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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1914
Page
3
A drive seeks a law to bar sale of fresh water fish and cap daily catch at Medina Dam and Southton Dam waters. Proponents compare to game laws protecting game birds and deer, arguing fishing sites are for sport not commerce and may prevent overfishing by "fish hogs."
A Monday start at the Grand Opera House for a program titled Auriema Man Woman What featuring performances and advertised showings. The notice emphasizes show availability and venue details for readers.
Rotarians and friends will hear Herbert S. Bigelow at the Friday luncheon. The Cincinnati preacher and politician will deliver a free lecture at Carnegie Hall that night under the Economic Study Club. Bigelow is a member of the Ohio Legislature and past president of the state's constitutional convention. He is known for large Sunday crowds in Cincinnati.
New acquisitions include Talke by Queer Folk My Land and Water Friends The Look-about Club and the Curious Live Things They Found American History in Literature Alice visits the Hawaiian Islands Marvels of Animal Life Stories of Animal Life Little People and Their Homes Home Games and Parties The Incandescent Lily The Price of Love Sources list authors M E Bamford M A Lane M H Krout C F Holder S L Hook Mrs Hamilton Mott Gouverneur Morris E A Bennett.
The fourth part of the photo drama Creation opens at the Majestic Theater this week in San Antonio. Thousands have already attended the three week run with lectures and a new 140 foot color panorama of Nero’s circus. The production, shown free of charge under the International Bible Students Association, traces Christianity’s growth through history and includes Bible student scenes.
Directors heard 196 cases involving men women and children in three months and 1956 animal cases. Seven cases went to court with convictions in all trials. 746 fowls were inspected and 347 found needing relief.
University of Texas students and the University Methodist Church have raised 750 dollars to send alumnus J. W. Daniel, 1911 Arts College graduate and Vanderbilt B D, as a missionary to Africa. It is the first such student-supported mission from a South university. 350 more is sought from alumni.
At the regular meeting of Lone Star Chapter No. 6 Royal Arch, officers were elected for the coming year. Elected were H. F. priest Louie A. Gruber Poyoo scribe D. H. Doom treasurer Milton Morris secretary.
More than a hundred San Antonio Rotarians will depart by special train Saturday afternoon June 20 to attend the International Rotary convention in Houston. The group plans grand reception, white serge attire, a siren cannon on wheels, and a catered Mexican dinner in Travis Park to showcase San Antonio hospitality for about 750 visiting Rotarians from across states and countries.
The article credits Frank L. Mulholland with securing a musical band for a Texas trip, highlighting his efforts as the key factor in obtaining the engagement. The piece notes the significance of the organization and its dramatic rise in prominence.
San Antonio’s H. Swearengin Jr. and Victoria’s B. L. Dunlap plan a canoe journey from Kerrville to the Gulf. They will depart Monday afternoon with ample provisions, warn of many rapids, expect a 15 day crossing, and switch to motorized aid at Seguin before continuing toward San Antonio Bay on Matagorda. Friends closely watch as previous attempts failed at various route stages.
The Light reports E. M. Stupfell, a helpless rheumatic man in San Antonio, supporting his wife by selling pianos from his cottage. Without agents or a showroom, he has sold over 125 pianos, advertising with a 15 word notice in The Light about twenty times a month, aided by his devoted wife.
F M Bralley of the National Education Association in Texas and UT extension director names Texas educators to a committee including J P Glasgow J G Wooten T D Brooks J N Bigbee A B Busch P S Stewart Eilers Hallettsville W H Bruce and B T Musselman The NEA will meet in St Paul Minn July 4 21 1914 as its 52nd convention with Texas attendance expected. Retail Merchants Elect Delegates for Galveston July 6 9 and urge meeting in Austin next year over 1000 merchants expected. University Confers Degrees LL D on Will H Mayes and H W Harper by Texas colleges Mayes from Daniel Baker College Harper from Baylor University.
Chas Gildemeister, noted watch maker and jeweler, operates at 516 East Houston Street offering skilled repair and custom jewelry services. Local advertorial highlights precision craftsmanship and trusted service for timepieces and gems.
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