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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
33
Doctors emphasize that real nerve-building and blood-making materials come from simple nourishing food rather than medicines. Hospitals worldwide serve patients regularly with wholesome meals to support health and vitality.
Dr Trinsel recalls a near fatal train accident at Marenne station. He narrates fear of death, the amputation tale, and a close shave as his heel is trapped in a switch while a train approaches. A woodcutter, servant Baptistin, and an old woman witness the tense scene before a miraculous escape.
An article from Woman's Journal shares practical fashion and health hints. It recommends dry shampooing with box and corn meal for shiny hair, a Magatone and witch hazel face treatment for clear skin, and Mother's Salve as a remedy for chaps cold sores pimples and skin ailments.
Mrs Lane Taylor and Mrs H L Kokernot host a tea procession while others preside at the silver coffee urn. A bazaar will be held Friday and Saturday Dec 8 and 9 at Schwab's drug store 227 E Houston St by the ladies of Utica Presbyterian church. Booths will sell cakes pies salads bread and other edibles all day.
Mrs J W Kokernot hosted an afternoon gathering with guests including Mrs Pleasant Jackson McNeel and Mrs John Lawson Felder to honor El Paso visitor Mrs W W Turney and Alpine guest Mrs L Glenn Kokernot. Esther Hardie to be presented at a St Anthony hotel dance. A dinner for Quick Potts attendants by Mrs Robert Les Robertson, a Plaza theater party for Mr and Mrs Herman Holmgreen, a History club meeting at the club house, a St Marks Church luncheon, and Parish Aid Society meeting planned.
A reception at Mrs. J. W. Kokernot's Summit Place home drew about two hundred women from 4 to 6 pm to honor visiting guests Mrs. W. W. Turney of El Paso and Mrs. L. Glenn Kobernot of Alpine. Pink roses and ferns adorned rooms with harp music, as guests gathered in the reception and library rooms.
A box party at the Grand last evening was hosted by Mrs. Arthur L. Tuttle and Mrs. E. R. Richardson. Guests included Mrs. Harvey L. Page, Mrs. Lane Taylor, Mrs. Smithie Graves, and Mrs. W. B. Lupe. A buffet supper followed.
Mrs William Seng will entertain the Wednesday Evening Bridge club next Wednesday at her Avenue D home.
At a meeting of the younger set girls yesterday afternoon plans for a holiday dance were made. December 30 was chosen for the event to be held at the Menger hotel with chaperones to be announced later.
Miss Lillian Luke of Quincy street arrived home this morning from Berlin where she has spent the past year studying music. Mrs. A M Ritchey of Yoakum is in the city visiting relatives.
Governor Colquitt appoints Miss Eleanor Brackenridge of San Antonio to Denton College of Industrial Arts board of regents to fill the vacancy left by Mrs Cone Johnson of Tyler. The notice lists flowers and a street contact at 220 East Commerce Street.
The Young Women's Christian Association's Travelers' Aid discussion praised rail officials for support. Hundreds of young women found employment and boarding, with beds proposed for station waiting rooms to aid traveling mothers and ill travelers. A travel talk and several musical readings followed.
A wealthy widow who inherited ten million dollars, a yacht, homes, cars, and jewels after her husband’s death marries a long haired singer. The writer contrasts the widow’s past control by her husband with her new carefree life, praising her bold move and wishing the new union luck.
The trade card notes cards writing sets and gentleman gifts from Maverick Clarke Litho on embossed fismed Soledad Street, highlighting a range of refined paper goods for gifting and personal use.
Miss Esther Newton entertained members of the I. D. C. club yesterday afternoon at her Ka Street home. The parlor featured yellow chrysanthemum decor. Seven games of high five followed by a luncheon. First prize went to Miss Flore Icke, second to Miss Jo Icke, and consolation to Miss Edna Ma. Hosts and guests listed among the attendees. Call a taxi. Both phones 1-2-3.
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