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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
8
Lord Derby, under secretary of war, told the Associated Press that any German peace proposals would be considered but must meet the allies' objectives. He added the Entente has not altered its position and warned against predicting war duration, calling such forecasts foolish.
A promotional slip offers a trial package from Foley & Co folded with five cents. It lists Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills for pain rheumatism and kidney issues and Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing and comfort to stout persons. A. M. Fischer signs the notice with return address in Chicago Illinois.
Parker the American charge d affaires departed for Queretaro to join General Carranza at the Constitutional convention. Walter Thurston remains in charge of American interests as Queretaro committees begin credentials scrutiny and the convention awaits their report.
A vintage ad promotes Pape's Cold Compound claiming it clears nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves headache feverishness and throat soreness. It urges doses every two hours for three doses and asserts fast relief without side effects for 25 cents at any drug store.
Canadian author Nellie L. McClung urged equal franchise at the Gunter Hotel, arguing taxation without representation, addressing objections about women’s roles, and praising femininity as a remedy to warfare while noting her son serves with the Canadian contingent in France. Her San Antonio tour was organized by the local Equal Franchise Society.
A home made cough remedy using Pinex and sugar syrup promises quick relief for severe coughs chest colds and croup. It touts Pinex as a concentrated pine extract with guaiacol and urges asking for 2 12 ounces of Pinex with full directions. The Pinex Co Ft Wayne Indiana offers a money back guarantee.
Frank Jinks of Martin Hill Pike South Knoxville says Tanlac cured his eight year kidney and rheumatic pains. He walked four miles to work after two weeks on Tanlac and gained ten pounds. He urges others to call 1923 to verify his story and praises Wagner Drug Company and E. J. H. Meter in San Antonio for distributing the remedy.
A stance urging global solidarity among women to secure universal suffrage. The speaker invites women worldwide to join hands in the effort and to work against war as part of the broader movement for equal political rights.
The Nineteenth Infantry band will perform at Fort Sam Houston's lower post Thursday at 4 20 PM with Oscar Biermann as band leader. Programs include The World in Arms Teike Overture Poet and Peasant and other pieces. The Thirty-seventh Infantry band appears Monday afternoon. A brigade review will follow at the lower post Friday afternoon beginning 4 o clock, received by Colonel Kennon.
London dispatch says The Hague plans a new issue of 125 million guilders bonds at 97 with 4 percent interest. The move follows Reuters reporting from The Hague on November 23.
A vintage advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a remedy for bruises cuts and sprains in children and for aches such as rheumatism and muscle pain. It promotes a quick relief with a single application and lists price points 25c 50c and 1. Also notes it is cleaner than ointments and available in drug stores.
Mrs William Negley and Mr and Mrs Richard Van Wycke Negley host a meet Miss Negley reception at 421 Howard Street from 8 to 11 PM Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella bring a militiamen guests Also Mrs R W McCann and Miss Elizabeth Applewhite host Thanksgiving festival at Central Baptist Church P T A and local clubs hold teas and entertainments James Whistler Holmes of Aransas Pass Texas marries Mildred R Leadinghaus of St Louis in Grace Lutheran church St Louis bridesmaids and guests in yellow and white chrysanthemums reception at 32 Last Place to follow with several local attendees and plans for a Southern honeymoon
Mrs Henry A Greene hosts a luncheon at 124 East Ashby Place for Mrs Lyman Kennon and others. Bonham School Mothers Club to hold Friday tea at 123 Crofton Avenue for kindergarten fund drive with a program by the kindergartens and the Bonham orchestra. Edmund Norton and Bessie Lee McLauren wed at O F Lehman home with E J Carrier officiating. R A Cavenaugh hosts a box party at Majestic for notable guests after a show. Arthur Claassen to host a luncheon November 27 for singer Reinold Werrenrath at Mitrovich restaurant. details list attendees and plans for Beethoven Hall concert.
A reception introduced Miss Gertrude Negley hosted by Mesdames John Herndon James and others with Hawaiian music and tea in the tapestry room of the St. Anthony. Another reception for Miss Gladys McFarland featured yellow chrysanthemum décor, white and green rooms, and a large tea service with Mrs. E. B. Chandler and Mrs. Herbert Slayden Clarkson in charge.
An early morning rehearsal in the post gymnasium for the Tableaux Vivant and Society Vaudeville, to be staged at the Majestic on December 12 for Red Cross aid. Participants include Mrs. Frederick Funston, Mrs. Harry Landa, and others posing as famous paintings, opening with Seymour Thomas' The Innocent Victim, a San Antonio favorite.
A brief beauty tip suggests using a delatone paste made from water and powdered delatone. Applied to facial hairs for 2 to 3 minutes then rubbed off and rinsed, it claims to banish hair and leave smooth skin. Caution advised to ensure the product purchased is delatone.
The article describes Mrs McFarland in a tay panne velvet gown with silver lace and tulle while Miss McFarland wears a white ti frock with silver trim. Miss McFarland carries pink Killari roses and a refined display highlights their attire and event ambiance.
The Koningin der Nederlanden, seized by Germans and sent to Zeebrugge, was returned to Holland on Tuesday and forwarded to its destination via England. An Associated Press check shows the mail bags had not been opened.
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