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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1916
Page
8
A quirky remark notes a mrid-headed man understands the world continues to revolve even if he does not have his photograph taken monthly. The tone Playfully questions self-importance and celebrity vanity.
Do not use alkaline soaps or prepared shampoos as they dry the scalp and brittle hair. Pure coconut oil, plain and greaseless, is inexpensive and lasts months for the whole family. Apply about a teaspoon with water to generate rich lather, rinse easily, and leave hair soft, fluffy, and easy to manage.
Twenty six new members joined the Flowers for the Living Club at a Tuesday meeting hosted by A. M. Fischer at 902 Camden Street. Officers appointed and reports summarized progress. Mrs FE. J. Geehan elected secretary replacing Lake Robertson. Notables include Judge and Mrs. Winchester Kelso, H M Taylor, J Crockett Snyder, Mrs J A Roosevelt, and Miss Helen von Wyschetski among others. Cattlemen's Convention special train to Houston leaves March 20 at 11:00 p m.
A local appeal urges parents to try Vinci, a non secret cod river and tron remedy, for children on the streets described as weak delicate and ailing. Local druggists list Sap Drug Store Meier's Pharmacy Main Ave. Pharmacy Hicks Bldg. Appmann Drug Store and others in San Antonio Texas. The product claims to be oil and grease free and tasty to children.
Advertisement for Lentz Tailor at 312 W Commerce urges customers to patronize the man who makes the suit for you not for the shelf. Also notes Sutherland Springs and return via Southern Pacific train every Sunday at 7:55 a.m.
The Gibbons Literary Club met Monday with a roll call of favorite American history heroes. Mrs. William Small directed readings from Who's Who in the Catholic World of Today. Papers were presented by Mesdames Tynan Fitzpatrick Quigley Wilson Downey Magill Wetherell Phelan and William Small.
Announcement of the marriage of John Kearn Mullen and Mrs. Anna Rotzler Hein on Monday March 6 at the couple's home at 102 Nebraska Street.
Robbers blew open the safe of the State bank at Rock Kansas sixteen miles north of Winfield and escaped with three thousand dollars. The theft was discovered when the cashier opened the bank this morning.
Cartoon exchange shows a rural resident refusing a phone and offering a postal card instead. The strip highlights limited communications in remote areas and the practical barriers of early telephone service.
In Society Social Calendar Woman's Missionary Society of Palm Heights Methodist Church meets at 8 p m at the church Woman's Parliament meets at 10 a m at the Gunter Mrs R N Martindale hosts luncheon at the Country Club Mrs Edmund Haltom hosts a tea at 292 Army boulevard for the Ladies Aid Society of the Central Christian Church
Advertisement for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets promoting digestion aid for all ages. Claims strongest safety and reliability, notes use after meals for children pale and undernourished, mentions 50 cent full sized boxes at druggists, with mail coupon to I A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan for a free trial.
Two hundred fifty or more women gathered at the Gunter Hotel to honor Miss M Eleanor Brackenridge on her eightieth birthday anniversary. The City Federation hosted with a luncheon and decorations by a large committee. Numerous prominent guests attended including Mrs Hiram Partee and many others from San Antonio society. A tea at the St Anthony Hotel followed with elaborate fashions and programs. The social calendar included skating parties, teas, dinners and charitable events benefiting the Protestant Orphans Home and Brackenridge Park activities.
The I. S. Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. W. Goff for sewing and crocheting. The next meeting is set for March 21 at the home of Mrs. R. E. Jasmer. Officers will assist Mrs. Cosgrove in reception duties.
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