San Antonio Light staff and editorial masthead
The San Antonio Light lists its editorial and staff roles including editor in chief general manager Rd Boyle Ed Wolff advertising manager B A Jennett L B Glagg society editor sporting editor Mus Bascom Bell Leon A Baer associate editors Mrs L G Glagg Miss B Goodman Mrs Jed Stevens reportorial staff Jin Davis G Fowler Victor Keller J A Baer Fritz Groas Laan Rosenfield W S Hamilton
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Rd. Boyle
Ed. Wolff
Bity
B.A. Jennett
L. B. Glagg
Society
Sporting
Mus
Bascom Bell
Leon A. Baer
L. G. Glagg
Mise B. Goodman
Foreword by Elks issue praises support and cooperation
The Light Is published by Elks lodge Nox 516 with all departments led by members. The foreword thanks advertisers and the women of San Antonio for their support, acknowledges inexperience, and hopes the issue will be one of the most interesting yet.
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Elks
Nox 516
B. P.O
The
Ladies of
San Antonio
Charity and the ethics of benevolence in civilization
By Jos J Stine a meditation on charity advancing civilization and personal virtue. The article argues charity extends beyond alms to kindness, mercy, restraint, and encouragement, calling hypocritical wealth and scandal-talking unworthy. It cites Johnson and Ellis to urge charity as a universal civic duty shaping justice and equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. J. Stine
Pope
Dr. Johnson
Justice. A Judge’s Meditation on Law and Equality
The piece reflects on ancient dispute settlement by force versus modern courts. It invokes the blind Goddess of Justice and her scales, emphasizing equality before the law and the belief that justice prevails through enlightened societies.
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Av W. Seelizson
Justice and equal rights for all in a Christian spirit
A historical reflection on justice, fairness, and universal rights. The speaker argues that true progress hinges on heartfelt justice in individuals and nations, condemning oppression, praising the Monroe Doctrine's spirit, and urging households to model honesty and fair dealing to nurture virtuous citizens.
Brotherly Love Emphasized as Core of Fellowship and Duty
A dated exhortation on brotherly love as the foundation of social order and fraternal duty. It argues generosity, charity, and guarding one another, citing universal kinship and a tale of Ali’s Quest to illustrate the obligation to care for brothers in need.
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Cain
Ali
Love and Brotherly Charity Across Time and Society
The excerpt traces a mythic king’s fall and a timeless call to brotherly love. It contrasts ancient ruin with modern social order, arguing that mutual aid strengthens happiness and builds charity, justice, and fidelity in human society.
Fidelity as supreme virtue in Elks creed and life
A prose piece extols fidelity as the core of human progress and religious morality. It links fidelity to holistic virtue, love, friendship, and national civility, asserting the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks upholds fidelity as its crowning virtue and guide for a blameless life.
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Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
The Eleven O Clock Elk Clock and Its Mystery
A reflective piece explores why Elks always show the time at eleven o clock. It argues the emblem symbolizes Brotherhood of Man and shared fraternal spirit. The essay describes Elks gathering, quiet moments, and the communal bond hinted by the enduring eleven o clock motif.
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Brotherhood of Man
Picnic Season Returns With Mixed Family Antics
A playful reminiscence on summer picnics, describing the yearly urge to plan outings, the chaos of finding a perfect spot, snack shortages, and stubborn plans to avoid future gatherings, all set against a Texas summer backdrop and a reluctant family eagerness to join in.
Elks Toast Remembers Absent Brothers In Eleven O Clock Honor
A solemn Elks moment reflects on departed brothers as the eleventh hour embodies brotherly love and fraternalism. The tribute speaks of fathers husbands sons and brothers now before the Grand Exalted Ruler, with eleven o'clock toasts honoring memory and virtue.
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Elkdom
Watermelon Patch Conclave and Early San Antonio Tales
In a 21 year old San Antonio record, No 216 officials meet in a watermelon patch with secret proceedings. Birthday, Elk lodge ties, geologists, and a day of firsts frame a rough city scene. A police confrontation at a public event ends with a resignation and a dare to fight. First watermelon of the season on Military Plaza. a noted real estate buy inflames rumor of future suburban value. A quick theft of a watermelon leads to a speedy justice note from city hall.
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P.O
B. Weller
Ned Mcllhenny
John J. Stevens
S. Austin
Stephen Gould
W. C. Rigsby
H. A. Jackson
Elk Lodge
Alamo
Crockett, Bowie
Dayle Crockett Club
Archwing Lodge of Elks
Texas
Mater
J. H. Kirkpatrick
San Antoni
Cuerot
King Fisher
King
Thei
Negro
Justic
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al San Antonio
the Elks
J, A, Baer Fritz Groas
Laan Rosenfield
Hamilton
Justice
Nat M. Washer, P. E.R
King Alis Quest
Allah
Ile
Yj Lazar-Hut
Fidelity
R. J. Boyle
J. Ky Sterne
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