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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
8
The large painting of President Diaz was unpacked at the International club by Mexico's president and a photo will be sent to President Roosevelt requesting an oil portrait of himself. The directors expect both portraits to face each other on the walls soon.
At a special meeting of De Zavala Chanter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas resolutions deploring the death of Mrs Anson Jones, longtime president of the state organization, were passed.
The December weather in San Antonio showed 16 clear days and mild temperatures with no frost. Local notices include a Leap Year Ball, probate actions for Elvira Prandy, a Navy veteran’s return, gifts from Daughters of the Confederacy, seven marriage licenses, and a large box factory profile by M. L. Burnett Co.
Miss Dora Neil and other students returned to Austin while Miss Ethel Goggan plans to resume studies at St Marys convent. The Ladies Aid held a quilting bee and elected officers. A Fort Sam Houston dance delighted town and post crowds. The Watlington wedding at 251 Washington Street united Leslie Grow and William Henry Watlington with a formal ceremony and reception.
A Michigan woman shares how changing eating habits improved health and mental clarity. She credits eliminating certain foods and using Grape-Nuts with sugar and cream, plus rest and exercise, to restore digestion, nerves, and overall well being, promoting a theory promoted by Postum Co.
The article lists multiple out of town guests staying at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio including WE Webb and his son from Denver, W S Jameson from Mexico City, Joseph C. Kerbey Jr. from Austin, JV Halloran from Evansville, A C G Bullman from Dallas, S Boykin from Fort Worth, Dr G M Stephens and daughter from Beeville, Edward Arnold from the railway mail service, W Thompson from Los Angeles, S K Rylander of San Marcos, and I F Burns from Devine. It also notes Edward Arnold on an official trip to Smithville and galveston saloon ordinance action.
An advice column invites feminine readers to submit questions on beauty culture and health. It offers tips on aging with kindness, hair removal methods, complexion care, homemade powder, and cautions about unrealistic ideals. Includes a brief note on a watchman shooting, a heavy fire loss in Emory, and local ad lines.
Chief Constable Schumacher states money stringency did not raise minor debt suits or constable sales. He notes a generally improving mood and fewer hard times ahead for the department. The rest of the notice markets products from Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to photographic cabinets and hardware.
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