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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1916

Page

8

Harmony Club Social Dance and Several Friday Events

Thursday night Harmony Club hosts a weekly dance and board party. Social events include a dinner party for Captain and Mrs. Sterling Price Adams and a Friday Mothers' Culture and Training Class at 3:30 pm. Parish and school clubs meet with teas and sessions at listed homes and venues.

Harmony Club Mrs. Sterling Price Adams C. O. Weathers Mothers’ Culture and Training Hunstock Avenue

Boys Truant Problem Highlighted By Mothers Teachers

Mrs. Frederick Schoff of Philadelphia tells the National Congress of Mothers and Parent teachers Association that nine percent of truancy links to boys entering crime. She urges cooperative work among home school church and business leaders with confidential parent teacher committees to guide youths and avert crime.

Detroit Mich Frederick Schoff Philadelphia National Congress of Mothers’ and Parent-teachers’ Association National Education Association

Cut This Out It Is Worth Money

Vintage advertisement urging readers to mail a slip with five cents to Foley & Co. of Chicago for a trial package. The offer includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and back issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and digestive problems, with A. M. Fischer as the local druggist.

Foley & Co Chicago I’l Foley A. M. Fischer

Stokes Case Is Continued To May Sixteen

Fort Worth Texas February 24 The case against John Stokes accused of killing Dallas lawyer Donald Shily in Fort Worth in November 1914 was continued until May 16 due to the absence of an important witness on each side.

Geese Save Rome Recalled In Optimistic History Note

An amateur historian, upbeat about Mr. Ford's mission, recalls how the cackling geese once saved Rome. The note suggests a historic performance call to arms to a people always prepared, referencing geese and their symbolic role.

Ford Rome Springfield Republican

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

Millions use it to end grippe misery and break up severe colds with a dose every two hours for three doses. It clears nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves headache feverishness and sore throat, and costs 25 cents at any drug store.

Grippe Pape

Pinex and Sugar Syrup Cough Remedy Suggested

An advertisement touts a homemade cough syrup from 2% ounces Pinex mixed with plain sugar syrup to make a pint. It promises relief within 24 hours for coughs including whooping cough, bronchitis, and winter coughs, with guaranteed satisfaction from The Pinex Co. Fort Wayne Indiana.

Pinex Co Fort Wayne Ind

San Antonio Musical Club Stages Symphony Day Program

A San Antonio Musical Club reception at the St Anthony Hotel featured a large audience and a varied program. Performers included Ella Mackensen, Mrs Frederick Abbott, Madame D Acagna, and W P Romberg among others with ensembles from string quartets to piano solos. Each number drew enthusiastic applause from the gathered music lovers.

San Antonio Orescease ‘ Mendelssohn Ww. P. " Romberg F. H. Palmer F. Niggli Kurt Zimmermann L. Ronald Martha Mathieu Souvenir de Haydn Leonard Peggy Bliss Madame D’acagna Case Schumann J. W. Holt W. P. Romberg

Garden of Roses Play by St Marys Parish

The Garden of Roses, produced by the Children of Mary of St Marys Catholic Church, runs next week from Tuesday to Saturday with Knights of Columbus on Tuesday, Ancient Order of Hibernians on Wednesday, Ladies Auxiliary on Thursday, Daughters of Isabella on Friday, and parish societies on Saturday. Matinees are planned Wednesday and Saturday. Mrs W E Wroe of Chicago arrives Tuesday as an annual guest at St Anthony.

William Carlton Church Amanda Hise Guenther Helena V. Guenther Fred Jones Ruth Bingaman Helena Guenther Erhart Guenther Norval Chittim Philp Cook Garden of Roses Children of Mary of

Mrs J G C Lee Hosts Meeting With Mrs Wroe In Local Home

Mrs J G C Lee will be at home Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock to meet Mrs W E Wroe of Chicago.

J. G. C. Lee W.E. Wroe Chicago

Mrs Burns Hosts Auction Bridge at O Connell Home

Mrs William Burns entertained at auction bridge with guests from Dallas and nearby towns at Mrs Nora OConnell's San Pedro avenue home. Prizes were awarded to several hostesses and guests as the Travis Club announced a Leap Year ball for February 29 and visiting students returned to the University of Texas after a week with Mrs J B Murrah.

