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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1914
Page
33
An article promoting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for babies and families. It urges using the remedy at early signs of illness to prevent more serious issues, cites a Pittsburgh family example, notes pleasant taste and safety, and offers a free sample by mail.
The May 15 meeting of Woman's Relief Corps No 5 Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic drew a large crowd at Odd Fellows Hall. A reception for state officers will be held May 22 from 3 to 6 PM at Thomas Underwood’s home, 419 South Pinto Street, with C. S Broadbent, A I Lockwood, Mrs Lillie Comstock, Mrs Alice Smith, and Mrs Cora Shaffer named among those to be honored.
At a May 14 meeting Clan MacDuff No. 224 decided to mark the 600th Bannockburn anniversary. Thistle Lodge No. 53 Daughters of Scotia will cooperate. A Scottish gathering is set at Hot Wells park on June 6 to mark the historic battle.
A Scottish clan plans a St. John's Day gathering on June 24 1314 to remember Gaelic resistance to conquests. The informal event may include feats like tossing the caber hammer throws and shot put with speeches by Rev Hugh McLellan Duncan McAskill and Senator Mc Gregor of Austin among speakers. J K Stuart elected clan secretary after changing meeting nights to the second and fourth days of each month.
Luther R Hale Auxiliary No 2 United Spanish War Veterans plans memorial services at the unknown dead monument May 30 with mayoral permission for a riverbank service between St Marys and Navarro streets at 4 PM Also memorial services conducted May 12 by General D B Stanley Circle No 3 Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic featured speeches by Ida M Martin Ellen Mills Katie Scharfenberg and A I Lockwood with choir organ violin and wreaths A noon luncheon is in the works for May 30.
Germania Lodge No. 1036 Knights and Ladies of Honor announces a meeting on Monday night May 18. Recording secretary Jacob Webber will host the celebration honoring members with May birthdays.
Friendship Temple No 2 Pythian Sisters sent Mesdames Minnie Converse J F Onion Katy Lee Hayden Katherine Friesen D A Balcon and Gussie Randall to the Grand re held in Temple Texas May 11 12 13. The Grand Temple was a great success and member Mrs John F Onion was chosen grand chief. Bouquets were given to Mrs Onion by the supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and by Friendship Temple No 2.
Alamo Hive No 22 of the Ladies of the Maccabees held a regular semi monthly meeting at Odd Fellows hall with unusually many members present. One new membership application was recorded and four members received the second degree. Planning is under way for the annual picnic on June 1 though the location is not yet fixed.
San Antonio Aerie No 70, Fraternal Order of Eagles met May 18 in a full hall. Delegates returning from the State Aerie at Fort Worth reported, a drill team received 100 in gold and first prize, three candidates were initiated, and three applications were sent to the investigating committee. The aerie adopted a resolution to cut dues to 6 for six months and several visitors spoke on the order.
San Antonio Hive No. 38 of the Ladies of the Maccabees announces a meeting on May 18 at 3 PM at the Odd Fellows hall.
Concordia Lodge No. 1793 Knights and Ladies of Honor met May 18 in Owls Hall to organize birthday celebrations for all members this month at the May 27 meeting. White Rose Grove No. 823 Woodmen Circle met May 18 at Modern Woodmen Hall with strong attendance and business including a transfer membership. Sovereign Mrs Scheib spoke for Woodmen of the World urging liberal stock investment in the Circles Building Co. A Woodmen anniversary picnic is set for June 6 at Sutherland Springs inviting all members and friends.
The May 13 meeting at Odd Fellows Hall approved four new members and vows. The ball committee reported April 18 dance receipts over 100 dollars. Building committee urged members to buy shares in the new home. A concert and ball are planned for May 30 at Turner Hall and a May 27 social at Odd Fellows Hall. Lavcestes and Toone Grove members promote stock for the Woodmen and Circle Building Company. Drill team rehearsal set for Thursday at 3 PM.
A meeting of San Antonio Hive No. 8 is called for Monday afternoon May 18 at 3 oclock. All members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.
An elderly woman once famed as the light and old gazette seller in San Antonio about a decade ago is back on the job. She, nicknamed Aunty and known as a veteran newsie, is again ministering to a younger colleague with a stubbed toe, continuing a long tradition of newspaper vending in the United States.
Aunty Mrs. J. Boles, a 25 year veteran of selling papers across the United States, returns to San Antonio after years on the road. The well groomed youth thanks her for guiding him in childhood and recalls a ragged newsie past. She began selling papers after a Denver wage cut forced her to improvise. now plans retirement or a small stand with newspapers as a side line.
The entry advertises a 1914 catalogue from a leading firm selling colored women's hair and related products. It asserts being the largest importers and manufacturers, offers money back guarantees, lower prices, and durability, plus hair nets, toilet articles, and straightening combs. It invites two cent stamps for a free book and states agents are wanted.
A large Olive Grove No. 157 meeting at Pythian Hall featured three new member applications. The board of managers reports were adopted, May social plans progressed, and a gold quilt committee announced with members listed. Visiting Woodmen officials urged stock purchases, leading to several shares sold.
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