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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
6
Reports describe a building at the Sons asylum complex damaged by a storm, with a tin roof ripped off and electrical issues. Several workers or attendees suffered after effects and were treated, while some witnesses noted intense emotions and the shock of the event.
Local bathers cheer a Missouri ruling that barber work on Sundays is not a necessity or charity when done as a regular business. Judge Norton notes blue laws aim to curb labor on Sunday to honor the Sabbath, and cites Christian charity as the guiding motive. Other items mention prize events, social trips, and local notices.
The Self Culture club hosts an afternoon event at Miss Dietrich's home with American authors contest decor and festive touches. Guests include many club members and society figures, while refreshments feature fruit, salad, chocolate and cake amidst ornate cards and keepsakes.
A period voice column advises women on beauty and hair care focusing on blonde hair. It promotes careful grooming, suggests egg cleansing shampoo, lemon juice rinses, mild whitening tweaks, and cautions against bleaching. It links hygiene, modest fashion, and self-care to personal charm and decorum.
Hertzberg's promotes low prices for glasses with discounts from $7 to $10 down to $2 range and daily specials. The ad touts 90 years of reputation, claims low expenses mean big savings, and offers free services and lenses ground at half prices. See Hertzberg's for selections and specials.
Mrs Morgan wife of a New York financier arrived in El Paso yesterday morning aboard her private yacht Independence en route to Los Angeles for the winter. She attended the formal opening of a local Episcopal church and was seen at various social stops during her brief visit.
Members of the Wringer Verto d Magi Uhlir annual mask ball held Saturday amid heavy rain at Mission Garden. Numerous prizes were awarded to both ladies and gentlemen for best costumes. Winners included Miss ANNI Nass and Mr. Kreenggaminir Nih for finest outfits, with additional awards for themed attire and tableware prizes, music and refreshments followed until past midnight.
Professional men who get little exercise exhaust brain and nerves rapidly. Coffee hurts such people, many realize its harm. Try giving up coffee ten days and drink the wholesome beverage with the coffee flavor Pos sam. It is drug free and contains wheat’s vital phosphate for nerve building. There's a Reason.
Handsome badges and a mission window design were selected for the Castlemen convention in San Antonio March 18 to 21. W. J. Silles, chair of the Business Men's Club committee, let a contract for 2000 badges. Officers’ badges will be gold plated, membership badges oxidized alloy, with the Alamo motif and the mission window medallion.
Inspector Riley exposes a restaurant unhealthy liver sale misconduct. Proprietor Young June pleads guilty in corporation court, pays a fine from Judge Buckley. Liver condemned as past maturity, removed from refrigerator and found again ready for serving.
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