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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1915
Page
8
Vatican organ Osservatore Romano notes on the war’s first anniversary that foreign messages show a moderated stance. It cites a shift from inexorable war aims to more humane language and possible discussion toward peace, though constraints remain.
The Bory Studio at 21143 Avenue C hosts a Children Day on Thursday August 3 between 8 20 a m and 5 30 p m offering one free cabinet photograph for children three years old and under. Appointments for sittings must be made in advance with White Crockett 719 W N R Daw sin inupsmer Travelers Hotel red estden ain ner 30c 011p m Music Ladvi.
Tuesley Night and various society happenings fill the calendar with club meetings, lectures, and visits. Notables include the Catholic Woman's Club gathering at 3, Fred G. Geoos hosting at the Travis Club, and the Parent-Teacher Study Club meeting from 4 to 2:20. The Women’s Club book, philanthropy day plans, and department programs feature speakers and activities across literature, music, civics, and beautification projects.
An unclear report describes a aid effort led by Guy Durty of Acota involving Victor Emmanuel's cousin in organizing assistance for Tusa wounded. It notes a nurse who refuses certain tasks and a demand to avoid flirtatious behavior by women toward wounded officers in hospitals.
Special sale announced by Nichols Grocery Co featuring low prices on Boat hams 17 cents per pound Breakfast Yeast 23 cents per package Pure lard two pounds 26 cents Lemons by the dozen Car flakes 4 for 25 9 Campbell s soups 3 for 29 Laundry soap 12 bars 29 exsh Phone numbers and store names included with Mrs Joseph Scheld visiting in Austin.
Visitors flocked to Medina dam for the night launch of the Donnie Belle a 25 foot fast clipper built by Fred Eckert of the Gas and Eleckle Company for personal use. Named for Bonnie Delle Ward sponsor and daughter of Captain H M Ward the craft aims at speeds around 25 to 28 miles per hour with adjustments planned to stabilize bow weight. The boat carries an Erdauer Yoarine engine and modern cockpit taps and is intended for pleasure cruising and lake fishing.
A garbled OCR fragment lists names such as Al Chander Dave t Watega Bodulte Reyes Chambers Watson Reyes Altamess mt Law z bUs-HnT-508 and Gail 17 Siste Bank Feat Co. Bid Crockett 4278. It mentions Ann Antonio Traum General Practive and Mr. Bodelia Resés formerly ef Mexico Elly with references to Mexico title deeds and legal actions.
The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company plans a plant employee focused correspondence school. Courses begin with a six lecture series on combination repairs, followed by questions. Attendance is voluntary and the faculty includes plant engineers and specialists.
The Peoples Bellat committees formed to raise relief for Jewish war sufferers call a conference of representatives from Jewish societies congregations unions lodges and clubs in New York. The meeting will be held here next Sunday to launch a popular relief drive benefiting Jewish victims of the war.
Louisville reports Edward Kinna of Newport News, a deserter from British Rayal reserves, left home after his sixteenth birthday to see the world. He attempted U S Navy enlistment but was rejected for youth. his father George Kinna asks Mayor Buchinoyart to aid in his release.
Amusements Wednesday presents Dr Kémray at Roral with Frederick Perry in a strong dramatic role and Watkin Fox in Tabent dra with praise for Perry's performance. Also featured are William aywind and Violet Mere in a modern drama Then Shall Not Lie at Wigwam No 1, plus Charis Chaplin in The Hons ora and Marie Chaplin at Pearl with two reels and a two reel comedy Moonlight.
A fragmented review notes a Mutual Fit Company production directed by Thoms Inge. The plot follows Jack in Yukon after a tumultuous relationship, with Ruby and Yukon Ed in key scenes, leading to a dramatic wedding and later tragedy. A second feature, Man's Gen eals, based on a Lerwinkws theory, stars Wall Van and is paired with The Highwayman by Victorand comedy.
The article notes Mrs Seville Carter and her original troupe from the Israq tour present the famed DuBarry at the Grand Opera House today. Cast inclines Hamilton Revelle, Richard Thornton and Campbell Gollan, with extensive travel between Grugliasco Paris and Naples to achieve color and perfection for the motion picture rendition.
Karl Lewellyn, an American student who fought as a German volunteer, will display official war pictures and deliver two lectures at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday and Thursday. He recounts his experiences and says he was awarded the Iron Cross after joining the German army. he was in Paris when the war began and returned to Germany as a student, later discharged on American citizen representation.
Ten thousand feet of film shown on Tuesday night headlined by The Painted World with Anita Stewart and Julia Swane Gordon. The plot follows Yvette, a daughter protected from her actor mother and dissolute father, as she grows into the harsh world of stage life. Far from home she faces tragedy and ruin, while her mother’s fame and her father’s flaws drive the drama. Brondha Billy’s The Pose, Tempstead Bentley songs, and dance entertain between reels.
A Manufacturers' Club campaign distributed 41 gun abtanta product cards to housewives. The placards, hung in kitchens, urged San Antonians to patronize home industries, accompanied by letters arguing local factories provide employment for city youths.
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