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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1914
Page
21
The San Antonio Musical Club staged an Easter concert Sunday afternoon in the St Anthony ballroom. The event offered an unusually well arranged sequence of sacred music with fine performances that drew a large audience of music lovers. The program featured notable pieces praised by many in attendance.
Mrs H Blair of Pollock Louisiana shares a testimonial praising Cardui as a life changer for womanly weakness. She recounts improved health after three bottles, regaining strength to do housework and farm tasks. The ad extols Cardui as a safe, plant based tonic with no bad after effects and offers free literature on request.
Violin solos by Mr Tulipan and Jocelyn's Berceuse encore praised. Maestro D Acagna’s piano accompaniments were worthy of note. Quartet numbers by Mrs Jones Mrs Lowe J Lodovic and Mr Melton well received with strong singing from Mrs Jones. Open the Gates and other pieces featured string and orchestral groups under Maestra D Acugna.
A brief note urges readers to assert their rights and request top quality or service. The message emphasizes proactive asking as the key to receiving the best available offerings.
San Antonio prepares for Fiesta San Jacinto and Battle of Flowers with luminous bunting and in place lights. Rex the King will arrive by 7 30 pm at I N depot and receive city keys from Mayor Brown before court at Fiesta Fete Grand Opera House as carnival plans proceed across plazas.
Members of the Traveling Men's Association met at the Gunter Hotel to discuss Traveling Men's Day at the Fiesta on Saturday April 25. They aim to close the festival memorably with a burlesque parade in three divisions led by grand marshal Nat Villareal. A 4:30 to 7:30 p m dansant will entertain visiting women. Final plans to be set at next Sunday's meeting.
A speaker argues that the ideal of heaven or perfection shapes a life. He uses a traveler who lifts his eyes from a dull journey to see distant hills as a metaphor for pursuing an attainable ideal. Once embraced, the ideal gives purpose and renewed vigor, guiding onward travel toward a meaningful life. Quick package delivery. Bag gage transferred. Phones 749 any time.
James A Hardy, famed as the world’s greatest high wire performer, will debut in San Antonio Fiesta week. He performs twice daily on Main Plaza, with two 75 foot poles erected for his act over the plaza.
Jackson ER. C. Jackson the young chauffeur burned in the National garage fire may live after days of despair. He lies at Santa Rosa hospital recovering from severe burns to his arms legs and face. Doctors say his condition could worsen at any moment yet hope remains for his ultimate recovery.
Albert Taylor and company presented My Father's Son at the Plaza Theater yesterday matinee and night with strong comedy and pathos. Walter McMillan as Christopher Colt Sr and Myrtle Hallingsworth as Dora Hedway receive praise. Tonight the company offers A Message From Mars in three acts with special scenery. no matinee.
Entertain Sunday Afternoon at their East Commerce Street home as Frieda and Gertrude Albrecht hosted an Easter gathering. Guests included Misses Wilma Ludwig Agnes Ludwig Frieda Jaechnig Ethel Sanders Olga Becker Frieda Jauerin Elizabeth Jung Clara Albrecht and Mr and Mrs DeBue, along with Charles Albrecht Jr Frank Nitsch Willie Albrecht Paul Jaehhnig Jr Richard Ludwig and the hostesses.
Mrs B Sonnen of 1125 South Medina Street entertained neighborhood children with a bright Easter egg hunt Sunday afternoon. After the egg hunt, refreshments were served. Also appears two brief quips: Looks That Way and Cupid is devoting too much time to the White House.
Mr and Mrs Thomas L Conroy compliment Miss Cecilia Conroy of Chicago with a buffet supper at their home followed by informal dancing at the Menger. Mrs E R Richardson honors Miss Josephine Woodhull and Miss Janet Scott of Bellefonte Pa with a luncheon.
Society of Prospect Hill Baptist Church meets 3 30 PM in church parlors. The vocal class gathers 8 PM Tuesday at 2316 West Commerce Street. The Prospect Hill Methodist Missionary Society meets 3 30 PM Tuesday in church with Mrs Cross leading. Members note meeting day change from Monday to Tuesday.
The Alamo Mission Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas will meet at 3 PM Tuesday at the Alamo to discuss plans for the state convention set for April 21 and 22. Also, the charitable drive event Crucifixion will be repeated next Thursday evening at Travis Park Methodist Church for Associated Charities.
The Grand drew Easter crowds as the No mia Musical Comedy Company presented Nebraska hailed as the standout of the troupe. W.8 S. Dale and Miss Linda May Rochelle depicted the Indian side vividly, with Robert Greer as Larry Dooley delivering steady laughs through his Irish brogue. Garcia Brown sang a dainty specialty between acts. Tillie V. Shepherd and Hazel Langford played the two motherless Craighill daughters keeping plot interest high. Arthur Jackson and Arthur Lines as Captain Hunting and Lieutenant Trumble embodied opposing traits of character.
A real variety show headlines today at the Royal with Florence Turner and her collie Jean in Jean's Evidence, touted as a landmark dog hero film. The bill also includes The Wedding of Prudence, Tiny Tim and his elephant, The Story of Diane, and premier ballroom dances by Farrell and Farrell.
William H. Furlong Jr., chairman of the San Antonio automobile parade committee, says estimates range from 200 to 1000 cars for the Fiesta escort from the station to the fiesta scene. He expects more cars than ever, with about 2000 owners promising entry, and cards sent to secure pledges. The San Antonio Automobile Club holds a business session at the Gunter Hotel to discuss a proposed quorum change, and Texas State Automobile Association delegates will be named for the April Dallas convention. Other items include a Buick shipment to Gonzales and several dealership movements among Empire, Overland, Fraser, and Towns Bros. companies, with ongoing hard times not deterring business activity.
Broncho Billy's True Love with a Lubin comedy and Edison short screens at Wigwam No 1 on Tuesday as part of a licensed program. A Universal double feature runs daily plus a Powers two reel special and a Nestor comedy completing the lineup. Two full programs are shown daily at no price increase.
Mr Labadie notes that average output has been about two Maxell well cars daily for the past four weeks, arguing that times are improving.
To Mr and Mrs Wiseman a girl born April 7 at 317 Oakland street. To Mr and Mrs de Santos a girl born March 30 at 409 North Brazos street. To Mr and Mrs Lusk Logan a boy born April 10 at 134 North Swiss street. To Mr and Mrs Reynolds a boy born April 9 at 106 Sharer street.
Six burial permits list individuals with ages and death dates in April. XN. O. Mitchell age 60 died April 13 at 624 Baltimore Avenue. Francisco Garza age 66 died April unknown at South Presa Street. Stella Louise Ryan age 21 died April 13 at an unnamed street. Theodore Blye age 72 died April 1 at City Hospital. Ruth Kuykendall age 64 died April 11 at 205 Gibbs Avenue.
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