New Books and Current Magazines in Popular and Scribner
A sweep of new novels and short stories in Popular Magazine September issue includes Hands Up by Frederick Niven and several works by Kyne Van Loan McNutt Chester Garnett and Oppenheim among others. Scribner September features Henry Cabot Lodge Early Memories by Lodge and The French in the Heart of America series by Finley with Panama Canal life as seen by women and children. Powell previews Africa topics with Rodesia Last Frontier ahead of his forthcoming book.
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Frederick Niven
Popular
Peter B. Kyne
Charles E. van Loan
Jacques Futrelle
George Randolph Chester
Bill Heenan
Postman
William Slavens McNutt
Mr. Jedson
Maya Clew Garnett
Titeniec
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Robert V. Carr
Francis Lynde
Edmund Stover
The
S. M. Arthurs
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
North American Review
Boston
John Finley
College of the City of
Panama Canal
Mary Gay Humphreys
Panama
Rodesia
Africa
E. Alexander Powell
Explorer Cook Refines Pole Claim In Berlin Lectures
The first newspaper man who met Dr. Cook in Berlin quotes him saying lectures in Germany aim to share work, not profit. The reporter notes Cook now claims not a pole reach but an April 21 1908 arrival at a northern point on an ice floe. He hopes for a future expedition to the far north by Zeppelin balloon.
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Cook
Berlin
Germany
Pole
North Pole
Concordia Lodge Knights Honor Birthdays At Next Meeting
At the Concordia Lodge No 1795 Knights and Ladies of Honor meeting on Wednesday night the semi annual pass word was distributed two applications for membership were received and a birthday celebration was announced for Ella Haack Emma Rahn Katie Tomlinson and Mary Kroutly at the next gathering.
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Concordia Lodge No. 1795
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Ke Ella Haack
Emma Rahn
Katie Tomlinson
Mary Kroutly
Germania Lodge to Honor August Born Knights and Ladies
Members of Germania Lodge No. 1036 Knights and Ladies of Honor born in August will be honored at a lodge celebration on Monday August 19. Several candidates will be initiated at that time.
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Germania Lodge
Memorial and social committees report at Alamo Lodge
The Memorial and Social Affairs committees of Alamo Lodge No 206 Knights and Ladies of Honor will present reports of their activities at the lodge meeting on Wednesday August 21 A class of candidates will be initiated
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Alamo Lodge No. 206
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Anniversary celebrated by lodge and honor order
John Bosshardt Lodge No 2223 Knights and Ladies of Honor marked the thirty fifth anniversary Tuesday night. The committee report will be presented at Friday night's meeting. Several candidates will be initiated and memorial service plans for next month will be finalized.
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John Bosshardt Lodge No
Degree Team Drill Delights Grinnell Lodge Members
At a special Grinnell Lodge No. 61 meeting Royal Achates watched a 35 member Alamo lodge degree team drill. The evening ended with dancing as the remainder of the time was enjoyed by all.
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Grinnell Lodge No. 61
Royal Achates
Alamo Lodge
Davy Crockett Court 69 Meets to Expand Ben Hur Lodge
The Friday meeting at Mrs. Scharfenburg’s home welcomed several membership applications and addressed lodge business. Dr. H. B. Beardley the state manager has moved to San Antonio with his family. Regular meetings will be held the first Tuesdays each month.
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Davy Crockett Court No. 69
Alamo Lodge Members Stage Fancy Drill Then Feast
After a brief meeting of Alamo Lodge No. 34 the group moved to Grinnell Lodge No. 61 and performed a fancy drill. The event ended with refreshments and dancing, following adjournment and a short gathering.
Officers Installed at Lodge No 211 BI N B Rith
At a meeting of Lodge No 211 Independent Order of B nai B rith on Monday night, officers were installed. Charles M. Lee became president, William V. Weininger vice president, J Kemp financial secretary, I Hahn recording secretary, J Weise warden, G W Wulfe guardian, trustees E R Arstein, L N Lee, and Leon Dork.
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Lodge No.211
Independent
Order of B'Nai
B'Rith
Charles M. Lee
William V. Weininger
J. Kemp
I. Hahn
Eres
J. Weise
G. W. Wulfe
Guardian
E. R. Arstein
L. N. Lee
Leon Dork
Anniversary Observed by Ladies of G A R at San Pedro Springs
Members of General David 8, Stanley Circle No 3, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic marked the lodge's fourth anniversary with a Saturday picnic at San Pedro springs. The afternoon featured amusements and a lawn supper.
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David
Stanley Circle No
The
Grand Army of the Republic
Lodge
San Pedro Springs
Degree Team Heads to Galveston Camp for Cotton Carnival
The degree team of Sam Houston Camp No. 55 Woodmen of the World left for Galveston last week to participate in the cotton carnival events August 10 11 and 12. Under T. E. Blundell the company commanded predicts a strong exhibition with drills planned on the beach.
