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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1913
Page
5
The article explains how cooking alters meat vegetables and grains. It notes weight losses in meat through boiling roasting and baking while claiming cooked meat retains more nutrients overall. It discusses vegetable water loss and best practices for rice and potatoes and gives general daily protein carbohydrate and fat needs.
Washington leaders plan a week of events February 15 20 1915 to mark the Ghent treaty centenary. The program includes a White House reception for international committee members Secretary Bryan and President Wilson host a banquet with the Carnegie Endowment figures and tours to Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Niagara Falls and New York. The plan favors church services school programs and diplomatic commemorations without congressional funds.
The city aims to illuminate the streets in a grand celebration with civic groups. A reception may be hosted by the committee of one hundred. Proposals include a commemorative medal, a souvenir volume, a commemorative postage stamp, and a major art and history exhibit drawn from private and public sources.
The San Antonio Automobile Club shifts its weekly luncheon to Monday noon at the Gunter Hotel due to the city election. Herman G Hayes will present an illustrated carburetor talk with a two foot model. Dr W A Hering will prize a member who draws the lucky number from a hat.
The Mayor Piano Co announces plans for a three story building at Travis and Soledad streets to provide studios and recital space for music and art teachers. Bids will be sought for construction, with completion expected in September. The firm also offers a large sale of grand, upright, and player pianos at near cost as rent is not required.
Special evangelistic services will be conducted every night this week at the San Antonio city mission by the Rev Nat B Reed pastor of Prospect Hill Methodist Church. Special music and singing has been arranged. The initial meeting at the mission tonight will open a revival campaign in San Antonio. A series of strong sermons are anticipated for the meetings and a large attendance is expected. An invitation to the public to attend has been extended.
Union Meat Company advertises odd time breakfast pork sausage at 25 cents per pound, with sales through Bismarck Cafe near Grand Opera House. Music hours listed 4:30 to 6 and 7 to 11 p m. Morris Weinstein, a 65 year old Minneapolis jeweler, died of shock from reuniting with his daughter after twenty years.
The House approved an amendment to the Palmer bill requiring the president to publicly state his reasons for appointing a federal judge and to name his endorsees. The vote was 85 to 52.
An advertisement touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. It claims nightly and morning application by H L Wagner will fade dark spots and vanish light ones, often requiring only an ounce, with a money back guarantee if unsuccessful.
A joint High Way League and Jobbers and Manufacturers League auto tour plans to visit Seguin and New Braunfels May 21 with up to 50 cars. Drivers are urged to observe strict rules including signaling, off side stopping, tarpaulin camouflage, and penalties for mishaps. The article also lists numerous out of town arrivals and hotel stays in the city.
Dallas residents J M Felder and Eugene Titsworth check in at local hotels while Beeville Amos Welder and Crystal City A D Jackson visit San Antonio. Guests include H T Hapkeine San Diego and M Gottlieb St Joseph at Menger Crockett Bexar St Anthony Bowie Gunter hotels with several others from Dallas Houston Kansas City New Orleans Seguin Austin and Cuero noted.
The Young Woman's Christian Association board will meet Wednesday to discuss a Kerrville trip outcome for a vacation camp, finalize camp arrangements, and consider submitting plans for a new building. Reports from Rosalie Venable and Mary Whiteley will be heard, a summer conference delegate elected, and the religious work committee meets at 11 o'clock Tuesday with a large turnout expected.
The San Antonio Art League will meet at 4 o clock Monday afternoon in Carnegie Hall for urgent business. Members will decide whether to purchase The Boy in the Choir by M. G. McLean for the collection and to plan for the May 15 spring exhibit.
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