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Notes address all communications to Fraternal Editor with new phone 1359 and old phone 176 for correspondence and notices.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1912
Page
14
Sam Houston Camp drills at Alamo plaza ahead of Galveston camp
The degree team of Sam Houston Camp No. 55 Woodmen of the World practiced nightly in preparation for a trip to Galveston for a camp. Commander E Blundell led the team and six applications for lodge membership were received at the Thursday business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Alamo Plaza
E. Blundell
Beulah Goldring Elected Guardian for Laurel Grove No 1185
Beulah Goldring was elected to fill the unexpired term of Mrs Sue Arren as guardian of Laurel Grove No 1185 Woodmen Circle at Thursday’s meeting. Mrs Warren resigned due to ill health. An entertainment is planned for August 28 at 107 Dakota Street with lawn decor, a musical program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Goldring
Suearren
Laurel Grove
Woodmen Circle
Warren
Nellie Lamkin
Dakota Street
Hibernians to Assemble for Texas State Convention in San Antonio
The Ancient Order of Hibernians plans its state convention in San Antonio starting September 8 with the ladies auxiliary. Over 100 Texas delegates are expected as Bexar County Division No 1 forms committees for entertainment and policy discussions. The Gunter hotel will serve as headquarters for delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient Order of Hibernians
San Antonio
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Order
Texas
Bexar County
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Gunter Hotel
Membership Three Apply to Woodmen of the World Lodge
Three applications for membership were received and one candidate was initiated at the Commercial Camp No. 41 meeting. The social committee plans activities for members after the summer heat ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Elizabeth Robinson Reports Back From District Tour
Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson district deputy of the Order of Eastern Star returned last week from a trip through several towns. At Lockhart she led a school of instruction and reported her work at Adah Chapter No 49 meeting Tuesday night. Applications were voted on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Robinson
Order of Eastern Star
Lockhart
Adah
Odd Fellows Initiate Three At San Antonio Lodge Meeting
Three candidates were initiated at San Antonio Lodge No. 11 Tuesday night with one new membership application and one old member reinstated. Several committee reports were acted on as Page Becomes Esquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Page
Elk Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Henry Connors
Pythian
New Braunfels
Sutherland Springs
Social Evening Planned for Olive Grove No 157
Plans for a social evening at the next Olive Grove No 157 Woodmen Circle meeting were discussed. The arrangements committee includes Mrs Cora McLennan Ida Glaeser and Edna Mason. Two membership applications were received one new member accepted on a transfer card and one candidate initiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Grove No. 157
Woodmen Circle
Cora McLennan
Ida Glaeser
Edna Mason
Birthdays Read At Ger Mania Lodge Meeting
Members of Ger mania Lodge No. 1036 Knights and Ladies of Honor were listed for July birthdays during the Monday night meeting. Preparations were announced for a birthday celebration at the next session. Five membership applications were received and one candidate initiated with a degree drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Lodge No. 1036
Freckles vanish with new drug ethine double strength
An eminent skin specialist announces ethine double strength, a freckle remover sold by H. L. Wagner with a money back guarantee. The ad promises quick improvement after first use and claims the product is absolutely harmless even for tender skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Wagner
Don’t Blame Your Nerves for Poor Sight
An advertisement urges readers that headaches and eye strain come from unsuitable glasses. It invites customers to visit to get properly fitted eyewear and improve vision.