William Burns Auction Bridge Nora O'Connell San Pedro Avenue Washington Travis Club Hubby Alice Miller Brenham Ruth Dudley Llano Reba Clark Austin Maud Barnes Floresville Ruth Hall Houston Ruby Bell University of Texas J. B. Murrah East Ashby Place

German Classics Reading Circle Social at St Anthony

The German Classics Reading Circle held a Wednesday afternoon social at St Anthony. Members were asked to write an original poem and many displayed unusual talent. Refreshments were served.

St. Anthony Mach

Omission of Mrs. James D. Martin in Missionary Society Tea

A colonial tea hosted by the Travis Park Methodist Church Missionary Society Tuesday afternoon overlooked Mrs. James D. Martin in the program. Her vocal solo was enjoyed by attendees.

Missionary Society of the Travis Park Methodist Church James D. Martin

Carnegie Library Opens Week with Our Reading Club

The first weekly program at Carnegie Library was presented by Our Reading Club featuring a reading and discussion. The event marked the start of a series by city clubs, highlighting community literary activities.

Carnegie Library Our Reading Club

Oldest Woman's Club to Celebrate Twenty Fifth Year Next

Wednesday afternoon the citys oldest woman's club plans its twenty fifth birthday year opening invited by the library board to inaugurate a series of educational programs. Mrs J Tom Williams led the session with a club history. Mrs H D Brown spoke as club president and papers were read by Cora L Davenport Willard L Simpson and others. The Daughters of Scotia meet Friday at 8.

Library Board J. Tom Williams H. D. Brown Cora L. Davenport Grieg J. Townsend Woodhull Balzac Willard L. Simpson Walter Scott

Q Ban Hair Color Restorer Promises Darker Gray Hair

An advertisement touts Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer for gray hair turning a dark shade and adding fullness. It claims scalp health benefits, dandruff control, and hair growth, with a money back guarantee and a 60 cent price for a 7 oz. bottle from Sommer's Drug Co. in San Antonio Texas.

Sommer’s Drug Co San Antonio Tex Mal

Dandruff Cure Promises Thick Hair With Liquid Arvon

A vintage advertising claim promotes liquid arvon as a dandruff cure. It instructs applying four ounces nightly to dissolve and destroy dandruff, stop itching, and improve hair. The message emphasizes affordability and universal effectiveness.

Piano Recital by Signor Fabbrini at Our Lady of the Lake College

Talented pianist Signor Giuseppe Fabbrini greeted by a large audience at Our Lady of the Lake College on Wednesday evening for a recital. Program included Beethoven Sonata Op 109, Schumann Ballade Op 10, Brahms Sonatas Op 35, Chopin works, Debussy pieces, and Dohnanyi Rhapsody.

Signor Giuseppe Fabbrini Lady of Lake College Our Lady of the Lake College

Railroad Cement Tariff Date Extended to March 10

The Railroad Commission in Austin Texas announced a change in the effective date of the new cement tariff. The revised schedule shifts the start from February 25 to March 10 following the hearing on higher freight rates.

Austin Tex Railroad Commission

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Social Caliendar St. Mark's Highland Park Mothers and Teachers’ Club The Woman’s Club Riverside Park School T. P. Cotter Clifford Court History Club Beacon Hill Gunter Hotel Percy Tyrrell Gouraud’s Ferd. T. Hopkins & Son Great Jones St New York City Emer Faust Maull Bros St. Louis, U.S. A St. Anthony Hotel T. B. Baker Hertzberg Houston and St. Mary’s Sts Mesdames Harry Hyman Max Baetz Theodore Machenheimer Edward A. Wilson SAN Antonio Musical 1B Gnomenreigen J. H. Compton T. W. Matthews W. C. Arnett E. Weakley Mary Nolte Geneva Neal Gus Mauermann Robert Neucize Daughters of Scotia Brady Building Special Emil Blum Co East Houston Street Doppio Movimento Cherzo Debussy Ae Dohnanyi Est Allcock Bailey Merienda Crockett Edwin H. Lee United States A Pureyv Minera Standard Oil Company New Jersey Bayonne Harvey W. Wiley Good Housekeeping Bureau of Foods Sanitation and Health
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