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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1912
Page
6
Mrs Marion Bruce of Cumberland Maine says Hood's Sarsaparilla restored her strength after a long illness. She reports improved appetite and energy after taking the tonic in spring and fall, and she now performs her housework without fatigue. She notes both liquid and Sarsatabs forms are available.
The Self Culture club music department held an organization meeting at Mrs. R. G. Callahan home and elected officers: Louise Polk president Corinne Russell first vice president Margaret Murray second vice president Elma Dill Russe secretary Blanche Barbee corresponding secretary Eleanor Burke treasurer. Membership reached eighteen of twenty five. Next meeting set for March 15 at Mrs. J. T. Smith home. Maternal efficiency class to meet at 3 pm at clubhouse 201 Camden street with Dr James Hall Bell speaking on The Care of the Children's Eyes and Elizabeth Harrison on One Important Factor in Every Child's Life. The Study circle of the Council of Jewish Women meets at 521 West Macon street. The Shakespeare club meets Thursday at el Baskin home led by Mrs J A Daugherty. The Phoenix club meets tomorrow at Mrs J B Cunningham home Educational Day theme. The Woman's alliance of the Unitarian church meets at Mrs J B Henyon 202 Madison street with Mr Richard T Wyche giving a short talk. The Daughters of the Confederacy met but adjourned after appointing a committee to draft resolutions of sorrow for death of Mrs Mary W Manlove. committee Mabel M Bates E O Spencer L J Northrup.
The Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold a Thursday afternoon meeting at Trinity Methodist Church. The gathering marks union signal day and will feature a related program highlighting the event.
An interesting meeting of the Jewish Literary club will be held at Red Man’s hall Thursday evening at 8 30 sharp. A musical and literary pro- appears to be part of the program.
Miss Helene Rogovin will read the journal at the annual meeting and officers election of the San Antonio Playground Association. The gathering is Thursday at 8 o'clock in the Y M C A auditorium and all members and friends are urged to attend. Hood's Sarsaparilla promotes strength by aiding digestion and nerve function.
Dr. Jarrell notes in the Baptist Standard February 15 that pages from Studies in the Scriptures Millennial Dawn are summarized. Arrangements are made to provide the first volume in magazine form free of charge to any reader sending a postal card request to P O Box 379 San Antonio Texas.
Dr Charles A R Campbell is described as a bacteriologist and microscopist with specialities in typhoid and malarial fevers. The note places him over Dreiss' drug store.
The United States weather bureau reports the winter of 1911-12 in El Paso was the coldest on record with fifteen freezing days in February. Weather concerns follow forecasts for upcoming cold weather and related impacts on residents.
S H Reese died this morning from a pistol wound received yesterday after he accidentally dropped a gun. The incident occurred in Columbus Texas as details from the Associated Press report.
At a conference of the First Baptist church of Taylor the present pastor Dr. John A. Held was unanimously re elected for an indefinite term. He has served here two years after coming from Natchez Mississippi.
Mrs Edward Tewes hosts card evening at Crofton Avenue. Mrs R L Robertson holds five hundred at Richmond Avenue. Laurel Heights church hosts an old fashioned social. Woman's club meets in the afternoon at the club house. Texas Women's British association meets with Mrs J S Skirving. Recital by Mrs Hagerty-Snells pupils at the YMCA auditorium in the evening.
A Delphian club meeting is set for Sunday at the Gunter hotel to discuss launching the organization. Plans label the event as a major social season highlight. A Grand theater party on Saturday honors Miss Marianne Oberendorfer with a large box party for many guests and social figures.
The girls of the A. G. C. club will give a dance and supper Saturday evening at the country home of the Misses Koch.
The Carnation Sewing Club was entertained yesterday afternoon by Miss Knaus with all members present. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Miss M Mueller. St Mark's church plans a church day Friday at the rectory with luncheon at 12 30 and a business meeting at 2 inviting all women of the congregation and visitors.
The San Antonio school board committee on instruction plans to reconsider removing Latin Greek and French from the high school curriculum at tonight's meeting. The proposal has faced opposition in prior discussions with Judge Don A. Bliss John F. Fentiman and W. W. Lipscomb on the committee and board.
Advertises Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for catarrh with rapid head relief and discharge reduction. Claims complete restoration after a day and a 50 cent bottle cures worst cases. Promoted by dealer W. C. Kalteyer.
At tonight's meeting final action is likely on discontinuing Latin. Opponents including Superintendent Charles J. Lukin and Latin teachers argue the move would lower the city's school standard in the eyes of the University of Texas, which requires Latin for extra university entrance credits. Also appears an ad for GROVE'S TASTE LESS CHILL TONIC highlighting qunine and iron in a tasteless form suitable for all ages.
Rambler cross country event featured by Woodward Carriage Co as advertised in the Saturday Evening Post this week.
The old Stotts livery stable property on North Flores near Houston sold for 61000 through Nicholson Furnish Smith. W T McCampbell and Van A Petty sold to Albert Frederick, giving him control of a large Flores Houston corner tract. Frederick paid for vacant property after prior purchase as improved property with 34300 cost and 6500 insurance payout.
Joske's Big Store opens its summer display with Parisian gowns from Poiret Tavernier and the Callot sisters. Models feature striking colors, soft materials, and hats coordinated to outfits, with upstairs gowns shown under special lighting.
Engineer G C Ridgeway watched a trap as Jose Hernandez a young Mexican pled guilty to stealing a bicycle loaned for experimental use. Bail set at 300 dollars Hernandez unable to furnish. Parts of about 100 bicycles found in a residence on South Flores street, wheels retained and frames hidden. Thieves suspected of selling parts to second hand stores and repair shops.
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