Grace Team Heads to Galveston Cotton Carnival
The Captain of the degree team of Sam Houston Camp No 55 Woodmen of the World leads the group into camp at Galveston during the Cotton Carnival August 10 11 and 12. Dancing was enjoyed by the youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Houston
Galveston
Knights of Honor Lodge Plans 35th Anniversary Events
Alamo Lodge No. 206 Knights and Ladies of Honor schedules a September 8 memorial service at the Knights of Pythias hall to mark its 35th anniversary with arrangements by Mrs. Sarah Goldenberg, Gussie Black, and Pearl Fried. Visitors from Dallas and local lodges invited. John Bosshardt Lodge 2233 to host August 13 celebration with memorial services and four new members admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Lodge No. 206
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Sarah Goldenberg
Gussie Black
Pearl Fried
Knights of Pythias Hall
Jeff D. Nordhaus
Paul Friesen
J. W. Gallagher
Dallas
The
John Bosshardt
Knights and Ladies ’of Honor
Basket Picnic Celebrates Fourth Anniversary at San Pedro Springs
Members of General David S. Stanley circle No 8 of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic plan a basket picnic on Saturday August 17 at San Pedro Springs to celebrate the organization anniversary. Amusements will run through the afternoon and a lawn supper is set for 5 30.
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David S. Stanley
The
Grand Army of the Republic
San Pedro Springs
Review of Alamo hive No 22 Ladies of the Maccabees
The regular review of Alamo hive No. 22 Ladies of the Maccabees will be held Monday afternoon at 28:30 o clock in Odd Fellows hall on Crockett street. The second degree will be conferred on six new members and two candidates will be initiated.
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Alamo Hive No
Ladies of the Maccabees
Odd Fellows Hall
Crockett Street
Alamo Lodge Plans Night March to Grinnell Lodge
Members of Alamo lodge No 384 Royal Achates will meet Tuesday at the Knights of Pythias hall Market street before marching to Grinnell lodge for a joint meeting. Mrs Annie Lum captain of the degree team calls all team members to be at the hall by 8 o'clock for the march to Grin nell lodge quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Lodge No
Royal Achates
Knights of Pythias Hall
Healing couple crafts a modern marriage ritual
Chicago based couple Dana grandson of Longfellow and his English wife rest at a South Side health home. They discuss their self written wedding ritual promoting equality and mutual aid, saying traditional obedience is unnecessary and envision a shared life with no parental command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edmund Trowbridge Dana
Longfellow
Mrs. Dana
Pawnee Rock Names Carved by Great Figures
The Pawnee Rock bluff on the Santa Fe trail once bore many carved names including Robert E. Lee beside Civil War notables like Custer Grant and Sheridan. Lee’s name reportedly remains intact at Lee’s Virginia home, while the rest faded after quarrying and missing letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee Rock
Robert E. Lee
Custer
Grant
Sheridan
Lee
Virginia
Alamo Home Builders Offers Stock in Prosperous San Antonio Firm
A group of San Antonio businessmen promotes Alamo Home Builders as a safe profitable opportunity. They highlight prior gains in similar Los Angeles concerns, note current stock at $1.25 with a planned rise to $1.30, and urge local investors to join through a coupon offer and contact details. The ad stresses steady income from property sales, weekly revenue averages, and growing dividends with anticipated rapid city growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Home Builders
Los Angeles
San Antonio
F. A. Winerich
Woodward Carriage Company
F. L. Hillyer
Hillyer-Deutsch-Jarrat Company
R. A. Richey
Richey & Casey
J. E. Muegge
J. E. Muegge Grain Company; H. A. Rhodius, of Rhodius & McAllister
J. W. George
L. A. Casey
L. B. Clegg
San Antonio Printing Company
R. P. Lucas
Berclair
Texas
W. S. Sutton
Department of Education
University of Texas
Chronology of the Week A Record of Current Events
In San Antonio Fred DeKor falls from 100 feet in his first flight but escape unharmed as the plane hits a tree. J O Kirk of Pflugerville kills his wife then himself. Pearl Williams, 13, jailed at Richmond for decapitating her father. Delegates to third party convention arrive in Chicago. City water probe recommends 20 percent rate cut. Leonard Potts outlaw killed near Detroit by a posse. National Progressive Party forms in Chicago. Taft nominates E Z Steever for brigadier general. Marines land in Nicaragua to guard Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred DeKor
