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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1913
Page
7
The article portrays Chrystal Herne describing beauty as a spirit that lights the face and improves with high ideals. She recalls her father saving her at sea, framing beauty as inner virtue and striving, then emphasizes practical ideals like choosing fullness over bone and angles.
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a blood purifier with vital medicinal components. It claims the tonic regenerates blood supply, treats eczema and skin issues, aids in rheumatic symptoms, and boosts energy, urging readers to obtain a bottle from drug stores and consult The Swift Specific Co. for advice.
The Hermann Sons Club inaugurated its family garden for a second season with a large crowd of about 1500. Electric lights framed the garden as a German orchestra provided music. Since space was tight, younger guests moved to the ballroom for dancing while refreshments were served. John Windlinger could not attend due to a prior engagement in New Braunfels. The entertainment committee included Frank Gloeckner, H., F. Wosnig, and Edward Wolf.
A. D. Thompson was elected to represent San Antonio Typographical Union No. 172 for the 1914 State Printers Council in Dallas on June 8. C. E. Hays was chosen as delegate to the International Typographical Union convention in Nashville. The local union will not actively participate in San Antonio’s Labor Day celebration on September 1, though it will support the event per Sid Murray’s report to the Trades Council.
An advertising pitch by Isaac Bledsoe of San Antonio Music Company promotes player pianos sold under a Co operation Sale. It claims easy weekly payments of two dollars, a five dollar initial payment, and risk free terms including a one year exchange and death cancellation. The offer asserts access to over eighteen thousand compositions and claims superior ease versus years of piano study.
A businessman considers buying a player piano but worries about music rolls. The article describes a cooperative plan offering nine initial rolls, then exchanges at five cents per roll, giving access to an endless chain of over 3000 rolls for a nominal cost.
The Press Club of San Antonio praised the Texas Press Association meeting for generating widespread publicity. About 400 to 500 newspaper men attended, boosting San Antonio's profile. thanks were extended to local sponsors and chamber aides for hospitality and entertainment during the convention.
President Smith presided as members debated whether dues should influence club affairs, with strong attendance and discussion about proper governance.
John Sick a Wells Fargo Express messenger was arrested at his Kansas City home after shooting and killing 19 year old Patrick Lawson on Kansas City Southern Train No 2 near Heavener Oklahoma. A warrant for first degree murder was issued at Poteau Oklahoma. Sick claims he shot as Lawson and accomplice John Pruett threatened to block the train and Lawson reached for an attack.
Albert Sidney Johnston Camp UCV and Captain C A Denny with Adjutant Godfrey Peterson call on Mrs A M Maddox of Austin to convey a resolution backing the Daughters of the Republic of Texas stance in the Alamo dispute. Mrs Mabel Massey Bates outlines the divide with the governor and invites veterans to a 4 30 program at 202 Camden St to honor Jefferson Davis and raise funds for Petersburg Va memorial church debt. The camp also accepts an invitation to join Fourth of July celebrations with Ladies Auxiliary U S W V and other groups.
An old health ad urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla to cleanse and build the system. It claims the remedy helps by culling impurities and aiding a successful cleanse.
Two rail thin phrases Granitoid and Grandcrete titled The Permanent Pavements and The Taxpayers' Pavements appear, suggesting a discussion of durable road materials and taxpayer concerns.
H. L. Wagner offers the Adler-ika book free this week from the Hicks building. It claims to show easy ways to guard against appendicitis and relieve constipation or gas instantly.
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