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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
8
An advertisement touts Zemo as a reliable remedy for pimples blackheads and skin eruptions offering rapid fade of blemishes overnight. It claims instant relief from itching with a safe clean formula sold by druggists in 25 cent and one dollar sizes and notes safe for tender skin.
Traffic managers from Texas Chambers of Commerce cities gathered in Austin for a conference to draft plans to retain the Texas rate equality and resist the Interstate Commerce Commission Shreveport rate decision. A preliminary meeting was held today to discuss the approach.
A season book for the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra may be used at any single concert within the series.
The San Antonio Turn Verein invites attendees to a Saturday night rube ball. Only those in rube costumes may dance, and masks are not allowed.
In a playful exchange Katherine asks about the language of flowers while Kidder notes the proverb that a fool and his money are soon parted. The brief quip blends floral symbolism with financial wisdom in a witty exchange.
An advertisement touts Hamburg Breast Tea as a remedy for colds and grip. It recommends a tablespoonful steeped in boiling water, with a teacup consumed to open pores, relieve congestion, and loosen bowels. Sold at pharmacies, it is described as inexpensive, vegetable, and harmless.
Colonel John W Heard hosts a dance to introduce daughter Marguerite Heard at the post gymnasium. San Antonio Musical Club holds monthly musicale and reception at St Anthony. Mrs Robert P Ingram hosts tea for Storrow Devine Smith and Mamie Doud of Denver. Mrs Harry B Jordan hosts tea at the Arsenal for Walter and Ida Stewart Big names appear. Ladies' Home Mission Society of Palm Heights Methodist Church meets at 3 pm with Mrs J Brooks. Self culture Club meets at 3:30 pm with Miss Thirza Bellinger at 416 Dallas St. Woman's Alliance of Unitarian Church meets at 3 pm with Mrs J D Mitchell at 2425 Monterey St. Mrs Eli Hertzberg hosts matinee party at Beethoven Hall for Nellie Borden and High School Orchestra. Mrs F F Stauffer hosts 1 pm luncheon at the Menger for sister Mrs Thomas L Johnson of New York. La Jeunesse dancing class meets at 4 pm with Paul Deutz at 220 West Laurel St for important business.
Mrs John J. Kuntz hosted a luncheon in the Wolff and Marx tea room on Tuesday honoring Mrs Nellie Poulton. Table decor featured yellow roses and valley lilies with yellow tapers and tulle streamers. Covers were laid for Mesdames Poulton Caroline Barlow of Dayton Thomas Campbell Edwin H Witte John O Ford Emmett Rountree Ellis Albaugh Guz Zalmanzig Robert F E Cherry J F Atkins W Sternberg of Austin A Mitchell Lee Kilsecret W L Stiles and the hostess.
The Musical Round Table of the Women’s Club entertained Tuesday with Miss Ruth Bingaman and Miss Ethel Holmgreen as hostesses. Covers were laid for Misses Edith Goldstein, Annabel Hicks, Flora Briggs, Margaret Witting, Dorothy Pagenstecher, Willie Voight, Inez Foster, Zilla Naylor, Corinne Worden, Lucy Hammond of Philadelphia, Mesdames Lewis Krams Beck, Otis M. Farnsworth, William D. McCarty and the hostesses.
Mrs G A Tracht of Fort Worth visits her mother Mrs E L Evans. Mrs T N Johnson of Luling visits sisters Mrs Phil Walker and Mrs Jess Walker.
The entertainment planned in the high school auditorium Wednesday evening to honor Generals Lee and Jackson has been postponed because of unfavorable weather.
The reception planned by the ladies of the Central Christian church for Wednesday night has been postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Miss Josephine Van Gaskin has returned to her home in Luling after visiting Mrs. G. C. Walker and Mrs. W. P. Walker.
The regular weekly informal card party and dance of the Harmony Club shifts from Wednesday to Thursday nights, with the change taking effect this week.
The Luther League of St John’s Lutheran Church will present a musicale at 8 o clock Thursday evening in the hall on South Presa street. Members and their friends are invited to attend.
The San Antonio Musical Club will host the monthly reception and music in the St. Anthony ball room on Wednesday evening with hostesses Mesdames F. E. Tucker H. E. Dickinson A. J. Parker J. W. Hoit and Miss Clif.
Old fashioned advertising copy touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless backache and sciatica cure. A quick rubbing is claimed to ease soreness stiffness and lame back with instant relief and the body left pain free.
Medical guidance claims uric acid from kidneys irritates the bladder causing burning urination and nightly urges. A simple remedy involves four ounces of Jad Salts or Rad Salts daily to neutralize urine acids and restore normal bladder and kidney function.
