Society events fill week with dances and dinners
Guests in fanciful costumes attend diverse society events from the Equal Franchise Society Virginia reel to vaudeville numbers. Miss Muriel Kokernot joins the Girls Monday Luncheon Club, and Miss Hester Schreiner headlines a pink themed dinner dance at the Menger with a 15 piece orchestra. The Pan American Round Table hosts talks including Governor Ferguson’s letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Edith Ellsworth
Josephine Smith
Equal Franchise Society
Muriel Kokernot
Fidele Chamberlain
Walter Schreiner
Menger
Hester Schreiner
Schreiner
Miss Schreiner
Aime Schreiner
William C. Rigsby
Hiram Partee
Captain Charles Schreiner
Kerrville
Killarney
Rigsby
Joseph
Russell Roses
Partee
Social Calendar Highlights A Week of Local Events
Tuesday night features a cabaret dinner at the Gunter and a fancy dress ball by Equal Franchise Society at St. Anthony. Daughters of Isabella and Knights of Columbus host gatherings, with details at Laurel street and St. Marys auditorium. Wednesday lists DAR Oak Room meeting and parish activities at Christ Church, St. Johns, and more social club gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo
Daughters of American Revolution
Oak Room of the St. Anthony
Mrs Morris to Host Wednesday Bridge Club Luncheon
Mrs Morris will entertain the Wednesday Bridge Club at luncheon at the Gunter Wednesday with members including Mesdames Mitchell Nowlin Poulton Conness Hart Alterkruse Flato Hagelstein Templeton Buehler and Dittmar. Mrs Greene to host a tea Thursday at her Woodlawn avenue home. Rena Maverick Green offers a five dollar prize for best costume and a pelon dog for best original at the Equal Franchise Society fancy dress ball Tuesday evening at St Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. H. Morris
A. E. Mitchell
R. W. Nowlin
Nellie Poulton
W. S. Conness
L. J.hart
George Alterkruse
Henry Flato
George Hagelstein
T. N. Templeton
C. H. Buehler
B. F. Dittmar
Henry A. Greene
Woodlawn Avenue
Rena Maverick Green
Equal Franchise Society
St. Anthony
La Creole Hair Dressing Claims Restore Grays
The ad promises La Creole Hair Dressing can darken gray hair and stimulate new growth without dye. It claims to stop dandruff, prevent falling hair, and make thin hair thick and evenly dark with a harmless formula. If it fails the cost is nothing.
Eczema Sufferer Healed by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Miss Mary in Bradshaw West Virginia describes four years of eczema on the head with blistering itching and hair loss. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment her scalp improved and she reports complete healing with no scales. The ad promotes Cuticura products for skin care and offers a free sample via mail return post card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mary
Bradshaw
W. Va
Cuticura
Dept. H
Boston
Women Interest Discussed At Rotary and Local Groups
The passage notes a multifaceted meeting with emphasis on women’s issues. Mrs Eli Hertzberg read her letter to the Fifth District Federation, Rotary Club, and Chamber of Commerce. Committees and social events accompany planning for tours, concerts, and gatherings featuring notable guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Club
Gunter Ballroom
Washington
Gunter
Fifth District Federation
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Eli Hertzberg
Women of the Fifth District Federation
Hertzberg
Mesdames H. R. Wofford
Frank Huntress
Lucy Maverick
J. C. Griswold
L. J. Hart
Camp Wilson
Sterling Price Adams
Cut Price Sale At Nichols Gro Co
Cut price sale Wednesday offers 14 pounds granulated sugar for 1.00 with other purchase. Specials include best hams 22c breakfast bacon 24c asparagus tips 25c tin. Nichols Gro Co 209 Ave C phone Cr 51.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols Gro, Co
Ave. C
Red Cross Branch Forms Committees In San Antonio
After a Monday reorganization, San Antonio Red Cross committees work on securing a downtown office for clerical staff and a supplies HQ. The executive board is chaired by Dr. Charles Venable with L B Clegg as vice chair, E W Richardson treasurer, and Miss Hannah Hirschberg secretary. membership is open to all citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
American Red Cross Society
The
Red Cross
Dr. Charles & Venabie
E. W. Richardson
Hannah Hirschberg
Piles Cured in 14 Days With PAZO OINTMENT
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Cures may be quicker. Sixty cents a tube. Take no chance with pain and discomfort and rely on this proven remedy.
