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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1912

Page

6

Citizens' League Opens Headquarters for Primaries

The Citizens' League has opened offices on the second floor of the Devine building at 1221-2 Soledad street. A new telegraph line will be installed as workers invite attendees to Thursdays mass meeting at Beethoven hall to ratify candidates for the Democratic primaries under the league’s auspices. A. H. Jones chairs the effort.

Citizens’ E Devine Soledad Street Beethoven Hall Citizens’ League A. H. Jones

Mayor Dahlmann Wins Omaha Primary And Kidney Cure Note

The article reports James C. Dahlmann winning a third mayoral term in Omaha after a primary. It notes public meeting plans by the Citizens' League to vet candidates with broad input and includes a testimonial from Dahlmann praising Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. Edwards King Drug Co. is named as the retailer.

Jas. C. Dahlmann Omaha Neb Foley Dahlmann Edwards King Drug Co

Fire Origin Mystery in Houston Fire Totals Near Million

Associated Press reports Houston authorities opened a strict inquiry into a Sunday blaze that caused nearly a million dollars in damage. The origin is unknown though it started on the third floor of the Stowers building. The notice mentions unrelated local ads and notices.

Associated Press Houston Tex Stowers

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Color Return

Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy blends sage and sulphur with scalp aids to restore color, reduce dandruff, and stimulate hair growth. Sold by W. C. Kalteyer for fifty cents with money back guarantee if not as represented.

Wyeth W. C. Kalteyer A. “ Fischer

Williams Kidney Pills Advertises Kidney Relief

Have you overworked your nervous system and caused kidney and bladder trouble? Williams Kidney Pills claim to cure pains in loins side back and bladder and improve facial appearance. Sold by all druggists at 60 cents and by A M Bischer.

Williams Eale A.M. Bischer

Bonn Avon School Holds Seventh Annual Commencement at Casino Hall

Last evening Bonn Avon school celebrated its seventh commencement in Casino hall. Nine graduates entered with maids and flower girls, as senior processional and class hymn opened a program of prayers, solos, essays, readings, and diplomas conferred by Dr. W. F. McCaleb.

Bonn-Avon School Casino Hall Bonn-Avon Corinne Vaughan Elma Appelt Marion Hill Miss Spiller Nona Clark Lily Appelt Virginia Beraud Ray Fleischman Sidney Moore Wilhelmina Schmidt Forrest Richardson Ethel Rosenfield Bessie Robinson Marschelle Berman Pauline Laune Lelia Riley Corinne Katz Jamie Kerr Mazelle Irwin Mignon Locke Iva Lee Rhode Kate Remschel Lillian Crosby Pauline Huebner Pauletta Marks Louise Beraud Fred Marie Peyton Philip Cook Wiegand Heymann Friml

Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promote Baby Skin Care

Mothers urged to care for infant skin with Cuticura Soap and Ointment noting gentle emollients and purity. Claims help prevent eczema and rashes, with samples mailed free and a shaving stick marketed to men. Public notices highlight world-wide availability and free literature.

Cuticura Boston

Local Graduates Honored At Luncheon And Showers

A series of social events honors graduates and seniors. Mrs F L Carson receives a luncheon at the St Anthony hotel. Miss Florence Pape gets a miscellaneous shower. Miss Virginia Beraud is feted at a St Anthony luncheon. Farewell parties for travelers and a botanical garden party for St Marys hall seniors are noted with decor in yellow and white.

Forrest Richardson Ethel Rosenfield St. Anthony Hotel Wilhelmina Schmidt E. R. Richardson F. M. Swearingen Virginia Beraud Bonn Avon School Alice Simpson Augusta Street Helen James St. Mary's Hall Miss James St. Mary’s Hall

Baptist Young People Unit to entertain sections A and B

Section C of the Baptist Young People's Union will host sections A and B at the First Baptist Church Friday night at 7 45. Guests are asked to wear an article representing the title of a book.

The Baptist Young People’s Union First Baptist Church

Miss Lacy Hosts Thirteen L. G. Club at Warren Street

Miss Margaret Lacy entertained the Thirteen L. G. club yesterday afternoon at her Warren street home. Ices and a salad course were served.

Miss Lacy Margaret Lacy L. G. Club Warren Street

Mrs Ford Hosts Five Hundred Tea For Sherman Guest

Mrs Walter L Brown of Sherman visited San Antonio friends and was honored at a five hundred afternoon hosted by Mrs John O Ford on Woodlawn Avenue. The bright rooms featured season’s flowers and bridge tables were set for a long list of debtees.

