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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1916

Page

6

Women 10 Aid In Organizing School Clubs In San Antonio

Meetings at Bexar county schools to form canning clubs and other domestic and agricultural groups begin Tuesday. Mrs Nat P Jackson state Smith Lever organizer arrives to lead trips with Automobile parties from the St Anthony Hotel at 12 30 daily through Saturday.

Bexar County Nat P. Jackson Smith-Lever Fund San Antonio City Federation of Women's Clubs J. F. Stewart Los Angeles Heights Rena Maverick Green Wheeler Pettus Joseph Getzweiler L. S. Bates George Powell B. S. Anthony Adina DeZavala Mary DeZavala William Kleberg John Blackstone Ed Smith Joe Murray L. L. Boyd A. H. Cadwallader G. Bechtel E. M. Burleson George Knauff Sallie K. Hopkins W. C. Linden Emma Schweppe Thirza Bellinger H. P. Drought J. T J. P. Benkendorfer R. L. Sanford R. M. Field Leo Cotton George Fogelson D. W. Austin B.S. Anthony J. T. Smith John Wray Woman’s Club Coker School Harlandale Edgewood W. A. Daniel Cornelius O'Neal J. B. Lewright J. A. Mackintosh Alice Dickson San

Vinol touted as remedy in Alburtis testimonial

A public testimonial from Rosa M. Keller of Alburtis Pa claims Vinol restores sleep appetite and strength. The notice lists Vinol ingredients beef and cod liver peptones iron manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates and cites several Texas and Pennsylvania drugstores and pharmacists selling the product.

Alburtis Vinci Rosa M. Keller A. M. Fischer Meier Sap Drug Main Ave George Keene H. L. Wagner Appmann Drug Store F. Prossel San Antonio Texas

Two Women Injured In Street Car Collision

Mrs Annie Livingston and Mrs Fred Imhof were injured when a service car struck their buggy in the 4100 block of Grayson street at 11 15 Saturday night. The car fled, the chauffeur and two soldiers leaping from the vehicle and fleeing. The women were taken home, with injuries reported as not serious.

Annie Livingston Grayson Street Fred Imhof Carson Street

Huth Estate In Yoakum Box Yields 140000 In Notes

In Yoakum a tin box left by the late John L. Huth was opened by heirs lawyers and the temporary administrator. It contained vendor's lien notes worth 100000 and cash notes totaling 40000. Huth left property to the city for a hospital and to the brother's children in New York. no provision for his own children in Yoakum. A contest on the will is expected.

Yoakum Tex Yoakum Bank John L. Huth New York

Dollar Day Light Want Ads promo on Thursdays

Dollar Day offer for light want ads runs every Thursday for a dollar, totaling eleven times and including two Sundays in the span.

Captain Truitt Dies Near Joaquin Captain Joshua Truitt Dies

Captain Joshua W. Truitt, reportedly among the last Mexican war survivors, died at his home near Joaquin Texas two days before his eighty seventh birthday. He had been a longstanding figure in the community and his passing marks the end of a notable era.

Joaquin

Dutch file protest depor tations stir Dutch in Berlin talk

Amsterdam dispatch says the Dutch government instructed its Berlin representative to inform Germany that the deportation of Belgian civilians has created a profound impression in Holland. A fragmentary quote appears amid a broader, unclear passage.

London Amsterdam Berlin Holland

Pains Inside and Back Pains Inside and Back

Burlington Wisconsin woman testifies to relief from irregularities and pains using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She urges other women to try the remedy and notes the company offers confidential guidance from Lynn Massachusetts for special cases.

Burlington, Wis Lydia E. Pinkham Anna Kelly Chestnut Street Burlington Wis Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Social calendar highlights Monday through Tuesday events

In Society notes a 46 35 to 36 Monday Night Ruth Bingaman concert at 8:15 in Beethoven hall with Miss Mary Aubrey and Oran Kirkpatrick assisting. Catholic Woman's Association lecture at 8 at the Gunter. Tuesday Phoenix Club at the Gunter. Ladies' Aid Society of St. Luke's Episcopal Church at 3 with Mrs. W. F. Woods. Pierian Study Club with Mrs. B. L. Raborn and Mrs. E. W. Oeffinger leader. Tuesday Musical Club at 3:30 with Mrs. C. D. Madison. Daughters of Isabella meet. Alumnae Association Ursuline Academy at 4. Dignowity Hill Circle at Travis Park Methodist with Mrs. J. B. Flannery. San Pedro Circle with Miss Rebecca McKnight. Daughters of the Confederacy at Wolff 4¢ & Marx auditorium. Woman's Missionary Society Alamo Methodist at 3 with Mrs. H. H. Fedley. Equal Franchise Society at 10 in the St. Anthony Oak Room.

Ruth Bingaman Beethoven Hall Mary Aubrey Oran Kirkpatrick San Pedro Travis Park Rebecca McKnight

Tableaux Vivantes Rehearsal and Red Cross Event Plans

Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee leads the arrangement committee for the Tableaux Vivantes event to be held December 12 at the Majestic under Fort Sam Houston Red Cross. A 9:30 a.m. rehearsal is set for Thursday in the post gymnasium, with ticket sales and exchange details through committee members Mrs. Sterling Price Adams and Mrs. Roy Campbell.

