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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
6
Danderine hair cleanse promises immediate softness fluffiness and shine. It claims to stop itching dandruff and hair loss while supporting new growth after weeks of use. A 25 cent bottle is advertised from drug stores or toilet counters.
Hotel arrivals include A J Groten of Dallas George L Talbot of New York Mrs C A Burke and Mrs M A Ruby of Decatur Ill Mr and Mrs Welder Daniel of Victoria Mr and Mrs T L Dayton of Lincoln E A Hecht of Tampa Fla A W Whitford of New York W C Gunn of Fort Scott George M Dickson of Houston Miss Essie Alexander and Miss Jeanette Alexander of La Grange H B Whitaker of Dallas Charles M Fischer of San Francisco William M Wells of Kokomo Ind Gunter W F Wilson of Fort Worth and Thos.
A Texas reader recounts a home remedy using powdered saxolite dissolved in hazel to tighten skin and erase wrinkles after one facial rinse. The note lists numerous names and places praising the method, suggesting broad, though anecdotal, acceptance across cities such as Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Chicago, and Detroit.
Pure Food Commissioner Abbott has gone to Waxahachie to conduct investigations and inspect dairy cattle. He plans to extend the work for several months and will employ several assistants.
Mrs J C Goldsborough and Mrs T J Nye host the Woman's club at the club house at noon. Mrs H M Donoho hosts the Felicity Card club at her Elmira street home in the afternoon. The Shakespeare club meets in the afternoon with the Misses Baskin. The study circle of the Council of Jewish Women meets in the afternoon at 621 West Macon Street.
Mr and Mrs Sole Mayer of Denver will visit their parents Mr and Mrs FE Mayer on Goliad street tomorrow morning. Mrs J C Goldsborough and Mrs T J Nye hosted a Woman's club luncheon at the club house with a St Patrick motif. Guests included Mesdames Al C Lehman J D Wilson of San Luis Potosi Harrold Sturgis of Mexico City George R Wales of Bellows Falls Lon Bates and Miss Leila Williams.
Mrs H M Donoho entertained the Felicity Card club this afternoon at her Elmira street home. A number of visiting city guests joined the members for cards and a social hour, with a salad course and coffee served. Present were Mrs F R McConnell of Berkeley California Mrs George D Smith of Chicago Mrs Stella M Van Dyke of Louisville Ky Mrs Rankin of Chicago and Mesdames George Chabot D C Breen and W C Burns.
A Free Clinic called meeting at 10 30 tomorrow morning at the International club rooms. The Woman s Missionary society of Madison Square Presbyterian church meets at 3 tomorrow afternoon at the church. Prospect Hill Methodist church ladies host a Mexican dinner tomorrow evening 6 to 10 in the church basement. Mrs Charles E Davis West Myrtle street hosts San Antonio Pen Women Tuesday afternoon. Fanning concert patronesses listed including Mesdames Kampmann Moore Coleman Cook and many others.
The Riverside Park Mothers' Club hosts a charity tea tomorrow from 3 to 6 PM at Miss Eugenia Thomas's home 3623 South Presa Street with a program and invited members. The San Antonio History Club meets tomorrow at the club house with papers and a reading on Classic Revival of Art led by Mrs. Swazey. Several officials and secretaries of the Young Women's Christian Association arrive for a Saturday directors meeting, followed by luncheon and discussions of association work.
A herbal smoking remedy claims to treat catarrh by inhaling medicated smoke through the mouth or nose. The ad promises an illustrated booklet from Dr. J. W. Blosser in Atlanta and offers five days of free treatment along with a dollar regular kit upon request.
The club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. C. R. Clark presiding and Miss Mildred Baskin hosting. Papers covered Ibsen the Man and Ibsen as a Dramatist, with selections from Doll's House and lively discussions on Ibsen. The highlight was a Shakespeare talk by Miss Mary Briant of Boston, a longtime educator and former principal of the Columbus Institute.
Dr Charles A R Campbell, noted bacteriologist and microscopist, specialized in typhoid and malarial fevers, listed at Over Dreiss' drug store.
Exhibition at Carnegie Hall runs March 15 to April 7 from 2 to 6 p m. Single admission 25 cents. Season tickets cost 1 dollar. Sundays are free for visitors.
Mrs Hagerty Snell's pupils will repeat their song recital at the YMCA auditorium Wednesday at 8 30 p m. The note lists associates and a group of attendees including Miss Otelia Burris Miss Lillian Bonnett and Mr Frank Kaupert with a three piece orchestra providing music. Refreshments were served.
The article discusses motherhood as a major life epoch and the common unpreparedness of many women. It recommends Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to support the female system and urges readers to seek confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
The Amusements column previews Henrietta Crosman’s The Real Thing at the Maxine Elliott theater. Mrs Cushing argues women should dazzle husbands after marriage and be companions at home, prompting reflections on appearance, loyalty, and domestic roles. The Grand presents the show tonight and tomorrow matinee and night.
The Columbus Dispatch reports Cecil Fanning drew rapturous applause as he performed the role of Valentine with a warm, vibrant tone. His expressive drama and vocal quality impressed critics, who note his potential future with the Metropolitan Opera. The St Anthony concert starts at 8 15 p m with a program of classical and operatic selections.
Vladimir de Pachmann, renowned Chopin interpreter, showcases the Third Scherzo with subtlety and dramatic force. He captures every decorated phrase while preserving the sweeping, sea‑like motion of the piece. The concert is presented by the Tuesday Musical club at the Grand next Monday night.
At the Plaza theater this week Professor Haney's Novelty showcases rapid costume changes before a model using a stereopticon. The program includes a Maine in Havana harbor sequence and a burlesque of the blood and thunder melodrama titled The Convict's Return Ugh with Frank Graham and Edith Randall. A bargain matinee and a Saturday school event are planned.
At the Orpheum Saturday the first student matinee will offer reduced prices to all San Antonio schoolchildren to see the racing play Wildfire. The show has drawn large crowds and elicits repeated curtain calls. Friday night the Chicago White Sox, including Doc White, visit the Orpheum along with Janice Meredith as the next bill.
Manager Cushing proposes a box of six seats to a school girl under 16 who submits by tomorrow morning the best 150 word answer to the question Who was Janice Meredith. The promotion invites youth participation and reflects local entertainment promotion.
The Royal presents a standout bill this week with Lee's manikins as the main attraction a miniature theater of mechanical actors seen as the best yet. The program also features the Travioles hoop rolling and juggling Elsie Stirk trapeze act and Phill Cliff with comedy dogs. A souvenir event tomorrow and a bargain matinee on Saturday are noted.
Tomorrow begins want ads for a ten day run that takes in two Sundays. The rate is one half cent per word per insertion. Call for telephone ads if you wish. A bill will follow later. SAN-A-LAC PROLONGS LIFE.
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