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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1912

Page

3

Chamber of Commerce Red Tie Luncheon Boosts Fund Drive

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Red Tie brigade held a luncheon at the Menger Hotel to report progress on the fund drive. The San Antonio Hotel Co owners of the Gunter hotel contributed 500 dollars with directors and officers promising substantial further gifts totaling around 2000 dollars. Subscriptions for Saturday reached 2065 dollars, bringing the total to 41 339 dollars with about 376 subscribers including 50 new members. Speakers urged broader cooperation and unity to accelerate city development as by major general Jesse M. Lee and other leaders.

Red Tie Brigade Chamber of Commerce Menger Hotel San Antonio Hotel Co Gunter Hotel Chamber of Commerce Fund R. H. Wester Ray Mackey H. C. King Conness BB. M. Hammond T. H. Flannery A. B. Stephens W. B. Tuttle Nat Washer H. L. Miler Emil Frank J. H. Kirkpatrick A. H. Halff R. T. Pruitt Hugo Goodman George R. Allensworth H. D. Elliott Thomas L. Conroy H. L. Miller Charles Graebner T. N. Smith I. W. Biggar George Saur L. J. Hart P. G. Lucas F. W. Cook George Allensworth William Schlesinger H. G. Staacke J. R. Sprague Ed F. Melcher Fiesta San Jacinto Association Publicity League Jobbers and Manufacturers’ League Real Estate Exchange Messrs. Conroy Graebner Nat M. Washer H. E. Hildebrand Jesse M. Lee C. V. Birkhead W. C. Conness D. J. Woodward KR. T. Pruitt J. W. Warren Bexar County Highway League Walter Napier Civic Improvement League Jack Rowe Frederick J. Fielding San Antonio Automobile Club B. Ricaby Ricaby San Antonio W. S. Conness

Man Recovers From Severe Facial Pimples Using Cuticura

Louis Taubenfeld reports a year of facial itching and swelling after a shaving incident. After trying many remedies, he used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, which stopped the itching and reduced swelling. Within about a month his disfigurement disappeared and he fully recovered. Nov. 11, 1911.

W. 112Th &T New York N. Y Louis Taubenfeld

Dandruff Cure Promised By Cuticura Experiment

Eight years of dandruff and scalp sores end after Miss L Freshney reports clear scalp following use of one box of Cuticura Ointment and two cakes of Cuticura Soap. Sales info includes free samples and 32 page book from Cuticura, Dept. T Boston. Tender-faced men urged to share with Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick.

Southampton &J Buffalo N. Y Dept. T. Boston

Taft Named Seven Son After Governor In German Honor

William Howard Taft Oscar Branch Colquitt Schroeder is the name chosen for the seventh son of Carl Schroeder of Brenham. The governor approved the request to name the child after him under a German tradition of the seventh son. A letter to President Taft also reports an acquiescence.

Austin Tex William Howard Taft Oscar Branch Colquitt Schroeder Carl Schroeder Brenham Schroeder Germany President Taft

Rare Spring Dresses and Suits Highlight Elegant Details

Preview of spring fashions features striped wash silks in the new shirt effect and smart waists priced 2.50 to 3.50. An elegant marquisette one piece dress with hand embroidery and lace trims is offered at 25.00 with embroidered net flounce. Lingerie dresses available from 4.50 to 37.50.

Theo Artzt's Orchestra Dominates Local Show

Theo Artzt's Orchestra delivers a striking performance as callers share brief notes and a messenger buzzes with activity. a young boy appears among spectators adding a lively undertone to the event.

City to Upgrade Main Sanitary Sewer System

San Antonio plans to install new flush tanks to permit more sewer connections and ease strain on the outfall sewer. Alderman Mauermann will likely seek an appropriation at tomorrow's council meeting as current tanks waste thousands of gallons and fail to regulate flow.

