San Antonio Light historic postage and circulation notes
The San Antonio Light lists newspaper offices in New York Chicago Boston Detroit and Cincinnati and provides circulation figures for the daily and Sunday editions. It notes 20 708 copies daily 24 000 on Sundays and 10 729 weekday average with 22 878 on Sundays, plus Associated Press affiliation and advertising authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THA
ASTON
JANES
Antenio Lagi
Antonio Dazsele
Assnciatia Press
San Alitonto
Puinention Office
LYMM
Banday
Niall
Byodronsree
Orhen
Mapiowe Crocker
Mately
United
New York
Paul Plock
Tite
Oho Fannast
Chicago
Pabl Tlock
Ing Mavere Bias
Boston
Faul Block, Inc
Besign Sey Dee Weatt
Rust Baty
Detroit
Peul Blork, Inc
Tircese Hide
Ciergula
San Antono
al Woolley
Amen
Med
Saingles
Davertieurs
Litem
San Ausoina
Audi
Bureau of Devulation
Carse of
Vals Bursa
Ig Ita
Iogba
United States
Canada
God
America
Warspm
Antonie Light
Auillr
Cad Guarantes
Adiverticera
Repwubestian
All News
Call for thorough probe into defective ammunition for U S army
A congressional resolution urges an immediate, complete inquiry into defective ammunition supplied to the United States army. It charges the War Department with accepting cartridges rejected by Britain and France before U S entry, and calls for extending the probe to the War Department. The text condemns suppliers and demands severe punishment for those responsible.
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Congress
United States Army
War Department
United States
Prohibition Drives Record Liquor Purchases in 1918
A federal report shows U S liquor consumption rose sharply in the year ended June 30 1918 with distilled spirits taxed at a record 378 609 246 gallons amid two thirds of states dry or bone dry. The rise accompanies the prohibition movement and is described as breaking all prior American records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Dispatch
Washington
America
Tiquare Levi
Prohibition Tax Figures Highlight Hidden Liquor Trade
The internal revenue report shows rising tax receipts but notes figures cover only legally sold liquor. Illicit liquor and bootlegging in dry states are extensive, with many sales moving from wet to dry areas. Officials warn official figures understate total consumption and smuggling remains widespread.
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Commissioner of
Internal Revere
Commissioner of Interval Revenue
Connis
Internal Revenue i
Internal Revenue Comc Stone
Talest
Money Wasted on Cantonment Contracts in Washington Era
A critical account describes government contracting practices, alleging inflated costs and profiteering. It claims contractors use dubious methods to skim funds, paying workers six dollars daily for travel while providing little real work, costing the public hundreds of dollars weekly and undermining efficiency.
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Washington
Mit Galtly
Cone
Tribune
Govert
Danny
Carerpenters
War time waste and timber loss at cantonment described
The report recounts a visitor asking timekeepers at a cantonment why so many men do little work while bets worth $400 daily went unpaid to the government. Wooden military buildings were demolished and lumber buried rather than saved or sold, despite timber demand. The piece questions accountability and urges patriotic support for a new bond issue to finish the war.
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Cantonment
Vite
Germany and Argentina Freedom of the Seas Debate
Text discusses Germany offering sea freedom to Argentina and Argentina’s potential need for it. Mentions a German ship renamed Pocahontas and possibilities of sending soldiers to the quarter. Notes a railroad at Oldvhanta sold to a junk dealer and vague references to rail material.
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Germany
Argentina
Geryonzig
Quater
Oldvhanta
Fragmented Text Speaks on Freeing Industry Prices and Policy
A garbled review discusses government policy on free enterprise and price levels with mentions of Congress, labor, and economic figures. It references wage, commodity prices, and speculative forecasts while critiquing intervention and the impact on future prosperity.
Night at the State Hospital Ends in Whispered Plans
Dr Mathew and nurse Annie amid a tense hospital night discuss a forbidden attraction. A private ward, coded notes from a guest, and a lurking secret about Mr Charles Carter of Indianapolis unfold as the light fades and the corridor quiets.
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Albut O'Reoe
Mobert
Carpdor
Mika
Mathew
Mithow
Wyland
Thik Swat
Bern
Dee Methuy
Jung
Magers Jooul
Uri Lawrence Clovrisy
Noyollet
Clipatresia
Mathews Waruli
Tulluw
Ty Aba Wisan
Gritig
Jimny
Hospital Panier
Adiyn de Plung
Cherles
Carter
Indienapolis
Carter Lott
Leon
Lenton
Dr. Malev
Annie
Annin
Craig
Steig
Deine
Bat Cress
Annie Huey
Cris
Abe Mare
Fragmentary Notice of Local Event and Names
A mangled OCR text hints at a local event with multiple names and roles. It mentions September, various individuals, and a possible public notice but details are unclear. The readable names include Wealsthy Metto and Hijar, with references to a group or ceremony and unspecified actions.
Theaters Majestie Vartdeville Feature Nights At Grand
The Majestie Vartdeville theater presents Bright Broody Bites of Bogie and Browh as the week’s feature at the Aidestle Theatre with two Saturday shows at 7 and 9. Other attractions include A Trip to Melodyland by Aubria Rich and Led Lenure, a variety of acts, and a lineup including The Gil Kron Nmsterdiin. Also announced is a Grand Opera House open house Sunday, weathered by a series of performances and a slate of comic and musical entertainments.
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Majestie Vartdeville
Aidestle
Melodyland
Aubria Rich
Lenure
Hare
Arrfish Army
Olea
Four Kings
Ade
Petwenys
Pegey O' Moore
Femerali Isle
Gun Murphy
An Aimericen
Dan
Permits Granted for Switch Tracks in San Antonio
San Antonio city council approved construction permits for switch tracks serving industries and a wine facility. Franchises granted to International Great Northern and San Antonio de Arrugas Pass Millroad include crossings at Quint Atpoxt and Lakeview Avenue modifications. A new beltway access and billboard erecting permits were debated, with mayoral input on funding and maintenance.
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San Antonio
Tau Internatiomtt & Great Northern Fhull
San Antonio de Aruigas Pass
Internutiona G& Great — Northern
Winks Oo
Siu
Iiker
Sonmern and Peld
Mediate Vets
Lakeview Avenue
San
Lycruit
C. Lavie
Cunsel
Garden Street
Pedeo Avenue
Comamissivier
Ter
TJ Wyndells
Poleviciti
AL Hi. Milict
Esas National Imi
Largs Street
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Vzowen
Bey
Slyle
Rimpire
Satay
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Witter
Wien
Marpite
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Peacock Cress
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Sigan
Kyatt
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Mephis
Meme
Sophie
Gilerthi Hyatt of
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Mim
National Federation of Posty Migpluyen
Maat Keston
AM Garventor
Shevey Fartion
Washington, D. C
Pasa
United Ales Sans
Tousen
Tom News
Sereien Seu Rien
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Council
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