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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1918

Page

15

Value of Morgan Memorial Gift to the Metropolitan Museum Is Incalculable

The Morgan Memorial gift to the Metropolitan Museum of Art is deemed invaluable as many items are nearly unique and command high prices. The collection includes thirty nine Byzantine enamels from the tenth century, rare medallions, halos, and icons, plus ivories from Byzantine to medieval periods. The Hoentchel collection and other European works augment the gift, spanning French, German, Italian, and Spanish pieces from the eleventh to later centuries.

York J. Torport Morgan Jr Metropolitan Museum of Art Ae Gist Svengsurodskol Dorgan Swengorodskor Louvre Fresen de Hoentsche Georges Hoentachel Mr. Morgan France Fran

Notable collection at St Parchamre Ar I JL pottery

The article describes a diverse Morgan collection highlighting ninth to fourteenth century artifacts. It notes Italian, French, and German items including tapestries, marble sculptures, and a large vintage wax figure display. Visitors could view a range of works from Roman to medieval periods, with emphasis on marble carvings and portraits.

Ger Germany Oller St Parchamre Ubywt Regie van den V Kay Ayben Theresa Morgan Collensian Browon Wis Senins Morfan J.T. Morgan Jr Thamons Venus Chenishur Conhl Wile Lena Colin Ireneh Ins Cupid Ams

Fragmented memo on military liaison and hospital reports

A garbled account references the War Department, signals from Washington, and a hospital situation. It mentions a brigades, a soldier subject to capture and injury, and officials including deans and editors. The text hints at detailed reports being transmitted but the fragmentary wording obscures concrete facts.

Gifts for Orphans Aid Read by Lewusurny Ars Leu Le Miley

A report lists numerous donations received for orphans from various contributors including Miss Heidel, Miss Hint Methouist, Mire FLOM Hicks, and Mrs. Morver among others. It details cash gifts, supplies, and clothing donated by a diverse group, plus community organizations aiding the effort.

al Alemedthie Lewusurny Ars Leu le Miley Meuslom. Vrxns, 3202 A Friend, $L5; Another Fetend, $27 1A; Miss Ty Ta Heidel Dene Vine LA. Passimo Planeae Vlour Mills Weturhksey Owen Dallaig Huanley Wier Jr Parkling Jelshig Methodist Church Sarnia

Army cures to flat feet training program details

The article describes an Army issued method to treat flat feet through specific foot exercises and marching routines. It covers suppressing deformities with exercises, progressive muscle strengthening, and supervised daily routines lasting five to ten minutes, plus postexercise guidance for recoil and posture.

UNCLE SAM SEEKS 10000 CLERKS AND STENOGRAPHERS

The February graduation class at the San Antonio Mish schools concluded with a grand Friday night ceremony at Harston Hall attended by 300 members and guests. The week featured a baccalaureate by Bishop William T. Cugers, a class play titled A College Winter, and a commencement at Brickenridge High School. A class meeting planned for Tuesday will set dates for a reunion and next steps.

Debruars San Antonio Stony Hall Willian T Muehy Clare Wil BP Rall Velock

High School Club Presents Plays and Talks at Meeting

The Modern Tian Club of Wie wrankennilge High School held a Friday meeting at the Brack senridge auditorium. Members staged a student play, listened to a talk on the Cavalry of the Air, and planned community service, with Miss Bilzu Weih Badger named best speaker and Miss Mildred Burrows giving remarks.

Tian Club Wiewrankennilge High School Inc Bracksenridge Auditorium Absy Knek Sultursis Mechin Mivs Auaiv Crain Reutine Mautige Maeterslioh Mevie Ik Hanya Moed NuMorens United States al Daluinig Engdleth Badger Amit Burrard Elxel Julian James Uu Batfort Clarinda Jackson Juanita Rusiit Frances Palmer Helen Rock Misa Bilzu- Weih Badger Toxephine Rinley Mildred Burstows Marjory Winters Juanita Baskin Philomalha¢h Mary Surkin D Ebaling T S Fillerimeiaaas Biss Lilia

Al Centro Espanol Forms Library and Committees

The club met Tuesday at Main Avenue to set up a Sounds library and appoint a committee led by Lestourgeu and Barrest to investigate monords and fund supplies. Lee Stourgeon chairs the committee with Burvear and Chipa. an advertising group led by Waymouth with Graves and Yanus plans cartoons. Committees also arrange prizes and seating, with notices for forthcoming Wednesday meetings in room 3 and invitations to members.

al Centro Espanol High Schgol Lhrary Messrs “Lestourgeu Barrest Juranans 3 Messi Lee Stourgeon Burvear Chipa Messrs Waymouth J.graves Yanus Rennsides Hay Amcfarland Me Ganantes L. Narezyanit Tateclare Avery Madenn

Wayne County Elm Christmas Club Elects Officers

An excerpt from the Jeffersonian notes Wayne County Elm Club election and banquet planning. New president Newton Sr and officers were chosen. The group discussed a February banquet, budgets, and future activities including debates and declamations with members Garza, Greseclose, Siman, and Newton among those named.

War Department seeks stenographers for civil service exams

Washington reports the government will hold competitive civil service exams in the south and west to recruit wartime workers. On February 5 at 6 oclock an exam will be held in Palewling Texas for applicants aiming to support Uncle Sam in the war effort. Applicants should request forms 30c and 1424 from the Civil Service Commission in Washington or the secretary of the civil service board at the exam site. Entrance salaries range from 1100 to 1200 with a 1200 cap after three months. about a thousand more workers will be hired after successful exams. housing in Washington is tight with high rates, and a young woman earning 100 a month will need 40 to 40 for a room and board.

