Luncheon and Debutante Party at Local Homes
Mrs T A Coleman hosts a luncheon and euchre at the Mexican cafe in honor of Mrs B F Yoakum. Miss Kathleen Scott of Fort Sam Houston entertains Miss Mary Scott of Princeton New Jersey with a buffet lunch. A reception for Mrs George Light and Mrs Charles Hobart drew many guests in gray Marquiseette and lavender gowns with floral decor and a five course supper for eighteen debutantes among about 175 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Coleman
B. F. Yoakum
Kathleen Scott
Fort Sam Houston
Mary Scott
Princeton, N. J
Ella Russ
W. B. Russ
George Light
Charles Hobart
Townsends Host Pretty Dance For Miss Annie Ray Townsend
A dance held last evening at the St. Antony hotel hosted by Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Townsend for their charming daughter Miss Annie Ray Townsend proved one of the prettiest social events of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Antony Hotel
M. H. Townsend
Annie Ray Townsend
Port Aransas Rail Rate Dispute Viewed as Brief Squabble
A brief clash between the Port of Aransas and the railroads over rates is seen as temporary. Railroads may adjust routes and charges, with trade likely to flow through Port Aransas once differences are settled. Merchants nationwide support keeping traffic through Harbor City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aransas
Galveston
Christmas Luncheon Hosted By Mrs Paschal Honors Mrs Walthall
A festive buffet lunch hosted today by Mrs. Edwin G. Paschal honored Mrs. Walter Walthall. Decorations featured autumn leaves and poinsettias with a central Christmas tree. A miniature house with Santa emerged from the door and a snowman choir shaded the table as guests included Mrs. Lewis Maverick and Mrs. Hicks Wood among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin G. Paschal
Walter Walthall
George Gillette
Hicks Wood
Lewis Maverick
Clinton Brown
Tom Goggan
George Houston
Eugene Hayes
Henry Phelps
Pleas McNeil
Clegg Hosts Mrs Wroe From Chicago as Guest
Mr and Mrs L B Clegg entertain as their guest Mrs W E Wroe of Chicago visiting.
Seals Sale Held at Post Office Led by Mrs Sachs
This morning Mrs. A. Sachs chaired the sale of Red Cross seals at the post office. She was aided by Mesdames Lewis Krams Beck Daisy Marquis Briggs and A C Dauchy. This afternoon Mrs L M Weinfeild chairs with Mrs W C Hood and Misses Mae Engel and Y Stern assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sachs
Reg Cross Seals
Mesdames Lewis Krams- Beck
Daisy Marquis Briggs
A. C. Dauchy
L. M. Weinfeild
W. C. Hood
Mae Engel
Y. Stern
Postponed Equal Franchise Luncheon at St. Anthony Hotel
The luncheon will be held at 12 o clock next Saturday in the tapestry room of the St. Anthony hotel. Local speakers will give talks and round table discussions will be enjoyed. This is the last luncheon before the holidays and all interested friends both men and women are welcome. Reservations for plates or tables can be made by telephoning Mrs. William L. Dunne 5690 old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony Hotel
William L. Dunne
Luncheon at Menger Hotel Honors Miss Ruth Kelso and Miss Marjorie McGown
Mrs. Dick O. Terrell hosted a luncheon at 12 15 at the Menger hotel in compliment to Miss Ruth Kelso and Miss Marjorie McGown. The table featured white chrysanthemums, silver candle holders and white silk shades. Cards marked the girls and favors marked the men's places. Covers were laid for 26. A novel feature was the writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menger Hotel
Dick O. Terrell
Ruth Kelso
Marjorie McGown
Pape’s Diapepsin Offer Promises Fast Indigestion Relief
An advertising pitch extols Pape’s Diapepsin for quick digestion aid and stomach relief. It claims a fifty cent box cures indigestion in five minutes, leaves the stomach clean, and improves appetite, with harmless candy taste and consumer self explanation of the formula.
