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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1914
Page
6
In Washington on May 4 members of the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage announce they will wear red roses next Saturday during the planned suffrage demonstration as Congress is urged to pass a constitutional amendment.
An old advertising blurb touts liquid argon as the only sure method to dissolve dandruff, claiming it removes itching and improves hair appearance after several nightly applications. It warns dandruff damages hair and promotes buying liquid arvon from drug stores.
A statement says supporters will wear red roses at events to quietly voice disapproval of suffrage street parades. The red rose, badge of anti-suffragettes, will be worn at similar occasions to signal solemn opposition while avoiding public scenes.
Federal education data show 4222 foreign students attended regular college programs in 1913, dispersed across 275 institutions. Canada led with 65, China 694, Japan 436. Latin America includes Mexico 223 and Cuba 209. Great Britain and Ireland 212. Germany 122. Russia 124. other nations small.
The Evergreen Social Club plans a Thursday evening entertainment at 1167 Main avenue hosted by Mrs. Ferguson. Miss Rhuth McCorkle, formerly of the club, will be the honored guest and perform as the onor fluent.
Benefit performances under the Council of Jewish Women. Luncheon at La Palma Cafe honors Mrs. Benjamin F Yoakum, followed by a bid euchre party at Mrs. Coleman's home. Dance at St Anthony honors Miss Margaret Weller and Phi Alpha Chi Sorority. Tea for Mrs. Samuel G. Taylor of Fort Worth. Events at Travis Club and Royal Theater support the College and Academy of the Incarnate Word.
The Children of Mary of St Joseph's Church plan a yard party at St Joseph's hall to aid the Gay Home and Kindergarten on South San Saba. Olive Erkel, a Wasson School graduate, is to be honored at a dance May 29 at the Gunter hotel. San Antonio groups hold elections and meetings, including the Dramatic Club officers and the Young Women's Christian Association open house with speakers Miss Mabel K Stafford and Nat M Washer.
Miss Olga Cook argues that beauty equals youth and cannot be preserved by creams or cosmetics. She urges girls to retain their own freshness by thinking for themselves and avoiding overreliance on others' opinions or advice.
The ceremony will be conducted Monday afternoon May 4 at St Mark's Episcopal church with Rev Albert Massey of Boerne presiding. Miss Gussie Rowley attends the Majestic benefit and will have guests present.
The Burnet School Mothers and Teachers Club plans an annual lawn fete Friday afternoon at the school. The doll parade is the main feature with prizes for best dressed doll and most artistically decorated doll buggy. Booths will include ice cream, fish pond, candy, and chili and coffee, with various ladies assisting.
Miss Mildred Lewis Rutherford historian general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy arrives from San Marcos Tuesday with Mrs. Walker King. They stay at the Gunter hotel and plan lectures at the Gunter Wednesday night. Society hosts include Mrs. Wesley Peacock and Mrs. Vernon Stires with a five hundred party featuring pink and white decor.
Mrs Becky Barrett of Rosedale Oklahoma recounts years of severe womanly troubles and pain. She credits Cardui with saving her life after five bottles, restoring strength for daily chores and long walks. The advertisement touts Cardui as a safe vegetable tonic boosting weakened female organs and nerves.
Tonight at the Grand the Country Store marks the first of the season with handsome presents for patrons. Shows begin at 8 45 and feature four first run reels headlined by The Silent Witness. Miss Antone Southern performs daily with fresh songs, and Friday hosts amateur night.
Billy Dale, Crescent theater new producer, selects a clean comedy with musical numbers for this week. Manager Wright reports huge crowds and a pleased audience, many ladies. Another singing contest by the show girls is set for Tuesday night.
The Royal program schedule shifts to a school entertainment presented by the Sisters of the Incarnate Word with pupils from the college and academy in a four act drama titled The Double Rescue. Tonight the Royal transfers the house for this purpose. Tomorrow features a high class moving picture program.
Austin Tex May 4 Austin will gain a new morning daily The American scheduled to launch June 1 A G Smoot veteran journalist in Texas will manage the paper He has long been connected with the Austin Daily Statesman The publication has leased a Congress Avenue building for an up to date plant.
Texas will send a large delegation to the National Conference of Charities and Corrections and the Southern Society meeting. The report notes state officials and representatives from Texas welfare agencies will participate in discussions on reform and public assistance.
The Ciological Congress meets in Memphis from May 6 to 10. Dr. C S Potts presides over the State Conference of Charities and Corrections. The Texas governor appointed over 150 delegates, with Dr. Potts reporting strong assurances of attendance.
Local want ad offers prompt access to a painter or paperhanger. Contact options listed for scheduling, with quick service and flexible timing.
Mrs Frank Prassel hosted a hosiery shower for Miss Lonie Knaus a June bride last week. In a guessing contest winners were Mrs H Hutsell Mrs R Werth and Mrs J Gueldine among twenty two guests attending.
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