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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
6
A health and beauty column advises against face powder due to skin clogging and aging. It promotes a skin whitening tonic with spurmax and hazel, plus hair care tips using canthrax shampoo, a delatone hair removal paste, and a quinzaine tonic for scalp health and hair shine.
A reader suggests a tonic for thick sluggish blood and sallow skin using dissolving hardene in alcohol with sugar and hot water to make a quart, plus a tablespoon before meals. Another reader recommends an eye tonic by dissolving crystal in water and drops in the eye daily to strengthen vision.
An advertisement-like claim promotes taking a tablespoon of par nong dissolved in hot water before meals to rapidly reduce fat. It asserts effectiveness in cold weather and promises wrinkle-free skin, urging readers to try the remedy.
An ad-promoted cleansing cream recipe combines Almoroin and glycerine with cold water to create a greaseless cream jelly. It is marketed to smooth soften whiten and prevent chapping for a youthful look when used morning and night. Read Mrs Martyns Beauty.
Amusements note Harry Bulger stars in The Flirting Princess with a prop camel finale. The touring company travels by special train, including two Pullman cars and mammoth baggage cars, as “Props” and Teddy Bears provide lively comedy and skating tricks on stage.
Tonight the Plaza hosts regular Thursday patrons plus a large turnout of baseball enthusiasts honoring the advance guard of the Philadelphia Athletics. San Antonio Rooters club and many nonmembers are expected to attend before the local season progresses.
At the Royal a strong vaudeville program features Rutherford and Munroe with singing, recitation and sharp jokes. Mitzie Admond impresses with a sweet voice and clever imitations. Ray Lewis performs Apache style dances and topical songs, aided by special scenery, costumes and electric effects. Three American comical acts complete the lineup.
Advance seat sales for The Com muters at the new Orpheum theater progress well ahead. Opening week features three performances starting Saturday night with a Sunday matinee and another Sunday evening show. The Forbes comedy, written by James Forbes, promises lively laughs and a strong New York track record. Final theater work nears completion as doors prepare to open in apple-pie order.
Harper's Bazar advises on flattering silhouettes for fuller figures emphasizing softly draped surplice waists and uninterrupted skirt length. It notes waist emphasis, belt placement, and simple long lines. suggests lace panels and lengthwise bands to create original looks while following French-inspired style.
Harper's Bazar describes a waist and back workout that strengthens the loins by lying on one side with the head on a pillow. Pull the top knee toward the abdomen ten times, then repeat on the other side and progress to twenty repetitions.
A brief health ad advises avoiding cold when kidneys are sensitive, claiming cold congests the kidneys and may cause Bright's disease. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills by Edwards & King Drug Co., touting quick tonic action and cures for kidney or bladder trouble within medical reach.
Miss Eugenia Nordhaus will host a card party this evening at her residence 415 Fraser Street for a group of friends.
Mrs Lon D Cartwright hosts Miss Helen Harvey of Sherman at a Washington tea for the Protestant Orphans Home. Mrs L P Peck entertains for Miss Clara Moritz. Silver tea at Mr and Mrs George Strange home in Cincinnati avenue. Mrs J Li Cowan hosts luncheon for Miss Frances Gillespie. The Phoenix club meets with Mrs J B Cunningham. Jewish Literary club meets at Redmen's hall in the evening. Colonial tea at Masonic Temple in the evening.
Mrs Lon D Cartwright welcomed Miss Helen Harvey of Sherman this afternoon at her West French Place home. Fifty young ladies called to meet the honoree as spring flowers and ferns decorated each room with assisting ladies serving in the living room hall and cafe area.
The Beta Tan Zeta sorority at the high school elected Judith Rogers Genevive Gage Barbara Ripley Dorothy Cotton and Bessie May Bass to replace graduates. They will be publicly installed tomorrow evening at Miss Leila Stone's home.
A meeting of the B Natural club is scheduled for 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon on West Magnolia avenue with Miss Nina Trimble. Attendance is urged for a very important gathering.
Miss Hazelle Davis and Nathan Tanenbaum, the Y M C A physical director, wed last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Nat Davis on Trenton avenue. The ceremony was private with the bride’s family present and the couple plans a short Austin stay before settling at 163 East Trenton avenue after March 1.
Mrs J L Cowan hosted a luncheon at her Camden street residence for guest Miss Frances Gillespie. Red decor including carnations and Washington birthday motifs adorned the table while a six course menu was served. Guests included Juanita Hopkins Maud Cunyons Clay West Lillian Luke and Lucy Henderson.
The M N S club entertained last evening at Lotus Street club rooms in honor of several young ladies. Dancing and games were enjoyed followed by a two course luncheon. Prizes in the games were awarded to Miss Edna Wisfeld and Miss Ella May Neville. Those present were:
A Portsmouth man describes years of facial disfigurement from pimples and blackheads. He credits Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment with clearing his skin after two cakes and two boxes, saying he can now mingle with friends and feel jolly again. He advertises the products and free samples through Cuticura’s mailing address.
Misses Asa Holleman Ethel Dicken son Ella May Neville Elizabeth Bell Ana Weisfeld Mildred Meerscheidt Emily Orr Lillian Hughes Bran ham Sam Bennett Alfred Kilgore Leonard Hoefgen Francis Leary Ed win Synan William Mell Boooth William Lien William Marshall Adolph Duerr Rufus Gloverman.
