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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1914

Page

8

San Antonio society events and club notes

Engraved invitations from San Antonio cotiltion club announce a Thursday April 23 reception at the St. Abbons Hotel. Many society activities follow including Misses Guenther and Guenther postposed honor events, Alpha Chi initiation, Self Culture Club officer elections, and a Fort Sam Houston informal party with a multi-course luncheon and musical entertainment featuring Lohengrin.

San Antony Cotillton Clut Cotion St. Abbons Inme Wetely Cereenles Alpha Chi Irene Bindley Misara Adeining Campbell Lonish Beyrry Auring Wood Grace Walker Taylor Gracy Methin- Ruhan Sue Eastman Toerothy Mooney Hoy Groom MacClannahin Miaq Sue Eastman Fort Rant Houston Adelaide Campbell Max Dorothy Monney Lense Herrog Bmles Grace Waller Sorority Eleanor Barclay Peart Baverfetnd Leandra Bell Pauline Cangus Lieschen Guenther Christie Moore Wdith Panboast Eleanor Pierce Jualth Rogers Marian Seymour Muiry Schuharat Extelie Staacke Mentor Schreiner Milzabeth Taliaferro Mildreq Taylor Margaret Waller Virgintt Wheat Isabelle Meyer Lucy Hammond

Pension increase for Confederate veterans announced

Austin April 3 Pension Commissioner George Kyser announced he would tomorrow make the semi annual apportionment for Confederate pensions under a new law. A special 6 cent tax on a 3190 property valuation funds pensions. Apportionment covers quarters ending May 31 and August 1, 1914. Veterans likely to receive a substantial raise from the current $15 per quarter, possibly to 20 or 25 dollars per quarter.

Austin Tex George Kyser

Notes of survey sold in Waco land grant for Texas Capitol

Mers C D Bullock of Waco sold notes by survey mode in 1881 of land granted to the Chicago syndicate for building the Texas capital for 31000. The deal followed a conference with Governor Colquitt and Attorney General Loney. Funds appropriated were 25000 for the state survey. Mrs Wall Jack had owned the notes for thirty years. Taney Lewis Baraca Class officers reported nineteen members present. Davis elected athletic committee chairman. Mortart F Daugherty named indoor baseball team manager. Henry Ferry captain. Plans to hold a social to boost finances. Philat 4 joined the Baraca. County Commissioners met to discuss plans for county improvements. Work began on paving and street improvements under Burshmaty & Ginds. The Trac Hart Company is paying. Between the tracks from New Braunfels to Walnut Street, contractors proceed toward the city center.

Waco Wex Taney Lewis Ion Fast Tey

Jad Salta mineral salts advertised as kidney aid

An advert touts Jad Salta as a remedy for back and kidney pain, claiming it cleanses clogged kidneys and relieves related symptoms. It describes the salts as grape acid based, effervescent, and suitable for regular use to maintain kidney health and prevent serious disease.

Grandma Uses Sage Tea To Darken Hair

A mispelled, embellished guide describes using sage tea and sulfur to darken gray hair at home. It warns that mixing sage tea with sulfur can be tricky but promises a rich, lasting shade when applied carefully with a sponge to small strands.

Wyeth Musa

Newitree Stations Planned West End and South Heights

The city moves to two new building sites at West End and South Heights with bids by Robb and Mwreds. Contractors failed to secure syllabic bonds but submitted a $5,000,000 American Surety Company bond Friday morning. Mayor optimistic as total cost under $20,000 for the two brick and concrete, fireproof buildings. Plans by Building Inspector Jackson.

Newitree West End South Heights Robb the American Surety Company Jackson

Rules Committee to Meet for School Physician Duties

The San Antonio school board rules committee convenes Monday evening to draft clear rules defining the duties of the school physician. Chairman C. A. Goeth chairs the session to remedy the lack of adequate guidelines in this area.

San Antonio C. A. Goeth Scoer

Remarkable Skin Care Claim Promises Health Through a Formula

An advertisement extols a tonic labeled 8.3 8 8 that supposedly overcomes skin troubles by nourishing skin and blood vessels. It presents a complex justification of how the product works and urges readers to mail for further information, listing The Medley Department and The Swit Specie Co as sources. The copy uses dense medical language and cautions against substitutes while promoting the tonic’s supposed nutrients.

Swit Specie

Knights of Rose Prom Banquet and Ceremonies Planned

The Knights of Rose Croix in San Antonio announce a banquet on April 9 with speakers including H Curgin and W W Lee. Charters will be bestowed by Samuel P. Cothray of Dallas on April 13. Attendance is expected to approach 300 Masons as planning proceeds, with related civic events noted.

Knights of Rose Croix H.C. Furgin Wey W. W. Lee Herman, Morner Adah Onur The Eastern Star Samuel P. Cothray Dallas Sovereing Texas San Antonio Bexar Lodge Bnighis Rose Crom Isli Shorp T. T. van der Hoeven Douglas High Isiture

Debating Chu Movs The King Club Meets at Bowles Seapart

The King Debating Club gathered on Huraiay afternoon at Bowles Seapart. L Gallaway spoke on the Seed of Cumpulsvey Educa, delivering tali over the topic.

King Debating Club Bowles Seapart L. Gallaway

Hyomei Treatment Promises Relief From Catarrh

A vintage advertisement urges readers to try Hyomei for catarrh and related head colds, hoarseness, and bronchitis. It touts direct antiseptic delivery to affected tissues, claims quick, harmless relief, and says the full Hyomei kit costs 1.00 with a money back guarantee.

Ruggist

Hiatt Debate Sparks Civil Society Fire

A fragmentary report recalls a debate with participants Hiatt aiding civil order while others argue for unity. W Buseh and Miseik voice support for the aggressive side, with Genard and W Smith backing legal action and J San Mareg acting as volunteer. The Amurier sible and Channel Cinseds address Level vod Kuhete and a test of gold medut.

Hiatt Alchles Ag Tie Lin W. Buseh Miseik St- Hramsive Genard W. Smith J. San Mareg

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