Bernstorff Receives Iron Cross with White Ribbon
Count Von Bernstorff, former German ambassador to the United States, has been awarded the iron cross with the white ribbon by the German emperor. The decoration honors civilian services rendered during wartime, per an Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Wheat Outlook Improves in France
Paris reports a brighter view of France's wheat crop with large autumn plantings and ministry guidance lifting early fears. Expectation grows for solid yields from spring sowing as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Ministry of Commerce
Plans to Move Appam From Newport News to Norfolk
Plans are under way to move the German prize ship Appam from Newport News to Norfolk if a suitable pier is found. The Appam's machinery is in good condition and the move could occur tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Appam
Norfolk
Bee Keepers Plan Stronger National Organization
At the National Bee Keepers Association annual convention in Madison Wisconsin today leaders announced a move toward closer organization driven by a 300 percent surge in American honey demand over three years. The association includes about 800000 beekeepers in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Keepers
Madison
Wis
National
Bee Keepers’ Association
Canada
Terrell Seeks 1 350 000 For County Official Fees
In a recommendation to Texas finance committees, Comptroller Terrell requests 1 350 000 for the next two fiscal years to cover fees for county officials fixed by law. Past appropriations were inadequate and deficits arose. he says the new funding would prevent future deficiencies if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell
Austin
Tex
House
Senate
Riot Provokes Call for Peace Amidst turmoil
A Pittsburg Dispatch verse fragment condemns ongoing clashes while noting a man who claims to seek peace but appears aimed at inciting further riots. The text contrasts quiet aims with disruptive actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Soldier Rebounds From Ill Health After Tanlac Use
Harry Fisher of Company E, Second Wisconsin Infantry, reports gaining ten pounds after two Tanlac bottles. He suffered four weeks of severe indigestion, weakness, sleeplessness, back pain, and constipation. He credits Tanlac for restoring appetite, digestion, and energy. Tanlac sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Co. and E. J. H. Meier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Fisher
Second Wisconsin Infantry
Wagner
Tanlac
Taniac
San Antonio
Wagner Drug Co
E. J. H. Meier
S — Tanlac
Adv
Germans Loyal, Senator Bee Says Amid Wilson Crisis
Senator Carlos Bee attached his name to a Senate concurrent resolution endorsing President Wilson in the German crisis. He noted many German-born constituents and urged calm, tolerance, and avoiding bitterness as the House and Senate backed the president’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Carlos Bee
Senate
Wilson
House
Victor Murdock Returns From China to San Francisco
Victor Murdock former Kansas congressman and Wichita newspaper editor arrived in San Francisco with Mrs. Murdock and their daughter after a six month China tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Wichita, Kan
China
Rain May Continue Over Southwest Texas Tuesday
Weather official Major Allen Buell says rain is likely to persist through Tuesday, with cloudy unsettled conditions into Wednesday. A competing high pressure over the plateau and a developing low over the Southwest create uncertain rainfall, as reports note rain in Southwest Texas including San Antonio and Del Rio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Buell
Weather Bureau
Texas
Southwest
New Mexico
Manitoba
Iowa
Gulf States
Green Bay
Wis
Florida
San Antonio
del Rio
Mass Meeting Speakers Chosen by San Antonio Real Estate Board
The San Antonio Real Estate Board selects speakers for a noon luncheon mass meeting at the St. Anthony Hotel. W. S. Conness toasts. topics include the Farm Loan Act benefits, Real Estate past present future, Homestead Law, and Civic Improvement with Mayor Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony
San Antonio
W. S. Conness
John Warren
J. O. Terrell
J. W. Hucker
J. H. Kirkpatrick
D. J. Woodward
Mayor Brown
Will of Mrs Witte Filed for Probate in County Court
The estate of Mary Klein Witte who died January 29 exceeds $200,000 and will be divided equally among four children Lillie Louise Witte Tommins Alfred George Witte Edwin Harvey Witte and Emma May Witte. Alfred G. Witte seeks appointment as executor. The will dated February 18 1903 includes four codicils. Temporary letters of administration were sought earlier for Alfred G. Witte with estate valued over $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Klein Witte
Frank R. Newton
Alfred G. Witte
Jealousy in colleges prompts Texas Senate inquiry
A concurrent resolution in the Texas Senate calls for a joint legislative committee to investigate alleged intense jealousy among A and M College Extension, the University of Texas, and the State Department of Agriculture. The measure was referred to Rules. The Agriculture Committee also reported favorably on the Metcalfe House bill creating a West Texas A and M College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Senate
Dayton
House
A. and
M. College
University of Texas
State Department of Agriculture
Committee On Rules
Senate Committee On Agriculture Today
Metcalfe House
West Texas A .and M. College
Forced loan from pocket book lost at Alamo plaza band stand
