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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1912
Page
6
Social calendar notes an all day Easter bazaar by the lathea class of Central ristian church a ladies tennis tournament at the Country club and an art study class in the afternoon led by Mrs J A McDonald
Mr and Mrs Joseph McCloud formerly of Piqua Ohio will arrive in the city this evening to establish San Antonio as their home.
Miss Alberta Brett has finished a winter stay with her sister, Mrs. R. F. Jones, in Emporia Virginia, and has turned home.
Benjamin O Sprague of Ade ne Plantation Louisiana with her daughter Evelyn visits her parents Mr and Mrs R D Potts and her sister Mrs Harris Masterson at 1204 McCullough Avenue.
An Easter egg rolling event for the children of the Country club will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock on the club grounds.
A special musical program will be given at Travis Park Sunday school tomorrow morning. Prof. Daggett will lead the singing and Miss Bessie Stanfield will be the accompanist. The primary department also will give a special program and Miss Martha Mathieu of the Thomas school will sing The Palms.
Mrs. Harry Hyman travels to Washington for the DAR annual meeting and will return in the latter part of April.
The Carnation Sewing club marks its first anniversary with a box party at the Orpheum on Wednesday afternoon. A Mexican supper will follow the performance.
Mrs A Vaughn announces the marriage of her daughter Genevive to Claiborne L Bouquet which took place March 16 in San Antonio. The Bouquet couple are in California on a wedding journey.
Staacke Bros offers a large assortment of carriages buggies and phaetons at very low prices. Multiple styles and sizes available with discounts for quick buyers.
Beeville Texas April 6 the city council awarded a contract to build 30 000 square feet of sidewalk with accompanying curbing. Street crossings will also be installed under direction of the city engineer.
Leopold Morris editor of the Victoria Advocate declares his run for the state legislature from the district comprising Goliad Calhoun and Victoria counties. He seeks the representative seat in a race expected to feature local political contests.
In Waxahachie Texas on April 6 an automobile was struck by a horse and buggy. Driver R M Cherry suffered cuts and bruises after the horse leaped into the car. Local authorities reported the unusual accident and injuries.
Mrs Charles Mattison of Hindsboro Illinois reports relief from bearing down cramps and dizziness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She credits the remedies with restoring her health and urges other women with similar suffering to try the products.
Cathlamet Washington nurse Mrs Etva Barser Epwaxps praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles and lifting weakness after heavy lifting She notes the medicine has earned thousands of letters of endorsement and claims it stands the test for years as a trusted remedy.
The International club votes to remain in current quarters under the old lease, push a membership drive, and fund debts while limiting commercial activity during Mexico unrest. It aims to host refugees from Mexico in San Antonio as a home base and later pursue larger ventures, with KH. Claude Mills named to represent the club at a national convention in Washington.
Officials of the American Kennel Club discussed staging one of the nation's largest kennel shows in San Antonio if the International Fair occurs this year. Attendees included Varies P. Brown J. M. Vance and Dr. G. W. Clayton with A P Vredenburgh and B S Smith. The Beach Show at the fair in recent years drew strong entries and local prize winners are registered with the AKC.
Over 200 orphans will attend an egg hunt and social Monday afternoon from 2 to 6 along the San Antonio river near the arsenal. Eighteen hundred colored eggs are prepared by Miss Friedrich and fifteen young ladies. Ice cream cake and refreshments will follow the hunt. this event followed a successful previous year.
Dialogue excerpt shows Prue and Sue discussing daily routines and admiration, with a hint of satire on early rising and social expectations. The line references a magazine name Lippincott's as a source of context for the quotation.
The Young People's Welfare committee of Travis Park society hosted an evening event in the church parlors drawing about 300 young attendees. The program featured a Welcoming address, piano and banjo solos, readings, violin quintette performances, and vocal numbers.
Neighborhood children enjoy an all day outing at the Belle Dilgarde Recreation Center with an Easter egg hunt scheduled for 4 PM. Mrs. L K Haynes will narrate a story titled The Significance of the Easter Egg for the kids.
At yesterday's Lamar School Mothers' Club meeting at the school Dr Lewis K Beck spoke on The Backward Child to an audience of mothers.
Epworth League City Union council at Travis Park elected Eathon Waites general secretary and John Daniels Haworth Era and Herald agent. Anniversary day set for May 15. Next union meeting April 26 at Prospect Hill Methodist at 8 p.m. San Antonio Dramatic Club discussed James Whitcomb Riley with readings. several new members admitted.
An ad for Roast turkey at the White Horse Tavern in San-A-Lac. It lists Dr. P Balde-Sarelli of the Gibbs Building and notes for babies.
The San Antonio public night school held its second annual carnival on Brackenridge High School grounds on South Alamo street. Despite Good Friday, the event drew strong support and will fund a library with new books and fixtures. The night school has expanded since last year, necessitating better facilities.
Mrs. Clara Cluff of Mineral Point Missouri says a six year battle with left side pain, backache, and sleepless nights eased after two bottles of Cardui. She reports ongoing improvement and urges others to try the remedy with guidance from Chattanooga Medicine Co. and a free 64 page home treatment book.
Graustark the exquisite love story returns to the Grand for five days starting tomorrow. George D. Baker’s dramatization of McCutcheon’s novel promises wholesome dialogue and strong stage pictures with grand scenery and period costumes. Manager Sinsheimer aims to turn the park into a premier south resort with new comforts for families. Ed
Last chance to see Clyde Fitch comedy Girls at the Orpheum tonight followed by tomorrow matinee and night for A Woman's Way Grace George hit a success in New York this society comedy draws a crowd and pre Lent box parties already planned for the week The Orpheum promises faithful detail to reveal the author Thomas Buchanan's subtle wit
At the Plaza theater this week large houses have packed audiences for a vaudeville bill praised by high class lawyers and critics. The dainty playlet Little Goddess produced by Hermine Shone and company stars Miss Shone as Venus whose beauty disrupts a husband inclined to spirits. Her wand lost, earthly love is learned. Miss Shone shows strong dramatic ability and the electrical effects add to the charm. The program includes six other acts.
Exposition Park opens Sunday afternoon with improvements making it a premier open air amusement area. The 6000 eggs hidden by Palace Candy Kitchen will be found at the park starting at 4 PM, free for children and adults, plus free band concerts by a good orchestra.
Inez Haynes Gillmore decries gender injustice and eavesdropping on male talk. She laments women’s limited social freedom and craving for men’s open humor and rooms of privacy in public life.
Reserve your table for Easter dinner at the Gun Ter from 6 to 8 P M Sunday. Special souvenir menus offered with one dollar per plate. Staacke Bros advertise delivery wagons as the best San Antonio has seen. Horgen Lumber Co lists location seven blocks south of 8 S. P. depot. Rest goose White Horse Tavern.
Dorothy Dix outlines twelve plus a final flattery strategy for winning a man's affection, emphasizing appearance, dress, timing, proximity, shared interests, tenderness, hospitality, listening, intelligence, balance of dependence, eagerness, devotion, and flattery as key tactics. A closing line mentions Oach Horger Lumber Co. and food loans.
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