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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
20
A quiet mother transmits a healthful influence and avoids nerves. Experienced mothers urge expectant women to use the old time remedy's Friend, an ex treatment from any store. It relieves undue tension and ligaments, eases muscular expansion, and soothes the nerves for comfort and safety.
Miss Ethel Francis hosts Milam school graduates. February 16 class of the high school holds a dance at the Gunter. Dr and Mrs James Hall Bell entertain General and Mrs George Bell Jr. Edna Steves hosts a dinner for Dorothy Bingham. Mothers' Study and Culture Club meets at 3 pm with Mrs C N Smith. Parents Teachers Club of Stephen F Austin school hosts lunch at 12:30 pm honoring graduates. Mrs C A Zilker hosts bridge for Mrs Arthur Claude Hamilton of Laredo. Mrs David Combs hosts buffet for Mrs Charles Tips, Mrs Homer T Wilson Jr, and Mrs Herbert Slayden Clarkson.
Mrs. Holman Cartwright hosted a luncheon at the original Wednesday honoring Miss Anne Risher of Waco. Red carnations and fern decorated the table with Mexican birds on plate cards and Mexican candy jars as favors. Guests included Misses Risher, Brooks, Woodhull, Sweet, Sprigsy, Terry, Franklin, Camp, Bingham, McGown, Mangum, Goode, Aubrey, and Mrs. Chamberlain plus the hostess.
Mrs. J. A. Cooper hosted a midweek party on Pleasanton road honoring Arthur Hooper of Blackwell Texas for his twenty second birthday. A string orchestra provided dance music and guests included Mr. and Mrs. F. Hardman, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Cooper, and many relatives and friends. The cake cutting, ring and thimble games drew merriment as Merritt Hanchey cut the dime and Hattie O Connor won the ring.
An advertisement urges Cascarets as a gentle daily aid for aging digestion. It argues bowels grow less elastic with age and must be kept active, comparing laxative support to eye glasses for weak eyes. The tonic is promoted as natural and safe for continual use, priced at 10 cents a box.
Senator C A Culberson announces candidacy for re election to the United States Senate addressing Texas Democrats. He cites support for Wilson and his policies, notes limited ability to campaign statewide, and says his reelection bid rests with friends and party loyalty.
In a Washington announcement Senator C A Culberson said he would seek re election this year but Dr S P Brooks who is also running for the same Senate seat says the statement changes nothing and he remains a candidate.
The Majestic vaudeville features Ralph Kettering penned allegorical drama Which One Shall I Marry with Lelia Shaw leading as Everygirl and Willis Ball as A Richman. A second act by Rosemary Bosworth and the Metropolitan Dancing Girls highlights dance, while Selwyn & Company present Twin Beds live at Grand Opera house for four nights. The Triangle program at Grand Opera includes The Submarine Pirate with Syd Chaplin produced with Navy cooperation.
A remarkable program features Mary Boland Frank Mills and Willard Mack in Edge of the Abyss a taut domestic drama praised for its gripping tense portrayal and strong acting.
Bexar County Medical Society hosts an informal 8 pm reception in the association library Bedell building to honor the 55 year activity of Dr C E R King. Program includes piano and violin solos original poems readings and vocal numbers. Opening address by President Dr Walsh and remarks by Dr Frank Paschal. A supper follows in the Carolina tea room.
An advertisement touts a hemorrhoid remedy, urging readers to visit Pec Drift for Pyramid Pile Treatment with a 50 cent offer. The copy ends abruptly, suggesting a promotional insert in a historical page.
Captain Mosley testified that universal compulsory military service may be necessary in the United States, with Senator Warren endorsing the view. He cited labor union opposition, low pay, and social ostracism as barriers to enlisting, arguing England’s voluntary system fails. General Garlington urged delaying any universal service plan until other options are exhausted.
A veteran observer notes that a volunteer army in peace times is worn out and concedes that compulsory service may be necessary eventually to bolster defense, signaling rising concern over defense readiness and policy options.
Mrs. Louisa Lamm celebrated her 79th birthday with a family gathering this week. Attending were her children John Joseph Ernest Louis Henry and Alfred Lamm, Mrs Francis Volz and Mrs Lena Hahn, along with 47 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Luther R Hare Auxiliary U S W V will hold a memorial service at Trinity Methodist Church on Saturday at 38 p m. Members friends and patriotic societies are invited. Former Captain Head is Indicted. George J Head, former captain of the company of infantry Texas National Guard at Brownsville, has been indicted.
A grand jury in Federal District Court returns an indictment against Head for stealing property furnished for military service. He faces charges of stealing equipment valued at 20,469.89 from the Texas National Guard, including 2448 company hats and 6000 cotton coats, amid ongoing probes into disposal of military supplies.
A series of reader inquiries are answered with period style health advice. Topics include rheumatism relief using a iodide and salicylate compound, dandruff treatment with a yellow pomade, cold and bronchial remedies with mentho laxene syrup, and a weight loss method using five grain arborene tablets. The column preserves candid reader concerns and offers practical, if dated, remedies.
Letters from readers describe fatigue, anaemia, kidney trouble, and nervousness. Dr Baker prescribes three-grain hypo-nuciane and three-grain sulfapric tablets, balmwort tablets, and medical guidance, recommending self-addressed envelopes for replies and noting prescriptions can be filled at local druggists.
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