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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1916
Page
8
London reports reveal a royal commission will open Parliament next Tuesday rather than the king in person. Officials say His Majesty is prepared to proceed but medical advisers advise against the ceremony during convalescence after his severe accident.
Formal announcement in St. Louis confirms the engagement of Miss Clara Busch granddaughter of Adolphus Busch and Percy Orthwein an artist of the city. Miss Busch is the second daughter.
The Wagner Drug Store in San Antonio markets Solvax, a kidney and bladder remedy, with a money back guarantee if it does not provide quick relief. The ad claims rapid improvement after a few days and asserts the product cures by addressing the root cause of kidney troubles. It cites broad customer relief and urges readers to try Solvax to regain health.
August A. Busch inherits the bulk of his father Adolphus Busch’s estate, the noted multimillionaire brewer. The transfer underscores the enduring prominence of the Busch family in brewing wealth and social standings.
Washington D C Feb 9 The forty fifth anniversary of its establishment was celebrated today by unveiling a bronze tablet in memory of its founder Spencer Fullerton Baird at the United States Bureau of Fisheries ceremony in Washington D C A silver service and speeches accompanied the memorial unveiling by officials and researchers.
An attorney general opinion holds a member of a county commissioner's court cannot be employed by the court to supervise public works as long as compensation is paid for the work. The rule eliminates potential conflicts by barring dual roles.
President and Mrs Wilson entertained at the White House dinner in honor of the Supreme Court justices. Guests included Attorney General and Mrs Gregory and Mme Schumann Heink who performed after the meal.
Dialect exchange portrays Dinah and Mrs. questioning who cleans the fish. Dinah deflects, noting Ahi has long suffered in the water. The snippet captures colloquial speech and domestic labor dynamics.
A health notice urges everyday meat eaters to flush kidneys with rad Salts or Jad Salts to neutralize uric acid and cleanse sluggish kidneys. The remedy combines grape and lemon acid with lithia and is sold cheaply as an effervescent drink to ease bladder irritation and nocturnal urination.
In Society calendar, notices reveal dinners hosted at the Menger for Dr. and Mrs. Hibben of Princeton and for Miss Goode of St. Louis with Lt Nourrow. General and Mrs Funston also host a dinner. Other events include birthday observances for Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson, musicales, luncheons, and mothers council meetings with multiple attendees listed.
The Mu Nu Sigma fraternity hosts an automobile hay ride on Friday night February 18 along the scenic loop. Students and local residents are invited to join for an evening of rides and socializing.
A Tuesday reception hosted by Mrs. H. P. Drought for her daughter Mrs. Harry Patrick Drought drew over 500 invitations. Guests were greeted in the drawing room, music room and hall with arrangements of pink sweet peas roses and marigolds while attendees wore yellow white and gold ensembles and pageantry reflected the Alamo Heights setting.
The San Antonio branch of the Southern Association of College Women hosted an informal five o'clock tea Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. H. The gathering featured light refreshments and conversation among members.
A Kentucky letter describes severe female weakness hindering daily work. After three bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports restored health and ability to do her own chores. The notice promotes the remedy's forty year reputation and invites women to seek free medical advice from the Pinkham company in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Otto Moegelin of 225 Fredericksburg Road describes a grippe related kidney issue with back pain and colored secretions. He credits two boxes of Doan’s Kidney Pills for lasting relief, urging others to seek the product sold by Foster Milburn in Buffalo New York at 50 cents.
A tribute event in Princeton, New Jersey honored Mrs. John Grier Hibben as guests from the association attended.
More than 300 guests attended the Tuesday night inaugural ball at the Automobile Club honoring President Victor Keller and Mrs. Ixeller. Red heart streamers, lattice walls, palms, and ferns decorated the hall as the Nineteenth Infantry band played. Supper followed at 11 o'clock, led by Mr. and Mrs. Keller, with tables adorned in red and white carnations and fern. The receiving line included a long list of dignitaries and guests.
At the request of many and due to other social functions on February 22 the Missionary Society of Laurel Heights Methodist Church will host its annual colonial tea at Mrs J Terrells residence 100 Summit Avenue on Thursday February 17 from 4 to 7 pm Gentlemen are especially invited.
The Council of Jewish Women held a meeting Tuesday at the Woman's Club with a notable musical program by the city's prominent musicians. Refreshments and a social hour followed the program.
The La Jeannesse Dancing Class hosts a Valentine dance from 4 to 6 pm Saturday afternoon at Elks hall.
Captain and Mrs. Benjamin Fou lois host a Saturday reception at the Menger featuring guests including Lt and Mrs. Pratt Lt and Mrs. Gantz Lt and Mrs. Dague Lt and Mrs. Charles R Mayo Capt and Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee Mrs. Guy Cushman Miss Isa belle Crosby Miss Julia Crosby Miss Catherine Winn Mildred Morris Captain Marion Howze and numerous other officers and ladies.
