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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1912

Page

6

Shopping in London Brings Only Pressed Purchases

In London stores Helen finds floorwalkers pushy and prices high. She buys a cheap scarf to avoid pressure while plotting to browse with more freedom. Warren mocks the shopping hustle, noting Americans are seen as obliged to buy and pay top prices.

Helen Warren London Europe Mother Carrie

Physician endorses Eckmans Alterative for tuberculosis glands

A physician reports excellent results using Eckmans Alterative in tubercular neck glands and notes cost and avoidance of surgery. Mrs Garvin testifies to health gains and no cough after treatment. The ad claims effectiveness in bronchial and other ailments and directs readers to Eckman Laboratory and local druggists for more evidence and a booklet.

Eckman Fischer's Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Luncheon Honors Fortran Party At Harnischs

Miss Clara May Brooks hosted a noon luncheon at Harnischs in honor of Miss Fortran and her house party. pink and green decor from Sweet Briar colors with a Gaby bow themed centerpiece. Several Sweet Briar students and chaperones attended as guests, including Mrs. Combs and Mrs. Brooks.

Clara May Brooks Harnishh Miss Fortran Clara May Brooks Harnisch’s Fortran Sweet Briar College F. J. Combs S. J. Brooks Christie Storey Houston Jane Gregory Austin Mary Pauline Fortran Susanne Denman Mary Louise Carter San Antonio

Eskridges Return From Western Tour and Head to Portland

Mr and Mrs J M Eskridge have returned from a western tour visiting all principal cities They left today for Portland City to spend the rest of the summer in residence before returning.

J. M. Eskridge Portland City

Couple Ties The Knot In St John Lutheran Ceremony

Albert Schenemann Jr and Miss Olga Schutze wed at St John’s Lutheran church at 5 o clock in the afternoon. Rev. Dr. Ogie officiated as friends and relatives gathered with attendants including Lillian Abbott Marguerite Schutze Adeline Jennifer Gertrude Schutze and Charles Schutze as best man. A wedding supper followed at the Schutze home. The newlyweds planned to reside at 130 Idaho Street in San Antonio after August 25 and to report to Colorado temporarily after the ceremony.

Harrison Daugherty San Antonio Macon Susie Hopkins Government Hill Methodist Church Lee Folts Ruby Ruth Hopkins Morton Dougherty Jerry Louis Dennis A. B. Davidson Albert Schenemann Jr Olga Schutze St. John’s Lutheran Church Ogie Lillian Abbott Marguerite Schutze Adeline Jeanner Gertrude Schutze Oliver Wurzbach Eugene Lelaurin George Jeanner Charles Schutze Lilly Jeanner Dorothy Elbert Otto Schutze

National Toilet Company Announces New Recess Purifier

The product description promotes a new recess purifier that preserves a soft velvety appearance until powder is washed off. It claims prevention of vuburn discolorations and notes rising popularity. Available in White, Flesh, Pink, Brunette with price 50 cents. Paris, Tea.

National Toilet Company Paris

Entertains Musical Maids at Nolan Street Home

Miss Josephine Lucchese hosted the Merry Maids Musical club at her Nolan street home. A varied program featured piano solos by Miss Lorine Tenge and Miss Iona Loughlin, violin duets by Loretta Small and Helen McCormick, readings, a Verdi aria sung by Mrs. Lucchese, and final piano and vocal selections with accompaniment. Ices were served.

Josephine Lucchese Merry Maids Musical Club Nolan Street Lorine Tenge Carl Bohn Loretta Small Helen McCormick Madge Griner Engalman Ella Frass Life of Hands Iona Loughlin Edelweiss I. Eb, Vanderbeck Mary Whith Joe Goodwin Lucchese Verdi

Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths Advertises Cures

The ad touts world wide reputation for curing rheumatism sciatica stomach trouble neuritis gout skin blood and liver diseases. It invites readers to ask their doctor then visit Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths claiming cures for the sick and invigoration for the healthy.

Harlandale

Enterta With Bunco Honor as Nina Pryor Heads South

Miss Winonarman hosted a bunco party for Miss Nina Pryor who departs soon for Landa's ranch assisted by her mother. Prizes went to Pryor Elma Hopkins and Clara Neuman and Wells McKay. Punch and ices were served. Attendees included Elma Hopkins Madelle Waggener Clara Neuman Beatrice Berg Olivette Furman Nellie Gray and several gentlemen.

Bunco Winonarman Nina Pryor Landa Misses Pryor Elma Hopkins Clara Neuman Wells McKay Madelle Waggener Beatrice Berg Olivette Furman Nellie Gray Will Ockenroth Edgar Starcke Edward Durr F. Hovel Herman Goldberg Zach Pape Wilbur Furman

Harlandale Waters Offer Natural Iron Cure

The natural curative powers of Harlandale waters tone up your system. Unlike most waters they contain sufficient iron to work a cure without halting the steady march of vitality building.

Harlandale

Return Dinner Party Honors Guests at East Guenther Home

Miss Alma Martin hosted twenty eight guests at her East Guenther street residence last evening in honor of Misses Beverly Palmer and Bessie Bryan of Yoakum. The lawn glowed with electric lights as bunco yielded a prize for Joe Allen. Punch and ices were served.

Robert Reid Russell West Woodlawn Avenue Arthur Russell Edinburgh Scotland Bessie Houston Wilhelmina Schmitt Russell T. L. Conroy Harvey L. Page Alma Martin East Guenther Street Beverly Palmer Bessie Bryan Yoakum Joe Allen

Convalescent enjoys Veranda Health Boost

A convalescing man rests on a broad veranda taking in the surroundings and healthful air. He answers a question about getting the most out of life with a positive remark about experiencing it for the first time here at Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths famed to cure the sick and invigorate the body.

Harlandale

Sleeping Boy Dosed by Doorway Delights Bank Patrons

A curly headed boy not over six slept in the doorway of the West Texas Bank and Trust company for about 20 minutes while shoppers stepped around him. His mother withdrew funds as he slumbered and was later led out with a remark by bank staff.

West Texas Bank & Trust Company

Right Baths Offer Most Life Pleasures for Ladies

When you have enjoyed the Turkish Russian Roman scientific massage or electric baths you have found the right answer to the question getting THE MOST out of life. Everything on one floor halft the building devoted to ladies.

Harlandale

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