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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1920

Page

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Grain exchange and farmers broker weigh market steadiness

Julius H. Barnes former director general of the United States Grain Corporation told the American Farm Bureau Federation marketing committee that open exchanges keep a competitive market benefiting producer and consumer. He argued futures hedging cushions price declines and urged precise market information verified by an organization representing producers.

Chicago Julius H. Barnes United States Grain Corporation American Farm Bureau Federation Oeooaaa Barnes

Market talk on farm values and export demand

Witness Barnes outlined remedies for farmer values and transport improvements to lift producer conditions. He linked light exports to European finance disorganization and a tense world business climate. He cautioned U S efforts might have averted current strain. Reports of Barnes leading a $60 million grain export corporation were denied.

Barnes United States

Texas to form infantry division in national guard

Texas National Guard officers accepted a War Department plan to reorganize guard units. The state will replace cavalry with an infantry division, likely designated the 36th, pending War Department approval. The San Antonio units and other state guard elements will shift to infantry but remain largely unchanged in equipment.

Texas National Guard War Department Brighth Corps Texas John A. Hulen Texas Cavalry Division J. F. Wolters Texas Cavalry Brigade R. H. McDill Texas’ Cavalry Henry Hutchins Edgar L. Field Joseph T. Diekman Eighth Corps 36Th Hulen Diekman San Antonio Guard Oklahoma New Mexico Colorado Arizona Guard i Dickman Adjutant General of New Mexicvo James Baca Thomas H. Slavens William M. Fassett Fof F.C. Johnson Maj. J. Watt

Ebert Almost Overlooked At German Field Event

Berlin report describes President Ebert's near anonymity at Drapelot Field during a staged motion picture scene. The crowd, about 5000 costumed extras, failed to recognize him as he wandered solo around the stands and at the sandwich counter. A brief riot-like moment occurred as authorities cleared spectators.

Berlin Gerinsta Fuward Drapleiot Field Lresi Go Ebert Fiehd

Minister 15 Held After Sandwich Inn Shooting

Windsor Ontario report details Reverend T Spracklin a Sandwich Methodist Church pastor and a liquor license inspector detained in Sandwich jail after Beverly Plumbull inn owner shot dead during a raid on the Chappell Toose. Also lists charter grants and amendments across several companies with Fort Worth Texas offices and capital stocks.

Windsor Ont T. Spracklin Sandwich Methodist Church Sandwich Beverly Plumbull Chappell Tose

Grand jury finds some players threw games in baseball report

Chicago reports the special grand jury found evidence that some games were thrown by players but that the practice is not general and leaders in organized baseball may be relied upon to keep the game above suspicion. It recommends Hartley Replogle as special prosecutor and urges a federal bribe law. The report commends the New York club manager for suspending a bribe offer and stresses the game must be kept clean for public confidence.

Chicago Hartley Replogle Grand Juris New York Lund Uitte Teytrt Thane Utis Eierwieny Grand Jury Panl Opuy Indii Siualy

Diverse church services listed across city parishes

A long notice lists Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Methodist services at First Baptist Church on Taylor, Prospect Hill Baptist, St Mary’s Catholic, First Congregational, Church of Christ Denver Heights, Prospect Hill Christian, St Paul’s and St Luke’s Episcopal, and other congregations with service times, masses, catechism, Sunday schools, and prayer meetings on Sundays and weekdays, naming pastors and locations.

Cheiatlan Science Church of Christ Svientigt Tyasn Denver Heights Church of Christ Porter Street W. D. Bilts Regume Episcopal St. Paul's Episcopal Church Grayson Street St. Luke's Episcopal Church Chupederar West Houston Streets Benjamin Bean St. John’s Episcopal Church Burnet Cherry Streets St. Mark's Episcopal Church Travis Park Rchool Christchurch Belknap Russell Places No. BE. Richards Towerty Acheo Tautheran Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Rehurch Avenue E Fifi Atrest Paul F. Heln St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church East Nueva South Prean A. L. Wolff Bible Thawres German Rervic Eyguinh Jenn Jeysun Ladies’ Aid Tutheran Brotherhood At & P

Christmas Cheer Association Calls Meeting for Volunteers

The Christmas Cheer Association plans a Monday 10 30 a m meeting at The Elks Club chaired by Mrs J J Clegg. Open to all interested in the work, with past contributors invited. Plans for the Rotary Christmas tree on Alamo Plaza include a larger, more elaborate display with Santa Claus toys fruit and candy for about 3000 needy children.