Descriptions Contest Winners Reward Guests in Party
Miss Zelime Vance earned a silver mirror for receiving the most descriptions while Franz Groos won a silver picture frame for writing the most accurate description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelime Vance
Franz Groos
Riverside Restaurant Announces 25 Cent Meals Tomorrow
The Riverside offers a turkey dinner and chicken supper tomorrow for 25 cents per meal not only tonight an extra fine supper is served for 25 cents. Bring friends and come to see us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
THE
the Riverside
Feltord Castors Ball Bearing and Noiseless
Ed Steves and Sons advertises Feltord castors with ball bearing and noiseless operation aimed at furniture and equipment use. The copy emphasizes smooth movement and reduced friction for drawers chairs desks and cabinets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feltord
Ed Steves & Sons
Birthday Celebrated At Dawson Street Home
Ben Il Miller hosted friends on Dawson street Thursday evening for his thirty third birthday. A mandolin orchestra played lively tunes and a luncheon followed. Guests included Ben L Miller A Michel Nic Nauer Tom Hardie Merrill Jones Letch Albert Einkauf Mrs Phillips Annie Phillips Carrie Hardie Lillie Kate Letch Carl Michel George Michel Walter Armandie James Phillips Louis Schuetze and Walter Bonnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Il. Miller
Dawson Street
Messrs
Grand Opera House Sighted Across Crockett Street
A note places the Grand Opera House opposite The Gimble Delicatessen on Crockett Street, described as a venue for both ladies and gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Crockett Street
Gimble Delicatessen
Woodward Carriage Co Offers Selection of Carriage Robes
Shop for a wide range of carriage robes at Woodward Carriage Co with seasonal styles. Durable fabrics and classic designs aim to complement any carriage team and suit ceremonial or everyday use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward Carriage Co
Feltord Castors and Tips for Furniture
Ed Steves and Sons offers Feltord castors and tips for chairs tables and all furniture providing glide and protection for floors and surfaces with adjustable options and durable construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feltord Castors & Tips
Ed Steves & Sons
Kroeger Sister Weds Robert Nunes in December Nuptials
Mr and Mrs Sim Kroeger announce the marriage of their sister Miss Laura Kroeger to Robert C Nunes, which occurred Thursday December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim Kroeger
Laura Kroeger
Robert ¢. Nunes
Hood's Sarsaparilla Reported to Cure Catarrh
A patent remedy claims to cure catarrh by acting on the mucous membrane through the blood. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla reduces inflammation establishes healthy action and radically cures all cases of catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Mrs Walter Beeley Christmas China Sale at Decor Art
Mrs Walter Beeley to hold annual Christmas sale of hand painted china at Decorative Art shop 115 Avenue D on Tuesday December 10. The event showcases Mrs Beeley’s crafted china pieces and aims to attract local shoppers seeking unique gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Beeley
Decorative Art
Avenue D
Feltord Castors and Carriage Goods Ad
An advertisement promotes Feltord Castors by Ed Steves and Sons and Woodward Carriage Company offering floor friendly caster wheels and lap robes in plush or wool for auto and carriage use with a breakfast invite at Matthews Cafeteria 222 Losoya St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Losoya St
Woodward Carriage Company
Green Stockings at Grand Opera House
Amusement note on Margaret Anglin’s comedy Green Stockings and its social links from English old maids to Virginia settlers. It reports the author presenting the new play at the Grand Opera House for three nights beginning Monday December 9 with a matinee Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Anglin
England
Charles II
Count Grammont
Duke of York
Earl of
Arran
Lady Chesterfield
Virginia
New England
Miss Anglin
Grand Opera House
Pink Lady to Open Four Night Run at Grand Opera House
Klaw and Erlanger present the international musical comedy The Pink Lady at the Grand Opera House for four nights starting Thursday. The play, in three acts, features book and lyrics by Do M S McLellan and music by Ivan Caryll, adapted from Le Satyre. It boasts a 100 member company including a renowned Pink Lady orchestra and required four large baggage cars for touring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaw & Erlanger
Grand Opera House
Do. M. S. McLellan
Ivan Caryll
George Berr
Marcel Guillemand
Philadelphia
New York
Plaza theater wraps a successful week with star Max Bloom
The Plaza theater ends a busy week as Max Bloom earns praise for his friendliness and audiences express regret at his departure. Tomorrow a new show opens headlined by Miss Jane Courthope with her breezy western sketch Lucky Jim. The bill also features Ray L. Royce and five other quality vaudeville acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaza Theater
Max Bloom
H. T. McConnell
Thirteen Club
Emil Hoch
Conrad and
Daniels
Kaufmann
Jane Courthope
Lucky Jim
Ray L. Royce
The Gimbel Delicatessen Ad Offers Club Sandwichs
The Gimbel Delicatessen promotes Finest club sandwiches. Doctor J R Cunningham is listed at 49 Moore Building as an osteopath with phone 984-7, signaling a local business card style notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gimbel Delicatessen
J. R. Cunningham
Moore Bldg. Osteopath
Old Phon
Sanitary Tour Finds Mixed Conditions In Towns
R H Hoffman Jr, assistant chemist in the pure food department, inspected Wharton Edna Sealy and San Antonio. He reported San Antonio's conditions very good while the other towns showed sanitation far from ideal. He praised the new administration and noted civic-minded local women aided improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
R. H. Hoffman Jr
Pure Food Department
Wharton
Edna
Sealy
San Antonio
Riverside Venue Ad Pitches Ice Per Meal
An OCR fragment touts dining at The Riverside with a teaser line about ice per meal and an invitation to visit. The brief lacks concrete details about menu or timings but signals a local promotion.
