s suspected ambitions and U.S. preparedness.
Elbert H. Gary argues Japan does not want war with the United States or China and seeks peaceful ends if possible. He likens nations to cherry blossoms, warning only a reckless act would trigger conflict, while noting Japan’s evident covetousness.
The piece notes unexpected party switches in the 1912 campaign with old Republicans voting for Wilson and some Democrats backing Hughes. It questions H. N. Pope of the State Farmers Unions criticizing the Underwood tariff as anti farmer, arguing farmers face higher protected prices for factory goods and wondering about his stance on cotton protection.
The Meridian highway race will run from Winnipeg to Galveston starting November 1 in relays to advertise better roads. Promoters aim to show the need for a continental highway linking the two nations and to win public support in backward communities. Texas will benefit as the route passes through counties and state cooperation is urged to advance federal state road improvements.
A Galveston Tribune line compares farming in Texas to a patchwork quilt if farmers followed all newspaper agricultural scientists advice. The quip highlights uneven adoption of farming guidance across Texas farms.
The United States becomes a creditor nation under the Democratic era with about 1.6 billion dollars, adding around 100 million each month, while the Republican administration left the country owing roughly 6 billion dollars, according to the Buffalo Times.
German media and leaders have recently stressed that Germany fights a defensive war. Observers note this rhetoric may foreshadow dropping the earlier aim of aggressive annexation once the current conflict continues.
The Beaumont Journal urges readers to avoid pessimism and embrace current prosperity. It calls for gratitude for present happiness and sunshine, encouraging belief in a lasting period of favorable conditions and shared blessings.
A short moral note urges homeowners to brighten windows at night to deter crime. It argues darkness attracts criminals and recommends leaving a small all night light in a central room to silhouette intruders against the glow, providing cheap protection for valuables.
Dean Spence of the Texas A&M school of engineering says the institution cannot meet the demand for civil engineers. All sixty eight June graduates have good salaries and jobs, with further positions awaiting next year. He notes civil engineering combines work with the betterment of the country and helping others.
J V Kayton criticizes Secretary Lane and the Wilson administration over the Mexican policy and Villa pursuit. He questions the purpose of the Carranza commission and accuses supporters of Wilson in San Antonio of silence on Mexico. He condemns political fund raising at Fort Sam Houston and calls for new party leadership.
Judge Poindexter urges San Antonio Democrats to back Democratic candidates citing Fort Sam Houston improvements and soldier presence as political incentives. He argues continued support is needed to sustain the administration's perceived gains.
A visitor lauds the city for its winding Mexican named streets and climate while arguing against Americanizing names and tearing down historic landmarks. He urges preserving local character to attract tourists and questions red tape hindering visits to charitable institutions.
A Bostonian laments official shielding from scrutiny and urges attention to suffering orphans and reforming youths. The letter questions public statements by authorities and calls on local club women to support a worthwhile cause.
The Grand Opera House hosts Watch Your Step described as a syncopated musical show. Critics note its hodgepodge style, lack of a juggle acrobat, elaborate settings, attractive costumes, and able performances led by a notable Barrett. Some praise its novelty while others doubt its coherence.
Greenwood stands out as matinee idol material with a superior voice and stage presence. Miss Bel Rutland charms as ingénue in Watch Your Step, an attraction at the Grand Opera House Sunday night.
The Lancet based article argues functional nervous disorders in war mirror civilian cases aiding etiology study. It lists four major etiologic areas including wounds physical factors chemical and psychic causes, with relapse and nerve resistance shaping outcomes.
A city hand hired by a farmer to clean the pigsty and other stock houses quits after two days. He returns with swollen eyes red marks on the face neck and head saying he doesn’t know what happened while cleaning the beehive.
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