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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1913
Page
3
The Chamber plans bimonthly night open forums in its auditorium to replace former luncheon meetings. The move aims to involve members in discussions on community affairs after the election, with remarks from T L Conroy noting the shift post campaign.
An article promotes a beauty system claiming to remove facial blemishes and wrinkles using mer corrozed wax and saxolite in hazel lotion. It advises nightly wax application to the face followed by morning rinsing, and says a saxolite preparation smooths lines on face neck and hands.
Readable catalog notes list 25 feet and 50 feet 5 ply garden hoses, lawn sprinklers, hose washers per box, brass hose menders, Boston hose nozzles, a grub hoe and mattock, weeding hoe, with free delivery.
The thirty-first annual Texas W C T U convention begins May 6 at Travis Park Methodist Church with three days of sessions. Notable events include an automobile tour, a Beethoven Hall pageant on May 7, and a May 8 banquet for 500 at the Menger Hotel featuring speakers such as Mrs. F. E. Daniel and Lt. Gov. Mayes.
A detailed schedule covers May 7 to May 9 with district appointments, devotionals, elections, lectures, memorials, and a May 8 banquet at the Menger Hotel for about 500 guests. Speakers include Hon. Cullen F. Thomas and Dr J H Gambrell, with Mrs Nannie Curtis presiding and various women officers listed.
Firemen L Jaime and 8 Ozuna of No 12 South Flores station helped round up an alleged burglar after a crowd of about 40 chased him for five blocks. He reportedly stole $10 from Mrs. Kate McGough at 116 Rische street and was taken to the city jail after a struggle.
The Old New England play A Rose o Plymouth Town drew Friday night audiences at the Royal Theater for the Protestant Orphans Home fundraiser. Gene Regamy impressed in the title role with graceful acting. Hayden Moore, Allan Mayer, Dorothy Mathews and others delivered strong support amid Puritan costumes and resonant stagecraft.
The ad urges consumers to seek top value and promotes Piel bottled beer as the premier choice for discerning drinkers. It emphasizes quality and savings, inviting readers to choose Piel for their next purchase.
Delegates from across Texas converge in San Antonio for the Texas Woman's Press Association three day convention at the Gunter Hotel May 6 to May 8. Activities include talks debates social events and luncheons with prominent members Mrs Pearl Cashell Jackson and Mrs Mary McLellan O'Hair among the leaders.
Notice advertises an architectural draughtsman position under Ernest P. Behles Architect. Mentions Musicale Laurel Heights Church event on Thursday May 8 at 4 p m. Also notes distribution of Piel Bros bottled beer at first class hotels and bars.
The Outlook Club brings ten San Antonio ministers of varied denominations to share views on timely topics in monthly meetings without fixed rules or officers. Founded by Rev. Frank Dyer, the group aims for open discussion and fellowship rather than social or reform agendas with the first post organization meeting set for May 12.
Union Meat Company advertises breakfast sausage in one pound boxes. Price is twenty five cents per pound. Buy from your local butcher or grocer.
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