We Are Not Alone in Our Aqueduct Pride
The article argues that New Yorks vast aqueducts reflect engineering prowess but warns against overvaluing modern achievement. It imagines ancient rivals from Rome to Thebes and Solomon challenging American progress, noting that the Romans and others built enduring water systems and that current gains rest on long-standing ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hudson
Highlands
Diocletian
Mount
Albanus
Rome
Elysian Fields
Amenemhat
Egypt
Tiber
Thebes
Solomon
Jerusalem
Semiramis
Babylon
Zenobia
Tadmor
Desert
Confucius
Greece
Chaldea
Butter or Cottolene for better meals and value
An advertisement touts Cottolene as a superior substitute for butter and lard. It promises equal cooking results at one third the cost, light digestible, neutral tasting food, and appeals to thrifty households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Twin S club hosts box party at Plaza theater
The Twin S club held a box party last evening at the Plaza theater. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sien and Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Thompson. Attendees included Misses Arnie Neal Adelle Maurer Virginia Atkinson Edith Singleton Ophelia Kuehn Katherine Neville Ruth Schultz Elizabeth Jaggi Elvira Stein Helen Gregory Katharine Farmer and Messrs Walter Fricke Frank Alt Clarence Carr Joe Caldwell P Norton Doyle Emmett Isom William Sien Fred Jaggi Earl Stein Albert Wegel Henry Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin S Club
Plaza Theater
Louis Sien
L. O. Thompson
Arnie Neal
Adelle Maurer
Virginia Atkinson
Edith Singleton
Ophelia Kuehn
Katherine Neville
Ruth Schultz
Elizabeth Jaggi
Elvira Stein
Helen Gregory
Katharine Farmer
Walter Fricke
Frank Alt
Clarence Carr
Joe Caldwell
P. Norton
Pretty De vine Texas church wedding of Edwin Bohl and Edna Mechlier
A graceful Tuesday evening ceremony in De vine Texas united Edwin Bohl and Edna Mechlier in marriage. A lavish supper followed at the bride’s parents home. San Antonians in attendance included Mrs. P Grandjean Mrs. Joe Carle Miss Inez Hannsz Miss Ella Heubaum Miss Sophie Heubaum Miss Estelle Grandjean Miss Katie Josie Helen Ahr Lillian Robin Robert Grim singer and Arthur Carle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devine
Tex
Edwin Bohl
Edna Mechlier
San Antonians
P. Grandjean
Joe Carle
Inez Hannsz
Ella
Sophie Heubaum
Estelle Grandjean
Katie
Josie
Helen Ahr
Lillian Robin
Robert Grimsinger
Arthur Carle
Ashley and Miss Holland United in Marriage
Edward J. Ashley and Miss Maud Holland were married last Sunday at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church in a ceremony conducted by Rev. O P Wright. Only family and friends attended, and the couple will reside at 424 Main Avenue with the best wishes of their community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Ashley
Maud Holland
O. P. Wright
D. D
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Mrs. Ashley
Main Avenue
Postponed Burnet School Tea Set at Mrs Zucht Home
The Burnet School Mothers' and Teachers' club tea is rescheduled for tomorrow afternoon from 4 to 6 at 403 Montana Street Mrs A D Zucht hosts. A splendid musical program has been arranged and all friends and patrons are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnet School
A. D. Zucht
Montana Street
Postage stamps mark birth of republic with two issues
The minister of communications outlines two stamps to celebrate the republic’s inception. The Sun portrait stamp is the revolutionary issue and the Yuan portrait stamp the republican issue. The public release is set for January 1, 1912, according to the Pekin Daily News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister of Communications
Dr. Sun
President Yuan
Pekin Daily News
Community gatherings schedule at local churches
The Little Builders of Christchurch present at 7 30 p m in the parish house. Dr and Mrs Selby Evans host a dinner for Mr and Mrs Walter M Evans. Mrs A C Pancoast hosts at 3 p m for the Neighborhood Bridge club. B Y P A children present a missionary program at 8 p m at Beacon Hill Baptist church. Epworth Leaguers and missionary societies hold a reception 8 10 p m at Travis Park Methodist parlors for the church ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Builders
Christchurch
Mrs.Selby Evans
Mrs
