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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1915

Page

8

Fiesta Luncheon Urges Young Men Support Drive

Gran Quivera members plan the Fiesta campaign at the Menger hotel luncheon Tuesday at 1 30. Aldermanic circles and Rotary speakers bolster the effort while urging younger men and allied orders to join, aiming to raise funds for the queen’s coronation celebration.

Menger Ginger St. Anthony Ailen D. Albert Internaational Association of Rotary Clubs Garry Miller Mer Order of the Order

Open House Rest Rooms for Protestants at Travis Park Revival

The young women of the Protestant churches sponsor open house in the Philathes room at Travis Park Methodist between 6:30 and 7:20 each evening during Rev Rot Shuler of Austin’s revival. Girls and women working downtown may attend, with reading material, hot tea, and cakes provided. Volunteers urged. call Mrs. Herman Lichte to assist. Also notes a large federal docket for November with Judge Maxey convening and grand jury to probe the killing of Joe B White on government property near the post office.

Philathes Travis Park Bucen Rot” Shuler Austin Serviers Herman Lichte Lark W.awo United States T. 5S Maxey Western District Texa Federal Court Joe B. White Clay Marshal Parker Cameron

Fiesta plans and volunteer calls in Viewtale event rosters

A local drive seeks 50 workers to raise funds for a spring community celebration. A small band has already secured 900 in subscriptions over eight to nine days, with volunteers urged to help for three or four days. Gran Quivers discussed Fiesta participation and kingly duties at a Travia Club luncheon, aiming for an even more ambitious event next spring under President Phitt.

Gran Quivers Travia Club Gran Quivera Emry Tan Phitt. Jackson

The Charm of Motherhood and Health Advice

A 1900s steam of advice urges preparation for childbirth and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy to strengthen women. It argues nervous strain from pregnancy can injure health yet prepartum care helps, and offers confidential correspondence from Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. to readers seeking guidance.

Lydia E. Pinkham

San Antonio hotel guest recalls 40 years of growth

A. E. Rankin of Boston recounts his 80th semi annual visit to San Antonio praising the Menger hotel for unchanging presence and noting the city’s rapid development. He recalls early town life and hotel service from four decades ago and observes the Menger’s enduring pace with change. Rankin left for Boston after a lengthy stay remarking on improvements and metropolitan feel.

San Antonio Menger Tryon A. E. Rankin Boston Conroy Rankin Henkin

Obituary notices from San Antonio area deaths

Obituary notices report John M. Lester age 61 dying at home after thirty years in San Antonio with survivors including widow Mary Lester and children Leo Lester Alice Lester Maury Lester and May Chavez, plus siblings in Missouri and Brookline. Funeral at home followed by City Cemetery burial. Other notices include Ethel Pahlmann 24 dying at home with Greenville interment. George W. Jones, prominent banker, death announced. Edward Prime, former local resident, deaths noted with links to family in New York and San Antonio. Details cover services, survivors, and interment plans.

Lester John M. Lanter San An Dinnis Mary Luster Leo Lester Alice Maury Lester May Chavez San Antonios Georgy Leyler Missouri Mra C. M. Allen C Wharton Bol Brookline Mess Turment City Cemetery No. 4 Jones George W. Jones Vendo San Antonio Harold Jones Hondo Edward Trine New York Prime Wan Hidwidaw Aljbe Gilbert Emilie J. Gilbert

Radical Legislation No Longer Popular in US Says Detroit Judge

Detroit chief justice Roy Brooke of Michigan arrived in San Antonio en route to Mexico saying radical legislation faces collapse as progressives lose ground. He cites New York defeat of Elihu Root’s platform, and notes similar shifts in the North and South. Brooke plans to leave Monday night with A W McLimont to negotiate a land purchase after discussing street railway issues in Detroit.

United States Roy Brooke Detroit Supreme Court Michigan San Antonio Mexico Nacth Brooke New York Elihu Kuo Root North

Leonard Welter Dies After Heart Attack

Leonard Welter a longtime aeigon business figure here died after a heart attack Sunday afternoon while returning from a fishing trip with friends Louis Fritze Harry Martin and others He had lived in the city since 1866 and was born in Straussen Germany Survived by widow a son Frank L Welter a daughter Mrs 0 G Anderson seven sisters and a brother Funeral from 403 Avenue D Tuesday at 4 pm with Father Curley St Marys Catholic Church in charge Interment at St Josephs Cemetery Pallbearers listed with honorary names.

Leonard Welter Axi Antonio Medina Dam San Antonio Mr. Welter Louis Fritze Harry Martin Mr. Bale~ Fay Straussen Germany Galveston San Antonios Indianola Frank L. Walter Mra G Anderson Matilde Brown Gertrude Dathkin Mary Brady Clara Spencer A. Kinsler Rosa Ford Gama Lumm Joe Welter Sun Anton

Prominent Guests At St Anthony Hotel In San Antonio

The text notes Winter resorts in the South and mentions Judge Brooke and Mr. Malcolm as guests at the St Anthony hotel in San Antonio, reflecting interest in southern winter retreats and social ties among officials and notable individuals.

When Itching Stops There Is One Safe Treatment

A 25¢ bottle of a liquid antiseptic is advertised to instantly relieve itching and cleanse the skin. The ad claims pimples, blackheads, eczema, ringworm and similar troubles will disappear, leaving skin soft, smooth, and healthy.

Katy Names Train Texas Limited for St Louis to San Antonio

The Katy railroad announces the new passenger service Texas Limited operating from St Louis to San Antonio beginning December 1. A Chamber of Commerce contest to name the train offered a $10 prize for guessing passenger counts, while a similar prize was offered for the Sunshine Special on a Missouri Pacific I G N route.

John B. Carringson Katy Railroad Texas: Limited St. Louis San Antonio Chamber of Commerce W. T. St. George St. Loui Missouri Pacific

Avoid All Meat If Kidney and Bladder Bother

Health ad copy advises avoiding meat for kidney and bladder issues. It cites uric acid as the irritant and promotes Jad Salts, four ounces of Rad Salts nightly, and lithia in a lemony drink as a harmless, inexpensive remedy to neutralize urine acids and soothe the urinary tract, claiming relief within days.

A Linen Sale Draws Swift Response From Housewives

A well known linen shop announces a sale of table linens offered at reduced prices. The notice emphasizes long standing commitment to quality and affordability, predicting an enthusiastic response from housewives.

All Linen Table Linens Sale Prices and Items

A catalog-style listing of all linen products including damask cloths, napkins, sets, and Madeira pieces. Items feature multiple sizes, patterns, and heavy discounts with prices ranging from $1.23 to $13 per item. Includes table cloths, napkins, round and rectangular cloths, seven to thirteen piece sets, and hand made Madeira pieces.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tick O Terrell Mr. Miller Albert Alent Sain Angelo Tex Jal Dallas Roidap- Pallas Charles Lovelace Lovelace America Postum Lydia Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass Noursa VST Cahlmann Ethel I. Pahtann Biry Iza Pahlmann Houston Street Ely Greenville Pahlau Sloan & Hagy T. V. Neal Prospect Hill Baptist Church Ill Funhe F. L. Brooke Eonard Welter KATY Texas Limited Dallss ST Crockett Baltimiore Skinner Belding Weet Steensense Saul Wolfson
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