San Antonio
Press Club
J. O. Kirk
Pflugerville
Pearl Willams
Richmond
Chicago
Leonard Potts
T. A. Tedford
Dallas County
Detroit
National Progressive Party
Taft
City council clash over water rate cut plan
Alderman Boynton is ruled out of order after offering a 20 percent water rate reduction ordinance. Theodore Roosevelt delivers his faith at a Chicago convention while Governor Woodrow Wilson meets Governor Marshall near Sea Girt. The senate backs a plan for a single appointee to govern the Panama canal zone. Leaders of the Sierra Juarez Indians suspend guarantees and kill federals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boynton
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Wood-row Wilson
Marshall
Sea Girt
Senate
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
Sierra Juarez
Progressive party convention names Johnson running mate
The Chicago convention nominates Hiram Johnson as running mate for the progressives while Woodrow Wilson is officially notified of his presidential nomination. US soldiers in El Paso come under fire from Mexican rebels and fighting continues across the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Party
Chicago
Hiram Johnson
California
Woodrow Wilson
United States
el Paso
San Antonio elects A. H. Jones mayor in local vote
Local scene reports A. H. Jones elected mayor of San Antonio. The notice notes the outcome and confirms the new city leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Jones
San Antonio
Theodore Roosevelt Nominated for Domestic Office
On Wednesday August 7, Theodore Roosevelt secures a nomination for a domestic post. The announcement signals a pivotal step in the political lineup as supporters rally around Roosevelt’s candidacy.
Mayor A H Jones Removes Police Chief And Street Commissioner
Newly elected mayor announces removal of Frank Newnam as chief of police and Fritz Rossi as street commissioner. State reports Mexican rebels raid American ranches east of El Paso. President Taft vetoes wool tariff re.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Jones
Frank Newnam
Fritz Rossi
el Paso
Taft
Senate votes to ban Sarrone Ores ships from using Panama
The Senate passes a second reading of the vision bill aiming to prohibit SARRONE ORES ships from using the Panama route. The move targets offshore shipping routes and asserts regulatory action to curb transit through Panamanian channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vision
Senate
Panama
Troop L Cavalry Deploys to Sierra Blanca Border Post
Troop L of the Third Cavalry departs Fort Sam Houston for Sierra Blanca to guard the border from Mexican rebels. Domestic maneuvers start in Connecticut as forces move toward New York. Mexican rebels gather at Juarez to discuss peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Cavalry
Fort Sam Houston
Sierra Blanca
Connecticut
New York
Juarez
Our Foolish Clothes: Mrs Stuarts Wardrobe Talk in St Louis
Mrs William Stuart outlined proper dress in St Louis under Miss Alice Thomas. She used circulars charts pictures and a skeleton leg bone to argue about clothes. She urged limiting outfits to three pieces a waist skirt and a one piece union suit described as a three in one.
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Stuart
Evolutionary corset and cramped feet condemned
The article cites Mrs. Stuart blaming a size thirty garment for various ills and endorsing an “evolutionary corset” as a solution. She condemns cramped feet as accelerating aging, describing feet that are cramped distorted and abused as harmful to a woman’s appearance.
Andromeda Nebula Questioned as External Universe
Harper's Weekly notes that the great Andromeda nebula appears as a misty speck visible to the naked eye. Its ringed structure and continuous spectrum prompt debate on whether it is an external universe, with parallax studies placing it nearer than Capella and Gore.
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Andromeda
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Goldring
Doyle-Bridger Optical Company
West
Commerce Street
Wilice Om Th Marr
GRACE
Golks
T. E. Blundedd
Austin
Desk
Navarro St
San Antonio, Texas
R. A. Richey, Pres
Sec-Treas
Alexander Potter
Col. E. Z. Steever
Nicaragua
Mary Leigh
John T. Redmond
Irish Parliamentary Party
Rosenthal
Pascual Orozco
Madero
Lorraine
Germany
Sektita
R. A. Pleres
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