Frank Mansfield of this city and Miss Margaret Lynch of Buffalo New York wed this week in Concord street the home of the bride's parents. Rev Charles B Morgan officiated and the couple are now in Canada. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Montgomery Mansfield of San Antonio and friends will take interest in the wedding report.
Negotiations for a city Young Men's Social club concluded with a meeting of prospective members at the Gunter hotel rooms. Frank A. Meyers of the San Antonio Light chaired. Thirty charter members were elected and thanks extended to the hotel for furnishing the Bohemian styled quarters on the lower floor, once the Press club dungeon.
Dr and Mrs E A Millim of St Louis spend winter with E T Wilson at 1015 Avenue C. Dr Millim notes notable city improvement since first visit four years ago.
Miss Elsie Evans, guest of Mrs. Leroy Bates, has returned to Eagle Pass after a visit.
N. L. Bates and family of Gainsburg Ill are guests of Rev. and Mrs. L. S. Bates. The visit highlights a family engagement with the local church household.
Mrs. G A Lynch arrives back from Cedar Falls Iowa with her niece Mrs M F Hunter and her young son.
The Travis Park Missionary society at Thomas school will host a Colonial tea Friday afternoon. Receiving and hospitality duties are handled by a list of ladies led by Mrs. Thomas, with a separate group of young ladies pouring tea.
The Beacon Hill Junior Audubon society will meet Friday after school in Beacon Hill Park with Mrs. George Worley as leader. The notice is signed by Miss M. B. Donoho O. P. 176 N. P. 1359.
The Riverside Park Mothers' club hosts a tea Friday from 3 to 5 PM at the home of Mrs. W. H. Wells in Mount Vernon Court Crestholme addition. Mrs. Wells is assisted by Mrs. George Reeder and Mrs. Owen Haworth. A musical program is planned and cordial invitations are extended to all.
Regular meeting of the Jewish Literary club set for Thursday evening January 22 at 8 30 sharp at the Red Men’s hall. A large attendance is expected.
The History club will meet on Friday afternoon with Mrs. McFadden presenting on Louis Philippe and Lafayette. Mrs. Lathrop will discuss Balzac's Metaphysics, Mrs. McIntosh will give a reading, and Mrs. Christian will lead the eighteenth century painters discussion.
The Fannin School Mothers' club will give a tea on Friday February 23 at the home of Mrs W L Davies 1013 Burnet Street. Mrs Davies will be assisted by Mrs George Cummins Mrs D J McLellan Mrs Kate S Schenck Mrs T J Ripley and Miss Josephone Dean Cunningham. An interesting program has been arranged and refreshments will be served.
The Woman's Interest group of the Madison Square Presbyterian Church holds a social meeting tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Frederick Bowen's residence on Camden Street.
The Travis Park Missionary society plans a colonial tea at the Thomas school tomorrow afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock. A musical program will be presented and the receiving ladies will wear colonial costumes with decorations in the same motif.
The San Antonio Epworth League union will hold a social meeting at Government Hill Methodist church tomorrow evening at eight o'clock. All league members are urged to be present.
The Government Hill Literary club met at Mrs. Angus James's home yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Henry Richmond led the program with remarks on Regime of Mrs Carlyle Life. Mrs. A T Nichols spoke on Carlyle Life and Works. Miss Lucy Richmond discussed Homes of Noted Englishmen with illustrations. Mildred Gates performed Grieg's Butterfly. Marjory Will presented The School Teacher.
The Twentieth Century club met in regular session yesterday afternoon to discuss San Antonio social needs and plan practical work to address them.
The department of literature of the Woman's club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Reese Wilson presiding in the chair. Three papers were read by Dr. Mary L. Burnham Mrs. C Schasse and Miss A De Zavala.
Dorothy Dix recounts a Colonial Dames luncheon planned to honor Washington with truth telling as the guest of honor. A chorus of sharp, comic barbs erupts as guests reveal fashions, lies, and social pretenses, ending with a rueful return to reality and a decision not to celebrate Washington’s birthday.
Sharpen your appetite select meals from the steam tables at Mat thews Cafeteria. Delicious home cooking offered at 222 Losoya with lunch and dinner options.
Growers are advised to cut old plant tips with a sharp knife using a quick downward stroke to take three eyes. Firm soil in flats, then insert each cutting and cover the lower bud by half an inch. After planting, soak the flat, shade a day, and place in a light window with a white curtain. Transplant to two inch pots when cuttings form a small root mass in three to four weeks.
In spring fashion outlooks the lines tend toward long straight silhouettes. Kimono sleeves, popular for their simplicity, face a contest as designers place sleeves at the shoulder or slightly below with a fine French cord, allowing long satin or chiffon sleeves in some models per Harper's Bazar.
Outdoor work in March should thin crowded plant clumps including iris and peony while avoiding cutting through the heart. Sage and Sulphur hair remedy Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur, available from WC Kalteyer and all druggists, claims to restore color and stop dandruff with a refund guarantee.
Lentz Tailor claims to offer truthful tailoring in both visible and hidden parts of garments. He promotes new orient al dots honest open faced worsteds that customers will like. Come in and see them.
To enjoy the garden fully start seeds or cuttings rather than buying mature plants. By early March begin sowing and taking cuttings, selecting from reliable seedsmen catalogs and trying a few novelties each season for extra zest. The modern seedsman is a reliable dealer whose catalogue can be trusted.
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