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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1916
Page
4
The San Antonio Light announces its paper history and offices at 509 511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D. It is published as exclusive day AP leased wire service, with the San Antonio Gazette as part of its edition.
A reading of Maine's recent gubernatorial and statewide votes shows both major parties claiming presidential implications. The piece notes Progressive erodes, Republican gains, and questions how Maine’s results reflect the national mood, with Democratic gains muted and former Progressives aligning with Republicans.
The text notes a renewed Allied push from the Saloniki front with strong French, Serbian and British actions against Bulgaria. It warns that control of the key Bulgaria Turkey rail line near Nish could isolate Sofia and Istanbul, forcing Bulgarian withdrawals and shaping the eastern war effort. It also explains Allied delays in the west while ensuring ammunition supplies for a decisive Balkans campaign.
The article argues President Wilson as a minority leader hinders Democrats and that party must win over former Progressives to regain a majority. It criticizes the Maine result as a tactical blunder and warns against overestimating chances based on past three-way races.
A Missouri newspaper notes prohibitionists enlist university students in anti liquor campaigns. The piece argues students resist paternalism and use their liberties as they participate in the broader fight over alcohol.
An article writer critiques Kansas college students aiding prohibitionists in Nebraska. He argues their gullibility stems from saloonless town backgrounds and warns against youth enlisted in political campaigns. The piece contrasts student involvement with veteran prohibitionists and questions the impact on liberty and government principles.
The Utica Observer argues against sectionalism and the idea of waving the bloody shirt. It contends that loyalty to the nation transcends North South East and West and warns that fostering regional division is bad politics coming from notable figures like Supreme Court bred leaders.
A Boston Globe commentary argues that a military beard ban in France erodes sentiment and tradition. The piece recalls how beards symbolized soldierly identity through conflicts from the Civil War era to present, criticizing authorities for a harsh edict.
The Usica Observer assesses that Hindenburg's rise to chief of staff is more for morale than superior strategy. It notes his East Prussian knowledge, contrasts Mackensen as the real great general, and credits Mackensen with rolling back Russians and taking Warsaw after Hindenburg’s East Prussia defense.
The piece argues that after the war women will gain the vote in England and Mrs. Pankhurst will pursue radical feminism. It casts the ballot as an outpost in a broader upheaval including free love, sex war, and a revolution in relationships.
A. J. Earling of the St. Paul Railroad and William Rockefeller say Europe will need large American material inputs after the war. Earling expects continued prosperity and ongoing U S purchases. Rockefeller notes widespread destruction requires long rehabilitation and a demand surge for years.
The Cincinnati Times-Star notes twenty eight declarations of war across Europe while seven nations Greece Switzerland Norway Holland Sweden Denmark and Spain remain at peace though Greece shows fragility. The piece paints a continent drawn in red as Britain Belgium France Russia Germany Austria-Hungary Turkey Bulgaria Montenegro Albania Serbia Italy Romania and others tilt toward war.
The Boston Globe notes that France is removing the dowry custom as a social landmark amid wartime upheaval. It observes how marriage rates rise when property constraints vanish and compares postwar trends with Civil War era and 1906 San Francisco disasters, praising the change for the young while noting fiction writers face hardship.
A group traveling from Paris endures cold and fog as they observe a wounded French soldier, Desire Legas, en route to a hospital. A talkative veteran with a WWI ribbon praises the French backbone while sharing war stories. The reunion with his father at the station underscores wartime separation and humane care.
The Springfield Republican notes a strong commission named by the president to address Mexican border issues. Delegates from General Carranza join the discussions and recommendations are expected to be offered by the joint commission based on personal ability and judgment.
Observers say the Mexican situation has improved markedly in recent months. With northern Mexico pacified and Carranza’s government stabilizing, border conditions are quiet enough to justify a cautious withdrawal of the Pershing expedition. Civil war appears diminished, reduced to scattered banditry in the sparsely settled north.
German reports emphasize allied shell production at the Somme and Germany's reduced shell stocks. Allies burn through ammunition to save lives while the battle hinges on unknown casualty and powder ratios. Both sides seek to minimize losses and overstate enemy strength amid heavy artillery.
The Dallas Journal notes drought losses offset by high prices for Texas farm goods. Cotton loans are light at the Dallas Reserve Bank and many producers must sell to meet obligations. Still, the outlook is encouraging with $80 bales and $50 hogs signaling strong returns for Texas this season.
A large attic ball hosted by brown and red moths inspires elaborate preparations. Mr and Mrs Cat try to stop the gathering but the moths overwhelm the felines, causing fear and shame. The moths grow fat and cancel future dances, ending the tale with a final line about “Once upon a time a moths gave.”
Census figures show US manufacturing employment rising 6.4 percent over 1909 to 1914 while wages climb 19 percent. The per capita pay of wage workers rose, reflecting a larger share of industry proceeds going to labor as society builds essentials for feeding, clothing, housing, and needs.
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