Mrs J N Keeran hosted a luncheon at the Original Tuesday in honor of Mrs Hal Sevier of New York. Guests included Mrs George W Martin Mesdames Smithie Graves FE Chandler Andrew Stewart of New Orleans Charles G Starr W A Adams Carlos Bee William Aubrey John M Bennett Jr Joseph H Frost John E Martin William L Herff Henry D Thomson I B Kampmann Claude Keeran and T A Coleman. Red carnations fern decorations and Mexican bird cards marked places.
Mrs. Beecher Franklin Stout hosted an elaborate tea at the Country Club on Tuesday to introduce her debutante niece Miss Margaret Coleman. Pink Killarney roses and smilax decor filled the rooms as guests arrived and were welcomed by Mrs. Stout and the Coleman party.
The Sorosis Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at the St Anthony. Mrs. E. B. Alling led as papers covered Civic Training in the Public Schools. Mrs Allan Nichols spoke on Boy Scouts and Mrs T J Finnerty on Girl Scouts. Other talks included Camp Fire Girls by Mrs J H Reagan Medical Inspection of School Children by Mrs Ella Richmond and Play grounds in Large Cities by Mrs Walter Evans with notes of civil interest in roll call.
The leap year ball of the Casino Association on Saturday night offers a pleasant diversion for society members. Mrs. E. L. Hering and Frank Bennett head the married ladies cotillion while Miss Edna Steves and Henry Bateman lead the debutantes cotillion. A peg supper will be served at 10 30.
Miss Manetta Thomas will lead a Fort Sam Houston dancing class from 7 30 to 8 30 Thursday night. After the session the group will be guests of the St Anthony Hotel at the dance.
The Lamar School Mothers and Teachers Club will entertain at a luncheon this Friday January 28 in honor of seventh grade graduates. The club will also host a tea February 18 at the home of Mrs. E Holmegreen.
Dr and Mrs A Sachs entertained Tuesday evening at the Gunter Hotel honoring Mrs Thomas L Johnson of New York. The table featured a silk U S flag design bordered by red white and blue flowers. Favors were Dresden cupids and after dinner dancing filled the pink room. Mrs Johnson received a boxed set of stationery from Mrs Sachs.
The school board accepted Superintendent Meek and Professor Ryan’s plan to add an extra period at Main Avenue High School and move some Brackenridge High School students. About 200 pupils will avoid long city trips as 220 more seats are created for next term starting February 1.
P L Jackson was re elected president of the Order of the Gran Quivera at a Montezuma cafe meeting Harold Kayton was re elected secretary treasurer Other officers named were E Finck vice president and Russell Wine keeper of the archives Board members named Sylvan Lang William Berman Dr E A Norton W B Hamilton George Marsh William Church and Russell Hill A secret ballot sought to name the king of the 1916 fiesta The new board will meet Mondays at the Travis Club for luncheon to discuss Fiesta plans Members are invited to attend
An ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe pleasant bowel tonic priced at 50 cents. It contrasts with calomel Mercury causing salivation and bone damage, claiming rapid liver activation without sickness.
Two big acts compete for first honors at the Majestic this week. Jesse L. Lasky presents The Society Buds starring Gladys Clark and Henry Bergman, with a twelve woman chorus and noted comedians. Long Tack Sam and his nine companions perform a versatile vaudeville program. Also featured are James B. Donovan Doing Well, Thank You and other acts. Mr and Mrs E H Anderson hosted a dinner for Leslie-Judge sales staff at 1422 South Olive Street.
D W Griffiths Triangle feature The Lily and the Rose stars Lillian Gish and Rozsika Dolly. Five reel drama shows a neglected wife and a husband driven to suicide after discovering an other woman. Keystone comedy accompanies the program.
Judge R. S. Lovett of New York and chairman of the executive board of the Union Pacific spent a short time in Austin today. He went to Riverside, California for several weeks of vacation after calling on the railroad commission during his stay.
An advertisement urges people with general debility to try Scott's Emulsion a non drug oil food supplement from Scott Bowne Bloomfield New Jersey. It promises to enrich and enliven blood quicken circulation stimulate nutrition and aid nature to develop red blooded life and activity. One bottle may help.
Quebec announces plans to purchase airplanes for forest fire detection and patrols. The program aims to improve early warning and response, with aircraft stationed to monitor vast woodlands.
Mrs. M. J. Powell of San Antonio recommends Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women in poor health especially with female troubles. The ad claims it helps headaches backache hot flashes bearing down feelings mental low mood and exhaustion and notes the ingredients are printed on the wrapper with tablets or liquid forms available.
Over a million copies of The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser are in use. Plainly written for personal health and accident guidance, it promises easy understanding for all readers. Send three dimes or stamps to Dr. Pierce's Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York with this notice to receive the book prepaid by return mail.
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