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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1911
Page
13
Dorothy questions the custom of children kissing visiting men at home and her mother’s reaction. The author argues against forcing kisses on little girls, urging self respect and permission to choose whom to kiss, to prevent later discomfort in adulthood.
The Travis club plans construction of a new building at Jefferson and Travis streets starting the first week in May. Membership is 300 with a goal to add 200 more. dues may rise from 100 to 200. A bid from Gordon-Jones Construction at 40986 was accepted as lowest.
A reflective piece listing a string of curious antics and idiosyncrasies from social life. It ponders humorous headlines of a head ache advertised with a towel, a bride doing family washing, a letter starting with pen in hand, a girl resisting a kiss, and other odd behaviors described in a playful tone. The piece surveys quirks and social manners with wry amusement.
Community notes detail socials egg hunts and gatherings across Prospect in the Methodist church and Laurel Heights. Highlights include Miss Vivian Wood hosting at 4 PM, Bohemian Scribblers meeting, and a large Easter sale by Central Christian church with baked goods and handkerchiefs.
Mrs. A. J. Hale of Mineral writes that Cardus is a reliable tonic and urges others to try it, claiming it has stood up to time and is stocked in modern drug stores. Readers can request free brochures from Chattanooga Medicine Co. in Tennessee. The River side Park Baptist Philathea class hosted Baraca at Mrs. W. M. Simpson’s home with a floral reception, games, readings, and musical numbers.
Delicate pink and white tones filled rooms as guests gathered for an Easter afternoon bridge party. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. William McCarty and Miss Mary Potts, followed by ice in a pink rose mold and Easter favors.
Mrs Adolph Toepperwein entertained at cards with Mesdames Dan O Connel James H Sims William Allen Dee Merrill and Miss Clara Toepperwein at 231 Starr Street The church institute will use the lower floor and the upper floor will be ready by October A rest room reading room information and employment bureau and training school will be established in the building Free rooms and employment bureau service will be provided to the unemployed The church institute will meet there each Friday evening Recreation privileges will be offered to Sunday school scholars
Harmony hall beside Travis Street Methodist Church at Travis and Navarro streets has been leased by the church and will be deactivated for institute work. The move signals further church activity and use of nearby facilities.
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