San Antonio Mauermann

Obituary for J F Gillen Found Dead in City Apartments

The remains of J F Gillen aged 45 are being held by Riebe Undertaking after being found dead in his Avenue C apartments Saturday afternoon. No disposition plans have been received. Gillen had been in the city for some time. his mother Mrs J Gillen and sister Miss Kate Gillen of 1515 Hamilton Ave Pittsburg have been notified.

Gillen J. F. Gillen Avenue C Riebe Undertaking Company City J. Gillen Kate Gillen Hamilton Avenue Pittsburg Riebe Company

Funeral Held for Henry Koch at Schmid Home

Henry Koch 77 retired tailor died yesterday at his daughter Mrs J A Schmid’s home at James street and Avenue A after long city residence. Survived by son Henry Koch and daughter Mrs A Schmid both of the city. Funeral at 5 pm Monday from Mrs Schmid’s home under A O U W auspices. Interment Cemetery No 3.

Linen Dress At Ten Dollars Sold As One Piece

A tan linen dress styled in a fresh sailor effect with smart color bands and trim. Embroidered emblem or tie and sleeve detail the one piece garment priced at ten dollars.

One-piece rep dress priced at 11 50

A chic representative dress for the season features a dainty one-piece design. Front waist trimmed with rear hand embroidery and linen lace, set-in sleeves, shoulder extensions, lace trimmed skirt, and a novel bottom panel.

Pongee dress with all silk and lace yoke novelty

Popular this season the dress features fine all silk pongee with an all over lace yoke collar and cuffs. Front waist trimmed with rich silk ornaments and piped in harmonious colors, offered at 15 dollars.

Linen coat suits priced from six fifty to ten dollars

Displayed linen coat suits from $6.50 to $10. A heavy tan linen ensemble features a two button cutaway coat with shawl collar, tailored cuffs, and set-in pocket plus high waisted panel skirt. A standout value at $8.50.

Attractive Silk Coat Suit at 37 50 Dollars

Stunning taf feta silk coat suit in a three button cutaway with sailor collar of baby Irish lace. Back and cuffs feature silk straps and pearl buckles, panel skirt trimmed with pearl buttons. Price 37.50 with others up to 49.

Life ngurange medical men to meet in San Antonio

About one hundred representatives of leading life insurance companies will attend the second semi annual meeting of the medical section of the American Life Convention in San Antonio February 28 to March 1. The event, at the St Anthony hotel, includes welcome by Governor Colquitt and a city tour arranged by an entertainment committee.

San Antonio American Life Convention United States St. Anthony Hotel North New Orleans Henry A. Hodge J. 8. Lankford San Antonio Life Insurance Company of San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Ambrose Talbot Kansas City H. A. Baker Pittsburg F. L. B. Jenney Chicago James H. Stowell H. M. Woollen Indianapolis Whitfield Harral Dallas George W. Parker Henry Wireman Cook Texas Medical Directors’ Association St. Anthony J.S. Lankford The Texas Association M. M. Smith Dal

Raleigh convention outline continues after reply

The Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company of Raleigh will respond, after which the regular convention program proceeds.

Ferson Standard Life Insurance Company of Raleigh, N. C

Beeville Sees 3.49 Inch Hour Rain Cloudburst

Beeville Texas recorded a sudden cloudburst yesterday afternoon dumping 3.49 inches of rain in one hour and bringing hail to the area. The intense downpour disrupted some local activity and caused minor street flooding.

Beeville Tex

Stick To the Finish Tailor Suits Near Perfect Craft

A tailor who is an artist concentrates on making each suit a masterpiece using top woolens. The result is durable quality that lasts, avoiding the need to replace due to wear. Lentz tailors emphasize lasting value with careful workmanship and superior materials.

Lentz Tailors

Dr A R Beal Lungs Nose and Throat Clinic

Dr A R Beal operates a Lungs Nose and Throat clinic in the 208 Gunter building detailing his specialty and location.

A. R. Beal Gunter Building

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