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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1911
Page
7
A reflective look at Texas cowboys from San Antonio’s heyday to modern times. The piece traces origins of the roundup in the 1850s, the cowboy’s role in state history, and how industrial progress and media have softened the frontier myth.
Mrs R S Newman and Miss Olga Durst of Kerrville stayed with San Antonio friends and registered at the Bexar hotel. Judge J B Fenley of Uvalde attended the Gunter hotel. C A Velte of Dallas registered at the Bexar and spent the weekend on business. Mesdames O C Franke and F H Olmstead arrived from Torreon and registered at Maverick. Mr and Mrs H S Fisher of Havana vacationing in San Antonio staying at the Menger. E D Kincaid from Uvalde visiting Maverick. B H Johnston from Southwestern Telephone registered at the Gunter after Cuero fire damages. Mr and Mrs George H East of San Marcos paused at the Savoy on their way to Portland. George A Baker of Big Wells visiting real estate, staying at the Savoy. Miss C A Hart from Del Rio arrived and is at the Savoy. C A Mayfield of Grand Saline visiting at the Bexar. Walter E and G H Rothe of D Hanis at the Bexar. J H Tucker of Tampico touts Caribbean coast opportunities to friends at the Menger. W J Staton of Beeville rancher visiting Maverick. Mr and Mrs W T Davis of Nixon staying at the Gunter.
Dallas business men T. J. Smith and W. Z. Beall are registered guests at the Gunter hotel.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled the county seat must relocate from Pleasanton to Jourdanton. Work to implement the change began immediately after a long court battle dating from October 1 1911. Real estate dealer Peter S Watson of Jourdanton praised the decision and anticipated town benefits.
Final preparations for a two day convention of the State Association of Letter Carriers were set at a meeting. The program includes talks with Washington postal officials and National Association officers. Activities cover business sessions on July 4 and banquets, a military band concert, sightseeing, Fort Sam Houston trolley rides, and social events at the Losoya hotel.
A compact dining area described as “Good board like mother's” is noted at the Jefferson location on 442 Soledad Street, reflecting a homey atmosphere.
Theodore Sanders of 605 Dallas street and William Olsen of 125 Kingsbury street plan a 2000 mile tramp to New York City beginning Monday. The pair will travel via Austin Waco St Louis Chicago and arrive within three months. They will fund the journey by selling novelties and rely on farmers for subsistence, aiming to meet Mayor Gaynor upon arrival.
The Washington Herald notes growing public support for reciprocity with Canada after the president's Chicago speech. It says the people broadly back adopting the agreement in unamended form.
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