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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1912
Page
6
A large crowd gathered yesterday afternoon at Emil Blum's store for a spring fashion display. Models showcased gowns including the all gold Queen's Robe with Louis XV styling, trim silhouettes, and new white waist trends.
An advice piece promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepin as a mild laxative for infants and children. It warns against strong purgatives and cites testimonials from families in Texas and Galveston. A free sample offer is extended by Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois.
A physician touts a gin based remedy for kidneys and urinary organs. The formula mixes six ounces of gin with murax compound half ounce and buchu extract half ounce, taken after meals and at night to relieve backache and rheumatic pains. Doctors warn untreated kidney weakness can worsen rapidly.
An Atlanta reader praises Cardus the Woman's tonic after twenty years of female trouble. The testimonial claims better health, improved appearance, and increased energy, urging readers to obtain Cardus from local druggists and request the Chattanooga Medicines Co guide.
Mr and Mrs E J H Meier host a 7 pm dinner in honor of Mrs Stella M Van Dyke of Kentucky Miss Bogardus leads an informal reception at Turner hall in the afternoon to inaugurate Fiesta fete preparations Philathea class Travis Park church hosts a St Patrick s party at the Young Women s Christian Association Ladies of Utica Presbyterian church entertain at Mrs McCullom Burnett s home on West Poplar Street
Miss Norma Friedrich hosted a handkerchief shower this afternoon at her Dwyer avenue home in honor of Miss Gertrude Giesen who is to marry in April. Parlors and reception rooms featured roses carnations and sweet peas in the dining area. The dainty handkerchiefs were presented to the guest of honor.
A recipe for potato pancakes uses one quart grated potato four eggs salt pepper and a little flour to bind. Fry spoonfuls in Cottolene drippings until light and crisp. Cottolene is promoted as economical and free from grease with no indigestion.
Carnegie hosts the second annual exhibition of original American paintings with hours 2 to 6 p.m. on March 15 and April 7. Single admission 25 cents, season tickets 1 dollar, Sundays free. Call a taxi. Phones 228. Dr Liter moved office to Gibbs Building. old phone 5757, new 160. Residence old 6269. SAN A LAC IT S ANTISEPTIC.
The Philathea class at Travis Fark Methodist hosts Kress store girls and escorts for a St Patrick’s party at the Young Woman’s Christ 210 Avenue D at 8 o’clock. The San Antonio Self Culture club met at Mrs R G Callahan’s home to study Tale of Two Cities with Mrs R R Russell leading. Mrs B D Lindsley and others assisted. discussion followed on next year’s subjects. The Reading club gathering at the club house drew a large attendance and favorable economy report. Government Hill Literary club plans to meet at 309 Army Boulevard with focus on the Brownings and George Biiot. Mrs A J James to lead. The Woman’s club literature department meets at the club house 8:30 with Ibsen to be studied. Miss Mildred Baskin and Mrs J A Williamson host. Parish Aid of Christchurch to meet at 10 at Mrs S G Tayloe’s home 204 West Craig Place. Woman’s club to exhibit hand colored Copley prints from the Boston Public Library Holy Grail freeze. display at 201 Camden Street 3 to 6 p.m. Dr R H Griffith of the University of Texas to lecture 8:30 at the club house on The Holy Grail.
Mrs. B. Lepper and Mrs. R. Neal invite the Twentieth Century Study Club and friends to a St. Patrick's party at 109 Yale Avenue tomorrow afternoon March 20 from 3 to 6 o'clock.
Dalkowitz Bros. & Co. hosts a spring opening attracting shoppers to millinery and ready to wear sections. The display of new dress and bonnet styles draws customers as the season warms, with store decorations featuring plants and apple blossoms.
The display highlights pink and green backgrounds for dresses hats and fabrics. Millinery features tiny French bonnets beside large picture hats with wide brims and plumes alongside tailored styles. Black white and pink green dominate with Knox sailors and derbies popular. gowns show high waist elbow sleeves and low necks with narrow skirts.
Advertisement claims Knowlton's Danderine clears dandruff and itching in minutes. It promises hair regrowth and stronger, heavier hair with a glossy look after a few uses. The copy urges purchase of a 25 cent bottle from drug stores and counters.
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