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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
6
Simple Shampoo Claims Quick Dandruff Elimination
An advertised shampoo promises thorough scalp cleansing and dandruff removal with a canthrax solution. It claims hair dries fast, looks abundant, and becomes easier to arrange while eliminating scalp irritation. A Chamber of Commerce nominating committee meeting was set for Thursday at 4:30 PM to name three members for the annual election on December 12, with L. B. Clegg and J. W. Hucker named as directors. Proxy voting is rejected. unit voting will be used for members in good standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
L. B. Clegg
J. W. Hucker
Not exactly I am a plumber says the judge
The judge quips about a speaker claiming reform while the other calls him a plumber in a terse courtroom exchange. The line hints at a comic or confrontational moment highlighting identity and attitude without extra context.
Instant Hair Stain Brownatone Promises Safe Color
An ad touts Brownatone as a non toxic instant hair stain free from sulphur lead mercury and coal tar derivatives. It claims to tint hair any shade of brown or black and offers samples on request. Available in 25c and 1.00 at druggists and counters in San Antonio through Kenton Pharmacal Co and local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton Pharmacal Co
Covington
San Antonio
Wiener's
Fischer's Drug Janes Gibbs
Mieres’ Pharmacy
W. Commerce St
Geo. Keene
Military Plaza
Fiesta Week Plaza Plans Urge Dignified Alamo Pageant
J Frank Davis and Charles Meek addressed the civic department of the Woman's Club proposing a Texas history pageant on Alamo plaza during Fiesta week to replace side shows. The plan includes eras from Indians to modern times with participation by Red Men Knights of Columbus Daughters of the Republic and veterans groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Davis
Charles S. Meek
Civic Department
The
Woman's Club
Alamo Plaza
Plaza
Alamo
J. R. Sprague
Davis
Knights of Columbus
Mexico
Republic of Texas
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Daughters of the Confederacy
Insurance Leaders Plan Panel on National Preparedness
The Association of Life Insurance Presidents marks its tenth anniversary in New York on December 14 15 with a focus on how business concerns can aid national preparedness. W A Day of Equitable Life will preside and speakers include Senator Hoke Smith Yale professor T S Adams and Jesse S Phillips along with leaders of insurance groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Association of Life Insurance
W. A. Day
Equitable Life Assurance Society
United States
Hoke Smith
Georgia
T. S. Adams
Yale
Jesse S. Phillips
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
Navy to appoint acting ensigns for engineer duty
The Navy Department said examinations for acting ensigns for engineer duty will be held January 8 in multiple cities. Thirty appointments will be made under a recent Congress act. Those who complete a three year probationary period, two aboard ship and one at the naval academy, will be commissioned lieutenants in the junior grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Navy
United States
Congress
Naval Academy
Social Calendar Friday Gatherings in Bonham and Nearby Schools
Mrs Alien Ford Barnes hosts a tea and multiple school Mothers' Clubs meet in the afternoon and evening. Various groups including Dean Richardson Auxiliary and Young Women's Auxiliary convene at church or homes around 3:30 to 3:45 p.m. plus 2:30 p.m. Old Woman's Relief Corps meets in Odd Fellows hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Richardson
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Young Women’s Auxiliary of
First Baptist Church
E. O. C. Old Woman's Relief Corps, G. A. R
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Tableaux Vivants and Society Vaudeville at Majestic
Miss Margaret Wilking of Fort Sam Houston leads a Red Cross aided event with Fort Sam Houston and city girls selling at tables. The December 12 show at the Majestic is hosted by the Fort Sam Houston Red Cross chapter with many local hosts listed including General and Mrs Greene and others. A recent Council of Jewish Women meeting featured violin soloist Miss Gertrude Gutman with accompanist Miss Minnie Hirsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Wilking
Fort Sam Houston
Majestic
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Henry A. Greene
F. L. Hillyer
George C. Vaughan
H. L. Guenther
Francis Boggs
J. T. Woodhull
Morris Stern
Council of Jewish Women
Gertrude Gutman
Minnie Hirsch
School clubs host singing and paper reading events
At De Zavala School Mothers Club Friday afternoon Mrs Joyce and Mrs Zirkel sing a duet while second grade pupils present a program. Adina de Zavala will read on General Marijil with a picture presented to the school. Sophie and Helen Wyschetzki appear on the program. San Antonio Dramatic Club hosts an informal 8 15 p m reception in the Gunter pink room. City Mission Board hosts Friday evening in Travis Park Methodist Church a program honoring new and returning ministers and wives with hymns solos talks and responses. Free Clinic directors report 45 jobs since October 1 five babies cared for and ten children placed in homes. Howard Bliem of Dallas and Esther Barkley wed Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Zavala School Mothers’ Club
