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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1911
Page
5
Wasserzug and C N Lee present a concert with a synagogal doxology and Adon Olom as motives. Each Hebrew piece is introduced by an English paraphrase. Masons are invited to bring their families to attend.
Local florist Paul Poppe advertises a full line of seasonal flowers including chrysanthemums roses lilies of the valley violets and lilies. New phone 3818 and old phone 3819 plus address 220 1 2 East Commerce Street.
The Texas British association hosts a November 20 meeting at the International club rooms to debate unrestricted reciprocity with the United States. W F Biggs and F W Smithers open for the affirmative while J F Howard and C J Thomson speak for the negative. The session begins at 8 15 p m and welcomes visitors.
The Clear Springs Geronimo Cordoba Comal and Nail Farmers Union groups plan a barbecue at Clear Springs hall in northern Seguin county. Speakers include a German language address, with band concerts and a grand ball planned for the evening. Local attendance expected from Seguin.
The event featured Katherine M. Joseph and Miss Mitchell with elegant gowns, guests greeted in the parlors before moving to the auditorium for a program. Palm decorations, punch served by a group of young ladies, and seating arranged by several helpers accompanied a club members concert.
Miss Loraine Bertrand and John Flannery entertain at the home of Mrs. Louis Oge. A charity baseball game starts at 3 PM at the ballpark. An evening casino musical and dance follow at Casino hall.
Dr T T Jackson addressed the Mothers club at Bonham school on hygiene of dress and exercise. Miss Clara Gray hosted the San Antonio Pen women at Roosevelt and Grove. Bohemian Scribblers met at Quincy street with readings and poems. Next gathering will be with Mrs Mattie Leman.
Prof C A Arnold spoke to mothers and teachers at Stephen F. Austin school on Child Study. Miss Moore read on cooperation between parents and teachers. Misses Cannon and Scholtz played a piano duet. De Zavala School Mothers Club discussed Infant Mortality with Dr Frank Paschal. pupils presented a play and refreshments followed.
A Cincinnati man who drank coffee for years reported insomnia and weight loss before trying Postum in Berlin. After switching and following package directions, he recovered, gained weight, and resumes full work with good sleep and appetite. The ad urges nervous individuals to quit coffee or tea and try Postum, citing The Road to Wellville.
Miss M Mueller hosted a novelty shower for sister Miss E Mueller on Hays Street. Pink and white decor, heart shaped photo-frame favors featuring the bride elect’s photo, and refreshments marked the event. Prizes went to Mrs. F Prassel Jr Miss B Icke and Miss L Richter. Miss Mueller received many gifts.
A group of friends hosted a birthday gathering at Elsie Piper's home. The evening featured many lively games followed by refreshments. Attendees included Misses Lillie Waitz Ella Vogel Laura Vogel Edna Maier Elizabeth Lessing Cleo Grona Sophie Waitz Emma Shuch Bertha Shuch Wilma Windel Ruth Gatlin Grace Gatlin Clara Piper and many others along with Mr and Mrs BR Major and various Pipers and Gatlins.
An advertisement by Edwards King Drug Co promotes Foley Kidney Pills claiming swift and permanent kidney relief after trying many medicines. It cites J E B Parker of Ft Smith Arkansas as a user and urges readers to start taking the pills now.
Golen T Reinhardt, president of the academic department, announces committee chairmen for the reception. Names include Miller finance Pipps arrangement Lay entertainment Denmn decoration Settle refreshment Wilkes invitation Fowler reception Knight floor Duncan Jr Fowler, and William Fowler of San Antonio, all 1907 high school graduates. The event likely takes place in the women's building.
In New York courts Samuel J. Woolf sues Mrs. Nevada Van Valkenburg known as the ten million dollar widow for $2000 alleging payment for a portrait. She testifies no monetary consideration was discussed and says the artist asked her to pose for prestige.
Mrs Delphinia Chance from Collins Mississippi writes that after five doctors failed to help her a fever and long womanly troubles were relieved by Cardus. She credits the remedy with restoring her health allowing her to care for her baby and perform housework. She urges others to try Cardus and requests information from the Chattanooga Medicine Co Ladies Advisory Dept.
Schedule lists arrivals from the north at 6 45 am 6 30 pm 55 am 10 45 pm and 6 00 am for locals from Palestine Laredo train 12. Departures include northbound trains at 1 55 pm 7 00 am and 3 20 am for express and local services to Palestine Laredo and Mexico with mixed trains and a late 6 00 pm note unclear.
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