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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1917
Page
5
A repeat performance of tableaux vivants and vaudeville at the Grand Opera House on Thursday March 8 promises a largely new program with fresh pictures music and acts. Mrs J J Stevens chair of the educational committee notes classes in first aid to the injured and hygiene and home care of the sick will begin.
The Red Cross urges registrations at head quarters in the Gunter building and asks sewing circles to meet mornings from 9 to 12 at the Wolff and Marx sewing headquarters. Mrs. A B Weakley and Mrs. Adele Staacke lead the supply committee as letters from nearby regions flood Red Cross HQ seeking information. A Schulenburg girl Mildred Baumgarter, nearly fourteen in July, pledges to help and asks what she can do locally for wartime relief.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce seeks co operation from the Manufacturers' Club and Jobbers and Manufacturers' League to organize a major trade excursion to the lower Rio Grande valley. The aim is to create the largest such trip from San Antonio, representing all local industries. The 1912 Brownsville excursion boosted trade relations, and current prosperity in Brownsville and nearby towns motivates closer ties.
The St. Anthony hosts a late start Wednesday supper dances at 9 30 p m continuing to 1 00 a m with dancing after dinner. The esday Night Cabaret dinner at the Gunter is listed along with German Classics Reading Circle at 3 p m in the oak room of the St Anthony for Ibsens The Lady From the Sea. Others include Woman's Club music department, Bonham School Mothers Club tea, Jewish Council kinder garten circle meetings, Hebrew Ladies Relief Society 2 30 p m, Missionary Society circles at Prospect Hill Methodist Church, Travis Park Circle of San Pedro, Tobin Hill Circle, Tuesday Musical Auxiliary Chorus 10 30 a m with Mrs Eli Hertzberg.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a quick remedy for nasal congestion, headache, feverishness, and runny nose with a two hour dosing schedule for three doses. It claims quick, pleasant action and 25 cent price at drug stores.
The governor signed Senate bills allowing municipalities under Texas Republic act to adopt home rule. He also enacted reforms creating a new criminal district court for Nueces Kleberg Willacy and Cameron counties. Other measures authorize Grayson County road system improvements and establish Jourdanton Independent School District.
A letter from A. W. Morgan of Angola Louisiana claims Foley Kidney Pills restored vitality after back pains and fatigue. He says at 43 he felt like 90 but after using the pills he feels as young as 21. Available in 50c and 1.00 sizes from A. M. Fischer.
The group plans a pioneer themed supper with ex members present and guests in pioneer costumes. Honorees include Mrs H P Bee mother of Judge Carlos Bee and Annie Fellowed Johnson author. A Missionary Society meeting at Prospect Hill Baptist welcomed new members and featured readings and a spelling bee.
Will Point will depart soon to join Captain Point at Washington Barracks. Guests included Mrs. Point and several others. The Boham school Mothers Club plans a Wednesday afternoon tea with Mrs. R. Erler in charge of coffee and multiple hostesses assisting in the dining room.
A sensational warning claims high heel fashion causes painful corns and lockjaw risks. It promotes freezone drops as fast relief to lift corns and calluses, urging readers to ask druggists for a quarter ounce. Clip this out and pin on your wife's dresser.
Texas Heroes Day will be observed Tuesday March 6 with ceremonies at Ben Milam's grave conducted by pupils from private and public schools. The program is led by Miss Sarah Adams Miss Sarah King Miss Adina De Zavala Miss Mattie Dittmar and Mrs. Mary B Gaenslen.
The Texas Historical Landmark Association schedules a 4 30 p m Saturday meeting at the St Anthony Hotel. Mr and Mrs A P Lathrop are noted among attendees.
Nichols Gro Co advertises 14 pounds granulated sugar for $1.00 with other items. Best hams at 23c, breakfast bacon 26c, picnic hams 18c, fresh eggs 82 1 2c per dozen, red beans 10c. Cash sugar and meats advancing. pay now and save money at 299 Ave C, Ph. C.
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