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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1917

Page

6

Society evening events and multiple gatherings noted

Over 100 dinner reservations filled by club members and post officers for a dance with the Second Wisconsin Infantry band at 9 pm. Directors honor regiment officers and Fort Sam Houston guests. Thursday dances proceed as usual. Numerous teas, luncheons, and debutante celebrations honor Miss Constance Ball, Miss Mattie Terrell, and Miss Lucile Wright with floral and stylistic details described.

Second Wisconsin Infantry Band Fort Sam Houston Florabel Townsend Emma Bunting Wolff & Marx Gladys McFarland Misses McFarland Hazel Douglass Fayetteville Ind Lula Lovelady Lottie Steele Kathleen Miller Lucile Wright Mattie Terrell Margaret Graham Ethel Tobin Adele Shaw Eleanor Wurzbach Levy Meeks Dorothy Dibrell Marguerite Deutsch Kate Ruckman Guy McFarland Second Wisconsin Infantry Automobile Club

Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Events at City Venues

Tuesday Night events include an annual dance at the Menger Hotel hosted by Mr and Mrs Ever Johnson with a post theater buffet for Miss Winona Wilkins of World of Pleasure company. Also listed are a Chow Chows meeting and a Second Wisconsin Infantry officers reception at the Automobile Club. Wednesday activities include music club sessions, a Highland Park Mothers Club gathering, Travis Park Methodist circle meeting, and teas for Christ’s Episcopal Church Circle No 2 and St Mark's Parish Aid.

T. T. Jackson Winona Wilkins World of Pleasure” Company Miss Wilkins Witten B. Russ J. H. Burleson James R. Davis John W. Goode Rose Quinn Luter Travis Club Mrs. Ever Johnson The Travis Park Methodist Church J. W. Spillman Lucile Avant Florence Buehler Marville Kilgore Stella Charlton Ruby Beasley Clyde Wood Corinne Delaire

Foley's Honey and Tar for Colds and Coughs

A customer testimonial endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as an effective remedy for coughs hoarseness and colds. The product is praised for easing throat irritation loosening phlegm and promoting easier breathing.

Foley W. J F. Thomas Summerville A. M. Fischer

Kilmer Swamp Root Endorsed by New Orleans Druggist

A New Orleans druggist Adolph Berendsohn writes that Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root is a meritorious preparation and has proven valuable for liver trouble. He notes stable store presence since its arrival and expresses confidence in the product based on customer reports.

Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You

A solicitation to send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co. for a sample size bottle of Swamp Root. The offer promises to convince the reader and include a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Mentions San Antonio Daily Light and full size bottles available at drug stores.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y San Antonio

Society Notes From A Busy Austin St May Events

Pink tulle gowns and blue silk outfits described for debutantes at a Travis Club dinner dansant and party leaders in Mu Nu Sigmas election of board members. Social calendar includes teas for St Mark's Parish Aid, Alzafar Temple reception, Junior Philathea officers, and the World of Pleasure guest Winona Wilkins with a Hawaiian tea.

Mu Nu Sigmas Gunter Thomas Mooney Ray M. Hare George Clifton Leonard Hoefgen Branham Bennett Alfred Kilgore Norton Doyle

No Survey of Light Company This Year

City officials hint at no survey of the San Antonio Gas and Electric Company this year to seek rate reductions for consumers. Mayor Brown prefers deferring the study to the next administration, noting the contract for street lights runs to February with extension possible after June 1. Electrician Convers gathers data on relative rates in comparable cities.

San Antonio Gas and Electric Company Brown Alexander Potter San Antonio Gas and Electrics Company

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Ad Verts

Promises rapid relief for itching bleeding or protruding piles with PAZO ointment. Druggists refund money if not cured within 6 to 14 days after application. No relief means return policy offered for 50 cents.

New English Rheumatism Treatment Uses Peat Baths

In a new English treatment for rheumatism and other muscle and nerve ailments patients are massaged while immersed in baths of liquid peat.