Fitzhugh Lee Majestic Fort Sam Houston American Red Cross Post Infantry Post Sterling Price Adams Post Exchange Crockett Roy Campbell Major Harry B. Jordan St. Anthony

Gutzeit Hosts Jolly Twelve Card Club Night

Mr and Mrs F Gutzeit entertained the Jolly Twelve Card Club at 512 Lovers Lane Sunday night. After a seven course dinner, prizes went to Mrs Alex Uhl Mrs F Bushick Mrs F Convers and Mrs J H Lamm Frank Convers Ed Gutzeit and Alex Thi. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alex Uhl Mr and Mrs F Convers Mr and Mrs F Bushick Mr and Mrs J H Lamm Mr and Mrs W A Melsiwaine and Miss Delka Bushick.

F. Convers F. Bushick J. H. Lamm W A. Melsiwaine Delka Bushick

Entertain at Dinner for Visiting Martins at Craige Home

Mr and Mrs J W Craige of 1010 Merchant street entertained Sunday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs E J Martin and Misses Grace and Marie Martin of Kansas City who are spending the winter here. Covers were laid for Miss Adele Torrey Miss Emma Torrey and Mrs Rose Harn.

J. W. Craige Merchant Street E. J. Martin Grace and Marie Martin Kansas City Adele Torrey Emma Torrey Rose Harn

Niobian Literary Club Reelects Officers

Niobian Literary Club re elected officers at the last meeting with Lilian Stucke as president Norma Hummert as vice president Anita Deusen as treasurer M Raschio as secretary and S Maxwell as reporter The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday afternoon with Anita Deusen assisting connection details omitted.

Niobian iLiterary Club Niobian Literary Club Lilian Stucke Norma Hummert Anita Deusen M. Raschio S. Maxwell

Chorus To Rehearse for Christmas Messiah in Travis Park

San Antonio Municipal Chorus will rehearse at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Monday at 8 PM under Rotary Club auspices for the open air Christmas celebration in Travis Park on Friday December 22. Nearly a thousand invitation letters have been sent, with others invited to join. A large turnout is expected and singers are urged to help present the oratorio as a civic effort.

San Antonio Travis Park Rotary Club Scottish Rite

May Standardize Fire Hose Threads in Texas

A conference in Dallas by the Mutual Aid Fire Fighting committee will discuss standardizing hose threads for Texas fire departments and consider automobile roads for auto trucks. Members include T B Wright Temple W E Bidaker Fort Worth H F McGee Dallas J Ed Schmitz and R B Godley Jr chief engineer with Fire Marshal Walace Inglish attending.

Austin Tex Texas Dallas State Firemen's Association Mutual Aid Fire Fighting Committee T. 8. Wright Temple W. E. Bidaker Fort Worth H. F. McGee J. Ed Schmitz

Mr and Mrs Slack Host Dinner for Mrs Hill

Mr and Mrs Sam C Slack entertained last week in honor of Mrs F R Hill of Quincy Illinois with guests including Mrs Hill General H R Hill Lieutenant Preston Miss Genie Fallon Miss Georgie Fallon Mr and Mrs G A Duerler Mr and Mrs Benno Kayton and Carrol Slack. They also were part of a hunting party that week including Mr and Mrs Slack Misses Genie and Georgie Fallon Charles Carlisle Carrol Slack and Gid Fallon.

Slack Sam C. Slack F. R. Hill Quincy Ill Hill H. R. Hill Lieutenant Preston Genie Fallon Georgie Fallon G. A. Duerler Benno Kayton Carrol Slack Mrs. Slack Misses Genie Charles Carlisle Gid Fallon

Swift & Company Beef Sales in San Antonio Week Ending Nov 18

Swift and Company reports weekly beef sales in San Antonio for the week ending Saturday November 18. Domestic beef averaged 9.72 cents per pound with other cut prices not listed in the fragment.

Swift & Company San Antonio

Haarlem Oil Capsules Promised To Rejuvenate Health

Bold claims tout GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for congested kidneys and bladder. The ad asserts cleansing of the system, non patent medicine status, U S government chemist approval, and worldwide trust with a Holland origin. It urges readers to buy locally and look for the GOLD MEDAL name.

Haarlem U. S Holland

Liquid Shu Make Remedy Promises Kidney Relief

An advertisement claims a new remedy, Liquid Shu Make, cures nocturnal and habitual kidney trouble in children. It can be bought from druggists in 25 cent bottles with a satisfaction guarantee or money back. If unavailable, send 25 cents to The Shu Make Remedy Co. in Fort Worth, Texas for mail order.

Shu Make Remedy Co Fort Worth Texas

Stowe Assumes Duties at Austin Public Buildings Post

Charles L. Stowe of Sherman arrived in Austin and assumed his duties as the new state superintendent of public buildings and grounds. He was appointed to oversee state properties and facilities, with responsibilities starting immediately. The move solidifies administration goals for Texas facilities management and aligns with recent state decisions on property oversight.

Stowe Austin Tex Charles L. Stowe Sherman

Dodson's Liver Tone touted as safe calomel alternative

An advertisement warns against calomel for bilious conditions and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy. It claims calomel causes bone necrosis and salivation, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver and bowels without side effects. The pitch promises a money back guarantee and suitability for the whole family.

Dodson

Free Book On Rupture Cure Offers 60 Day Trial

An ad promotes a complete rupture treatment claiming a sixty day test with no money risk. It touts a durable cloth bound book of 94 pages with 29 chapters and 23 photos explaining the treatment, exposing faulty appliances and promoting the new method as comfortable waterproof and easy to maintain. It cites 6000 endorsements and urges readers to send for the book by coupon.

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