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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1917

Page

8

San Antonio Light circulation and office notices

The San Antonio Light reports circulation figures for the daily and Sunday editions, with paid and total averages ending March 31, 01 and notes on delivery irregularities. It lists multiple city and regional office addresses and credits the Associated Press for news, with standard republication rights and circulation statements.

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The Kaiser and Rome in Wartime Rhetoric

The allied allies denounce Germanys reply to the pope as hypocritical but offer a fuller view of Kaisers stance. The Kaiser has long opposed the Roman Catholic Church despite some subjects embracing it and even denounced an Catholic conversion by a Hessian landgrave. His harsh view of Catholicism and claim to persecute it alongside his world dominance ambitions raise questions about democracy under such leadership.

Benedict Germany Hesse Alex America Latin America South American Mexico FEMI Poe Ana Edith Chia Dempster Futusa Atvere Domnuter Mack Curuiinie Mark Carmattine Borg Dempeter Dempster Ge Fidith Thay Pe ‘Thaittin Mr. Cummings Taurse Sophé Edith Toravl Anton Qummelings Edith Todor Jane Cummings

Tempest in a Tea Pot over U S measurement system

A lively war rages over whether the United States should adopt the metric system for arms and ammunition manufacture. The American Metric Association argues metric standardization would produce interchangeable guns and shells with France and avoid archaic, cumbersome U S measures. The American Institute of Weights and Measures opposes, citing tradition and practicality, while both sides warn of Europe theater difficulties without a unified system. The dispute centers on accuracy, interoperability, and national readiness in war finance and industry.

United States American Metric Association American Institute of Weights and Measures Europe

War needs and the metric system debate

The article argues that adopting the metric system now would cause dangerous delays in arming for war. It notes the Lee Enfield being chosen to avoid factory upheaval and stresses that rapid equipment is essential, even as advocates push for metric measures. It calls for an immediate resolution to wasted energy in the debate.

Wheat Imports and the Intelligence Budget War Talk

The Conference on National Preparedness warns that cutting funds for the intelligence section would handicap General Pershing on the western front. The piece argues for expanding intelligence, contrasts British and American approaches, and considers using imported wheat to aid the war effort while noting transportation and milling constraints in Russia and Siberia. It also touches on shipping, food reserves, and the risk of reduced intelligence funding.

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Ambiguous Note on German Diplomat and Allied Conduct

The fragment suggests a German diplomat stirred up agitation, granted letters, and sent information affecting merchant ships. It mentions prison terms and a request for an agreement conduct transcript, but the text is garbled and lacks clear, verifiable details for a precise summary.

Congressional Debate Over War Intelligence Funding

Congress debates wartime intelligence spending amid praise for overall war support. House appropriations members resist approving the secretary of war and the chief of staff’s request for 5000000 at this time, citing that the July allocation can cover needs until December.

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The Next Road Sale and Liberty Loan Campaign

The campaign for the Liberty Loan will begin with a trained organization and public support. It urges business leaders to invest, build public trust in bond investments, and educate the public about market development while highlighting the wider geopolitical stakes in Latin America and Germany.

Pualle Bayings New York

Odd and Ends Drama Drives Edith from Cummings Store

Edith Major confronts Mr. Cummings over dress goods removal and odds and ends trade practices. Dempster wins argument, Edith plans to quit, and Cummings promises a fifteen percent raise while revealing a moral shift toward valuing real quality over cheap wares.

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French statesman Georges Clemenceau lauded by U S troops

American troops received praise from Georges Clemenceau the former French premier. He addressed a large gathering at the camp and visited General Pershing's headquarters. He showed keen interest in the training of the men and their readiness.

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Edge of Promise: A Moment Between Marc and Edith

In a weathered street a couple, Marc and Edith, pause amid rust and noise. They drift inward, imagining a distant rugged country of bright future promises as Edith rests her head on Marc, closures of affection softening the scene.

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Robbers Return to Polish Towns Spark New Fear

Sept 29 report from Warsaw details reemergence of bands terrorizing Polish districts after suppression by German and Austrian forces. Attacks on isolated fairs, merchant murders, plunder of private houses, and a clash with German troops left several wounded and claimed thousands in losses. A holiday party of youths in the region witnessed killings and a chaotic scene as residents recalled prior raids.

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National Gardens to Be Enlarged in Washington DC

Washington Sept 22 The Senate considers a bill to enlarge the National Gardens near the Capitol, expanding space to over three acres west of the present gardens as part of the park system. George Feast leads horticulture. Abram Lincoln's beech and other historic trees are noted among the plants and fountains.

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Bavaria Protects Food Imports To Safeguard Supplies

In a Sept 9 notice Bavaria imposes strict limits on entering the state for phangera, with visits limited to one week. All large language and normal packets will be searched to prevent food shortages. Police will close offending businesses and expel those illegally obtaining provisions. North German sailors are blamed for buying up milk and other products, threatening the kingdom’s food stocks.

London Phangera

Germans Import Tea Substitutes From Swiss Mints

Reported export of ten Tay plants from Swiss mountainous regions to Germany to replace tea. Product consists of aromatic shoots dried and processed at high altitude. Workers risk life crossing rugged terrain to deliver the material. Prices paid range from five to eight dollars per year?

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