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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1917

Page

6

War without hate or brutality urged in army circulars

The article argues war inherently involves killing and criticizes calls to fight without hate. It notes Americans expend vast resources to defeat Germans and stresses that brutality is a grim reality of combat. It questions sensationalist depictions of war crimes while acknowledging need to win.

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Texas voters should shape their own platforms now

A long discussion on democratic reform in Texas argues the people must directly set their issues to influence legislation and policy. It notes past crises over prohibition and the Ferguson era as examples, contrasts distillery closures with meat and grain supply, and questions retroactive measures while warning about farmer and consumer impacts.

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Fallacious Saving and the People Platform

Analyzed are the effects of federal controls on distilleries and meat prices, arguing that closing distilleries elevated beef costs by cutting cattle feed via grain shortages and eliminating cheap fodder. The piece links high grain prices, cattle feed scarcity, and pasture use to critique party platforms and the push for representative action on feed and grain policy.

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Ship Arrives at Atlantic Port After Previous Day

The report states a ship reached an Atlantic port on the preceding afternoon. The crew claim they sank a submarine during the voyage, and a second vessel docked in New York after transit. Local posters later delivered fresh London papers amid ongoing chatter and uncertainty.

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Butter Waste Sparks U.S. Agriculture Notes On Plating Losses

The Office of Information reports a tremor of butter waste in Wtoon Shitk, estimating up to 1,100,000 pounds wasted daily in 100 homes. It cites 265,261,300 gallons of butter gliding into waste streams and urges efficient use in cookery, stressing the value of every pat.

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Your Lad and My Lad In The Wind Of War-Torn Times

A torn and garbled reminiscence recounts a father’s farewell to his son on a journey toward frontier danger. Amid surreal speech the narrator hints at war, sacrifice, and distant cities like Franco and Chicago Tribane, with strained images of marching drums and veterans’ memory.

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Beachboard Romance at Woodlawn Beach Marriage Plot

In a seaside community near Woodlawn Beach, Mary and barber Herbert Ross develop feelings during a summer stay. Mary, torn by fashion and practicality, accepts a proposal after a calm courtship on the beach and boat, setting a future in New York alongside Ross as their wedding plans unfold amid town life and a local boarding house.

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Letters to The Light raises issue with city street name

A citizen letter voices anger over a San Antonio street named for a foreign ruler, condemning the celebratory memory of the Hun and Turk while praising American efforts in World War II. The writer questions why such a name persists amid calls to honor Allied soldiers and oppose tyranny, contrasting it with local civic priorities.

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Rome to Have Port at Ostia Drainage Plan Approved

Rome plans a major port project to relocate the Rome Port Association scheme to Ostia near Crone Hho. The $20 million program aims to handle 4,000,000 tons yearly, with 10 percent of the cost borne by the city and 40 percent by private funds, to be completed within eight years.

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Leather Shortage Strains Europe as Winter Nears

A European leather shortage deepens as winter nears with Germany urging civilans to wear cloth footwear and sandals to conserve leather for armies. France eyeing officer footwear shifts while Switzerland clamps export and production of leather goods. Holland Denmark and other neutrals pivot to canvas shoes as cattle losses tighten supply and predict shortages.

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Geddes named first lord of British Admiralty amid cabinet row

London reports Sir Jorle Ged des chosen as first lord of the British Admiralty drawing praise from some officials while others question cabinet loyalties. He previously served with the United States at Pittsburgh and with the Ministry of Transport, amid ongoing political tensions and debates about treasury funds and railroad leadership.

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