Mrs. A A Wright recovered a pocket book minus $10 80 sent back by mail with a note claiming repayment will occur later. Police describe a poorly dressed white man who left the scene as they search for him. The purse was found in a mailbox and delivered to its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Wright
South Flores Street
Alamo Plaza
United States Post Office
Ships Leave Galveston for German War Zone
Three ships departed Galveston yesterday bound for German war zone ports. The Danish steamer Helge sailed to Genoa via Norfolk with a cotton cargo, the Norwegian bark Alcyon to Aarhus with cotton seed cake, and the Danish bark Este to Aalborg with cotton seed cake. A fourth vessel, the American tank motor ship Pennant, leaves for London direct today with kerosene and gasoline. it marks her maiden transatlantic voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Germany
Helge
Genoa
Norfolk
Alcyon
Aarhuus
Este
Aalborg
Pennant
London
S. L. Kamps
New York
Pierce Navigation Company
Baltimore
Atlantic
British Losses Reported After Kut- El Amara Attack
British casualties include at least 2000 killed in the February 1 assault on Turkish lines south of the Tigris near Kut El Amara, according to Turkish army headquarters in its February 2 statement. German raids on Verdun failed. Paris reports say French counterattacks repelled German advances near Parroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
Tigris
Kut-*El-Amara
Paris
Verdun
Louvemont
Eperges
War Office
Parroy
Aspach
Alsace
Pittsburg Needs Gas
Pittsburg district suffers from a severe natural gas shortage as heavy demand and high coal prices strain supplies. Gas company managers report ordinary reserves are inadequate and some mills suspend operations temporarily due to limited gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Mrs Young Resigns as San Antonio Equal Franchise Head
Mrs James M Young steps down as president of the San Antonio Equal Franchise Society with regret at the St Anthony Hotel meeting. Mrs Elizabeth S Maury becomes acting president until the next officers election, with a revised constitution planned and an executive board proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Young
San Antonio
Marin B. Fenwick
M. Eleanor Brackenridge
Suffrage Leader to Address Business Women's Club
Miss Lutie Stearng of Milwaukee, organizer for the American Woman's National Suffrage Association, will speak Thursday evening at 6 at the YWCA Cafeteria. The Business Women's Suffrage Club invites members to attend and bring friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutie Stearng
Milwaukee
American Woman's National Suffrage Association
Business Woman's Suffrage Club
Young Woman's Christian Association
Fort Leavenworth Bars Liquor Sales at Officers Club
The War Department ordered the stop of all intoxicating liquor sales at the Fort Leavenworth officers club. Prohibitionists had pressed for this for about thirty years. The enlisted men's canteen has been liquor free for fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Fort Leavenworth
War Department
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Fast Relief
Breaks a cold in a few hours with two hourly doses, claims to end grippe symptoms and clear nasal passages. Advertises quick relief from headache feverishness sore throat sneezing and body aches for 25 cents at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Grippe
Americans Not Ordered to Leave Germany
Washington reports that 2000 American residents in Germany have not been ordered to depart. They have been advised regarding the break in relations and will make their own decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Germany
United States
Felt Like 21 After Kidney Pills Ad
A. W. Morgan of Angela Louisiana complains of back pains and aging feelings. He says after using Foley Kidney Pills he feels youthful again, comparing his 43 years to 21. Available in 50c and 1.00 sizes sold by A. M. Fischer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
Angela
Foley
A. M. Fischer
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Josephine Bell
St Mary's Hall
Wolff & Marx
Emma Bunting
Majestic
Mu Nu Sigmas
Herbert Slayden Clarkson
Bailey Marienda
W. F. Doyle
Bridge
Baraca
Fidelis
Berean
Prospect Hill Baptist Church
Bereans
Baracas
Knights of Columbus
Daughters of Isabella
Delta Gramma Taus
Paul Deutz
Laurel Street
St. Mary's Auditorium
Parish Aid of Christ Church
John Molesworth
San Pedro Avenue
Woman’s Club
Woman's Auxiliary of
St. John’s Episcopal Church
R. S. Jackson
Burnett Street
Ladies’ Aid’ Society
Prospect Hill Christian Church
Tabernacle
W. P. Scrivener
A. J. Bell
Mattie Terrell
Ladies’ Hebrew Benevolent Society
Temple Beth el
Association
Peo
TIRED
Consult
Houston and St. Mary's Sts
Burn’s
Houston & Navarro Sts
Crockett
Harry Hyman
the Majestic
Frank C. Boggs
Major Boggs
Carolina
G. W. Helms
Young
Early
Glenn
Collins
W. S. Pratt
Edward A. Wilson
T. B. Mann
Buffalo
N. Y
Balcom
Monterey
James Moreland
Joseph W. Coffin
Harry Potter
Frank Will
Des Moines
G. C. Vaughan
Francis B. Willby
Ravenswood
James B Cress
Henry Roberts
Rudolph C. Kuldell
W. W. van Voorhis
J. C. Minus
Harry S. Mulliken
Munroe McFarland and
Buckel
Reorganized Red Cross Society
Bernstorff
Ouldier
Senator Bee
San Antonian
Orient
Man
Mrs. Young
Elizabeth S. Maury
Mensley-Smith Transfer CO
U.S
Reece Crockett
Clyde Fitch
Audeville
Wm. Gibson
Guinan
Willard Mack
San Antonio Grand Opera Committee
Boston National Grand Opera Co
Wae
V.om
Madam Butterfly
Cussom Tosca
South Texas Music Co
H. W. B. Barnes
Grand Opera House
Arthur Hammerstein
Hauerbach and Frims
Migtt
Vienna
Katinka
Ekidiskiseatech
Pabst Engraving
F. F. Dalley CO. of
New York, Inc
Buffalo, N. Y
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