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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
6
An advertisement extols Danderine as a remedy for falling hair and dandruff. It claims dandruff harms scalp, causes hair loss, and asserts a 25 cent bottle will restore lustre, fullness, and new hair growth after weeks of use.
Obituary notes the death of Gustav Luders in New York from a broken heart after unfriendly critics cited his latest work. The piece recounts his career from early Chicago stage successes to his pivotal pair with Frank Pixley and influential comic operas like King Dodo and The Burgomaster.
Gustav Luders a noted composer dies reportedly from apoplexy and a broken heart after harsh newspaper and critic attacks on his latest work Somewhere Else. Frank Pixley recalls his Viennese yet American musical genius and early struggles.
An old tonic of sulphur cream of tartar and molasses is said to be replaced by Vinol, a cod liver oil and iron tonic. Advertises Vinol to boost appetite, digestion, and blood color with a money back guarantee. Includes testimonial from P. O. Barker of Bowen's Mill, Ga, and Druggist A. M. Fischer of San Antonio, Tex. Also promotes Saxo Salve for eczema.
William H Crane visits the Grand Opera House to present Affairs sur Affaires a high ordered portrayal of a hard headed business man. He later headlines Bought and Paid For with the Brady company bringing Evelyn Weilding and notable cast for a three night run beginning February 2.
Henry W. Savage presents The Prince of Pilsen a musical comedy at the Grand Opera House on February 6 and 7 with a cast including Jess Dandy Lottie Kendall Bernard Ferguson Norma Brown Eleanor Doherty Fred Lyon Lobby Woolsey Dorothy Delmore and John O Hanlon.
W. H. St James and his cast receive praise for the sketch A Chip of the Old Block at the Plaza Theater. Byron Ongley wrote the piece and also produced The Typhoon. Walker Whitesides scores this season with success. The show features humor and pathos. Friday promises a record matinee and a large High School theater party. A bootblack contest is planned for additional entertainment.
The Menger Hotel tea room opens from four to six this evening with an elaborate musical program featuring a curated lineup designed to entertain guests in a refined setting and showcase local musicians.
The Woman's Club hosts its annual soiree and gentlemen's evening at 8 30 at the club house on Camden street. Mrs Sam Harris and Mrs Emil Frank welcome Mrs L Deutsch of Chicago and Mrs Phillip Meyers of Palestine for cards. Another hostess pair holds cards at 2 30 at Mrs De Lesdernier's West Craig Place home. The Travis School Mothers' Club stages a tea at Mrs Rufus Lewis's 115 East Dewey street residence.
The Woman's Club hosts its annual soiree and gentlemen's evening at 8 this evening at the Camden street clubhouse with leading city artists and a prize contest. Mr and Mrs Edwin H Witte attended Blue Bonnet Card Club. prizes awarded and refreshments served. The Needlework Guild, led by Mrs A W Houston and officers, plans a meeting tomorrow with an informal reception at the Camden street club house.
Mrs Oscar D Woestman hosts a 1 pm luncheon at the St Anthony Hotel with Miss Yadie Clamp and Miss Marjorie McGown among the honored guests. The event features sweet pea baskets centerpieces and hand painted place cards.
The article details a wedding officiated by Dr. Frederick Bowen at Madison Square Presbyterian Church, followed by social events in Fort Worth and San Antonio. It lists theater parties, anniversaries, and a large Assembly Dancing Club dinner at the St. Anthony Hotel with numerous society guests and formal attire, plus a Pen Women meeting at Mrs. William Luke’s home.
Mrs Luke led a study and discussion session with refreshments served afterward. The Graduate Kindergartners' Club met at George Leroy Brown Kindergarten with Miss Bessie Capt as hostess. The San Antonio Pen Women plan a matinee party tomorrow to view "Every Woman" at the Grand.
The Southside Christian Church hosts its first annual get together at 8 o clock with music readings and refreshments by the men. The Jewish Literary Club meets at 8 30 tomorrow evening at Red Men s hall. The Woman s Missionary Society of the First Evangelical Church will continue plans.
Tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 the Beacon Hill Parent Teachers Club hosts a social and Mexican dinner at the Beacon Hill Baptist church corner Chestnut and Burnet. A large crowd is expected and events run from 3 30 p m.
The Sans Souci Club hosts an evening of dancing at Turner Hall with hostesses Misses Eva Gutzeit Adele Gutzeit Gertie Bit ter Julia Small Fannie Small Antoinette Battaglia Thelma Crane Callie Levytansky Annie Levytansky Ophelia Kuehn and Mrs William Davis guiding the event.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as instant relief for clogged nostrils head colds and catarrh. It claims the small bottle opens air passages stops discharges and eases headache with immediate soothing effects and a morning cure.
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