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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1916
Page
5
Western Ontario towns faced alarm after a hurried home guard call. Buglers sounded the alert. rumors of a blown bridge spread panic and guards doubled at a munitions plant while officials suggested a broad provincial order. No day incidents reported along the Welland canal.
The new bureau of home economics under the Texas Department of Agriculture has been successful since its founding. Commissioner Davis notes its progress with leadership by Mrs. J. L. Landrum and Mrs. F. (surname incomplete) directing the program and its impact on women’s clubs in the state.
The city plans a large electric sign reading Welcome to Eagle Pass at the Southern Pacific station as part of a nine block lighting arch in the business district. George Rohleder says public subscriptions cover the extra cost and Electric Light Company has wired for required materials. Work on wiring and pole placement began this morning and will be accelerated to finish quickly.
Monday social at St Anthony theatre dance after the event. Travis Club dance. Fidelis class meets at 8 with Miss Florence Evans at 1618 Saunders Ave. Tuesday Parish Aid benefit at Mrs. Terry’s home 2202 Buena Vista St. Luncheon and auction for Mrs. Arthur L. Tuttle at Country Club. Sorosis Federation day luncheon at St Anthony. Phoenix Club and Bea con Hill PTA meet. Y M C A auxiliary meets at 4 with Mrs. R. T. Pruitt 429 East Evergreen St. wk 14.
Columbus Ohio woman Mrs J S Barlow details six years of suffering from female troubles and nervousness. After ten days on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she resumes eating without pain and gains weight, praising the medicine's life saving effect. The ad endorses roots and herbs for women's ailments.
Henry Ford, the Detroit manufacturer, revealed a new peace plan to Chicago reporters before departing for Detroit. He praised the peace crusade's results, said the next effort would be larger than the Oscar II expedition, and would enlist everyday people rather than elites, echoing plans to extend his mission across the water.
The Woman's Alliance of the Unitarian Church hosts an 8 pm Tuesday reception at Mrs. Conrad Schasse 224 Dwyer Ave honoring Rev. George Kent of New Orleans. The San Antonio Auto Club annual ball celebrates the new president Victor Keller at the North Loop clubhouse Tuesday with 275 table reservations. more seating planned as galleries are canvas covered and lighting is planned. Final hall preparations finish Monday with railings and arrangements for guests including Mr. and Mrs. Corwin T. Priest and party of six, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Wood and party of two, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walsh and party of
A long string of names and couples is listed as attendees including Manuel Argueso of New York with his party of three, Mr and Mrs Seth Searcy, Mr and Mrs George Schober and party of six, Mrs G C Beach and others such as Udo Haarman Cap tain and Mrs Fred Doyle and several physician couples. The fragment ends with Anne Oge Bertrand and several captains and ladies.
The Mothers' Club of the Hot Wells school will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday afternoon. The discussion will focus on "The Health of School Children."
At a recent board meeting a committee was formed to collect books for boys under 16 at the Bexar County Juvenile Training School. Thirty boys are there and gift donations are welcome. Send books to Mrs Clyde Corrigan 331 Alamo Plaza with Mrs A R Thomas chairing the committee and Mesdames A H Worden O M Farnsworth and Clyde S Corrigan as members.
Swift and Company reported beef sales in San Antonio for the week ending Saturday February 5 averaging 10.06 cents per pound. Ady reported figures show steady demand with traders watching prices closely.
London reports deputy Tindhagen and Stroem of Sweden have given notice of an interpellation on peace. They seek whether a peace conference of neutral states can be arranged through Sweden or another Scandinavian nation to pave the way for universal peace. The move is said to be at the request of Ford party members.
George Wythe UT student and Ford peace party member is due in Austin early this week after disembarking in Brooklyn. He will pause in Chicago briefly before arriving and plans to lecture to UT students about the party�s work.
New York labor leaders report a plan for concerted action by the four great railway unions and the United Mine Workers to push for higher wages or shorter hours. The move could unite 750,000 workers across Pennsylvania Colorado and the south and has backing from W S Carter and W G Lee. The United Mine Workers meet in Mobile with operators tomorrow and John P White reportedly disapproves the coalition.
Tonight at the Majestic vaudeville features James B Cereon in The Red Heads and other acts. Grand shows Frank Keenan in The Coward and Eddie Foy in A Favorite Fool with seven little boys, plus Keystone comedy. Tuesday and Wednesday stars Will Hart in The Disciple with a Triangle program boost. Charlie Murray leads Her Painted Hero with Pauline Moran. Manager Weis to alternate Triangle programs every other day.
Misses Myrtle Huggins and Jessye Crowell hosted a Saturday evening birthday party for their sisters Alma Hugghins and Ruby Crowell. Guests included Allie Lee Weatherly Mabel Lacey Laura Smith Leona Black Fannie Scrimpshire Florence Hicks Clara Peterson Alfred Peterson George Hicks Jack W H Cowell Morris Morrow Gene Alder Carl Warren Arthur Walker Edward Black S M Radcliff J M C Crowell George Schumacher W C Reynolds J W Kirvey John Lacey Clayton McCulloch.
In Austin Texas on February 7 reports show the Confederate Home’s veteran ranks shrinking as advanced age and infirmities take their toll. In the past month thirteen old soldiers died, all over seventy, with two more recently claimed. The most recent decedents are John Roberts and Elijah Lockler. Roberts came from Houston July 6 1908 and served in Company A First Battalion Army of Northern Virginia. Lockler came from Tyler April 1 1913 and served in Company C Fifty fifth Alabama Infantry Scott's brigade Loring's Division Army of Tennessee.
The Harlandale Dramatic Club gathered at Morrill High School last week for a program of readings talks and musical numbers by Howell Baxter Norma Itschner Lena Atkinson Nieva Swindler Gladys Lee May Holmes Professor K A Jones and several students of the school.
Ottawa reports General Sam Hughes rejects calls for factory guards. Despite parliament fire and factory blazes, he says policing is local and manufacturers should protect themselves. Recovery continues as bodies are found and inquiries into the fire proceed.
Water in Lake Austin reaches fifty three feet over a fifteen mile stretch along the lake. The record flooding threatens surrounding homes and businesses as the level continues to rise. Authorities monitor levees and issue warnings to residents in affected areas.
The ad highlights a deadly toll from consumption and urges daily use of Scott's Emulsion after meals to strengthen blood and lungs. It claims the product is safe, effective, and free from harmful additives, listing Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey as the makers.
Advert says Zemo stops burning and itching quickly for eczema pimples and rashes. Extra large bottle priced at 1.00, standard 25c. Claims to remove pimples black heads rash eczema tetter and similar skin diseases after application. Describes Zemo as non greasy non staining and dependable where others fail. Cleveland label.
The number of motor boats on the lake rises as the water reaches a good depth for boating, signaling improved conditions for recreational use.
An old advertisement urges readers to seek the full name LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE for genuine product. It hints at a signature by E. W. GROVE and claims curing a cold in one day with a 25c price.
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