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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1915

Page

2

High School Clubs To Present A Friday Evening Program

San Antonio high school clubs plan a varied program Friday evening in the school auditorium March 12. Every club will perform a distinct act to raise funds for the baseball team, including readings from Shakespeare by the Shakespeare Society, a Webt dramatic piece by the Mark Traty Club, a burlesque of a suffragette meeting by the Philomathenn girls debating club, and a performance by the Congress Debating Era.

San Antonio Blub School Shakespeare Society Mark Traty Philomathenn Congress Debating Era

Cure for Baby Rash Promoted by Cuticura Ointment

In Luke Maryland a mother describes a severe head to toe rash on her baby that caused itching and fever. After trying several salves with little relief, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment which led to the child’s rapid improvement. The testimonial is dated 1914.

Luke Hms Beamer

High School Sextet to Entertain with Dialogues and Songs

The program features a high school sextet performing entertaining dialogues and comic songs. Also involved are the Hayne Debating Club, Jeffersonian Debating Club, and Keronian Debating Club. The latter three programs have not yet been completed.

Yextet eTa Hayne Debating Club Jeffersonian Keronian

Permit Refused For Blind Peddler Carrying Revolver

Police Chief Lancaster rejects granting of a commission to a blind peddler after finding a loaded pistol on him. The chief warns the man could face charges if he persists. The incident raises concerns about public safety for pedestrians.

Lancaster Dunks van Raab

Plans for more oil wells at Somerset field

Plans to sink additional wells in the Somerset oil field were announced by OU. KW who led the first gusher there over a year ago. Mr Kurz, visiting the city, said current wells produce five to ten barrels daily and that larger pumping setups require more wells. They aim to start drilling soon and in midsummer hope to ship substantial quantities of oil.

Somerset Kurz Montsea

Congress Debating Club Mimics U S National House

The Congress Debating Club of Atain avenue high school models the United States Congress with a House of Representatives and Senate. thirty six members roleplay as state senators or representatives. An open house drew over a hundred visitors as a woman suffrage bill was introduced and debated, passing by a two thirds vote. The club meets Fridays at 2 40 pm and invites guests.

Congress Debating Club Atain Avenue Heh School United States Congress House of Representatives Senate Arthur Beard Francis Bourn Walwn D. Hood Tha Mratingn. Soc

Baraca-Philathea Union Plans Service in San Antonio

Union Day events set for next Thursday at Trinkly Methodist Church on Avenue C and Pecan Street. Sermons on Baraca-Philathea work to be preached across churches, with a special song service led by Professor Walter W. Goff and a Baraca quartet performance.

Barfea Quartet Wy W. Gert Garrett Lewis Mal TR Ryn Mr Croweth Mamada Offiegy

Jitney Men of Nation 10 Meet to Plan Future

San Antonio jitney operators plan a national gathering in Kansas City within sixty days to share ideas for improving service, with about 250 cars in operation locally. A San Antonio meeting at 10 AM on Monday will decide if a representative attends the Kansas City convention and discuss insurance and other regulatory matters.

Sa Antonio le Penparing Kansas City Kansas City Association United States San Antonio Jimoy Mawray Austin Seatiapn City Association William Masasier Tig Association Randeo Jitney Ravert P. Green orKanization San Eansad City JY 4 Disney Association Cha Poe Robert P. Green San Antoni Auto Service Association George ‘Tatt. Jr Green Auto Service Association

Debate on Affiliation With American Automobile Association

The Fain Antonia Automobile Club plans a Wednesday meeting at the Gun ter Elotel to decide whether to retain affiliation with the American Automobile Association. Members are divided on the issue and a debate is anticipated. A report on the organization's condition will be presented by Willman Thrutlong. The annual meeting and dinner are scheduled for Thursday night at the St Anthony Hotel.

Fain Antonia Automobile Club Mantly Gunter Elotel Deckin Amtrican Automobile Association Willman Berg St. Apthony Hotel

Fall of the Alamo Commemorated by Texas Students

The seventy ninth anniversary observance at the Alamo grave included a Texas history address by Colina, a San Jacinto descendant, and an exhortation to remember the Alamo. Students sang The Flag of Texas and adorned the grave with flowers while poets and speakers like Charles M. Barnes praised Texas heroes and drew parallels to Greece.

