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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1912
Page
12
When teeth fail, people grow anxious as Nature requires a full set to properly chew. A missing tooth can cause food to pass undigested, leading to stomach trouble. Prompt care prevents pain and expense, a point echoed by EXPERIENCE.
To Give Entertainment the Ladies' Nest of Owls auxiliary to San Antonio Nest of Owls No 136 has appointed committees to arrange an entertainment to be held one night next week. Plans for an elaborate affair are being made.
Alamo Hive No 22 Ladies of the Maccabees will meet Monday afternoon at the Odd Fellows building on Crockett street. The second degree will be conferred upon several candidates. Refreshments will be served.
Committees from Monroe Lodge No. 424 and Alamo Rebekah Lodge No. 35 have been appointed to arrange a joint entertainment. Plans were discussed at Monroe Lodge meeting Monday night and one membership application was received.
Arrangements for memorial services by Adah Chapter No 49 Order of Eastern Star at the Masonic Temple July 31 were discussed at Tuesday night’s meeting. Elizabeth Robinson district deputy will tour towns in the district beginning Monday including Kenedy Helena and Runge. She will conduct a school of instruction at Lockhart on July 30.
The Myrtle Grove No. 1 Woodmen circle quarterly clerk’s report notes 601 members as of July 1 with four initiated and four admitted on transfer. Four applications acted on and five filed. A social lodge meeting is planned for Monday night with Mrs. C. H. Montgomery chairing the arrangement committee.
Alamo Lodge No 206 Knights and Ladies of Honor held a Wednesday night meeting. In Captain Leon Henry’s absence First Lieutenant Jake Goldenburg led the exercises with the degree team.
Members of Coumeraia Lodge No. 1793 Knights and Ladies of Honor will be honored at the lodge meeting on Wednesday night for those born in July. An invitation has been issued to all lodge members to attend.
Members of Germania Lodge No 1036 Knights and Ladies of Honor were honored for birthdays this month. One candidate was initiated and three membership applications received. The degree team performed an exhibition drill as dancing and refreshments followed.
An old advertisement touts Electro-la as a revolutionary hair removal product claiming permanent destruction of hair roots in minutes. It targets men and women, offers a free trial with a coupon, and promises a full-size package priced at a dollar with a money back guarantee.
An offer instructs to supply personal name and address on lines and mail with a 2c stamp to receive a free trial package of Elec-tro-la. The request includes the name Anna Burton and address 231 E. 43d St Room 697 Chicago.
San Antonio Lodge No 11 IOOF will present a veteran jewel during the sixty third anniversary of the lodge on July 25. A degree team meeting is set for Monday night to practice drill work.
The degree team of Sam Houston Camp No. 55 Woodmen of the World will enter the Galveston camp during the cotton carnival August 10 11 and 12. Stephen Gould was elected an honorary member of the team.
A business meeting of Alamo Lodge No 34 Royal Achates will be held Tuesday nights at Knights of Pythias hall on Market street. Mrs Annie Lum captain of the drill team urges all team members to attend as important issues will be taken up.
B J Krause elected captain of the degree team at San Antonio Camp No 529 Woodmen of World to fill the vacancy from Joe Kempf’s resignation. Five membership applications were received and one candidate was initiated.
Members of Bexar County Division No 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians gathered at Owls hall on Soledad street for a midweek card party. Prizes were awarded to Miss Maggie Casey and Mrs Mary Henckel for the ladies, and Duncan P Chase and L C Cody for the gentlemen. Refreshments were served.
Four candidates were initiated at the meeting of San Antonio council No. 6, Order of Praetorians, on Friday night. One application for membership was received and, on a vote of members present, the group decided to move back to the quarters formerly occupied by the organization in the Oda.
Members of Minerva grove No 1131 Woodmen circle will present a concert and program on August 7 at Casino hall. Thirty members will take part showcasing musical and oratorical talent. This marks the grove's first event of this kind with Miss M A Newton directing arrangements.
W. A. Hayes received the honorary Mooseism at San Antonio Loyal Order of Moose meeting No. 222. Thirty four applications were approved and 32 candidates were initiated. A. H. Hansen will take over organizer duties during J. C. Benjamin’s absence. A smoker is planned for Tuesday evening July 30 in the club rooms.
Magnolia Grove No 26 Woodmen Circle held an entertainment Friday evening at Mrs. Pat Stevens home 609 Burnett Street with games and activities. Refreshments were served.
The degree of Woodcraft was conferred on two candidates at Olive Grove No. 157 Woodmen Circle Wednesday afternoon. The drill staff performed the degree work. Three applications for membership were received.
Arrangements for a social meeting Friday night outline the sixty third anniversary of San Antonio lodge No. 11, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. A banquet, program of entertainment, and one new member application are noted with toasts, music, and veteran jewel presentations listed.
A Tuesday night business session of Weesatchie camp No. 88 Woodmen of the World addressed lodge affairs and matters of importance to the organization.
One candidate was initiated at the meeting of San Antonio lodge number 216 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks on Friday night. Social activities by the club have been postponed until after the summer months.
Two applications for membership to San Antonio lodge No. 2473 Modern Brotherhood of America were received at the meeting Friday night. Questions pertaining to the work of the lodge were discussed.
The United States produced 23 675 601 long tons of steel in 1911, down 2 419 418 tons or 9 2 percent from 1910, yet near 1909 and above 1906 and 1907 figures. The gain in capacity over three years is noted as mills operated near full capacity in boom years.
A skin specialist reports a new drug ethine double strength that promises to remove freckles with a guaranteed refund if unsuccessful. The product is sold by H. L. Wagner and claims to show improvement after the first night, with harsher warnings against irritation.
The article argues many children labeled slow at lessons have strong brains held back by restlessness or imagination. It cites US classrooms using games and stories to teach history arithmetic and geography, turning lessons into engaging dramas and adventures that foster personal interest and better retention.
Creamery Dairy Co announces a selection of sanitary products and serves pistachio ice cream and orange ice today to customers seeking refreshing treats.
Dr J R Cunningham of 449 Moore Ride is listed as an osteopath with old phone number 984ring.
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