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Sam Houston
Woodmen of the World
Galveston
T. E. Blundell
Knights of Pythias Lodge Holds Monday Meeting
Lotus Lodge No. 89, Knights of Pythias, held a business meeting Monday night. One membership application was received one new member was admitted on transfer and Senceviere was elected to membership.
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Lotus Lodge No. 89
Knights of Pythias
Senceviere
Instructional District Meeting Message From Grand Chancellor
Communications from Grand Chancellor Weiland of Dallas announce a district school of instruction for past chancellors and representatives to be held in San Antonio on September 27. The district covers Bexar county and western counties extending to Corpus Christi, with a majority of district lodges expected to attend.
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Weiland
Dallas
San Antonio
Knights of Pythias
Bexar County
Corpus Christ
Esquire Becomes Knight at Elk Lodge Meeting
At Elk Lodge No. 35 Knights of Pythias meeting Thursday night one esquire was advanced to knight. An application for membership was received and lodge affairs were discussed.
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Elk Lodge No. 35
Knights of Pythias
Begin Dein Drilling by Knights of Pythias Rank
Members of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias will begin drilling in early October, a decision made at Wednesday night’s meeting. Activities had been suspended due to hot summer weather.
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Knights of Pythias
Social Meeting Arrangements Set by Chariton Temple
Chariton Temple No 1 Pythian Sisters held a meeting on Thursday to complete plans for a social meeting next Saturday. A candidate was elected for membership and one additional membership application was received.
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Chariton Temple No. 1
Pythian Sisters
Resolutions From Sunflower Camp Send Condolences
Resolutions of condolence from Sunflower Camp No. 4545 Royal Americans of the Republic express sympathy to Mrs Rebecca Wharton of Berlin Germany noting a mother’s recent death and the camp's sentiments.
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Rebecca Wharton
Berlin
Germany
John Bosshardt Lodge Elects New Treasurer and Initiates Member
Recently elected treasurer of John Bosshardt Lodge No 2223 Knights and Ladies of Honor. Resolutions drawn at the Wednesday meeting. Two applications for membership received and one candidate initiated. A social session followed the business.
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John Bosshardt Lodge No
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Three Apply for Membership in San Antonio Praetorians
Three applications for membership were received at the San Antonio council No. 6 meeting of the Order of Praetorians on Friday night. One new member was admitted on transfer. The social committee reported progress on an entertainment program to be held September 6.
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San Antonio
Order of Praetorians
Odd Fellows Grand Encampment to Meet in San Antonio
The state grand encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will convene in San Antonio in early October, designated at the 1911 convention. A committee was named to organize entertainment for about 100 visiting delegates. New officers installed include Julius Holmgreen as chief patriarch and W. P. Thrailkill as high priest.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows
San Antonio
Bexar
Order of Odd Fellows
Julius Holmgreen
W. P. Thrailkill
M. K. Andrews
Mr. Smith
Charles Sauer
A. O. H. to Convene Here for State Woblinian Plan
A special meeting of Bexar county division No 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians outlined plans for the state convention in San Antonio on September 8. A arrangements committee including Thomas L. Conroy Augustus McCloskey Paul O'Brien and M D Cody was named. The lodge will draft the entertainment program at the next meeting and the ladies auxiliary meets at St Marys parochial school at 4 pm to organize events for visiting delegations.
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Bexar County
Order of Wibernians
San Antonio
Thomas L. Conroy
Augustus McCloskey
Paul O'Brien
M. D. Cody
Ladies
St. Mary's Parochial School
Unity Lodge No. 36 Knights of Pythias Holds Meeting
Unity lodge No 36 Knights of Pythias held a Friday night business meeting to discuss and settle lodge matters. A district meeting is scheduled for September 20.
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Unity Lodge No. 36
Knights of Pythias
Ten Join Knights of Security at San Antonio Meeting
San Antonio council 1798 Knights and Ladies of Security held last Thursday receiving ten applications and initiating ten new members. The initiations were followed by a social event.
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San Antonio
Knights and Ladies of Security
Moonshine King Lafe Larmon Dies After Flooded Ford
The North Georgia moonshiner Lafe Larmon, known as the moonshine king, is found drowned in Caves Creek six miles from Cumming. His wagon sits by the bank with six jugs of moonshine, and the river overflow likely carried him and his mule away. He was 75, a longtime rebel against government interference, and a church regular who valued corn for meat and whiskey.
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Cumming
Lafayette Larmon
North Georgia
Caves'creek
Old Lafe
Lafe Larmon
Old
Georgia Mountaineer
Roundheads
Caves Creek
Scandal Mongers and How to Handle Rumors
A column advises ignoring unfounded tales by an aging rumor-monger. The writer argues honesty and time heal wounds, urging not to seek revenge but to stay true to oneself and let misperceptions fade. It emphasizes that scandal cannot injure an honest person and that outcomes improve with patience.
Prisoner Claims Innocence Over Horse Theft
A prisoner insists he did not steal a horse, saying only the other man who took it was the thief. The captor mentions informing the vigilance committee and hearing back that no one had phoned him to hang up the receiver.
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Shore
Vigilance Committee
Ee Anor
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