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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
3
An editorial denounces German war crimes as murder, arson and pillage masked as military necessity. It argues civilians harmed or killed by retreating German forces are noncombatants and should be punished under international law after Germany is defeated.
The article explains Mr. McAdoo's push to exempt Liberty bond incomes from the surtax. It notes proposed limits: exemption up to 45 000 on old bonds and up to 30 000 on the forthcoming fourth issue. The reasons for the distinction between old and new bonds are unclear.
The article analyzes Secretary McAdoo's proposed exemption for new Liberty bonds, arguing it would encourage sales while preserving revenue from larger investors. It discusses the effect on taxable income, potential shifts by small capitalists, and the psychology of funding the government without widening costs to the state. It notes the policy may aim to draw funds from old and new investors alike.
The piece discusses Hoover in Paris promoting economic unity among Allies to conserve resources. It notes promotion of Private Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. to chief wagoner with higher pay, illustrating social mobility in wartime. It also touches on German morale, women's roles in banking, and Prussian leadership attitudes.
The subject is promoted to chief wagoner after declaring readiness to work and return to service. He proves his zeal by action, arguing that wealth should not shield one from service. Vanderbilt seeks his share of the fighting while it lasts, reflecting the era's view of wealth and obligation.
A fragmented set of clippings recalls a bold youth known as Avah Groim driving to church amid patriotic stir. Mentions of Warrensburg Centralia and Kansas City Star notes hint at wartime mobilization and local memory as poems and images contrast with reports of danger and distant battlefields.
The article discusses Metz as a historic fortress city shaping Franco German clashes. It traces Metz from Roman times through medieval, Reformation, and modern sieges, detailing its fortifications, ring of forts, strategic geography, and its role as a border stronghold guarding western Europe.
Minuet 2 Palacio, an industrial representative in Coahuila and owner of Continental Browning in Sinn Hilla, Mexico, urged American breweries to relocate plants to Mexico amid prohibition fears. He and other officials discussed concessions to attract U S breweries, with follow up talks in Detroit New York and Washington regarding shifting machinery and new industries to Mexico.
The Majestic hosts Princess Kalama this week with A Hawaiian Lights Encourantment as the Hawaiian romance theme. The bill features Isles setting and a live platter of acts including Eleanor Cochran and Eric Yarde, plus Donnevan and Leaf the Royal Mies, and the Nine-person comedy drama led by Mien Lev Vivien Blackburn. The Princess Theater also presents Six Little Wives and a photoplay The Light Within starring Madam Petrova, with a strong cast and several first class musical comedies lined up for four more weeks.
The Grand continues showing Wie Picture at the Grand and To Hell With the Kaiser as major wartime attractions. Tonight and tomorrow close the engagement, then D W Crittich’s The Love debuts with Mary Pickford and Kitty Gordon in new productions.
A scrambled mash of wartime slang and stray lines recounts naval and land forces, odd phrases, and jokes. It mentions a Kaiser, submarines, fashion shifts, and a cigarette of comic tone, with scattered names and places like Kansas City and Blue Point oysters.
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