Elks Club J. J. Clegg Alamo Plaza Charles JB. Schoff Schott

Cox Rejects New Party Talk in 1920 Campaign

Governor James M. Cox, Democratic candidate for president, said in Columbus that the idea of a new party is absurd and that he would not yield a jot in principle. He argued the Republican party controls government and should shape policy, reaffirming Jeffersonian principles and democracy amid wartime issues.

Cox Columbus Ohio James M. Cox Republican Party Thomas Jefferson Princile

Church News Notes and Local Sermon Highlights

Local churches announce multiple services and guest speakers. St Thl’s Episcopal on Grayson Street hosts a memorial service led by Bishop William T. Capers with all former members invited. Prospect Hill Baptist features Le Edward Beecher Stay on “My Life in the Dark,” noting his Harvard degree as a living blind scholar. First Presbyterian plans dedication exercises with Dr W McParland of New Orleans preaching. Theosophical Society hosts lectures in Walding and Soul Press schedules weekly meetings. A wedding reports Mrs Laura Taws of Del Rio marrying Tistiawa of St Joseph.

First Baptist Church Fourth Taylor Streets Dr. I Ciates Prospect Hill Baptist Church Buena Vista San Jacinto Streets B.C. McDonald Edward Beecher Ray J. O. Naslor St Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary's Street Gunter Hotel H. Quinn St. Anthony Presbyteriam Madison Square Camden Street Lexington Avenue Tie James M.todd Pantar the Klagrom O'Clowe God Mission Westminster Prpabyterials Church Gare Aon Pershing Wyenie Leighton Green Alexander Denver Ofoulevard South Mituman Street Doniht J. McDonald Aejuck Sentér Chriatian Endeavor Knott Jener Une Presbyterian Church J. Khonet Dloa St. Thl's Episcopal Church Grayson Strval William T. Capers West Dexag Prospect Hil Baptist Church Edward Beecher Doctor Flay Harevard University King Lyndon Kaw Maple Hil Maple Ifill Rufe King Himvelt Dudge Walding At & P Mere Dalia Church of Ores West Commercy Drm WR. Taylor Spit Soul Press P. m

Booths or Booth Wife Takes Peace Justice Oath

Mrs. Clarence Srammwell Booth, wife of Gen Tram well Booth of the Salvation Army, sworn as a peace justice in London on November 6. Cavalry officer Col G W Biegler receives notice of transfer from Camp Michie in Del Rio to recruiting duty at Fort Slocum N Y. A farewell reception in Del Rio will be held.

George Gilmour Dallas Fifth Street Avenue St Booth London Clarence Srammwell Booth Gen Tramwell Booth Salvation Army Tandon del Kin Tex Licut G. W. Biegler Twelfth Cavalry Camp Michie Fort Slocum N.Y del Rio

Radium Uses and a Beethoven Hall Concert

Dr McGlasson warns radium could destroy the earth if research advances. The talk covers radium mining, uses in radiotherapy, and biological effects. Joseph Shevinue opened the fall season at Beethoven Hall with a large audience, performing Chopin and Rachmaninoff encores after Chaminade Choir numbers.

Shevinne Beethoven Hall Joseph Shevinue Jihe Chuir Chaminade ‘Choral Society Chaminade Choral Harker Joncieres Julien Paul Blitz The Thorns Hilda Briam Flora Briggs F Sharpe Eee Weber Capricioso Rachmaninoff Balakirew Schuly-Kyler Poldini Ingman Iitecomers

Mexico Mail Heavy Sparks Post Office Strain

In Mexico the first class mail to San Antonio has doubled in 60 days, says Postmaster Armistead. A separate cake is now needed for the mailing clerk and extra city carriers are being assigned to handle the surge. Deliveries to residences grow late, with mail often returned to the post office. An additional carrier has been added for Laurel Heights amid numerous complaints of late service.

