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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1913

Page

11

Plan Big Luncheon by Equal Franchise Society in San Antonio

The Equal Franchise luncheon planned for Monday March 3 at Mrs. Carr's Mexican Restaurant commemorates the first large public entertainment by the Equal Franchise Society of San Antonio. Miss Eleanor Brackenbridge hosted an earlier gathering. reservations to Ms. William L. Dunne at Rockett 5690, limit 176 guests. Mrs. Philip Snowden’s visit will be discussed. Snowden will lecture at the Grand and a larger event at the St. Anthony Hotel may honor her if the legislature is in session. Sugar question and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic ad copy follow.

Philip Snow Mrs. Snowden St. Anthony

Suspected Eye Irritation Headache and Dizziness Advised

Reader advised to consult Dr. J Harvey Moore at 204 Gun ter building for weakly inflamed eyes and accompanying headache dizziness and nausea. Mentions Ruth Roland and Wigwam No. 1 in ad context.

J. Harvey Moore Gunter Building

Texas Senate battles over married women's property rights

In Austin, debate over a bill giving married women control of their separate property consumed two days. The measure passed third reading in the Senate with moves to defeat amendments and potential passage pending governor's approval. The article notes related House actions on reapportionment, Alamo mission, and other public bills as well as possible conference developments.

Austin Tex Texas Senate Vaughan Congress Senate House Texas House Committee On House Committee Real Senate Committee On

The Return of Blood Eruptions

An 8 S S claim promotes Swift’s Blood Purifier as the cure for contagious blood poison. It asserts the medicine purifies the blood, removes every particle of infection, and heals mouth throat hair and skin with continuous improvement via a nationwide testimonial trail. It advertises 1.00 per bottle and a free medical guide from Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.

Swift Specific Co Swift

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Cure

Promotes Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for grippe and severe colds. Recommends taking a dose every two hours until three doses are taken to relieve headache, stuffed nose, feverishness, sneezing, sore throat, and rheumatic twinges. Claims 25 cent package, no quinine, pleasant taste, suitable for home use.

Grippe Pape

Road Overseers Salary Provision For Farmers Cited

A provision in the amendment secures free labor on roads while paying Comey commissioners a salary when they serve as ex officio road overseers.

Comey

Aid for Destitute and Animal Welfare Report

Over the past week E M Collins of the Bexar Court Humane Society aided 34 people and 18 animals. Incidents include a man fined for beating a horse, lectures to Mexicans on horse mistreatment, a young girl placed in a sanitarium, and relief sent to a widow supporting three children and facing funeral expenses.

E.M. Collins Bexar Court Humane Society

West to Speak in Favor of Bond Issue at Prospect Hill Meeting

At Prospect Hill Improvement Club tonight city planner Myron H. West will argue for a bond issue. He will outline needed improvements in San aoe and Prospect IlI. Federation plans for all city improvement clubs are advancing with resident organizations formed in all sections. A federation meeting next Friday will unite members from every club.

Prospect Hill

Rumored revived racing planned for New York tracks

Reports in sporting circles claim New York horse racing will restart next June after the Hughes era ban. No official word from the Jockey Club or associations, but a cooperative plan may be used to share losses and profits until betting is once more allowed.

New York Hughes Jockey Club

Sickles Claim Halts Sale of War Hero House Contents

In New York General Daniel Sickles finances prompt sale threat. A sheriff's jury ruled Mrs. Sickles has rightful claim to the mansion contents worth 13000 under a chattel mortgage. The March 7 sale was nullified and the collection of curios art and historical items remains with the family.

New York Daniel Sickles Fifth Avenue Sickles

Puritan Monitor Stricken From Naval List After 30 Years

The Puritan, a 6000 ton double turreted monitor built at Norfolk in 1882 with a crew of 200, was removed from the naval list after 30 years service. During an explosives test at Hampton Roads she sank, was raised, then placed out of commission and will serve as a target during Atlantic fleet maneuvers near Hampton Roads.

Washington, D. C Naval Norfolk Navy Yard Hampton Roads

Wilson Considers Daily Capitol Presence Shaping Legislation

President-elect Wilson weighs spending part of each working day in the Capitol president’s room to advise Congress, risking a break with longstanding practice. Democratic leaders debate acceptance, with views split on whether close contact enhances or encroaches on legislative autonomy. Senators Tillman and others caution that intent matters, signaling a potential shift in executive governance.

Capitol Washington, D. C Wilson Congress Senator O'Gorman Pomerene Ohio Johnson Maine White House House Senate Senator Tillman

Grand Opera Opens in Dallas Engagement Draws Large Audiences

The Chicago Philadelphia Grand Opera Company begins a two day engagement in Dallas with four performances attracting visitors from North Texas. About 100 miles of cities sent audiences and many social functions for state notables are planned through next Monday.

Grand Opera Dallas Tex Chicago- Philadelphia Grand Opera Company Texas

Opera Cyrano in English debuts at Metropolitan

New York February 28 Walter Damrosch conducted the English opera Cyrano at the Metropolitan Opera House for the first time. The program featured converse Pipe of Desire and Parker Mona as the only other English operas in the company. A notable share of minor roles were filled by American singers.

New York Walter Damrosch Metropolitan Opera House Parker Mona

Whatll Stop Sour Stomach Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets ease sour stomach by sweetening digestion reducing gas and fermentation. Physicians regularly prescribe them for stomach disorders and constitutional illnesses. Sold and recommended by druggists at 50 cents a box.

Stuart

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