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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
6
Society members celebrate new bi monthly Friday night dances at the San Antonio Club honoring Mrs I T Mann and Miss Bess Hickey of Washington. The oldest men’s club in the city expresses pride in offering this popular form of entertainment to members and friends with events planned for this week.
Thursday night Baraca and Philathea classes host a social at 8 in the home of Mrs. Ek Birkenmeyer 116 Mission Street. Dr and Mrs A Sachs entertain at the Symphony concert then supper at the Gunter. Mozart Society attends the Symphony concert Friday. Mrs J Ernest Jarratt hosts tea for Mrs J R Jarratt and Mrs E C Monday. Dean Richardson Woman's Auxiliary meets 3 30 pm at St Mark's parish house. Mrs R W Staacke hosts cards at the Gunter.
Major and Mrs. 8 J. Bayard Schindel will entertain with a dance Friday evening March 9 in the post ballroom. The event invites officers and guests to attend the social gathering.
The marriage of Charles E. Koehler of Chicago and Miss Julia Martin was solemnized Wednesday evening at the bride's parents home, Mr. and Mrs. S S J Martin. Rev. Leroy S Bates performed the ceremony. After a trip to New Orleans, the couple will reside in Chicago.
Mr and Mrs John L Browne entertained at dinner Wednesday honoring Mr and Mrs P Skinner. Covers were laid for Mr and Mrs Skinner, Mr and Mrs James Boyd Mecampbell, Mr and
A B C Electric Company ad argues that street railways bear moral obligations to carry all, while jitneys set limits. It warns competition harms city transport, urging fair treatment, retained franchise duties, and protection against unbalanced rivals.
Mrs L J Hart and Mr and Mrs Andrew J Bell depart for Macon Ga after visiting Mr and Mrs Silva Heiman. Harlandale Dramatic Club to present Dr Divine at Morrill High Friday at 8. Woman's Club music department held colonial program with group tables and geraniums. Briscoe Mothers Club delays meeting to next Friday. Little Women of the Woman's Club host luncheon Saturday March 10 for Mrs Annie Fellowes Johnson. Cyril Maude lecture next Tuesday at Gunter ballroom on Modern Trench Life with Captain Ian Hay influences. talk may support ambrion burns fund. Mr and Mrs Harry J Smith announce Lucile to John Lafayette Phillips wed Feb 28 in Tampa. Bonham School Mothers Club hosted a tea at Mrs …
Advertisement for Anuric remedy from Dr Pierce claims uric acid causes gout and rheumatism. It describes a buffalo Surgical Institute discovery, urges taking Anuric double strength, hot water before meals, and kidney cleansing. Available 50 cent package in drug stores or trial offer by mail.
The passage lists several local happenings: the Saturday market run by Christchurch women at St. Mary's hall from 3 to 6 pm with a ham and cake menu. a tea hosted by Mrs. J Ernest Jarratt with guests including Mrs. J R Jarratt of Marianna and Mrs. Edward C Monday of El Paso. Purim ball of Temple Beth El children at Harmony Club. Lamar School Mothers Club community meeting with a manufacturers exhibit and musical program. Free Kindergarten Mothers Club event for Texas Independence Day with a program and refreshments. Also mentions Bonham School Orchestra readings and multiple musical solos and choirs at various venues.
Mrs. D A Patterson entertained with a recipe and miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Amanda Jonas. Guests contributed recipes for the guest of honor's cook book and Bunco prizes went to Miss Elizabeth Offer and Frank Lynder. Dancing followed two course refreshments. Attendees included Amanda Jonas Elsie Jonas Minnie Jonas Elizabeth Offer Marguerite Lytle and many others.
Application cards for the Babies Health Conference in San Antonio will be issued through Mothers’ club presidents the Board of Health or drug stores. Children six months to 3 years may be examined with an appointment. Cards must be filled, mailed or delivered to the Public Health office. no cards after April 15.
The Mysterious Set will meet Thursday evening at 323 East Park Avenue to discuss upcoming activities and plans for the group.
The laziest man in the village races to work and crashes into the portly vicar. He explains he heard of some work and is off to see what it is. The vicar asks if he has the job, and the man says he does not know yet, planning to wash for his wife.
A Browning's Magazine line contrasts city noise with rural life while a character insists on catching a timely train to town, highlighting themes of movement and belonging.
In Amsterdam a parliamentary motion censures Queen Wilhelmina for skating at Leeuwaarden two days after Germany’s submarine warfare was announced. Supporters say the action showed the public there was no need for immediate alarm despite the crisis with Germany.
Maj. Gen. John J. Pershing will leave headquarters Saturday night for a border inspection tour of the Brownsville district. He travels with Col. Malvern Hill Barnum to study cantonment construction and troop distribution with Brig. Gen. James Parker. Further border districts will follow as rapidly as possible.
Thomas E. Nelson, a San Antonio native with prior roles as city engineer and county highway engineer, announced Wednesday afternoon his candidacy for commissioner of streets and public works. He oversaw rock road construction funded by a $500000 bond issue, served as surveyor in Bexar and Pecos counties, and helped lay paving on South Flores street as assistant city engineer.
Charters filed in Austin on March 1 show W. A. Green Company of Dallas with 200000 capital for retail dry goods and incorporators W A Green W A Green Jr and H H Green. Reed Automobile Company of Corpus Christi with 12000 capital and incorporators J B Oatman D T Reed and Morris F Briggs. Mingus and Woodroof Company of Abilene with 10000 capital.
An advert promotes Brownatone Hair Stain as a fast acting dye substitute that instantly colors gray or streaked hair to golden to black shades. It claims permanent-looking coverage, requires only retouching as hair grows, and is sold by druggists in two sizes. Order direct from Kenton Pharmacal Co or buy from listed San Antonio dealers.
The list records new incorporations across Texas with varied capitals including Magic Valley Mercantile in Brownsville and Dallas Athletic Association. Names include W C Mingus W D Woodroof L W Woodroof J D Gore A F Wolf I W Hawley O L Hargraves and J C Blohm Son. Also notes amended charter for J Bryant Company Amarillo and dissolution of Abe Mayer Cattle Company Fort Worth and Deport Hardware.
A Kentucky mother reports her child with croup improving after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound every two to three hours. She states the next day the cold was gone and recommends the product for la grippe coughs colds and croup.
Copenhagen dispatch notes German papers claim imminent compulsory mobilization of the home army. Volunteer turnout is high but short of the required manpower to replace workers behind the front. The regime plans enrollment in the early days of March to fill munition factories and farm labor needs.
The notice calls for individuals between 17 and 60 to enlist, with work slated to begin on April 1. It outlines the date range and eligibility for recruits to be mobilized.
About 50 000 Indians across the United States would be willing to fight in a war, says Harry A. Larson, special agent of the Indian service. He estimates the total Indian population at 300 000 with roughly one fifth males fit for military duty.
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