Mexico San Antonio George UL sArmistead Armistem

Japanese Foreign Office Statement on Siberian Concessions

Tokio reports the Japanese foreign office dismissed reports that Washington syndicate representative Win derlip obtained concessions in Siberia from the Russian Soviet governor. It says the Soviet government is not recognized by powers and Japan will not acknowledge private agreements or take action that impinges on Japan's rights or vital interests in the region.

Tokio Washington D. Winderlip Siberian Dagsia Mussina

Oklahoma high school football ATM title race tight

Yaifas Oklahoma November 6 report action shows Maniax Tulsa and Cheroken tied for the championship as both sides struggle in scoring with No decisive winner. Other items note awards in cattle shows and Jersey cattle championships at Louisiana state fair with leaders and owners named.

Yaifas Ohda Oklahoma High Shreveport Tan Navy Langviery Fark Lee's Summit Jyulls Imp Bern Oxford Criumph Ayer and McKinney Meredil Farms Merenthon Cie M.D. Mino Sto Tau American Jersey Cattle Chi Witt Jrdiger

Tahes Town an Protest and Naval Cabinele Action Near Sin Maren

A disrupted dispatch reports insurgent forces led by a commander at Sin Maren south of Bugeri seizing a promontory with 500 troops in protest over alleged Serbian coast guard fire on an Italian steamer Issxorin. D'Anguasio's troops face the Jogusky front amid shifting lines.

Tahes Tr. Nav Cabinele da

Don’t Fool With Rheumatic Aches Ad

An ad touts a counter irritant remedy for rheumatic pains pains in the back joints muscles and nerves. It promises quick relief without plaster or nuisance skin irritation and claims thousands of regular users keep it for emergencies. Priced at 70c to 140.

Campaign to curb illiteracy in Spain

Madrid in November reports a campaign to reduce illiteracy by forming a society to educate both children and adults. The plan calls for classes in reading writing and arithmetic in major cities with volunteer teachers and skilled professionals from the nation joining to provide instruction.

Madrid Vfarmer Hoy Stauty Spin Coulley Hehnoly

Penn Wins Meet At Cortland Park Triangular

New York, Cromac country meet claims victory as Wenneylvania tops Colombia and Dartmouth. Walter Tigging captained the Ca aibin tea to a course record at Hinksh line. Jee vin of Tenneylinin placed second. UK EMU noted. Baptists secure special train to the Texas convention. TE Wax finesd here today for the dual thtte Talis convention.

New York Wenneylvania Cromac Colombia Dartmouth War Cortland Park Thy Vieters Walter Tigging Caaibin Tea Hinksh Jeevin Tenneylinin Dalhis Tex Fort Worth

Debutantes Honor Guests at St Anthony Hotel Society Event

In Society, debutantes including Boleyn Zilker Olive Martindale Louise Wowers Aileen Houston Olive Xlipste in Mildred Johnson Margaret Lewis Elizabeth Bynum Josephine Bell Atose Muir Laura Virginia Adams Eugenia Saylor and Mary Browne attended the Town Club first season social at the St Anthony hotel. Chaperon Mrs Henry Drought greeted guests in Peacock Alley as decorations featured smilax chrysanthemums and latticework. The program highlighted thirteen dances named for each debutante and a cotillion led by Eugenia Taylor and William Fordham. A London bridge number opened the fête, and a cave of light revealed a debutante in colonial attire. Men received nickel plated flashlights as partners were located in the dark. Supper in the tapestry room used smilax and pink chrysanthemums, with ice-carved monograms and pink vases completing the display.

Boleyn Zilker Olive Martindale Louise Wowers Aileen Houston Olive Xlipistein Mildred Johnson Margaret Lewis Elizabeth Bynum Josephine Bell Atose Muir Laura Virginia Adams Ugenia Saylor Mary Browne St. Anthony Hotel Henry Drought Peacock Alley Eugenia Taylor William Fordham Miss Taylor el. C

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