Alamo Everc Texas Ben Milam Ban Jacata Santa Anna Colina Texas Republic Sim Mousto San Jacinto Alam Charles M. Barnes Wilts-Green Heirs Marco Tyogargia

Texans Flock to Frisco Exposition For Panama Pacific

Frisco Exposition draws many Texans with pockets warm for travel as they join the Panama Pacific event. Edwin of Denver notes Texas visitors from May to Texas cities, with many homeseekers and well-to-do travelers heading west. Railroad agents expect a strong tourist surge during the fair, while some view the San Diego Expo as agriculturally focused though smaller than Frisco.

Panama Pacific Erwin Danver Colo San Pedro Mr. Dwin San Francisco Noril Texas Frisco Seversl San Diay Frisen

A Beautiful Complexion and Stuart’s Calcium Wafers

An ad claims facial blemishes arise from impurities in the blood and promises Stuart’s Calcium Wafers will cleanse the blood to clear pimples and eruptions. It touts quick fixes, a 60-cent box, and a mail-in coupon for a sample package.

Stuert Stuart

Triat Coupon Offer Promises Free Tea Package

Fragmentary OCR reads like a local coupon offer from Stuart Michigan and Marshall Michigan area. It mentions a free tea or water related package and a marketing note with names and locations. The legible pieces are too incomplete to determine full entities or a concrete event.

Stuart, Co Stuart BE Marshall Mich

Exposition Enthusiasts Laud Illes Marvels At Fair

An enthusiastic observer praises the US exposition in Illle for its unique features and lighting. He says the illumination creates a mountain of stars and the buildings surpass St Louis and Chicago Expos. Officials report strong attendance boosts from a local company bringing 2000 visitors from Kungna.

Illle Anort St- Louis Chicago

Woodmen Convention Draws Delegates from Texas and Nearby States

Seventy five Woodmen delegates from San Antonio lodges prepare to attend the biannual convention of the Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle of Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico in Fort Worth March 1. San Antonio camps list include Commercial Camp No 43 Wesotchie Camp No and more. A special tourist car from the B&O G S will carry delegates Sunday night and the Magnolia Grove drill team hopes for top honors. The event aims to attract San Antonio as the convention site, with Corpus Christi considered a rival option.

Woodmen San Antonlos Boyeau Woodmen of the World Wondmen Texas Oklahuma New Mexico Fort Worth San Antonio Commercial Sam Houston Myrtle Grove Magnolia Grove Olive Grove White Rose Grove Magnolia Grove No T & GN Corpus Christi

Taroting of San Antonito Bar Association May Meeting Plan

At a Saturday luncheon the San Antonito Bar Association discussed moving its State Bar Association meeting to May instead of July. Secretary Charles M. Dickson was tasked to contact the executive committee to confirm feasibility, noting July conflicts with vacation and attendees.

San Antonito Bar Association St. Anthony State Bar Association Charles M. Dickson Thinancheongan DHL Tudga A

Baptist Evangelists Open Campaign Today

Baptist churches in the city launch an evangelistic campaign directed by Dr Halely Wright with a team of evangelists including C T Skinner and A J Scott. Central services at Miret Baptist Church begin daily at 1 30 for personal workers. reports at 10 every morning. street and downtown services planned. campaign runs until March 28.

Campelen Hye Mission Duard Atlain Halelyl Wright Pelpita A. J. Copan C. T. Skinner A J. Scntt Kay Palmer J. (. Wolfe F Andrews W. F Fisher Home Mission Board Miret Baptist Church W. F. Fisher

Local Baptic Church Hosts Visiting Workers Meeting

A large gathering is planned at the First Baptist Church this Sunday at 9 o clock to welcome visiting workers from areas and factories. Committees are organizing meetings in the city to discuss local employment and job opportunities.

Ins Chape

Baptists to Convene in Houston in 1813

The Southern Baptist Convention will convene in Houston May 12, 1813. It will be the fourth meeting in Texas with representatives from all U S regions and worldwide. Texas Baptists are urged to attend, as this may be the last convention held in Texas for many years.

Houston Onis Texas United States

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