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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1918
Page
2
The piece blames Holland for harsh food shortages, arguing that neutral shipments aided Germany and Austria. It claims Dutch actions in the war harmed Allied interests and worsened hunger at home, urging retention of food for domestic needs.
Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson proposes to reclaim and develop untapped northern regions for vast food production. He cites fertile river valleys in northern Canada and Alaska and suggests transplanting musk oxen for meat wool and dairy while using grazing lands and valleys to build a large sustained supply.
The passage argues that North and South American lands, including millions of undeveloped acres, offer strong investment appeal. It contrasts government funded reclamation with privately financed ventures, notes untapped U S land can support future populations, and predicts planes will shrink distance enabling civilization to reach remote areas.
The piece mocks the German crown prince Mistah Ratface for quoting a supposed American prisoner to claim Americans do not know their war aim. It argues the prince lies and the prisoner would spoof him, noting propaganda and deception in wartime exchanges and Kipling-like humor.
The article reports German prisoners noting mixed views on American tactics in France. Some commanders call the American "pep" reckless yet effective, while allies warn of unnecessary casualties. The piece credits bravado with fear and spur to French and British troops, influencing early war momentum.
A collection of editorial musings contrasts American warfare methods with European tactics, arguing rapid, decisive actions reduce war duration and casualties. It discusses machine gun dynamics, weapon upgrades, and the impact of timing on outcomes, then shifts to diverse poems and local notices.
Washington D C Sept 40 The Civil War cost the Federal government about 4 027 701 000 excluding pensions and interest on the debt. Secretary Chase launched an elaborate loan system with sequential issues and varied terms including short term and temporary notes. The article traces bond issues, revivals of loans, and the shift to a national banking framework shepherded by Chase. It notes deficits, reform efforts, and the growth of government debt and currency practices during the war.
The passage discusses increasing circulating currency beyond bond issues, criticizing the earlier system for its elasticity, and noting President Wilson's call for an extraordinary session to revise tariffs and rebuild the national monetary system, culminating in the present Federal Reserve bank framework.
A memorandum from Camp A.A. Humphreys Virginia announces eligible enlisted men may apply to attend the Engineer Officers Training School at Camp Bravis. Applicants must be 20 years 8 months to 40, be U.S. citizens, have technical graduation or five years engineering experience, pass visual and color tests, and meet moral educational and physical standards. The four month course may lead to commissions as second lieutenants or senior NCO ranks depending on prior grade and recommendations.
With the 165th Depot Brigade expanding, a fifth group will be formed to be quartered in tents under Lieut Col. Davis Anderson. The move follows earlier downsizing from seven to four groups as units moved to other divisions. Recruits continue to fill the ranks while officers for the new group are to be named.
A fragmented column from the Portland Journal recounts assorted witticisms and social observations. It touches on politics, Prohibition, safety, fashion, marriage rumors, and odd anecdotes about royal figures, workers, and daily life.
A fragmented piece by Briggs Ando discusses daily life mood impact and social attitudes. It reflects on personal happiness and the weight of external pressures in contemporary culture with a bemused tone.
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