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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1916
Page
6
The article warns that confinement indoors without fresh air and exercise leads to unhealthy weight gain. It urges readers 15 to 20 pounds above normal to try oil of kerein capsules from Sommers' drug store, claiming faster weight loss, better digestion, and renewed energy after a few days.
The Fifth District of the State Federation of Women's Clubs will convene in Kingsville Thursday and Friday of this week. Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker, president of the General Federation, the national organization, and Mrs. Frey Fleming, president of the state body, will address the gathering.
The convention will attract several hundred women from all sections of the Fifth District. A principal event is a reception at the $700,000 home of Mrs. Henrietta M. King, two miles east of Kingsville. Nine Corpus Christi clubs will be represented. the city remains the district’s largest.
In Yoakum April 4 the school trustee race featured two women, first female candidates in town. Voters re-elected the old board with Burton 195 Lyons 158 Rittner 172 Schwab 192 Winfree 125 Fine 115 Woodrowse 19 Grobe 16. Local quotes recount寒 the unusual candidacy.
In Society Tuesday Night the San Antonio Club hosts a dansant from 8 30 to 11 30. Pine Street Presbyterian Church Philathea class meets at 6 with Miss Amanda Conaway of 517 South Hackberry. Daughters of Isabella gather at 8 on Wednesday at the Catholic Woman's Club. Fiesta fete rehearsals for fairies bacchanalians and sprites at Elks hall. Mozart Society special rehearsal at 11 a m Beethoven hall. St Johns Episcopal Church women meet at 3 30 in the parish house. Les Jeunesse dancing class at 4 30 with Miss Helena Buss of 335 King William. Woman's Club meets at 3 30 and flower show planning for April 13 and 14 at the St Anthony is announced with a 2 o clock meeting at the club house.
A special car of delegates will depart the I. and G. N. depot at 10 30 a m Wednesday for Kingsville arriving 6 45 pm. A chicken dinner awaits in Pleasanton and a reception is planned at Mrs Gertrude King s palatial ranch home.
Victor E. Innes and his wife Ida May Innes arrived in Atlanta from San Antonio in custody to face larceny after trust charges involving $12,000. They were taken to Fulton County jail amid small crowd and threats of lynching rumors. Indictments allege Mrs Dennis gave $12,000 to invest. trial planned for May per Solicitor General Dorsey.
Sealed proposals from qualified bidders will be received at Fort Sam Houston Texas until 11 a m Central Time on April 6 1916 for furnishing 80 draft and 10 pack mules Ady notice calls for further information and application required.
A transit note announces a Sunday rail service to Sutherland Springs at 7:55 am on the Southern Pacific line with a 60 cent fare.
Dr Edward Howard Griggs, noted writer and lecturer, arrives in San Antonio to give a two lecture series arranged by the Carnegie Library board. He spoke at 1 afternoon on Sonya Kovalesky the Conflict Between Love and Ambition at the Main Avenue High School and will lecture again at eight this evening.
The article states that most indigestion is caused by excess stomach acid and fermentation. It recommends Bisulated Magnesia as a simple antacid, to be taken after meals, noting relief within five minutes and emphasizing its neutralizing effect on acidity.
A called Delta Gamma Chi meeting will be held at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening. At the last Sunday session four new members were admitted and plans were made for a float in the Battle of Flowers parade.
An article promotes home hair removal using a Delatone paste mixed with water. Applied to hairs for a few minutes then washed away, it claims the skin will be left clear and hairless. The ad warns to buy real Delatone.
The listing shows a round trip to Eagle Pass and return priced at $6.60 with travel dates April 9 and 10. Limitation April 16. Service provided by Southern Pacific as advertised.
Dr. Griggs remains highly popular with strong turnout in Boston where he met record crowds. His lectures on the "Beauty and Culture of the Spirit" are repeated at Chautauqua and other cultured communities, drawing eager audiences each year.
In a brief exchange, Grubbe questions Jinks originality while Stubbs argues he is uncommon in being unaware of the exact terms peace will be declared. The Richmond Times-Dispatch is cited.
James W. Gerard says friends and the Democratic party urged him to run for New York governor but he feels it his duty to remain in Berlin during the war. The text also notes a planned annual naval militia cruise from July 15 to 29 aboard destroyers loaned to Texas Louisiana Florida and South Carolina with destroyer Reid assigned to Texas.
Austin reports Acting Secretary of the Navy Frank D Roosevelt advised that the Naval Militia will embark on a cruise. Details on dates and destinations were not fully disclosed in the brief dispatch.
The ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder as relief for corns bunions and tired feet. It claims instant relief and notes over 100 000 packages are used by German and Allied troops at the front with a price of 26 cents and warning to avoid substitutes.
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