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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1921
Page
4
The article discusses a surge of new organizations labeled movements driven by failed, keyword filled programs. It notes many groups originate in cities like Chicago and promise to slash costs and oppose chain stores while teaching Americanism.
Fragmentary text discusses a clash over prosecuting state officials in Austin and the governor’s power to compel trials. It notes fears of cost and political backlash, mentions Neff and King John like methods, and hints at broader debates about enforcing criminal laws across a large state.
The piece discusses enforcement of a dean law banning advertising or possessing any preparation or formula for making intoxicating liquors. It argues the law could criminalize owners of reference books containing such recipes, noting libraries at private homes and the State Library could be targeted. It questions the zealots’ literal interpretation and potential for broad arrests.
A critical view of Russia’s collapse under Bolshevism, detailing famine, transport breakdown, and widespread disillusionment. The piece argues socialism ruined industry and governance, urges rationing and a return to order, and questions American socialist influence and Russian exile perspectives. It warns Russia may vanish without a political party restoring law, order, and sane thinking.
A fragment reflecting on liberty and natural law, noting Bolshevism in theory may deny basic needs but in practice Russians endure hardship to learn truth about survival and labor. The passage contrasts philosophy with observed hardship and hints at political critique without specific events or dates.
A candy maker's claim that candy prices must fall sparks debate on profiteering and public welfare. The piece notes broad price lag behind normal conditions, calls out profiteers, and mentions coal cuts amid winter fears and a quip about the Turkish army’s status versus Greek gains.
A fragmentary verse piece invoking Billy and Billy’s companion walking fields and riverbank games. The text ricochets through rural imagery with lines about pools, trout, blackbirds, nettlinga, mowers, and a loving reflection. Names like Willy and me recur in a nostalgic rural frame.
Fragmentary medieval verse recalling Roslin, the Lady of Moxsbellr, and a stormbound scene at Roslin Glen. The jumbled text evokes a mournful funeral rite, stained glass imagery, and Hastings-like figures amid abbey stones and water’s edge.
In a tense scene, Mrs Underwood discusses her late husband Mr Underwood's death. Bartley questions her about the night of the murder while she recalls the library, a box of cigars, and the will that may change her future. She reveals she learned her marriage may not have been legal and hints at hidden motives surrounding the suspect.
Fredericksburg chamber of commerce met in a special session at the call of Veeskdout A I Suyebivl to hear Mr. Baldwin of OM Spantah Peat discuss a proposed advertising loop from San Antonio through Blanco Johnson City Brodericksburg Comfort and back to San Antonio. The chamber expressed willingness to aid a loop study, delaying formal signing until broader planning completed. A Catholic event at At Foneplin parish was noted with a sermon and musical program.
A garbled diary style scene unfolds in a hotel lobby where a bellhop and a guest exchange fragmented dialogue. A magistrate questions a damaged lady as servants sweep the dining room floor and a humorous misread note about a missing item surfaces.
At a Sunday afternoon Shrinore meeting in Yoakum Texas the Yoakum Shrinore club organized. Officers elected were J H Mikdus president Webb vice president and M N Lilflord secretary treasurer. Over fifty Yoakum Shrinore members attended and expressed desire to join the Noakwe organization.
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