Washington D. C Baelo Sai Palewling Texas Sam Clit Service Commission Washington, D. C Givit Service Board War Department Tersons Averman Aofernnloilt Sade

War Insurance Applications Overwhelm Bureau in Washington

The War Risk Bureau reports an onrush of applications for war insurance. In a Malton dust issue, 700,000 polderters’ earnings are cited, with many filings incomplete or lacking compulsory allotment checks. Commissioner Neshit notes unprecedented workload, including extensive typing and index work, as agents push to process up to 900,000 books in coming weeks.

Washington Rick Jos Beeas War Risk Bureau

Costly Army Cloth Thefts Charged In Government Shortage

A New York Sun report details a broad scheme of wartime uniform material theft from the Quartermaster's corps. Officials say hundreds of thousands of yards of cloth were siphoned by clerks and auditors in collusion, with material shipped to Chinese establishments and sold to manufacturers. The scheme allegedly involved a drop in supply linked to shortages for soldiers and a concerted effort across numerous houses and offices.

New York Sun Boveri Alyne

Turbulent Drive Scene Reported From Munich Area

A scrambled dispatch notes a chaotic event near Munich with mentions of tanks, chasers, and a large mechanized force. The report describes rapid changes in activity and a fluctuating scale of units involved as observers recount the scene.

Brackenridge Declares Preliminaries For Championship

A Brackenridge event outlines preliminary talks and speakers for a forthcoming championship. The narrative references key figures and the plan to unite supporters, with emphasis on preparations and potential program details on the night in question.

Spanish Sects Rally Amid Turmoil In Coastal City

Fragmentary report notes officials in a coastal city amid sectarian tensions. Key figures include Aneel Trvern and Kawijy Mute Rangilas. A social gathering referenced as a feast appears linked to the unrest, while local reporters cover the events with limited clarity.

Pyle Gonzales Cova Hell Srtnet

Puan Manets and January 24 Meeting Details

The document outlines a January 24 meeting agenda with plans for a dinner dance on January 28 and various committees. It notes vocal and instrumental performances by named individuals, including Elizabeth Heaton and Mary Katherine Remiper, and lists speakers and trustees connected to the event. A committee was formed to collect assessments, with minutes assigned to Frick Hrubn, and a date set for a February meeting.

Toate Denraey Guesia Kere Shitaat Ane Ane Houpeed Geogeiia Lok “Kaenmworth Mins Elizabeth Heaton Mary Katharing Remiper Oly Frank Hattie Enit Ve Hooke Tals Benevider Bitch Beam Cuthbert Flite Slim Tarold Shervivs Nat M. Washer Sound of Trustees Charles Macks San Antonio Ruoxta Marhall Joloner Ryan Fred Mofstetter Miasca Femur Gutsch Pnd Vly Stone Hostolie Tieploe Ascassion Blas Lucy Newton Lb. J. Maine Feier Fontaite Frick Mary Katherine Koripor Emger- Jas Anttelin

Teesshition at the affivient sur by Nisa Hadh-Aduis

In a meeting of the Mark Tete Club of Main Avenue High School officers were elected Miss Monimae laueria as president and Miss Dorothy Pel as secretary. Miss Thelia Melton became treasurer with Miss Allee Setekel as another elected officer. Reporters Musey Ruth Withesy and vein Winterbarns were appointed to the committee as well as others. Several members could not attend but planned to join the next session and a Red Cross writing project was set for February.

Sulenthie Society Lola Rank Newton Sr Carlus Hose Hirshfield Alitlon Govige Jr Oro Ton Ting Leslie Gurz Tom McCampbell Tig Tule Elsa Ot x Vom Wiltiee Clu Itwig Robert Purpum Trevanian Eel Clifton George Dr Jeffersonian Newton A. Auccess Nisa Hadh-Aduis Main Avenue High School Mies Ani Tilsd Dorothy Pel Parchases Treisurer Thelia Melton Allee Setekel Ruth Withesy Vein Winterbarns Parliamentarhing Whletas OO Mahy Fou Theurpoee Alves Red Cross K Ware Ree

TeeperstonTans Fa She Jeffersonian Illorany Society

The Illorany Society of May Acenis Web School held its semi neutral election of officers on January 18. Harald Bentin was elected president and has since held the office.

Illorany Society Acenis Harald Bentin Tho

Scientists Debate Sparks At Main Avenue High School Meeting

At a recent Scientific Society meeting at Main Avenue High School officers were sworn in for spring: Harold Simon president Carney Maxey secretary Robert Hatcher treasurer Helen Hampton reporter and Stela Vodkie property holder. Committees were formed on foreign relations membership and programs, with plans to challenge the Philomenthema on wartime questions and to present numbers at the next session.

Scientific Society of Main Avenue High School Harold Simon Carney Maxey Robert Hatcher Helen Hampton Stela Vodkie Simon Boldconmlten Calmen Muses Liewit Steele Willem Long Petty McDouall Helen Wampton Mary Gino Lillie Kelier Ruth Cain Stella Vadrieane Hazel Steward

Wireless Army Music Experiment Revealed

A curious report describes wireless army music experiments near Third Street and Risudiay using a phonograph setup. Names such as Yapnant Wrights son Lew Hitt Platinburg Van Corl and Park appear among encampments linked to public works and Deitiges. The spectacle was organized by Thomas Lolieen and showcased a phonograph spectrograph adapted for new uses.

Uva Surtyethird Street Risudiay Eyartlad Emote Wrights Lew Hitt

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