W. H. Joyce
Clifford Zirkel
Ben Overton
D. A. Sullivan
L.S. Hoag
W. L. Martin
Marjil Mothers’ Club
Adina de Zavala
Marijil
Sophie Wyschetzki
Helen Wyschetzki
City Mission Board
Travis Park
H. C. Leonard
Trinity Methodist Church
F. L. Carson
J. H. Groseclose
Mr. Hill
Laurel Heights
Laurel Heights Methodist Church
C. Wesley Weddell
Travis Park Methodist Church
Hannah Wright Gluck
San Antonio
The
Free Clinic
Erhard Rosini Guenther
Marie Séchnhardt
Lieschen Guenther
Johanna Steves
Charles Harnisch
Regina Beckman
Helena Guenther
Herman Schuhardt
H. L. Guenther
Rosse
Helena V. Guenther
Adolph Wagner
Marie Beckman
Helena Hummel
Guenther
William Cassin
Charles Lukin
Joseph Deutz
H. Haarmann
Isador Zork
Free Mail-Order Skin Cure Ad Circulates Worldwide
An advertisement touts Cuticura products offering a free sample and a 32-page skin book on request. The ad invites requests by postcard to Cutenua Dept. T in Boston and claims availability worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutieura
Dept. T
Boston
Wedding of Dr and Mrs Milton J BliemReported
The ceremony at the home of Dr and Mrs Milton J Bliem featured Miss Marion Bliem on the wedding march and Rev Arthur G Jones reading the lines. The bride wore blue broadcloth and American beauty roses, followed by a buffet supper before the couple departed for Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton J. Bliem
Marion Bliem
Arthur G. Jones
Mrs Ankerson Hosts Magnolia Grove Drill Club
Mrs Edward Ankerson will entertain members of Magnolia Grove Drill Club from 3 to 6 Friday afternoon at her home 713 North Medina street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankerson
Edward Ankerson
Magnolia Grove Drill Club
North
Medina Street
Danderine Promises Thick Healthy Hair Growth
A vintage advertisement extols Knowlton’s Danderine claiming it clears dandruff and itching after use. It promises new hair growth from the roots, adds shine and body, and urges purchasing a 25 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Seek Assailant of Girl Found Near Wichita Falls
Dawn patrols and hundreds of residents scoured the river bottoms east of Wichita Falls Texas for the unidentified Black man who attacked Miss Beulah Davis age eighteen Wednesday. Davis was found unconscious in a shrubbery where her assailant carried her. The search for the suspect began late yesterday and continued through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Tex
Here
Beulah Davis
Promising singer teased by neighbor in Boston flat
A witty exchange from the Boston Transcript notes a wife praising a neighbor’s singing talent while the husband jokes about restraining the performance. The brief item captures social humor in urban domestic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Many deer killed by Kendall County hunters report success
Boerne Texas November 16 many deer are being brought in from the surrounding country. Hunters say the deer are larger than usual with several over 150 pounds dressed. A number of wild cats are among the game. Not many trespass cases noted as posted signs are followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall County
Boerne
Tex
Also Mentioned on This Page
Xmas Kards
Council of Chamber
Council of the Chamber of Commerce
Emulsio
Emulsio Chemical
Avenue D
Maxwell House
Maxwell House Coffee
Cheek-Neal Coffee Company
Nashville
Houston
Jacksonville
Richmond
Meek
Woman’s Club
Boise
Idaho
William Kleberg
William L. Dunne
M. D. Perine
Association of Presidents
Alien Ford Barnes
Bonham School Mothers’ Club
Crockett* School Mothers’ Club
Herff School Mothers’ Club
Louis Saur
Essex Street
Roberts
Beacon Hill
Parent- Teachers’ Club
Smith School Mothers’ Club
Parent-Teachers’ Association of
Morrill High School
Bowie School
C. C. Kilpatrick
J. V. van Landingham
T. C. Lawrence
San Antonio Dramatic Club
Howard Bliem
Dallas
Esther Barkley
M. L. Moseley
Route 1
Ontario, Va
Blum
Emil Blum Co
Paul Kaborg
Calvin Duval Cowles
Walters. Grant
Frank Davis
Gordon Rives Catts
David E. Cain
Charles R. Mayo
de Land Smith
S. C. Reynolds
Ferguson
Kansas City
Jean
Mary Aubrey
E. H. Tarburton
Hot Wells Hotel
C. B. Spier
Headin
Julius Penn Tarpley
Tucker
Tarpley
Gallagher
Potter
Mary Blackburn
Boswell
Kelleher
Morgan
W. D. Hussing
Todd
L. T. Trousdale
Henry L. Allend
E. M. Cummings
A. B. Jetton
Elizabeth Lignoski
J. E. Krinkmeyer
C. A. Goeth
Ferdinand P. Herff
William Mitchell Wolff
William K. Ewing
Frank Rennert
John B. Herff
Albert Steves Jr
Edna Steves
Etta Mae Moore
Victoria Herff
Constance Ball
Eleanor Barclay
Hester Schreiner
Eleanor Collins
Jeannette Hagelstein
Gladys McFar
Kate Buckman
Gunter Dansant
Dorothy Mooney
Mildred Morris
Jeanette Hagelstein
Margaret Graham
Mattie Terrell
O’neille Frink
Rexpar
S. W
Old Dutch Enamel
Sherwin
Brighten-Up
Fred E. Sommers
E. Com. St
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