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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1912
Page
25
Fraternal notes list contact updates with a new phone number 1359 and an old phone 176 for the Fraternal Editor. The brief item directs readers to use the updated contact information for lodge communications.
Preparations begin for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows anniversary in San Antonio Lodge No 11. Ten tentative plans are discussed and a committee on arrangements will be named next meeting. Celebration set for April 26 with two new members initiated.
San Antonio Aeries No. 70 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles held a Wednesday evening dance at Turner hall with elaborate preparations and ballroom decorations. Refreshments were served.
Initiatory drill work will be taken up by the degree team of Sunflower Camp No 4545 Royal Neighbors of America at the meeting Wednesday night. Business matters will be discussed and a social session held with refreshments served.
At the Lotus Lodge No 89 Knights of Pythias meeting at castle hall J E Maze and J A Russell were made esquire The next session is Monday February 12 with work advancing to knight All local members are urged to attend and visiting knights will be welcomed.
At Bexar Camp No 12034 Modern Woodmen of America a Monday meeting ratified the Chicago heat camp action readjusting rates. The group heard a detailed head camp report and decided to devote part of future meetings to discussing new rates now in effect.
W S Cunningham, state manager of the Loyal Americans, addressed a San Antonio assembly on Tuesday night. He spoke on the benefits the group claims to provide to members and the community.
An advertisement by Dr J B Cannaday promises a guaranteed cure for eczema also called tetter and other names after ten years of work and claims to have treated a quarter million cases. Readers are urged to write today for a free trial and are invited to share the notice with others suffering from eczema.
Mrs. Josephine M. Stephens received the commander's jewel from San Antonio Council No. 1759 Knights and Tradies of Honor. Two membership applications were received. The February 22 meeting will be a social for George Washington's birthday. The drill team gave an exhibition.
San Antonio Camp No. 529 Woodmen of the World admitted eight candidates by ballot at Wednesday night’s gathering. Absent new officers took the oath of office, and an appropriation was approved to aid a needy Woodman from the north for his health.
At Commercial Camp No. 41 Woodmen of the World on Monday night two candidates were admitted by ballot and four by transfer. Initiation of candidates at the next meeting was planned.
A musical program and dance will be given at the meeting. Members are asked to come early as business matters will be disposed of before the entertainment.
The ladies auxiliary held a Saturday night dance at St Albert's hall. The ballroom featured a pot plants and flowers motif and the event drew a large attendance.
Alamo Lodge No. 522 discussed plans at Tuesday night meeting for the anniversary celebration set for March 17. Officers were appointed to a committee to organize the event.
In Litchfield Maine C W Norton reports a year of hand cracks swelling and pain until Cuticura ointment and Cuticura Soap were used. The cracks healed after one box and with continued use the skin returned to normal. No recurrence after six months.
Louis M. Cain chairs the group arranging the next lodge meeting on February 20. The program includes musical numbers recitations and addresses. Entertainment committee members are Maude Richter chair Agnes Robitszch and Newton H. White. A dance follows the program.
Members of Germania Lodge No 1086 Knights and Ladies of Honor will be honored at an entertainment February 19 at Owls hall following a lodge meeting. Two candidates were initiated and five membership applications approved. The degree team plans a ball February 19 at Owls hall on Soledad street.
New officers of Alamo Lodge No. 206 Knights and Ladies of Honor officiated for the first time at the Wednesday meeting. Two applications for membership were received. After the business session the officers hosted an elaborate banquet in the hall.
At Mire Grove No. 157 Woodmen Circle meeting on Wednesday afternoon a Valentine prize bell was planned with two handsome presents donated. Reception committee members include Mesdames Stephens Boykin McGinnis Schmidt Rutledge Jordan Bow ers Le Laurin and Thrailkill. A light lunch followed the business session.
Twenty four mem bership applications were received at the Owls hall meeting of Lodge No. 1789. President Crow received gold cuff links and Mrs. E. E. Mills was awarded a gold bracelet for obtaining the most new members. A box lunch party was planned for Thursday night.
A 12 year old girl from Dover West, N. H. reports pimples cleared in a week after using Cuticura Ointment. She endorses the treatment, says she is now visibly clear, and notes how to obtain samples and the 32 page book from Cuticura, Dept. T, Boston.
A committee was appointed to arrange Laurel Grove No 185 Woodmen Circle annual picnic at Berg's Mill on March 17 to celebrate the lodge's first anniversary. Members on the committee are Mrs Agnes Robitsch Mrs Hattie Newsom and Mrs Josie Graham. Laurel Grove also hosted a Thursday night ball at Turner hall which was well attended and successful.
The Knights of Columbus were guests at a Thursday dance at Casino hall with their wives and lady friends as hostesses. The leap year custom was observed and found novel by the young men. Light refreshments were served as the hall was attractively decorated for a large crowd.
Fred Aylmer has been re-elected secretary of Davy Crockett Lodge No. 145 for the thirteenth time, continuing his long service with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen.
The February North American Review features Leander T. Chamberlain’s A Chapter of National Dishonor on the Panama canal imbroglio and Hugo Münsterberg’s Germany of Today. W. Jett Lauck discusses immigration, while John R. Arnold surveys the Philippines Civil Service. Don C. Seitz profiles Surface Japan with color plates and sharp travel notes.
The weekly card party will be held on Thursday February 13 with attendees gathering for a social games session. Organizers invite members to join at the usual venue for an evening of bridge and rummy.
Unity Lodge No 36 Knights of Pythias held a Friday night meeting at Castle hall conferring the rank of esquire on three candidates. The three will receive the rank of Knight next Friday by the lodge's degree team.
Staacke Bros advertises a large selection of carriages buggies and phaetons at very low prices to attract buyers. Details unspecified but emphasis on volume and value.
Texas favors becoming the chief fig growing state. The gulf coast near Algoa between Houston and Galveston is found peculiarly suited to this crop. Earlier obstacles from the sharp s have been addressed, and the production of resistant fig trees promises zero nip. Conditions remain favorable for most of the year, with black loam yielding fine quality figs.
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