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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1915

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Early Texas Explorers Theme Highlighted by Vanderhoeven Talk

Min T T Vanderhoeven presented a paper on Texas exploration at the Neunder's Adapter Association meeting held Saturday at the hotel. Miss Dezayula read the paper noting the association aims to preserve historical material and share discoveries.

Texas Min T.T. Vanderhoeven Yale Mazon Miary Mix Dave Niger Basally Ata Yexas Nui LaSalle Indiana Iejox Exus

County Buys Land Near Courthouse to Protect View

Besar county moved to purchase land from the Toreph T. Tiryer estate through the county commissioners to prevent rivals from building a structure that could block light to the courthouse addition. Purchase price set at 875 per front foot facing Dwyer erenuze. Tax liens and sale terms covered by authorization documents show taxes due. if liens not present, cash would be 7500. The deal secures the courthouse area by extending south to the county line and avoiding obstruction to the addition’s light.

Toreph T. Tiryer Besar James R. Davis

Gold Shortage in Germany Alarm of Berlin Ledger

The Be Growlay journal reports a worrying gold shortage in Germany as Reichstag Bank gold outflows slow. Officials note possible 2800 million marks or less in gold, with imports from allies dwindling and payments to Britain and other nations easing, signaling tighter liquidity and economic strain.

Berlin Ang Leatieha Wuesmienes Ant Trepp Ramos Treventtow Hin Durbie Nytel Fieles Ube Dsaclane Hethipeyn-Louwee Reichstag Bank School Caniren Ams Uwe Ifalland Germany

Delegates Report From Bariua-lilis Miei Union

Delegates from the Bariua-lilis Miei Union of San Antonio report on reports and impressions from the world wide convention in Jos Migeles da Sane. The Thursday evening meeting at South Heights Methodist Church will hear accounts of the Internationist Gathering and discuss recommendations for the union’s future. Attendees at the Los Angeles convention will present reports including J. Freyd Smith president of City Brief, George T Howard second vice president, Miss Ward meth Wright secretary, Mrs. Nance Miley Helle Wallach and Str, and Mrs RG Lowland.

Bariua-lilis- Miei Union San Antonio Baraca-Pinallas Meira Jos Migeles da Sane South Heights Methodist Church Los Angeles Teporty J. Fieyd Smith George T Howard Wl Rameth Wright Nance Miley Helle Wallach Str Lowland

County road closure plan discussed by enmity commissioners

Enmity commissioners considered closing a county road four to five miles south of San Antonio to facilitate moving a roundhouse from Commerce Street. Notice was posted at the courthouse outlining the proposed action and required public posting procedures before final decisions.

San Antonio Parry Repensi Commis Mers Han Annio Roundhouse Om Commerce, Wreet

Plan for Women's Peace Congress Doubtful

London Aug 7 reports that the Hague Women's Peace Congress last April was deemed futile and mischievous. A new congress plan, to convene after the war in 1946 with delegates from the International Women's Suffrage Alliance and other groups, is viewed skeptically as likely futile.

London Hague International Women's Suffrage Alliance Congress of Law Powers Europe European Congress

Model Aero Club 10 Compete for Prizes

The Model Accu Club, a San Antonio youth aviation group, entered the national aeroplane contest to be held August through October under Acro Club auspices. Texas Aero Club’s Weakley to appoint a supervising committee. Monthly contests to judge distance from a cutter, with cash prizes of 39, 15, and 10 for top performers. The Villach trophy will go to the club with the highest three month score. Members describe small model planes powered by lightweight motors. Notable members named include Night Sinkh, Dwight Bourne, William McAlpin, and Berke jlty Honver.

Accu Club San Abtonlo Aeronautice Acro Club Af Meron Ajna J. Hawley Acro Glnb América Ias A. Om. Weakley Texas Acre Weakley Une Rot Varigis Enda Villach Ine Test Model Aero Club Todeledt Utter Te Nathvie Sre Cay Inmer Sinkh Nwight Bourne Willam McAlpin Anal Berke Jlty Honver

Medina Dam Road Improved To Medina Lake Route

The Medina Dam road beyond Habis crossing has been graded and gravel laid with a binder to improve a rough stretch. Creek crossings were strengthened, making the San Antonio to Medina Dam route easier. Officials and motorists say the highway from San Antonio to Medina Dam is in excellent condition. Dozens of motoring parties from San Antonio will visit Medina Lake, aided by club cards for privileges at the Medina Lake branch.

Medina San Antonio Jodorora Hy Pe Wrtzbach Medine County Eaby’s Hill Madina Lake Medina Dam Ania Willan Furlong San Antonio Automobile Club W. G. Townsend Wire Hall of Dallas Medina Lake Furlong San Ancoo

Art League At Work in London Trusts National Collections

Aug year London reports the Rational Art Collections cannot present a clear effort but continues its valued work. An ironwork grille from Lady Mary tomb in Westminster Abbey was restored after alterations and returned to the abbey. The piece was recovered by a firm of art destroyers and bought for 2009 dollars, while a small tempera painting by William Blake titled Bathsheba at the Well is noted among gifts to national collections alongside Hogarth and Rosin.

