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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1908
Page
8
Fort Worth afternoon session of Democratic members favors the Prohibition issue in the Texas state primary. Sherman leads Grayson county Democrats in anti Tiguer movements as petitions seek to force Prohibition platform submission to the party executive committee and primary ballot.
John Evans will leave tomorrow for Uvalde to visit his son and family. A reception hosted by the Bon Pedro Circle of Tav is Park Methodist church will be held at Mrs. Arthur Hicks home on North Plane Street Wednesday from 4 to 6 o'clock. Various local ladies and musical offerings are listed, with tea poured by Mrs George Marshall and recitations by Miss Louisa Berry and others. The calendar includes matinee choir visits, Ridge party entertainments, and the West End Sewing Circle annual meeting at 220 Texas Avenue, with notes on attire and social exchanges across numerous households.
The Sogety of Westminster Presbyterian invites members and friends to a 2 PM reception and a large masquerade ball on Shrove Tuesday, March 3, 8 to 10 PM. The event caps the season as San Antonio hosts the Merry Wives dancing club amid a wave of society entertainments.
Mrs. Joseph B. Dibrell, president of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs, announces the 1808 1909 officers and standing committees. Listed are five vice presidents from various cities, secretaries, treasurer, auditor, and appointed executive board members.
A Boston girl, 18 year old Miss Mickerson of Boe Mton, visiting sister Mrs A G Munro in San Antonio, displays many arts and accomplishments. Her readings and social graces draw attention during her winter stay, as locals note her refined reception and favorable impressions.
A dense roster of women and men named as chairmen and members of local clubs and libraries appears, with mentions of Bryan Dallas Sherman Fort Worth Beaumont Houston San Antonio and many small communities. The fragment shows a web of home economics literature and extension groups led by various chairmen, reflecting civic organization across the region.
A brief San Antonio note praises Judge C. Eldridge whose daughter reaches six months. The judge cherishes photographs of Elizabeth at milestones and recalls a favorite portrait captured during a playful moment.
A jumble of names and places from various districts including Dallas, San Angelo, Waco, Abilene, and Houston appears alongside mentions of kindergarten funds, special committees, and forthcoming meetings. The text references a San Antonio Self-Cityraeth event, a Nebular Hypothesis talk, and multiple volunteer activities with assignments and hosts.
The piece lists upcoming meetings and programs of the Twenty First Century Study Club and Shakespeare Club, including readings by Mrs Patton and Mrs Lindin, musical selections by Mrs Click and Mrs Seamaids, plus notes on club leadership, current events, and broad federation plans. It also mentions a lecture on birth month astrology and a calendar of club elections and a state federation meeting, with various quotations and stage references.
The New York Empirical Millinery Company announces a grand opening in San Antonio featuring imported French patterns the largest and most exclusive stock seen locally. Managers expect strong demand as high fashion patterns and a full line of Jobby Street hats and tailored gowns are showcased at 208 West Commerce.
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