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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1916
Page
6
R. J. Schiffmann promotes a new concentrated expectorant for bronchial ailments including bronchitis and whooping cough. The product is sold by A. L. Wagner with a money back guarantee and claims to be economical, safe for children, and free of narcotics.
The San Antonio Playground Association board ruled that all future play activity at the Belle Dilgarde Recreation Center be supervised. The city improved the grounds, added a clubhouse, and restarted activities including basketball teams, sewing, raffia work, and clay modeling with Saturday classes. A Wednesday night music series and a story hour are planned. A luncheon to discuss schoolyard use and social centers is set for Tuesday at 12:30 at the original Mexican restaurant.
Four Duval County Commissioners Allen Carillo Hin solla and Garcia were removed from office by Judge W M Taylor in District Court after ten charges of official misconduct. The court declined to remove County Judge Givens A Parr despite taxpayers push. New commissioners likely to be appointed soon.
A humor line challenges department stores for selling husbands. The retort notes a prior attempt failed due to high return rates, highlighting a witty clash over an impractical product idea.
In Tampico district Mexico oil production remains stable with rising sales overseas. 1915 saw expanded storage, new refineries Aquila and Standard, more tankers and barges, dredging, and a planned Port Lobes. Major wells like Corona Harmon and Espana Mexicana exceed one hundred thousand barrels daily, while Ebano and Chile fields add growth. The market sees Mexican oil funding big capital despite civil conflict.
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a cure for fatigue and weakness. It claims rich blood and strong lungs improve work performance in school and business, urging readers to use the product for a month to build health and energy. It ends with a patent note for Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield, N. J.
In Society notes the Monday night calendar features St Anthony after theater and Travis Club events, Fidelis Class meet at Prospect Hill Baptist Church at 8. On Tuesday Pierian Study Club gathers at 2 30 with Mrs Barton and Mrs Oeffinger leading, Phoenix Club convenes at 4 at the Gunter with Mrs Archambault, Beacon Hill PTA study unit at 3 85, WW C A Woman's Auxiliary meets at 4 in Wesley House auditorium, a Wesley House luncheon at 12 30, and the San Antonio Pen Women's Club plans an annual luncheon in the St Anthony reg room.
Miss Marguerite Coleman will entertain a house party of twelve from January 20 to January 29 at the Coleman ranch honoring Miss Marion Holt Seward of Houston.
Mrs S S Beakley and Mrs John L Browne will entertain the Coterie of the Woman's Club at a 12 o'clock luncheon Thursday at the club house.
Reservations for the card party to be given at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening, January 18, in the ballroom of the Gunter, by the Daughter of Isabella, may be made through Mrs. J. P. Laux, Crockett 2013, or Mrs. W. S. Anthony, Crockett 5000.
Miss Mary Bolton of Houston is the guest of Miss Olive Johnston. The social visit highlights local hospitality and the two hosts during the season.
Colonel John W. Heard recalls invitations for his daughter Marguerite Heard’s debut dance. The event, previously planned for January 20, is moved to the evening of January 19 at the post gymnasium due to conflicting arrangements.
Mrs Adolph Wagner will be assisted at her tea Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs Harold Schramm by Mrs Erhard Genther Mrs Mary Beckman and Mrs Herman Schuardt. At the punch bowl will be Misses Regina Beckman Elizabeth Guenther and Helena Guenther.
The Mu Nu Sigma group will entertain Saturday evening at the Gunter dan sant venue. They are expected to perform a varied program for attendees and community members.
The Alamo Heights Mothers' Club will meet at 3:30 Friday afternoon with Miss Sara Cleave leading a study on Co operative Agencies. Short talks will follow by Dr W E Chaplin Rev J H Groseclose and J L Strohm. Hostesses include Mesdames E M Hight Alex Saffaran John Schun A F Mabry W R Shepherd C J Lukin Frank Booth and T A Lundeen.
The Niobian Literary Club plans a January 20 gathering at Miss Helen Linscott home to honor members graduating high school in February. Honor guests include Misses Julia Krisch, Emma De Gasperi, and Helen Linscott. Officers elected: Helen Linscott president, Laura McLennan first vice president, Edna Oppermann second vice president, Julia Kriseh recording secretary, Lois St. John corresponding secretary.
Mrs. Thomas B. Grenwood entertained the Highland Park Friendship Club with an afternoon gathering last week. Attendees included Mesdames Murray and Smith and Miss Mamie Appleby of Goliad and many local ladies. Tea and refreshments were served.
Miss Louise Winfield was surprised by friends one evening last week. Prizes were awarded to Dorothy Felthouse Richard Hutschenreiter Virginia Estes Robert Hugman and Anita Conning. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. J B Winfield Mr and Mrs A F Winfield and Mrs Conring.
Austin Texas January 10 1916 pension apportionment of twenty five dollars for totally disabled and fifteen dollars for indigent pensioners for the quarter ending February twenty ninth 1916.
The ad urges against calomel and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable liver medicine. It claims it cleans the bowels, prevents salivation, and guarantees quick relief with a 50 cent bottle. The message emphasizes safety for the whole family and even children.
A father asks his son what would happen if he were taken away. The son responds with blunt wit, turning the question on the father and prompting reflection on dependence and resilience in a terse dialogue.
A Hair Color Restorer named Q-Ban claims to turn gray hair to a youthful dark shade without dye. It also purportedly stops dandruff and falling hair while promoting growth. Available for 50 cents for a 7 oz bottle from Sam Drug Store in San Antonio, Texas, with mail order options.
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