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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1913
Page
6
A social event titled Trolley Tide was held Friday night with attendees including Miss Helen Gregory Ferda Parkison and Marguerite Heu. The gathering featured a light program and informal entertainment among local social circles.
Multiple personal names appear in a single list including Mildred Murray Agnes Marx Corrine Wa genfeuhr Bell Groos Leonora Bil thartz Pauline Woods Leo Darnell Bessie Barnes Jennie Leck Stella McGirt Kathryn Craddock Mattie Willie Ratcliffe Hester Williams Violet Seideman Lee Postlewaite Tom Haines Chester Brewer Champ Woods Laurence Flume Louie Rather Henry Berry William Montez Ralph Bates Emil Wagen feuhr William Northway Ernest Badders Russell Davis Joe Cooper Richard Fisher James Garza Clarence Baldwin Richard Leck Erwin Schneider James Northway Arthur Baird Maurice Black.
Swift & Co reports fresh beef sales in San Antonio for the week ending November 22 at an average of 9.66 cents per pound. The notice also advertises a cheap New Flanders electric for sale at 410 Prudential Building.
Mrs Edward W Oeffinger of Palm Heights hosted the Optimity Card Club with high five being the highlight. Prizes went to Miss Ida Riebe Mrs A L Meyers Mrs Dick Prassel and Mrs George F Crabb A two course luncheon followed the games and guests included Mesdames Toomey Meier Koepsel Meyer Krause Pressel Hoyer Ka hurler Latham and Crabb.
Miss Josephine O'Brien hosted the Southern Girls Music and Literary Club Saturday afternoon at her Carson Street home. After a business session, Pauline Stip pich Margaret Otto and Florence Gillespie presented a program. Games followed and refreshments were served.
Mrs. J. C. Bradley hosted the West End Card Club at her Rivas street residence last week. White chrysanthemums decorated rooms. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Bradley and Mrs. Nankerves. Refreshments served to Mesdames Conrad, Greeven, Sullivan, Shaw, Priest, Nankerves, Weiss, and the hostess.
A period about age forty five to fifty is described as a natural transition in a woman’s life. Modern living can bring troublesome symptoms, so women are urged to rely on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound which has been shown to help women through this life change.
Mr and Mrs Willoughby W Lipscomb entertain at the Menger to introduce their daughter Ruth Lipscomb. Miss Corinne Frances Dalling hosts an afternoon party in honor of her third birthday.
The Woman's Missionary Society plans an annual bazaar today from 4 to 10 PM at the former Terrell home. Proceeds fund church work, with booths for fancy work apron cake and candy, staffed by Mrs. S. W. Smith and others.
The article notes several social events and visits. Mrs Albert West dies prompting cancellation of a December 1 dance at the St Anthony Hotel in honor of Miss Josephine Woodhull. Sherwood Stubbs will entertain John A James in St Louis. Miss Leah Stock arrives from Hillsdale to stay with Miss Ruth Lipscomb. The Central Christian Church Ladies Aid Bazaar is planned in the Frost building with many booths. Miss Roxana Schmitt hosts a 1 pm luncheon at La Palma Cafe the first in a lunch series. Mrs R W Nowlin hosts Mrs Gillespie of Coleman Texas as a guest.
Dressed turkeys ducks hens and friers fish oysters celery lettuce cranberries Malaga grapes chestnuts mixed nuts coconuts figs dates almonds raisins citron peels citrus peels candied fruit cakes Del Monte produce olives caviar mincemeat plum puddings jellies asparagus lic 25c 30c. Bond's at 235 E Houston St offers freshest goods and fair prices with both phones listed.
Mr and Mrs James Kelley of Coker Settlement announce the engagement of their daughter Viola to Harlan Harper. The wedding is planned for 6 30 o'clock Thursday evening November 27.
Mr and Mrs C Spier announce the engagement of their daughter Katie to Henry Voelcker. The marriage is set for 6 45 o clock Wednesday evening at St Marys Church.
Announcement states Gideon Maier and Miss Anne Caroline Wellner were married last Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home, Rev. and Mrs. J Wellner. After December 1 the couple will reside at 715 St Charles Street.
The First Church of Christ Scientist San Antonio announces a free lecture on Christian Science at the Gunter Hotel Banquet Room next Tuesday at 8 p m by Francis J Fluno M D C S D member of The Mother Church Boston Mass The public is invited to attend.
An advertisement claims Croxone quickly relieves kidney and urinary disorders, backaches, rheumatism, and related pains. It asserts the remedy soaks through membranes to cleanse organs, improve filtration, and start working immediately, offering a purchase guarantee through druggists if it fails.
The New Orleans Item praises Miss Annie Russell’s Crescent engagement as the year’s notable event. Her company delivers She Stoops to Conquer with a fresh, crisp, and entertaining production that dismisses high brow notions. Plaza Theater then hosts King’s Comedy Circus drawing large crowds despite rain, plus Hap Farnell and others delivering lively acts through the bill.
The Miss Elsie St. Leon tour of Polly of the Circus by Fred eric Thompson is announced for a Grand engagement on Wednesday night and Thanksgiving Day matinee and night. The piece is praised as wholesome and delightful with a notable Act One scene featuring a minister reading Ruth.
Resolutions were passed at the International miners' congress in favor of a maximum eight hour working day for all miners and a mandatory six hour rest period. The proceedings reflect labor movement aims and the push for standardized shifts across mining regions.
Policy limits a worker’s shift to six hours in hot or wet settings with hours between shifts. The rule targets safety and fatigue factors for those exposed to high heat or moisture.
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