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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1916
Page
6
San Antonio Light Reports August Circulation Figures
The San Antonio Light announces the Audit Bureau of Circulation certified August 1916 figures. Daily average paid circulation 22 618. Sunday 25 853. Audit deemed authoritative by advertisers. guarantees 50 percent more paid home circulation than any other local paper.
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The
San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulation
United States
Canada
America
Europe
San Antonio
German Army Tests Salt Dosing To Reduce Soldier Perspiration
German military authorities conducted an experiment giving one hundred soldiers a teaspoon of salt before a long hot march. After nearly twenty miles in muggy weather those given salt showed less perspiration and better condition than those not dosed. Officials see potential benefits for troops and consumptive night perspiration, suggesting US army interest along the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Department
United States Army
Rio Grande
Democrats misread campaign power as Indiana vs Illinois shifts
The piece argues against Democratic complacency in New York and warns that Indiana remains more favorable to Democrats, while Illinois is a stronger Republican state. It notes rumors of the Democratic National Committee giving up New York and relies on historical patterns to judge electoral viability.
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Republican Party
National Committee
Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee
New York
Illinois
Kansas
Nebraska
Indiana
Republican Committee
Dual Elective Outcomes Highlight Political Hotspurs
The piece compares Texas and South Carolina races, noting Culberson's re-election and Blease's defeat, both tied by fiery, imprudent leadership. It reflects on run-off dynamics, shared political heat, and the enduring pull of economic interests driving mineral exploration worldwide.
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Charles A. Culberson
Texas
Cole L. Blease
South Carolina
Colquitt
Blease
Mr. Colquitt
Culberson
Virginia
North Carolina
Democratic strategy hinges on key states and New York
The piece argues Democrats must contest every swing state including New York where the electoral vote is large. It notes Blaine’s loss due to the Burchard speech and cites Wall Street betting on Hughes, urging no concession of electoral votes and to maximize gains to win nationally.
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Democratic National Committee
New York
James G. Blaine
Burchard
Grover Cleveland
Wall Street
Hughes
Wealth in the Far North and Arctic Mineral Prospects
The article notes interest in the Anderson Exploration Expedition return reporting rich copper deposits beyond the Arctic circle and veins of coal nearby. It recalls the Klondike gold discovery and highlights potential iron copper and lead resources in the far north with multiple prospecting expeditions and numerous mining claims.
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America
United States
Civilized
Antarctic
Anderson
Arctic Circle
No Man’s Land
Klondike
Robbers Foiled in San Antonio Loot Hiding Flue
In San Antonio robbers hid their loot in a flue hole but the plot was foiled. The incident occurred amid the fall cleaning season as houses are opened and examined.
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San Antonio
President expresses sympathy for Mexico revolution aims
The president says he supports the aims of the Mexican revolution. The remark raises questions about how it applies to actions by revolutionary groups firing on American citizens across the border.
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Mexico
Government loan plan to stabilize cotton prices sparks debate
President Pope of the Texas Farmers' Union urges a government loan at 12 cents a pound to support a maximum 20 cent price. He argues government actions should guarantee everyone’s security, asking what defines a government in this context.
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President Pope
Texas Farmers’ Union
Japan Moves to Seize Advantage in Asia
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes that Japan will exploit Europe’s preoccupation to press gains on the Asian mainland. It cites discreet demands on China and views Japanese diplomacy as forceful though historically cautious, signaling strategic intent in the Far East.
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Japan
Europe
China
Far East
Louisville Courier-Journal
Inconsistent Standards Spark San Francisco Beach Outfit Arrest
A San Francisco woman arrested for shopping in a bathing suit calls the action outrageous. The Brownesville Herald questions why scant attire is acceptable at a beach but fined in a shopping district, arguing public decency rules are inconsistent.
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San Francisco
Brownesville Herald
Lincoln Birthplace Becomes National Shrine
President Wilson accepted the Lincoln birthplace for the national government. The log cabin and the old Lincoln farm are now a national possession, saved from destruction by private citizens who pushed the project.
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Wilson
Lincoln
Lincoln Farm
Chicago Herald
Colquitt Learns to Refuse Foreign Influence in Politics
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes Colquitt is wiser after his 75,000 Texas defeat. It warns against catering to foreign-powered interests and urges others to abandon the tactics that failed him to win or lose office.
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Colquitt
Senate
United States
Texas
Louisville Courier-Journal
Americans Good Bomb Throwers in Marine Training
Marines report Americans excel at bomb and grenade throwing due to baseball throwing speed and accuracy. Drill sergeants praise the skill at training stations and among recruits. The discussion appears in the Beaumont Enterprise.
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United States Marine Corps
Beaumont Enterprise
Effect of Waiting on Mexican Pugnacity and Militia
The piece argues that the militia on the border calmed Mexican aggression and that Pershing’s punitive column later might have faced a different response if the army had been present earlier. It notes that locals distrust unseen force and only respect visible power.
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Pershing
Private Lovelace Finds Quiet Revolt In Army Life
Private Lovelace of the Army Service Corps laments harsh duties and favoritism from a strict sergeant. His daughter Dora suggests marriage to Lieutenant Delroy as a solution, provoking shock and a possible ploy to hedge family support after the war.
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Lovelace
Delroy
Old Fashioned Creole Filling Cake Recipe
A historic Creole cake method describes beating five eggs with one and a half cups powdered sugar, adding lemon rind, then folding in sifted flour. Bake quickly in well buttered pans. add a warm Creole filling between layers and finish with a walnut garnish.
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Ornational News Service
Soldier’s Shelter Secrets Bring a Bride to Door
Private Lovelace, ground down by a harsh posting, is offered marriage or a business partnership by an amused lieutenant. On leave he reports a better life after the plan to share wealth with Dora’s clever schemes, while Lovelace wonders if the lieutenant’s troubles were staged.
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Lovelace
Delroy
Dora
Literacy Test Immigration Debate Across Presidencies
The Waco Times-Herald reports President Cleveland vetoed an immigration bill with a literacy test, Taft vetoed similarly, and Wilson also opposed it. The next day ten Democratic senators revolted against their caucus and joined Republicans to move the bill forward. Wilson signaled another veto if a literacy test remained.
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Waco Times-Herald
Cleveland
Taft
Wilson
Inaccurate Claims on Immigration Bill Sparks Debate
The article cites criticisms from several Democrats and opponents of education reform, arguing that immigration policy should not be tied to literacy or higher education. It defends figures like Cleveland Taft and Wilson as standing in the right, challenging the notion that education or professors are essential to patriotism.
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Buchanan
Chamberlain
Culberson
Lane
Overman
Cleveland
Taft
Wilson
Victor Hugo
George Washington
Get a Transfer to the Sunshine Train of Hope
A verse encourages leaving the Gloomy, Worry, and Grouchy lines. It promises room on a Sunshine train and a Happy Special back to the station of Hope. The poem motivates readers to seek optimism and move away from negativity.
Rainy Day Car License Tag Game for Children
A mother invites two children to stay indoors during heavy rain and play a license tag counting game. They watch passing cars from a window, call out license numbers, and tally scores for a prize of ice cream. The boy hesitates to claim the prize to let his sister win, and their mother rewards his generosity with an extra ice cream dish.
His Rotten Golf From France Explains English Game
A visitor from France describes golf with humorous overtones. He notes the English use of clubs, the erratic balance of a boy carrying bags, and the verbal outbursts when frustration rises. He concludes the sport irritates him with its peculiar etiquette.
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France
England
Yees
Lim
Ingleesh Roshif
Pip
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