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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1916
Page
8
Miss Bessie Phillips of 126 Tremlett Avenue hosted a Halloween party Tuesday evening. The event concluded with festive activities and local socializing among guests.
At a Hallowe'en gathering prizes were given to Sam Chapman Miss Clara Crossmann Miss Vera Vogel and Jake Dodie. Refreshments followed as a long list of guests attended including Lois Bass Annie Marshall Phillippa Hoffmeyer Eleanor Damm Frances Murphy Mamie Mays Minnie Lindle Clara Crossmann Milam James Marshall Horace Hebdon Grover Casey Harry Geise and several couples led by the hostess.
A reader from Allen Mills, Ohio, praises Foley's Honey and Tar for eleven years of relief from coughs and hoarseness. The remedy is praised for absence of opiates and safety for children, with rapid relief of bronchial coughs and sore throat and aids sleep.
Miss Mary Pauline Ford hosts a luncheon at the Carolina tea room honoring Miss Abbel Moore. Numerous Mother’s Clubs and auxiliary circles schedule 3:30 to 4 p.m. meetings including the Lamar School Mothers' Club and the Woman's Club Circle No. 3. The Public Health Nurse campaign planning is set by the Department of Philanthropy.
Colonel and Mrs. Ire land hosted a Halloween dinner at the Argyle Wednesday night honoring Captain and Mrs. Calvin Duval Cowles Jr. Attendees included Col. and Mrs. Chamberlain Major and Mrs. Selers Major and Mrs. Fife and several doctors and their spouses. Roberta Edna Lee planned a Halloween party at her parents’ home with spook costumes and a program of music, games, and stories. Assisting hosts were Mrs. Alex Snyder Mrs. Caldwell and Dr. and Mrs. Manning. Miss Gertrude Kalteyer will host a card party November 16 for debutantes. City Mission Board to meet Friday at Travis Park Methodist Church.
A home made cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup promises quick relief from coughs throat and chest colds in 24 hours. It costs about 54 cents for a family pint and is marketed with a money back guarantee by The Pinex Co Ft Wayne Ind.
The article details multiple charity efforts in San Antonio, including a follow up campaign to raise 1700 for Wesley House kindergarten, an inaugural Texas Historical Landmark Association meeting with papers on Reminiscences of Old San Antonio, and Woman's Club events for the Public Health Nurse Association and Christmas Cheer.
A renowned New York physician links excess stomach acidity to most intestinal troubles and many vital organ diseases. He warns against artificial digestants and prescribes pure bisulated magnesia after meals to neutralize acidity, noting relief within seconds.
Social events occupy the Fort Sam Houston scene as Miss Shipley’s recent graduation leads to society introduction this winter. Luncheons honor Mrs. John M. Moore of Nashville and Mrs. Crozier of Washington with gatherings at Fieldstone Farm and Fort Sam Houston quarters. The Missionary Society bids farewell to Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Hartsfield and Mrs. T. W. Moore, while the Roberts Beacon Hill PTA and the Wednesday Luncheon Club map forthcoming gatherings. Miss Margaret Coleman hosts a matinee and tea for Miss Abbel Moore at the Grand and Wolff & Marx Tearoom, with elaborate pink decor and regina theme.
Henry Ford's only son, heir to the Ford automotive empire, wed Miss nore Clay here last night. The bride is a niece of the late Jo L. Hudson, a well known drug merchant. The ceremony was small and attended by relatives and close friends.
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