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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1916

Page

7

Chautauqua invited to Texas site near San Antonio

The Southern Conference for Education and Industry was invited to hold its completed Chautauqua of the South in San Antonio. Dr B Johnson of Rock Island Illinois confirmed the request on behalf of Texas officials and outlined plans for a $2,000,000 complex of buildings and equipment to rival Lake Chautauqua New York.

San Antonio 8. C. Ile B. Johnson Rockill Ss. C State of Texas Lake Chautauqua York State

Carefree Cascarets for Liver and Bowel Health

An old person friendly advertisement promotes Cascarets as a gentle nightly tonic. It emphasizes natural aging, reduced muscle activity, and the need to keep bowels active. The ad touts a 10 cent box, claims the product works while you sleep, and positions it as safe for elderly use.

San Antonio Catholic Woman's Association Urged

Father Edward F. Garesche urged formation of a San Antonio Catholic Woman's Association modeled after the YWCA. He noted existing parish sodalities, emphasized self sacrifice, and called for civic center sodalities to aid immigrants and the poor while promoting unity with YMCAs structure.

San Antonio Alamo Father Garesche United States Garesche Sodality Sodality Union

Today’s Beauty Hint and DIY Shampoo Tip

A cosmetic tip suggests washing less often if hair is properly cleansed with a high quality shampoo. A cheap home recipe uses dissolving a teaspoonful of canthrax in hot water to create a thick lather that soothes the scalp and aids drying and shine.

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Declares General Tonic Value

An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic, claiming it contains tonic qualities of QUININE and IRON. The ad highlights a 50 cent price and endorses its value as a standard remedy.

Grove

Rotary Leader Frank Mulholland to Speak in San Antonio

Frank L. Mulholland former president of the International Association of Rotary Clubs will lecture on Community Solidarity under Rotary auspices in San Antonio on December 8. The event, open to the public, includes a popular priced dinner at the St. Anthony Hotel.

Frank Mulholland Rotary Frank L. Mulholland International Association of Rotary Clubs San Antonio Rotary Club Mulholland California St. Anthony Hotel Mr. Mulholland St. Anthony New England Crockett 7700 T. B. Baker

Behr Brothers Piano Guarantee Promises Strongest Sale Promise

An advertisement touts the sale of 125 Behr Brothers pianos and announces a bold guarantee. It argues prior warranties were vague, presenting a readably strong, factual guarantee that厂家claims to be the strongest ever offered and invites comparison.

Behr Bros

Piano Purchase Proposition Offer

The advertisement outlines a piano plan: pay ten dollars down, thirty Monate? (correct wording: two hundred and sixty eight dollars remaining) with weekly payments of one dollar and fifty cents over 178 weeks. If unsatisfied you may exchange within one year, and all unpaid payments are canceled upon death before payoff.

Behr Bros

Daylight Saving Convention Planned in Pittsburg

Robert Garland, chairman of the National Chamber of Commerce daylight saving committee, calls the first national convention in Pittsburg on December 5 with reps from across the country. The campaign aims to move clocks forward one hour across four standard time zones.

Pittsburg Robert Garland National Chamber of Commerce

Papes Cold Compound Promises Fast Relief For Grippe

An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for grippe and severe colds. It advises a dose every two hours until three doses, claiming to open nasal passages, stop discharge, ease feverish symptoms, and cure without assistance. The remedy costs 25 cents at drug stores.

Pape Grippe

Trust Guarantee Bond on Our Plane Offer

The notice states a written bond as proof of faith in the plane being offered, describing guarantees and assurances underpinning the sale. It emphasizes commitment and formal evidence of confidence in the aircraft option provided.

Protecting You With Five Year Strong Joint Guarantee

The advertisement promises a five year guarantee and urges immediate action to gain music at home. It notes the sale store will stay open evenings until 9:30 PM to accommodate shoppers.

San Antonio Music Lovers Applaud Bingaman Concert

Pianist Ruth Bingaman gave a well received Beethoven Hall recital complemented by Mary Gayl Aubrey and Oran Kirkpatrick. The San Antonio crowd filled the house as ushers guided a diverse audience through a program highlighting Bach Rameau Tschaikowsky Brahms Mozart and Saint Saens with encores from all three performers.

Ruth Bingaman Beethoven Hall San Antonio Miss Bingaman Mary Gayl Aubrey Oran Kirkpatrick Bingaman Bach Rameau Godowsky Miss Aubrey Tschaikowsky Brahms Mozart Landon Ronald Saint- Saens

Miss Bingaman Encore Highlights At San Antonio Recital

Miss Bingaman displayed artistry in Brahms and Verdi pieces, earned high marks for the Beethoven Pathetique, and closed with Chopin and Strauss numbers. She recently reposted Le Jeu de la Fontaine by her teacher John Steinfeldt and plans to study with pianist Ethel Leginska.

John Steinfeldt Miss Bingaman San Antonio Ethel Leginska

Chester A. Congdon Dies of Pleurisy in Minnesota

Chester A. Congdon, Republican national committeeman from Minnesota and a Duluth native, died at a St. Paul hospital at 7 a.m. after a two week illness with pleurisy.

ST. Paul Minn Chester A. Congdon Duluth Minnesota

Foolish Question in Jail Interview Sparks Banter

A judge questions a prisoner about his age and birth date as he is held for stealing. The inmate dodges, joking that revealing his birthday would not earn him a birthday present from the judge. The exchange reflects lighthearted moments in a courtroom setting.

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