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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
3
A calm at birth is urged for healthful influence. Experienced mothers recommend Mother's Friend, a dependable external treatment from rag stores. It relieves tension in ligaments and nerves as the body expands and offers ease and safety for expectant mothers.
In Society Thursday Night Miss Ethel Francis entertains Milaro school graduates February sixteenth class of the high school holds a dance at the Guoter Mr and Mrs James Halt Bell host two dinner parties in honor of General and Mrs. George Dell Sr. Miss Bana Steves hosts a dinner for Miss Dorothy Bingham Friday Mathers Study and Culture Club meet at 3 p.m. with artists Smith and Danni Highland Park Mothers Club and Ponchera Club gather at 34th p.m. St Dukes Parish AIE meets at 4 p.m. with Mrs S and Opes 2502 West Tray Street Parental Teachers Club of Stephen F Austin school hosts a luncheon at 12:20 p.m. at the Original in honor of the graduates
Mrs G A Bilker hosts at bridge for Sir Arthur Claude Hamilton of Laredo. Mrs David Combs honors Mrs Charles Tips, Mrs Homer Wilson Jr and Mrs Herbert Blavder Clarkson at a buffet. No Harmony Club dance this week. Aye Holman Cartwright entertains at a luncheon for Miss Anne Rieker of Waco. Red carnations and fern decorate the tables. Mexican candy favors. Attendees include Misses Risker, Clera May Brooks, Josephine Woodhull, Sophie Sweet, Lillian Sprig and many others from Washington, D C to San Diego. Advertisements praise Light Want Ads for superior reach. Les Cooper is hostess. Mrs J A Cooper hosts a birthday supper for Arthur Hooper of Blackwell, Texas with a live orchestra. Cake cutting and gifts noted. extensive guest list and social roster listed.
An old style health ad touts Casearets as a safe natural tonic to keep bowels active. It claims a 40 cent box, works while you sleep, and suits youth to senior, warning against harsh laxatives and urging constant use for daily comfort.
Washington Jan 27 Senator A Culberson announced his candidacy for re election to the United States Senate addressing Democrats of Texas. He cited his public record on fundamental issues and his role in supporting President Wilsons administration. He said his campaign would rely on friends and party support, not a broad state-wide drive. Dr Brooks remains a candidate for the camp seat despite the announcement.
Amusements notes list Majestic vaudeville as second feature with Which One Shall I Marry a tale of choosing wealth or love. Star cast includes Lelia Shaw Willis Bail and Ainsworth Arnold with Rosemary Bosworth, plus Metropolitan Dancing Girls. The program also features Twin Beds at Grand Opera House and The Submarine Pirate Keystone comedy by Syd Chaplin with naval backing.
A condensed program review praises a tense Edge of the Abyss style drama featuring Mary Boland and Willard Mack. The piece highlights their film pedigree and claims the production delivers gripping domestic tension that captivates the audience.
The Bexar County Medical Society will host an informal 8 o clock Thursday evening in the Bedell Building to honor the birthday of Dr C B R King who has served in local medical circles for 65 years. An interesting program includes poetry, vocal solos, readings, and remarks by officers and doctors followed by a reception and supper in the Carolina tea room.
Captain Mostey of the War College told a Senate military committee that universal military service may be necessary in the United States. Senator Warren warned there may be no alternative. He cited labor antagonism as a chief enlistment barrier and criticized voluntary service as a failure in England. General Garington urged delaying any universal service plan until other efforts are exhausted.
George J. Head, ex captain of the Texas National Guard infantry at Brownsville, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for stealing military property. He is charged with misappropriating equipment valued at $20,469.88, including 244% company data, 6000 cotton coats, and other soldier wear.
A dubious advertisement towers with patient testimonials and dubious remedies for rheumatic pain kidney trouble and neural symptoms. It urges readers to mail for a self addressed stamped envelope and claims a long list of tonics pills and tonics including Lozenges and cardial compounds. The piece touts multiple cases of chronic illness and promises relief through a proprietary regimen with home prescriptions and wholesale orders.
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