This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1915
Page
2
The article notes Britain’s first year war deaths at 7,957 officers and enlisted men killed or fatally wounded, excluding wounded and missing. It compares with US Civil War casualties, discusses disease versus battle deaths, and comments on religious sentiment and the Canadian General Synod’s stance on praying for Britain without hatred toward enemies.
The General Synod of the Church of England in Canada censored a verse of God Save the King, arguing the line promotes hate by aligning the hymn with Germany. The move prompts discussion on nationalism, religion, and the role of prayer in wartime patriotism.
The piece argues that William Jennings Bryan should not be seen as speaking for the United States in Europe. It warns President Wilson must clearly separate the administration from Bryan’s personal views as he travels abroad. Without a disclaimer, Bryan risks being viewed as the nation’s mouthpiece and endangering the president.
A Federal Public Health Service report challenges dope doomsday fears. It estimates 87 000 opium users and 95 000 cocaine users in the United States, downplays deaths from supply gaps, and highlights cough medicines and patent tonics as common sources of addiction. The piece warns long-term use of such remedies can create a habit within thirty to ninety days, urging medical guidance.
Report notes Mr Bryan, a private U.S. citizen, intends a trip to Europe to present his peace opinions. Cautions that without proper action by President Wilson and the national administration, Europeans may misperceive him as acting in a quasi-official capacity.
In Vera Cruz, about 2000 Constitutionalist troops petitioned Governor Aguilar for land to earn a livelihood after laying down arms. Aguilar pledged to apportion small tracts to soldiers, aligning with Carranza’s plan to return seized lands to Mexicans. The move signals soldiers seek stability and ownership as a curb to revolution.
The discussion centers on whether a national prize court can justly decide cases involving foreign interests. Critics warn that bias may favor citizens of the home country, undermining universal justice. The debate mirrors concerns about juror impartiality versus nationalist bias in geopolitical disputes.
Must Hight Frontwu Skle. Someéyogy Has issued Instructions to General Firsten that he must do his fighting from this side of the river. This will be good news to the bandits on the Mexican side. All they have to do is to look a fiont for a pisce on the river that is not guarded on this aide by American soldiers, sneals across, rob A rBpeb, kill a few people and rush, back to the other side. Knowing that American soldiers Will not be allowed to follow them across the tver they will continue to loot on this side, under the present system of selecting thi worder there is no and in sight for the Autrages committed there.7-Heaumort Entereri.
The text reports uncertain peace moves and possible truce signals from Oyster Bay amid ongoing war. It notes hesitation to declare full ceasefire and mentions allied discussions, with further updates expected from Hartford Courant.
An elderly tale recalls a once grand dream house begun by a girl named Jill. As years pass the home decays and the girl returns, only to find the key lost to a past lover, leaving the dream house desolate and forever tied to memory.
Contests of Austria Hungary envoy Dumba surface after a public letter to Secretary Lansing and Archibald. He defends warning Austrian citizens in the United States about penalties for aiding munition production. Washington disputes his stance and notes discrepancies between his now defended text and earlier comments.
A fragmentary children's tale of siblings Nellie and Wed and their boat play after rain. They build toy boats from sticks and cardboard, launch them in a gutter river, and share simple adventures amid a playful, improvised water world.
Kronstadt, the inland fortress guarding the imperial capital, is the empire’s strongest stronghold with extensive 18th century works and modernized batteries. Locheven plans and later engineers reinforced island defenses, three deckers replaced, and parallel lines shield the channel. The port city sits on Kutlin Island with central and commercial harbors, shipyards, and dry docks, providing secure anchorage behind formidable fortifications.
An observant citizen, newly arrived from a distant region, asks if Mesquite beans are edible. A Texan confirms and suggests gathering a mess for dinner. Charlie, armed with a stepladder and bucket, attempts to collect a large haul on a hot day but ends up thwarted in his efforts.
A fragmentary debate features President McCracken arguing women differ fundamentally in intellect, citing intuition and emotion versus men’s logic and facts. The illustration shows two women at embroidery, contrasted with a male digression on brain function and cognitive capacities.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.