Oil lands in suit against Southern Pacific in California

Nearly 500000 acres of San Joaquin oil land valued at 32000000 are at stake in a government suit against the Southern Pacific before Judge Bledsoe in Los Angeles. Government testimony says the railroad took about 900000 barrels of oil monthly. If won, the lands could fuel the Navy. Julius Kruttschnitt, SP executive, said he never dreamed oil lay in the lands when first acquired.

New York San Joaquin Valley California Southern Pacific Railroad Bledsoe Federal Court of Los Angeles Navy Julius Kruttschnitt The Southern Pacific

Strike in Saragossa Spurs General Unrest in Spain

A Havas dispatch reports a general strike in Saragossa Jan 23 accompanied by violence and arson. Police control workshops and factories while soldiers run street cars. local papers have suspended publication. Five ovens meet various requirements of a new gas range.

Paris Saragossa Havas

Sloan's Ointment Advertisement Claims Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Sloan's ointment for stiff neck rheumatic aches neuralgia gout lumbago bruises strains sprains and muscle stiffness. It promises fast penetration and skin friendly soothing and notes availability at druggists for 25 50 or 1 dollars.

Sloan

Revenue Bill Faces Hard Fight in Congress

Washington January 23. House leaders completed a revenue bill aimed at wiping the treasury deficit. The core change is an 8 percent excess profits tax on corporations and partnerships earning over 8 percent, with exemptions for small firms and for corporations under $5,000 annual earnings on invested capital. McAdoo predicts about $200 million in revenue. Senate and House Republicans are expected to oppose, risking delays and a possible filibuster through March 4.

Washington, D. C Kitchin Ways and Means Committee Treasury House McAdoo Senate

Dubinski Siegel Wedding Held At Bride’s Home

The wedding of Louis Siegel and Cecilia Dubinski took place Sunday evening at the bride’s parents home 207 Nixon Street. Rabbi Marks officiated with relatives and intimate friends in attendance. The bridal party included Lillian Rosenberg Fannie Milgrom as bridesmaids and Max Fink Leo Dubinski as ushers. The bride wore white crepe meteor with real lace and seed pearls a wreath of orange blossoms and a tulle veil. She carried white carnations and roses and wore a diamond pin from the groom. A reception and supper followed with plants white roses and carnations adorning the rooms. Cecile Nordhaus and Mrs Elias Dubinski assisted at the punch bowl.

Dubinski-Siegel Louis Siegel Cecilia Dubinski A. Dubinski Nixon Street Marks Lillian Rosenberg Fannie Milgrom Max Fink Seguin Leo Dubinski

Siegel Couple Plan Home Welcome After European Trip

After a long trip, Mr. and Mrs. Siegel will be at home at 1017 Poplar Street following a reception with guests and a supper. Dancing followed the meal in a social gathering marking their return.

Siegel Poplar Street

Diocese Fund Discussed To Raise Endowment Share

Fifty laymen at the Gunter Hotel dinner discussed ways and means to raise West Texas Episcopal Diocese's $15,000 apportionment for the ministerial endowment fund. Bishop T P Thurston of Eastern Oklahoma spoke, with remarks by Guy McFarland and General Green. Parishes will raise their portions through lay committees.

West Texas Episcopal Church Gunter Hotel T. P. Thurston Oklahoma Guy McFarland General Green

Hot Water and Bisulated Magnesia for Stomach Digestion

When digestion stalls and the stomach protests with distention the article recommends drinking hot water and a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia in half a glass of water to draw blood to the stomach and neutralize acid. It also advises travelers to take five grain bisulated magnesia tablets after meals to prevent fermentation and acidity.

Q Ban Hair Color Restorer Promises Natural Gray Coverage

Advertises Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a safe, natural way to remove gray hair. Promotes shampoo like application, gradual full color return, and a money back guarantee. Available at Summers Drug Store and other outlets for 50 cents a bottle.

Summers Hessig-Ellis Drug Co Memphis Tenn

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