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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1917
Page
6
A home method claims to dry clean all fabrics using two ounces of salvite dissolved in two gallons of gasoline. Rub in garments such as silks satins laces and furs to refresh them without fading shrinking or wrinkling. Do it outdoors away from flames and avoid soap and water.
A Memphis Tennessee ad promotes La Creole Hair Dressing claiming gray hair can be restored to a natural dark shade without dye. It touts dandruff and hair loss prevention, new growth, and thick, silky hair, offered with money back guarantee or prepaid shipment for $1 by Van Vleet Mansfield Co.
Fragrant antiseptic ointment promises instant relief from catarrh and nasal congestion. Apply a small amount to the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes and restore free breathing quickly.
Mrs L B Allen entertained guests including Mrs Richard Russell Lea of Los Angeles and Mrs Lee prior to their return home to a new Hollywood bungalow. Attendees from Berkeley Minneapolis and local members gathered with Valentine themed decor and a planned junior Woman's Club meeting. An art exhibition opening at Carnegie Hall under the Art League drew attention.
For twenty years I have known Swamp Root and many who used it praise its merits. It is very useful in cases of catarrh or inflammation of the bladder. I firmly believe it is valuable and recommendable for its purpose. Dr J A Coppedge Oct 26 1916 Alanreed Texas.
An advertisement invites readers to send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer and Co. for a sample size bottle of Swamp Root claiming it will convince anyone and noting a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Mention San Antonio Daily Light. Regular sizes priced at fifty cents and one dollar in drug stores.
The Chronicle lists visits by Mrs. Thaddeus Thomson and Miss Mary Jane Thomson to Austin, Dorothea Thomson at the University, and Miss Clara May Brooks heading to Washington for the presidential inauguration. Invitations advance to Feb 20 tea for Miss Jeanette Hagelstein, matinee parties for Hagelstein and Terrell, and a luncheon hosted by Mrs. J. R. Adams. Community gatherings include Christ Church market at Miss Caro Franklin’s home, and Grace Lutheran bake sale at Wolff & Marx. A YMCA board meeting shift due to a tea, with plans noted for telephone orders and event details.
Nichols Gro. Co. at 209 Ave. C advertises sale items including 14 pounds granulated sugar for 1.00, hams 24 cents, bacon 25 cents, fresh eggs 37 1 2 cents, with monthly accounts and cash terms.
San Antonio Art League hosts an exhibit of eighty San Antonio paintings in the Carnegie Library auditorium. The show runs daily 11 30 a m to 6 30 p m with free admission. Mamie Florian leads Thursday duties. Friday is C Branch. Saturday Sicyon Art Club takes over. Sunday Mrs H P Drought and Monday Ernest Raba assist.
The governor signed multiple bills including a $157,000 allocation for a fireproof dormitory at the College of Industrial Arts, $152,000 for finishing the State Blind Institute, an emergency sum for an A and M College dormitory, and an appropriation for the West Texas State Normal. Other acts create Crockett independent school district, reorganize the 75th judicial district, add Tyler county, recognize several judicial districts, and set rules on stock use by corporations and citations in nonresident cases.
Miss Pauline Magott hosted a Valentine afternoon at Mrs. L Neugebauer’s home. Guests enjoyed bunco and punch as a large group attended the social event.
F. F. Tell of 502 East Cincinnati Avenue recounts relief from months of stomach trouble constipation and nerve strain after taking Tanlac. He reports weight gain improved digestion steadier nerves and newfound energy and calls for others with similar symptoms to try the remedy sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Company and E. J. H. Meier under a Tanlac representative.
Forecast from the New Orleans central office warns of possible rain Tuesday night and Wednesday as unsettled conditions persist. The map shows low pressure and uncertain forecasts with small storm centers forming amid a nationwide pattern of instability from the recent cold front.
The Texas railroad commission held its monthly session in Austin on February 13 to consider Fort Worth’s petition for a union passenger depot. Fort Worth officials led by Chamber of Commerce figures urged the project, while railroad attorney George W. Thompson argued no union station was needed, citing existing depots. The panel also addressed Lagerton depot needs, which was dismissed as the line agreed to build.
Dr Ben Zion Mossinsohn of Jaffa Palestine will discuss The Jewish Problem and Its Solution at Temple Beth El at 8 p m Tuesday English address. Oscar Berman chairs the meeting Mossinsohn a leading Jewish educator directed Herzliah in Jaffa left Palestine at war onset to tour the United States. He arrived on the Pacific coast and has been lauded by press in cities he spoke.
Committees from the Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club and Rifle Association unanimously back introducing military training in San Antonio high schools. Walter Napier to present the resolution to the school board. board and superintendent to determine operation details while all three groups offer support. Colonel Hendrick presided. Rotary and Chamber reps joined Rifle Association members in the meeting.
Advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as supreme for skin scalp hair and hands. Claims superior fragrance creamy emollients and offers a trial free by return mail with a department card. Sold worldwide through Cuticura.
A party led by Lewis G. Stevenson former Illinois secretary of state and Willig Sharp Kilmer of Binghamton N Y set out from the St Anthony Hotel to tour San Antonio cattle ranches and other cowboy sights They travel by car with stops planned for Coronado Beach and then China and Japan leaving New York February 3 en route.
More than a hundred natives of Ohio are expected to attend the Ohio Society of San Antonio banquet at the Gunter Hotel Tuesday night. President Dr. H C Leonard said a large turnout is likely with over one hundred San Antonio families represented. The event includes the annual election of officers. The society, formed three years ago to assist winter visitors from Ohio and elsewhere, also planned to publish a roster of Ohio families in San Antonio. Varnes P. Brown was its first president and Dr. R L Gray its first secretary.
An American missionary introduces the phonograph to a remote tribe. At first they fear the device, then crowd to inspect the instrument. An old chief kneels before the trumpet and asks where the sound came from, learning it originated from Chicago.
Committee No. 13 led a three day campaign begun February 13 by thirteen Fiesta Association committees to raise half of thirteen thousand dollars for the April festival. John Williams, chair, reported over 90 percent of those approached subscribed. Committees seek new donors, not previous 1917 contributors.
Miss Frieda Jaehnig entertained Sunday afternoon at her Montana street home with a danco party and hosiery shower in honor of bride Miss Edna Peters. The parlor and dining room were decorated with red streamers and the favors were red heart diamond clubs and spade boxes filled with candy. Piano solos were given by miss author unknown.
A Cincinnati man promotes freezone, an ether compound sold at drug stores, claiming it instantly eases tender corns and dries the corn root. He urges readers to clip the note and try the method to avoid infection from unsafe home treatments.
Miss Grace Simmang and Miss Martha Brand presented prizes to Edna Peters Georgia Rilling and Viola Kochzius. Chocolate and cakes were served to Edna Peters Martha Brand Viola Kochzius Louise Rilling Georgia Katharine Bernice Rilling Annie Eberhardt Gertrude Albrecht Grace Simmang Hulda Steffler and Mrs P Jaehnig.
The judge reproves the prisoner as he struggles to answer a courtroom remark. The man concedes that his harsh description of a gentleman may have been correct after further reflection.
A reader narrative from Angela Louisiana claims kidney weakness ages her. cites relief after Foley Kidney Pills. Advertising copy promotes 60c and $1.00 sizes sold by A M Fischer with testimonial of regained youth.
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