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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1908
Page
5
In Harper's Magazine for November the Pittsburger, a man shaped by vast numeric knowledge, is described as a reservoir of decimals. He can spurt a torrent of industry data in a five minute talk, filling listeners with a sense of a combined delicatessen and hardware store of information.
Country people treat the teacher as part of the family and offer her use of all they own. A boarding house tale centers on a Monday morning return from a visit when a girl finds the nearest store miles away and a housekeeper’s quip about lending. A bystander asks about injuries as a drummer jokes about a trombone.
Lewes SSE argues that true charity must arise from the soul and be inspired by the spirit of Christ not from salaries or official greed. It condemns lavish committees and argues that real help requires tangible aid and sustained, genuine care for the poor rather than sporadic activism or self promotion.
City Leaguers remain atop standings though Centinehes slip to equal prior season pace. Gwis tie for second after double defeats by 3 Llons. Schedule disruptions from Tuesdays games affect Summers’ alleys with a December 2 start date for the adjusted open-night plan.
The Royal Arhales lead the Burne Bowling League with strongest per game averages as Alamo iron Workers trail close. Weeks schedule pits leaders against rivals in a pivotal week that could decide the pennant with Mon through Thu matches listed for each alley and team.
The report notes Frilze has succeeded with high percentages and series over 280 in the second series. It highlights Shree’s struggles, low standings for Jonah’s team, and close results on most Friday nights as bowling continues to show near perfection in performance.
Bowled today by Alamo Bowling Club at Summers garden and by Turner Bowling League at Turner Hall. Monday night Casino ae solulion to host annual turkey prize bowl. Casino leads in high scores 419 and high game 100 pins. Lady bowlers push for a new Lady City Bowling League with KC Club Auxiliary Laurels Fern Leaf San Antonio Gadol ing Club Married Ladies and Royal Neighbors named as likely members. Turner Ladies' Bowling League has no Thursday match due to Thanksgiving duties.
The Main Point describes a tale where an Englishman questions George Washingtons honesty. A humorous exchange centers on whether Washington confessed to chopping a cherry tree and telling his father about it. The parable explores truthfulness and pride in a legendary figure.
A five year old, Robert, questions his father’s punishment and declares God made everyone, including his father, and then sighs that God made a mistake in creation. The anecdote captures a child's blunt honesty and the grownups’ reaction to spiritual questions.
Garden Academy defeated Missionfield 17 to 0 in a junior football game played yesterday afternoon. Scoring occurred in the first half with a 70 yard kickoff return by Green and touchdowns by Woesner, Sherle, and F Phoenix, all conversions by Woesner. Best players for Garden were Woesner Green F Phoenix Thompson and Clark. Missionfield standout Abbatt Hummel Sartor.
An unclear clipping reports prize winnings with mentions of 250 turkeys awarded and top scorers among men and women. Weiser leads the men with 42, while several key matches remain, including two forthcoming bouts.
A fragment mentions WB contesting Barton Hong Mads cakes plum puddings and mince pies with Nard's Dell entessan, indicating a local listing or trade note.
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