John O. Ford Woodlawn Avenue Walter Ll. Brown Sherman Walter L. Brown San Antonio Mesdames Atlee B. Ayres W. 8 Connell L. J. Hart Frank Davis William Leng Graham Dowdell P. Brundage Will Searcy B. Allen Duncan Whiteside C. BE. Hammond Johnnie Jones T. T. Campbell W. C. Silliman Robert Dalton William King C. H. Surkamp George McElroy P. Skinner G. Dug

How American Women May Keep Faces Young

A health expert contrasts American and English aging, noting climate and exertion ages skin. The article promotes mercorized wax as a nightly facial peel to remove the dull cuticle and unveil fresh skin, and saxolite in hazel as a wrinkle dissolver to smooth deep lines.

Christian Miller

Cartwright and Moles Worth in Spindle Gar Seminar

Lon D. Cartwright and Miss Moles worth appear in a local arts column detailing a community event. The note highlights their participation and notes venue interest, with no further biographical or contextual data available.

Mrs Feldman Hosts Honor for Mrs Flato at Ogden Home

Mrs H C Feldman entertained yesterday afternoon at her Ogden street home in honor of Mrs Henry Flato of Monterey Mex. Guests played bridge for several hours and prizes were awarded after a two course menu was served.

Eli Hertzberg Ruth Bingaman A. M. Fischer H. C. Feldman Ogden Street Henry Flato Monterey Mex Bridge

Mrs West Hosts St Mark’s Auxiliary Meeting Honor New President

Mrs Duval West of Mistletoe Avenue will host at 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon for the incoming and outgoing boards of the Women’s Auxiliary of St Mark's Church in honor of Mrs H Partee the newly elected president.

Duval West Mistletoe Avenue Woman's Auxilia of St. Mark’s Church H. Partee

Plaza party for Florence Evans honor by Miss Sutcliff

Miss Lutie Sutcliff will host a Friday afternoon event at the Plaza to honor Florence Evans a High School graduate.

Marchelle Berman Plaza Bessie Robinson Thomas’ School Lutie Sutcliff Florence Evans

Miss Steves Hosts Lunch For Sister Edna Steves

Miss Steves will entertain at lunch on Saturday at her home for her sister Edna Steves a Wasson School graduate.

Steves Miss Edna Steves Wasson School

Social Evening Honoring Miss Cobble at King William Street

Miss Elizabeth Lignoski hosted a reception with guest Miss Willa May Cobble of Rusk Texas and Carl Lignoski of Laredo. The event featured floral decor, refreshments, prizes, and a guest list of local families and visiting relatives. Mrs L K Wells of the Twentieth Century Study Club will host the club's final social session on Friday May 24 at 1507 South Pine Street.

Elizabeth Lignoski King William Street Willa May Cobble Rusk Tex Heroe Carl Lignoski Laredo T Ex

Carriage Sale Offers Low Prices by Staacke Bros

Staacke Bros. offer a wide selection of carriages buggies and phaetons at very low prices. The sale emphasizes affordability for customers seeking used and affordable horse drawn vehicles.

Staacke Bros

Gravis Nephew In Corpus Christi Riot Arrests

Gravis of 1214 South Presa street has word from San Diego Texas that his nephew Charles Gravis is among three men under arrest in Corpus Christi over last Saturday’s election riot. The slain men were allied with the pro incorporation faction. the detainees opposed it. Incorporation failed by 73 votes. peace has returned with no signs of further clashes. Charles Gravis, a rancher near San Diego and former Dirval county sheriff, is joined by Frank Robinson and Dr. F Roberts in custody.

K. Gravis South Presa Street San Diego Tex Charles Gravis Corpus Christi Dirval County Frank Robinson F. Roberts

Eczema Cure Promised In 10 to 30 Days

Grove's Sanare Cutis from The Paris Medicine Co claims to cure any eczema case in 10 to 30 days with a money back guarantee. The product is advertised as non staining and mail order available for 60 cents. Denton Road Bonds Approved noted in Austin Texas.

Paris Medicine Co Pine Street St. Louis Grove Denton Austin Tex Attorney General's Department

Denton County Road District Plans 75000 Bond Issue

The district issues 75,000 bonds bearing 5 percent interest maturing in 40 years with a 20 year option. Registered in the comptroller’s department, the sale proceeds will fund construction of about 50 miles of roads in the county.

Denton County Road District No. 1 Comptroller’s Department

Wanted 10000 Seekers for Yellow Wagon Warning

SAN A LAC advertises a mass search for a yellow wagon drawing crowds with a call to report by telephone. It claims BELIEVES THAT TIRED FEELING and urges readers to meet at Grafid, offering carriage or buggy rubber installation by Staacke Bros who apply Kelly Springfield rubber, touted as the best.

Staacke Bros

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