Ayres Proposes Shorter Fiesta for Te Independence
Atlee B. Ayres president of the San Jacinto association urges reducing the annual spring fiesta length to four days to preserve quality. The fiesta carries a $13,000 budget and faces questions on funding if shortened or extended to cover a full week. A directors meeting is slated soon to discuss elections and finances.
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Atlee B. Ayres
San Jacinto
Ayres
Esta
Fiesta Association
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Udget
Plans for 1913 festival length debated
The article discusses plans for an event in 1913 and considers shortening the festival length. It notes that whether to reduce the duration will likely be brought up during discussions.
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Cuss
Drag road improvement demo planned in Southwest Texas
J W Warren president of the Highway league will demonstrate a road drag on Bexar county highways. The devices, made from railroad front, were built at nominal cost by a blacksmith. Two units will be used on routes to Sutherland Springs and Applewhite to show value on a long gravelled stretch.
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J. W. Warren
Highway League
Texas
Bexar County
Warren
Sutherland Springs
Delegation to Attend Woodmen Picnic for Highway Speech
A highway division delegation from the Chamber of Commerce will join a Woodmen of the World picnic in southern Bexar County near the Applewhite road crossing the Medina river to bolster good roads. J W Warren S G Tayloe and Martin J Arnold will speak. Earlier the highway league invited reps for missionary work on highway improvement. Miss Eleanor M Colleton is among two teachers chosen to study Boston public schools for vocational instruction.
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Highway Division
The
Chamber of Commerce
Woodmen of the World
Bexar County
Medina River
J. W. Warren
G. Tayloe
Martin J. Arnold
Highway League
Eleanor M. Colleton
Boston
Canvassers Back Fair Fund Seeing Rapid Subscriptions
City canvassers aim to raise 75000 for a bond to save fair property from court sale to satisfy creditors. By noon subscriptions exceed 50000 with 1700 from a committee and 500 from the National Bank of Commerce plus 1000 from Frost National Bank. Banks pledge further donations. committees led by Franz C. Groos Louis Heuerman Sam Harris and Frank James report progress.
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Frost National Bank
National Bank of Commerce
Gus Giesetke
Franz C. Groos
Louis Heuerman
Sam Harris
Frank James
Fair Trustees
Smoke on I. & G. N. street car causes rush to exits
A fuse blew on Street Car No. 259 of the I. & G. N. 8 P. line at about 7 AM sparking smoke that filled the car and sent passengers scrambling through windows at West Commerce and Pecos. No one was hurt and the alarm was canceled after firefighters found no fire and the car resumed service.
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West Commerce
Pecos Streets
Ohers
Good Roads Push By Bexar County Leader Travels
D E Colp secretary of the Bexar County Highway league plans a series of talks to promote road improvements. He visits Kenedy May 21 Beeville May 22 Karnes City May 23 to urge the Port O Connor San Antonio highway and then proceeds to Pearsall May 21 for a San Antonio Laredo project meeting with good roads boosters.
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Bexar County Highway League
Kenedy
Beeville
Karnes City
Colp
Port O’connor
San Antonio
Pearsall
Examinations Conclude for Unawarded First Grade Certificates
Examinations for teachers lacking a first grade certificate will end tomorrow after tests begun last Saturday. Compiled by Prof. Charles J. Lukin, superintendent, the exams eliminate all "isms" and "educational skills" and have earned praise from teachers. Teachers receive higher pay after passing the first grade exam.
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Charles J. Lukin
Isms
Light want ads announce ten day run with Sundays included
The notice invites placing want ads in The Light for a ten day run covering two Sundays. Rate is half a cent per word per insertion with refunds for unused periods if discontinued. Telephone the ad lines for booking.
Priest to Go Under Knife in Federal Land Suit
Alberto Sandoval et al. vs Joe Priest et al set for trial in federal court to decide title to 82 acres three miles southwest of the courthouse valued at 800 dollars per acre. Plaintiffs seek damages of 3936 dollars. Priest, connected with the United States secret service, is ill and may be operated on, with deposition planned. Case filed federally due to some defendants residing in Mexico.
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Joe Priest
Alberto Sandoval
Court House
Priest
United States Secret Service
Mexico
Jeffersonian Literary Society Party for Graduates
The Jeffersonian Literary Society of Main Avenue High School will entertain graduating members this month with a theater party at the Plaza theater followed by a banquet at Cafe Mexicana. Invited guests include Plaza manager Lloyd Spencer and teachers Prof. W D Williams Prof. Marshall Johnston and Prof. Jack Howard.
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Jeffersonian Literary Society
Main Avenue
Plaza Theater
Cafe Mexicana
Lloyd Spencer
the Plaza
W. D. Williams
Marshall Johnston
Jack Howard
Staacke Bros Introduce Wagons for Bakery Laundry Delivery
Staacke Bros. announce arrival of a carload of delivery wagons including bakery and laundry models. They promise best quality and low prices for these municipal and commercial services.
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Staacke Bros
Graduation Program Planned for Main Avenue High
The Main Avenue High School commencement program was set by the school board for Tuesday night May 28 at Beethoven hall at 8 o clock. Features include opening chorus salutatory by Mary Crider piano solo Werner Beckman oration Fred Harris winner of third honors and UT scholarship vocal selections by the glee club sextette class prophecy by Gertrude Russell chorus by class valedictory by Jean Way and diploma distribution by Dr. Frederick Terrell president of the school board.
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Main Avenue High School
Beethoven Hall
Mary Crider
Werner Beckman
Fred Harris
University of Texas
High School Glee Club
Gertrude Russell
Jean Way
Frederick Terrell
Grant’s Tomb Faces Structural Risks From Eroded Foundations
A New York dispatch reports Grant’s Tomb on Riverside Drive is under mined by water. An official commission led by the city chief engineer, Edward Miller, and tomb architect John E. Duncan will investigate. Park Commissioner Stover cites cracks in pavement and settling, blaming poor drainage on a sandy mound foundation. The tomb is not rock anchored. rock was found at 100 feet. Action will be taken to strengthen foundations if needed.
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New York Dispatch
Grant
Riverside Drive
New York Department
Edward Miller
John E. Duncan
Stover
Distracted Poet Mourns Lost Tresses in Wifely Theft
Fragmentary verse notes a poet raving over his wife losing tresses she bought. A crude, playful scene shows a disrupted train of thought and a comic exchange with a judge implied by the text.
Travis Club Delays Opening Date to May 27
The formal opening party is moved from May 25 to May 27 due to conflicts. Secretary H O Skinner sends notices to members. Preparations include 300 pounds of live lobsters from Maine and many new members. The club adopts the slogan Broil the kickers.
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Travis Club
H. O. Skinner
Maine
Misidentification Quip Highlights Odd Visit
An anecdote recalls Dr. Rach Smith visiting a friend’s newborn. Forgetting the infant’s sex he delivers a humorous, muddled compliment mixing pronouns and faces before abruptly leaving, as noted by a Judge.
Passi Blue Ribbon Beer Praised For Quality
At the club dining car or any beer stop Passi Blue Ribbon remains a favorite for those who demand quality. The beer is noted for its pure wholesome refreshing character and the makers' honest effort behind it.
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