Walter M. Evans
Beacon Hill Baptist Church
Epworth Leaguers and Missionary Societies
Methodist Churches
Travis Park Methodist Church
Epworth Leagues
Missionary Societies
Rose Brack
Stella Hagg
Edwin Mouton
H. C. Burgin
A. W. Shaw
B. EB. Ryan
Messrs
China
Diamond Wedding Celebrations Highlight Local Social Calendar
Dr and Mrs Selby Evans host a dinner for Mr and Mrs Walter M Evans as the diamond anniversary is celebrated. Westminster League honors Miss Calanthe Hesse with a shower while Harmony club marks a successful ball with two hundred dancers and a grand supper. Local clubs meet with readings at Dr J W Carhart’s and a Philathea Baraca party features a membership contest. The Campfire Girls plan a trip to Alamo Heights and Celeste Peters returns to Milford college after Morrison Peters wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selby Evans
Walter M. Evans
W. M. Evans
A. H. Evans
E. 0. Evans
L.S. Bates
Dorothy Evans
Elizabeth Evans
Andrew and Selby Evans
Helen Bates
Harmony Club
Harmony
Edwin Goldsmith
Joint YMCA events draw 75 youths with crafts and games
Young Women's Christian Association opened its rooms to Young Men's Association members and friends for an informal evening. Autumn leaves and chrysanthemums decorated the space as about seventy five youths enjoyed games and music. A featured activity challenged guests to make animals from bananas apples raisins and peanuts with toothpicks, with prizes for the best creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Young Men's Christian Association
Diverse Social and Religious Notices Parade Through San Antonio
A collage of community events fills the page with tonics ads, charity sales, church teas, receptions, and weddings. Mary Lang credits Vinci for health, a deanery auxiliary hosts an afternoon tea, Epworth leagues plan a Methodist reception, and a Beacon Hill B Y P A program showcases missionary work amid wedding festivities and holiday dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
Mary Lang
Altoona
A. M. Irischer
San Antonio
Tex
Notable Names in Local Society Gathering
Justus G. Dugger Judge and Mrs. Claude V. Birkhead, Mr. and Mrs. H. Duane Elliot, and Mr. and Mrs. John H. Cunningham attended the weekend social at a downtown venue. The event highlighted prominent local figures and connections among community leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justus G. Dugger
Claude V. Birkhead
H. Duane Elliot
M John H. Cunningham
Thanksgiving Dinner Hosted by Southwestern Telephone Official
B H Johnson of the Southwestern Telephone company hosted a Thanksgiving dinner at the Gunter last evening. Guests included Miss Annie May Jones Frank B Knight of Dallas Mrs Buckner and Mr and Mrs J V Hucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Jones
Joseph Dengel
Wheeler
R. S. Pipes
L. B. Jones
C. Wallace
R. W. Pipes
Beatrice Jones
R. Capps
W. Neill
Roy Pipes
Grand
Mrs. L. J. Hart
Gunter
Mrs
J. M. Nix
H. G. Staacke
George B. Taliaferro
Ben A. Stribling
B. H. Johnson
The
Southwestern Telephone Company
Annie May Jones
Frank B. Knight
Dallas
Buckner
J. V. Hucker
Also Mentioned on This Page
America
N. K. Fairbank Company
Ashley-Holland
Lin Society
Beulah
Patterson
A. C. Pancoast
Westminster League of Westminster Presbyterian Church
Calanthe Hesse
Authors’ Club
J. W. Carhart
W. W. Douglas
Mason Street
Government Hill Methodist Church
Son of
Noah
Boston Bullets
Life
Boston
Baraca
Philathea
Douglas
Clara Cate
Lee Folts
Wagner's
Alamo Heights
Celeste Peters
Milford College
Miss Peters
Morrison-Peters
Washer’s
C.O. D
Matt
Jeff
Dean Richardson
St. Mark's Church
A. W. Houston
E. K. Kirkland
H. T. Love
E. M. Paschal
E. W. Madison
Wofford
M. Lamar
Solon Stewart
Solon ‘Stewart Jr
T. W. Beck
Hendricks
Nat B. Read
F. M. Jackson
G. Hartsfield
L. B
Booth
Bomfalk
G. W. Muennink
O. T. Wright
L. Batchelor
Frank B. Morrison
Mary Peters
B. A. Peters
M. C. Vance
Jeanette Sibert
Clarice Thode
Emmett Roundtree
Thomas Gallahar
Utica
Killarney
Verlyn Thode
G. H. Winsor
Dunning Street
J. B. Stokes
Dalas
Percy Cardwell
Austin
St. Anthony
Evans
Eagle Pass
Selby
W. Eb, Fitch
Bates
James Coleman
Helen
Leroy Bates Jr
Edward, Welter
Nancy
Eleanor Fitch
Elizabeth
Andrew
G. A.wheeler
Nemo
New Norfolk
Washer Bros. Co
Alamo Plaza
Blue Valley Creamery
Wagenfehr Poultry Depot
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!