The patronesses for the musical frolic to be given Saturday night at the St Anthony by the young women of the San Antonio Musical Club are Mesdames H. H. Branham L. J. Hart W S Conness B L Naylor A J Parker R P Schermerhorn Jack Trollinger H E Dickinson F F E Tucker Lee Gardner Louise Jacobs Charles Meek R M Hughes Roy Lowe E E Hillie J L Lytle Carl D Newton and Gus Pherling.
Mrs. Max Hamburger of Chicago, guest of her daughter Mrs. A. Sachs, will be the honor guest at an afternoon musicale on Thursday. Mrs. L. Fink will be host. The guests include members of the German Literary Club and a few friends.
Morrill high school host the Parent-Teachers' Club tea at Mrs J M Swindler's home Thursday afternoon. Mrs Mary Cox will speak on Marketing and the Care of Food in the Home. Guests will sew for the Public Health Nurse Association loan closet.
Mrs. B F Kingsley hosted a luncheon Wednesday in the Wolff and Marx tea room honoring Miss Storrow Devine Smith and Miss Dorothy Swearingen. Pink and white sweet peas lined the table. corsage bouquets matched the decor, and white and gold plate cards identified the attending guests and host.
The Harmony Club plans a weekly informal dance and card party for Thursday night. Members and guests are invited to enjoy social dancing and card games in a casual setting.
Loig will host a Wednesday night dinner at their quarters in the aviation post Fort Sam Houston. Guests include Misses Julia and Isa belle Crosby and Miss Goode of St Louis plus Lieutenant Morrow a new aviation corps member. Table decor features pink sweet peas.
Miss Carolina Gresham and her bridal party were toasted at a Wolff & Marx tea room luncheon hosted by Miss Sarah Terrell and Miss Erna Elmendorf. Lieutenant Carberry and Lieutenant Sherman attended with guests, pink Killarney roses and pink carnation corsages adorn the table setting.
The Pierian Study Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. E L Raborn for a Poe Tales study. Mrs. B S Hunter will host February 22 when Stephenson Inland Voyage will be studied.
The Collins Gardens school Parent-Teachers Association will meet Friday afternoon. Mrs. BB. T. Wilson will discuss "The Dangers That Surround Our Children, and How to Guard Against Them." A follow up discussion will be led by Miss Elaine Barton and Mrs. EK. V. Harriman.
The board of lady managers of the San Antonio Symphony Society plans February 29 as Symphony Day to rally financial support. Mrs Eli Hertzberg urged everyone to spread interest, stressing the need to build the orchestra for the community. A dansant and a large card party are among events scheduled for the day.
The Patrick Henry Debating Club at Stephen F. Austin school held a meeting with the topic Preparedness is an Effective Means of Preventing War. Frank Newton and Samuel Ruiz spoke for the affirmative defeating Perry Kallison and Abe Goldberg who led the negative. Clarence Fawcett delivered a declamation.
John M. Steinfeld, president of the San Antonio Music Teachers' Association, has called an important meeting of the organization to be held in the oak room of the St Anthony Hotel at 8:15 Wednesday evening.
Misses Loraine Finnigan and Elsie Friedrich announce a Leap Year dance on Thursday night at Turner Hall. Event aims to raise funds for community programs and features music and refreshments.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel causes cramps nausea and salivation, while Liver Tone quickly cleanses the liver without sickness and is safe for children.
The Majestic features vaudeville acts including The Red Heads and other attractions and films tonight. The Grand presents William S. Hart in The Disciple and additional motion pictures.
The Red Heads headline the Majestic bill proving as popular as last year. James B. Carson stars as the Kaufman Cloak and Suit proprietor in a new costumed revival. William Le Baron wrote the book and Robert Hood Bowers the music, both renowned in their fields.
At a Tuesday afternoon meeting in the Be dell building the San Antonio Bi Centennial fair commission chose William Cassin as temporary chairman. He will appoint a five member finance committee and a committee on permanent organization to nominate future officers. A report from Leo R. Sack in Washington says most U S senators favor the fair resolution and will pass it. Congressman R L Henry expects the bill to pass the House. Plans call for a $1,000,000 capitalization with $25 par value stock and the Committee of One Hundred will stay in charge to oversee entertainments for the Bi Centennial.
Hart leads The Disciple a western life drama by Thomas H Ince with Dorothy Dalton as leading lady at the Grand Opera House today for the last time. The program also features Keystone comedy Her Painted Hero with Charlie Murray Hale Hamilton Polly Moran and a Triangle program Alpha One with Willard Mack Enid Markey and ad had artistic staging by Ince The Village Scandal Keystone comedy with Raymond Hitchcock Flora Zabelle and Fatty Arbuckle also shown.
Dandruff irritates the scalp and weakens roots causing hair loss. A 25 cent bottle of Dandrline rubbed into the scalp is claimed to stop hair loss and remove dandruff after a few applications.
Announcement states George F. Lupton will depart immediately as a commissioner to San Diego California to review and study the exposition plan used there the previous year.
Governor Ferguson left Austin for Temple on private business and plans to be away for a day or two.
A small package of Hamburger Brust Thee is sold in pharmacies. One tablespoon steeped in boiling water and drunk relieves congestion by opening pores and loosening the bowels. The remedy is described as inexpensive, vegetable, and harmless.
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