Feltoid Castors Don’t Scratch Your Floors
Ed Steves and Sons presents Feltoid castors designed to protect floors from scratches. The note highlights smooth gliding and compatibility with furniture feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feltord Castors
Ed Steves & Sons
Feltoid
Precinct 49 Ward 8 Organizes at Riverside Park School
The postwar article notes the permanent organization of precinct pre cinect 49 ward No 8 at Riverside Park school. Mrs J C McCullough was named chairman Eugenia Thomas vice chairman and Mrs W G Hogan secretary and librarian. Mrs R A Reese presided as ward No 8 chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward No. 8
Riverside Park School
J. C. McCullough
Eugenia Thomas
W. G. Hogan
R. A. Reese
Cure for eczema advertised by Dr Cannaday in Sedalia notice
A Victorian era patent remedy advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for eczema also called tetter and other names. It urges readers to write for a free trial from Dr J E B Cannaday at 426 Park Square Sedalia Missouri and asks readers to share the notice with sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB. Cannaday
Park Square
Sedalia
Materonee
Third National Bank
Seladia
Big Oil Shipments From Corpus Christi Port
The Magnolia Oil company steamer Perfection tows the barge Hinnant into Port Aransas with 35 000 barrels of crude oil pumped into local storage tanks then barged to Corpus Christi. Local oil firms ship over twenty cars daily, making Southwest Texas fuel oil activity high. The steamer Pilot Boy leaves Corpus Christi with 360 bales of cotton bound for Galveston, marking the year’s final water shipment. total 9000 bales transported this season from Corpus Christi to Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Tex
Perfection
Magnolia Oil Company
Hinnant
Port Aransas
Texas
Pilot Boy
Galveston
Second Sneed case trial costs state about 4000 dollars
The second trial of J Beal Sneed cost the state approximately 4000 dollars with warrants reaching that amount. The comptroller’s department issued the claim as part of the ongoing case. Ed Steves & Sons is mentioned in the fragmentary report.
Railroad Change in Corpus Reveals Mexican and Texas Link
A fragmented report notes a shift in Corpus area rail operations linking Mexican and Texas lines. It mentions joint agencies, commercial agents, and new corporate quarters as Frisco and Texas-Mexican lines coordinate changes and promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. Bennett
Williams' Kidney Pills Advertisement
An old ad promotes Williams' Kidney Pills for nervous system strain and kidney bladder pain. It claims relief for loins side back and facial puffiness with a sales pitch from druggists and a price, though the exact amount is truncated.
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Central Trust
San Antonio, Texas
J. O. Terrell
Otte Keechler
V.-Pres
J. J. Stevens
V.-Prea Chas
Schreiner
B. G. Barres
W. P. Rots
Jno. Fest al Duerler Baumbhatt
Jno
J. Stevens
W. Warren Atlee
B. Ayres
Wagner
M. W. Terrell
G. Bechtel
B. G. Bernes
Memphis
Chicago
New Orleans
Illinois Central Railway
Houston Street
McClannahan, C
T. A
A. R. Atkinson, D. F
P. A
Return
International & Great Northern Railway Co
City Office
E. Houston
SAN Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad Company
Pleasanton
Jourdanton
Fowlerton
Crystal City
Rive
L & GN
Mexico
Palestine
Laredo
Veston 1
Rp Ee
Houston
Gal
Dallas and
Fort
Dallas
North
Houston and
Gade
Veston
Coast Towns
Kerrville
Ce ‘Kerrville
Coast
Kerville
Victoria
Cuero
el Paso
West
East
Santa FE
I. N
A. U
Reparte No. 1
Sportsmen
AL & AL Plory
Hn. DE. Wagner
City Ticket
Ave
Young Men’s Christian Association
Robert L. Bull
Atlee B. Ayers
T. M. Conover
C. Clamp
C. St. Clark
C. J. Cungus
F. EF. Collins
Frank Church
Alex Caldwell
J. W
Mildred Morris
Io Fuller
Ruth McKinney
W.S. Seng
Townsend
John J. Stevens
Wallace Newton
Joseph Lanier Nix
Raymond Kellar
Samuel Alexander Barclay
John Kokernot
H. P. Drought
E. V. Depew
A. B. Storey
C. C. Clamp
T. ©. Foster
C. J. Stephens
Charles Venable
J. E. Harper
Aransas Harbor
Via
Attica
Ind
Battle Creek
Mich
Colfax
Eureka Springs
Ark
Excelsior Springs
Grand Canyon
Ariz
Hot Springs
Los Angeles
Cal
Mineral Wells
Mount Clemens
Portland
Ore
Phoenix
Aris
Prescott, Ariz
Salt Lake
Utah
San Angelo
San Francisco
San Diego
Okla
Seattle
Wash
West Baden
Winona Lake
Vancouver, B. C
E. H. Dallas, D. P. A
West Commerce St
the Pink Lady
Cit
Che Gunter Hotel
Sche Gunter
ST. Anthony
Corpus Beach
Texan
Gulf Coast
GEO
Fred Hummert
W. Commerce Street
NOA Spears CO
Carter
Spd
Changeg
Corpus
Uis
Brownsville
Williams
Wright
Mark Wright
Wright Bros
Electrical Contractors
Main Ave
Hotel Savoy
Houston ST
Robert A. Ee
Crockett
Commercial Men's Home
Naged & Wuest
Shumway
Laclede Ave
Harlandale
N. B. Shumway
Bexar
Traveling Men’s Headquarters
Alfrep Sanner
the Menger
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