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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1911
Page
9
The advertisement promotes scientifically made corsets with accurately graded sizes to fit various body types. It emphasizes that no single part will fail before the whole wears out and promises good shaped corsets at moderate prices. Many styles are available.
Mrs Chester Terrell hosts a Mexican dinner at Cafe Mexicana for Miss Reba Bentley. Mrs Eli Hertzberg hosts a Mexican supper followed by a box party for Mrs L L Marks recital. Mrs L L Marks hosts a pupils recital at Grand opera house at 8 30 p m.
Mrs. Chester Terrell hosts a Mexican dinner at Cafe Mexicana at 8 pm honoring Miss Reba Bentley of Arkansas. red white and green décor feature Ampyrilla lilies and pomegranates, with five courses and bonbon favors. The guest list includes numerous Terrells and friends, signaling a busy social week.
The community reports a wedding with Rev McDowell officiating as Marie Van Landingham marries, with Ely Yantis as best man and the couple to reside at 505 Albert St after May 15. The page also notes a Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting, travels by Ja Ferries and Alice, Mrs Robertson’s trip to Mexico, and a dance honoring spring brides at the Country Club.
The Beacon Hill school hosts a 2:30 pm entertainment for pupils and families with a grand program. Notable guests include the Kempmann and Kampmann families plus local society members and officers. A separate 8:30 pm song recital at the Grand Opera House features Misses Marks Heuermann and Herff among others.
A brief notice from New York Star Dye Works proclaims confidence in keeping customer trade during a trial period. The short item emphasizes continued service and brand assurance in a competitive market.
A Canton reader extols Cardui the woman's tonic as effective for herself and her daughter who both recovered from illness. The letter urges weak women to try Cardui and offers a free 64 page Home Treatment for Women booklet from the Chattanooga Medicine Co with advisory contact.
Albert Peterson lineman for San Antonio Gas and Electric narrowly escaped death after contacting a 2300 volt live wire at Crockett street and Alamo plaza yesterday afternoon. He was shocked for seconds, saved from a fall by a safety belt, and rescued as current was cut. He suffered burns to his left hand and knee but was not seriously injured and expected to return to work soon.
122 votes were cast in the city election for school trustees with Ward 6 reporting 79 votes and Ward 1 reporting 9. The winners are Dr Frederick Terrell T M Dechman Sam L Harris and John F Fentiman. Ward results show 9 20 16 31 14 7 12 13 votes respectively. There was no opposition and no voter inducements.
F R McMillan of Houston district passenger agent Southern Railway is in the city. N S Davis passenger agent Fort Worth and Denver with Fort Worth headquarters is in town. Canter passenger agent Santa Fe from Minneapolis visits. W C Reese former assistant ticket agent I G N in town from Fort Worth. Garland Tobin Palestine traveling agent I G N on business. W B Fitch Iron Mountain and S H Dallas Santa Fe spent yesterday in Austin on business.
Mayor Callaghan issues proclamation detailing polling hours from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and lists 41 precinct locations across San Antonio including city hall, South Flores, West Commerce, and several east and north districts. City clerk Fred Fries attests the proclamation dated April 10.
British military attaché Lieutenant Colonel J D McLachlan leaves Fort Houston with Captain and Mrs Cloman for Laredo to visit them before proceeding to Washington. Major von Herwarth, German envoy, plans departure for Washington next week.
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