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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1916
Page
6
The Merry Maids meet at 3 o clock Friday afternoon with Miss Algene Myrick of 538 West Agarita avenue to study Schubert's Rosamunde.
A consumer health note warns that regular meat consumption can overwork kidneys causing backache and urinary issues. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water before breakfast to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acidity, and support normal kidney function.
Amusements at He Me oe ne include Twin Beds at the Grand with vaudeville and Harry Houdini. A special return engagement of Griffiths The Birth of Texas at the Grand school children half price. The tale follows the Alamo defense and Texas independence with stars Sam DeGrasse Santa Anna long Houston and Crockett. Saved by Wireless two reel comedy shown.
Selwyn and Company present the final performance of their Laugh Festival tonight at the Grand Opera House. The program features a lively cast of comedians and includes Twin Beds by Salisbury Field and Margaret Mayo, a play about three couples sharing a large apartment and the unsettling consequences of a friendly gesture.
An old advertisement touts Tiz for tired painful feet and corns, claiming rapid action to reduce swelling and exuda tions. It urges use of smaller shoes and offers a 25 cent box with a one year money back guarantee.
Advice on hair care warns against alkali in soaps and shampoos. Replace with plain coconut oil, inexpensive and greaseless, available at drug stores. Rub a spoonful into damp hair to produce rich lather, cleanse thoroughly, rinse easily, leaving hair soft, bright, fluffy, and manageable while removing dust and dandruff.
Louis Mann brings The Bubble to the Grand Opera House for Friday night and Saturday shows after popular runs in Chicago and New York. The original cast includes Laura Walker Auguste Burmester George Wellington and Ivan Miller, remaining true to the Booth Theater production seen for over 200 performances.
Harry Houdini will attempt a new escape test tonight at the Majestic theater in a two inch thick packing case built by Wolff & Marx department store packers Walter Rilling E Benavides Hugh Becker and Richard Biering. The world famous illusionist seeks to outdo his best self liberation act as he challenges the experts who claim they can thwart him on stage during vaudeville week.
Thursday events include Fidelis Matrons of Calvary Baptist with Mrs G P Simpson at 510 Van Ness. Highland Park Friendship Club with Mrs E C Jolly at 1036 Essex. Railway Mail Association auxiliary 8 p m with Mrs E J Banks at 407 South Pinto. Council of Mothers meets 3 pm in St Anthony tapestry room. Uni tarian Woman's Alliance 3 pm with Mrs W C Hirzel. Self Culture Club meets with Mrs George Knauff. Miss Annie Sullivan hosts an afternoon tea for sister Mrs John L Clem.
The Sorosis Club holds a 1 PM luncheon Tuesday in the tapestry room of the St Anthony Hotel. The informal gathering includes music and talks on trade topics led by Mrs W W Rew. Members and friends attend with readings and discussions on arts, cotton industry, unions, and notable inventors.
Mrs. Charles R. Mayo of Fort Sam Houston hosted an informal tea Wednesday afternoon honoring Miss Frances Kibbey of Albany New York en route to California. The gathering included many young people of the post.
Miss Pearl Poyle returns from Uvalde as guest of a house party. Her visitors include Miss Myrtle Moore of Eagle Pass and Miss Fay Neuhauser and Miss Irma Neuhauser of Hallettsville.
The San Antonio branch of the Southern Association of College Women postpones its meeting from this Saturday to the following Saturday, still at the home of Miss Ruth Muir.
The Fidelis class of the First Baptist Church will be entertained Thursday night by members with December January or February birthdays. The event will be held at the home of Mrs Otis Thomason at 226 King William Street.
Mrs W F Doyle will entertain with a bridge party Thursday afternoon at the Travis Club. The event honors Mrs F J Kerr who leaves later this week for the east and Mrs G M Price of Paris Texas.
Mrs. M F Thornton of Austin visits as guest of Mrs. Frank Paschal and Mrs. Clinton Brown in town, sharing social introductions and hospitality at a private gathering.
Miss Celestine Zilker entertained at the Country Club Tuesday night honoring Miss Claudia Nolte of Seguin and her bridal party. The event featured yellow narcissi and valley lilies, with dancing after dinner and a guest list including Dr. John William Goode Mrs. Charles Tips Three Rivers Mrs. James Harley Seguin and Elizabeth Kokernot.
San Antonio readers praise Dr. Pierce Fav orite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as female health tonics. They claim relief from headaches backache nervousness and other feminine weakness symptoms. Advertisers note the products are alcohol free and available in tablet or liquid form with mail order details.
Austin Texas February 2 The state pension commissioner says warrants to Confederate pensioners were delayed because many did not write their addresses on affidavits and had to have them corrected. About 18 900 pensioners remain on the rolls and warrants for the past quarter await funds from a five cent pension tax. The state switched to cash basis January end and plans to use 281 000 brewery penalties to fund warrants.
The passage lists several individuals by name and origin including Ethel Thomas of Virginia Pearl Zil ker Muriel Kokernot Frances Nolte of Dallas Burr Goode of Plainview Bessie Belle Tips of Seguin Dr J Ross Whisenant Chase Holl and Will Howell Howard Pardue Raymond Woodward Dr Douglas Edwards Dr J B Cooper of Houston and Tom Abbott of Seguin.
Mrs. Frank Paschal president of the ladies auxiliary to the Music Festival Association calls a 10:30 AM Thursday meeting in the mezzanine parlor of the St Anthony. All members and others interested are invited to attend to finalize arrangements for a reception during festival week honoring the celebrated artistes.
Members met at the club house Tuesday afternoon for cards music and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs J F Kline Mrs C Gillis Mrs C F Sommers and many others. A second card party is planned by Catholic church women for February 11 at the Gunter ballroom to benefit the Good Shepherd home.
At the last L. O. V. Club meeting Catherine Langer was chosen president Eleanor Maurer treasurer and Cecilia Raba press reporter. Members include Adele Brinkman Antoinette Lack Pauline Maggott Eleonora Carle Helen Grona Cecilia taba Eleanora Maurer Catherine Tanger Mary Waltesperger Madel Mae Gentzen and Stella Muel
Fire Chief Wright and crews responded to a false alarm at A B Casdarph residence 1706 North Laredo after a stove pipe collapse and smoke fill. No damage. Earlier, a furnace incident at T A Coleman 1107 Main avenue caused no damage when a servant rekindled a large fire releasing a valve.
Will W. Wood game fish and oyster commissioner and Chief Game Warden Bailey returned from Medina Lake where they found several fishing law violations that may lead to complaints. Wood seized 3000 feet of net used in illegal fishing at Rockport and will continue investigations there.
The funeral for George A McLarty secretary of the maritime committee of the Galveston Cotton Exchange was held in Waco. He was shot and killed in his office Tuesday afternoon when R G Shaw was involved in the incident.
When a cold settles in the bronchial tubes a cough and chest discomfort follow. Immediate treatment with Scott's Emulsion is advised to drive out the cold and aid healing of enfeebled membranes. Scott & Bowne offers forty years of relief free from alcohol or drugs.
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