London Lady Morerete Westminster Abbey Ima Art Destery William Blake

Doughty Heads to Oakland for Education Conference

Austin Tex public instruction head Doughty, state superintendent, will represent Texas at the Education Association convention in Oakland California. He plans to attend a ten week meeting tour, citing distance as a factor.

Doughty Callanit Austin Texy Tor Oakland Cal Texan

Farm Women in Industry Show Real Success

Austin reports a major feature at the State Vermery Institute using Mrs Landrum to lead the Girl’s Home Economics division. She organized 21 Home Economies clubs with 25 to 400 members each, members earning preserves and fruit canning profits amounting to over 15,000 quarts and $3100 after expenses, funding ice cream, suppers, and farm home improvements.

Austin Tie Aight TA Geluwalus Collinsville Club Jal Glane

Visitors at the Gunter Hotel Include Noted Texans

The record lists numerous guests staying at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio including Dr. George E. Ginn of Newnan, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Pechted of Austin, L. A. LaMaster of Lovey Grove, Tem, Leroy Hamilton of Cuero, Waco figures, and others from Victoria, Houston, Dellars, and Galveston. Wr. Knox and Herman Hirach of San Antonio also spend days at Case pus Christ.

Wr. Knox Herman Hirach Sanantonio Casepus Christ George E. Ginn Chicago York Virglold C. A. Pecbted Austin Tex Menger Mfr Mankie Ceorge Town Lié Guntar RE Anthony Dick Bond Dailan

Camp at Medina Lake Two Weeks With Staake Party

Staake manager of Woolworths plans a two week camping trip to Medina Lake region with Mrs Staake and friends. The party including W. Blngman, Cleburne woolworths clerk, Mrs K Wallace of Austin, S N Burden and daughter Verna, Joseph Cole merchant of Cleburne, Paul Sexton, L L Ripley, Press Nichols and others will travel via Bandera and Spetz roads to Medina Lake. They have camping gear and supplies prepared for roughing it in comfort. An advance wagon train with camping gear has been sent ahead.

Staske Woolworth's Blngman Tanager Cleburny Slaneke

San Antonio Playground Association to Turn Over Biaggramma Property

Public deed delivery set for 2:00 PM Wednesday on Buena Vista and Smith streets marks San Antonio Playgrounds Association turning over the property to the city for municipal playgrounds. Ceremony includes music, remarks by Mayor Brown and city commissioners, and presentation of the deed.

Buena Vista Smith Streets Mayer Commissioners San Antonio Playgrounds Association Buéna Vista San San Antonio Kile Onterpal Band W.H.‘ Smith Merch I. Sauerwein Brown Walter R. T. Barbour Gus Edwards Gus Edwarda Gota A. Tonnaon Ray Lambert Mee Mimtty Klin Are Teno Kayton PC. Tank Steiftmatinn and O's George Mig TL. Smith Mya. Saunders Richard Vander Stratton Bred George Voyton Shotend John ML Guan Sare Smith and Busas Vista Nute Belie Dilgarde Alty Commission San Antoni

Fragmented 1916 transfers amid New Braunfels avenue deeds

A historical ledger of July 1916 transfers shows Henry Gehucter and Alex Bremer deeds in New Braunfels area, with undivided interests in lots 16, blocks 16, and corner sites on New Braunfels avenue and Vinton street. Several deeds list sums from 120 to 290 dollars and note divisions among multiple co-owners.

Alex Wrenur Mock Worner New Brauntete Henry’ Gehucter Comal County Alfred Toopnerwuth Braunfala Avenue Vinton Street Weber Meetle Willem Gonnenwein Ace Vremer Jay New Tirainfells Avenue Prod Schuster Jr Alex Bremer Miv New Braunfels Avenue Viotog Erman Schaefer Alex Bremur Bite Om North Zatt Boulevard San Fernando Bam Balle Friedman Wildent Drogen New Els Webbe’ Park Madge Hearne Mary G. Bene Nettie Davis Oxacuirix Eatgie Nat Davis Harelly Davis Taitnertaum Lewis Ubls Igt Trenton Avenue New City Heuy Byzeder Sted Om Kulz Wr. P Wallace Rogers W. F. Carpenter Schanlitz F. Schimlec New City Block Guear Detlach Bilwin Routledge En Cify Inc Hazelrod Ingram, Crustes AW. Wich Erg Aduth Grandal Etreetz Hexen County Rube & Welle Lams Conmix Lola Fu Ste. Wwade Galle Ty Rosa John Ju Kyon Debree Lage County Jims Palmelio Mette Tamra Mente Williams Bexar County Auwuat Womldyn Stevey Bt

States race to adopt compulsory education laws gains pace

The United States Bureau of Education notes Florida has joined Texas and South Carolina in adopting compulsory education. Georgia Mississippi and Alabama remain without such laws. Florida requires attendance for at least 90 days yearly for children ages five to sixteen, with exemptions for illness or dependents. County boards may appoint attendance officers. the law is optional but viewed as a step forward in compulsory education. Local officials expect Alabama and Georgia to push rampisory measures as lawmakers reconvene.

Washington United States Bureau of Education Florida Texas South Carolina Georgia Mississippi Alabama Unfesa County Boards of Education Bursen of Education Sessior Lam Alahams Legislatur SDE Yenre Georsial 3d Eid

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