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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1911

Page

6

Southern Educational meeting in Houston to open

Secretary William F. Feagin of the Southern Educational Association arrives from Montgomery to lead preliminaries for the November 30 to December 2 gathering in Houston. He says expectations are high for a successful session with record attendance and plans for entertaining events.

Houston Tex William F. Feagin Southern Educational Association Montgomery Ala Feagin

Cotton Oil Rated Pure by Dr Wiley Advocate

Dr Wiley praises Cotton Oil as a valuable food constituent and says better health follows its general use. Cottolene, the leading shortening, is promoted as a superior substitute for hog fat in cooking.

Wiley

Feagin forecasts positive impact from southern education gathering

Mr Feagin predicts no sensational events at the gathering yet expects a wonderful impetus in southern educational work as an outcome of the sessions.

Feagin

UT selects John E. Goodwin as new university librarian

Special to the Light reports John E. Goodwin formerly of Leland Stanford University California named librarian at the University of Texas succeeding N L Goodrich. Goodwin begins January 1 while Goodrich departs for Dartmouth College where he has been elected to the librarian post.

Austin Tex John E. Goodwin Leland Stanford University California N. L. Goodrich University of Texas Goodwin Goodrich Dartmouth College

Birthday Party Held at Miss Harvey's Home

Miss Bessie Harvey hosted a birthday party yesterday afternoon on Dwyer avenue. Games and contests entertained attendees from 3 to 6 o'clock with refreshments served. Guests included Hazel Granfield Ethel Hancock Elizabeth Rollins Helen Bell May Erhardt Jane Erhardt Josephine Hopkins Lurine Hancock Lyda Mildred Estelle Harvey Graham Roberts Harris Roberts and Edward Smith.

Bessie Harvey Dwyervenue Hazel Granfield Ethel Hancock Elizabeth Rollins Helen Bell May Jane Erhardt Josephine Hopkins Lurine Hancock Lyda Mildred Estelle Harvey Graham Harris Roberts Edward Smith

Ladies Card Party Set By San Antonio Turn Verein

The ladies section of the San Antonio Turn Verein will host a monthly card party at Turner Hall tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock.

Cara San Antonio

Study and social notices from local clubs and societies

The community bulletin lists the December study club meeting at Knights of Columbus hall with readings by Adina De Zavala and a next meeting led by Léon Frisbe. Upcoming events include Alamo Heights Home Mission society, Woman's Relief corps, and Government Hill Methodist church supper. A cotillion dance is planned for December 18 at St Anthony with two cotillions and a long member list. Also, a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Eugene Lowery honors the wedding party and out of town guests at Richmond avenue.

Knights of Columbus J. E. Wetherell Adina de Zavala A. J. Fitzpatrick Proctor Léon Frisbe Eugene Lowery Richmond Avenue

Social calendar features multiple hostesses and gatherings

Miss Dorothy Henderson hosts a birthday party at Woodlawn avenue from 5 to 8 with dancing to follow. Miss Marguerite Maracheau hosts the B Natural club at Main avenue Laurel Heights in the afternoon. Mrs Winchester Kelso hosts a Plaza box party in the afternoon and Mrs Richard Tunstall hosts a Grand box party in the evening for Miss Mary Wilson. Tommie Irvin hosts Laurel Heights Bridge club in the afternoon. Girls Cotillion club meets at Miss Robards home on West Poplar. Tuesday Round Table lunch at the Woman's club house. San Antonio Pen Women meet with Mrs Mabel Bates on South Presa. De Zavala School Mothers' club hosts afternoon event on school grounds.

Dorothy Henderson Woodlawn Avenue Marguerite Maracheau B Natural Main Avenue Laurel Heights Richard Tunstall Mary Wilson Cotillion Club Belle Robards West Poplar Street San Antonio Mabel Bates South Presa Street George Taylor Pearl Dyer Douscha Henderson

Julius Caesar discussion in Shakespeare class session

The Woman's club Shakespeare class met yesterday afternoon to continue the Julius Caesar study. Mrs William Luke led an engaging discussion with active participation from all members and hosted a pleasant social hour assisted by Mrs J C Goldsborough.

Woman's Club William Luke Luke J. C. Goldsborough A. E. Thomas Nina Greathouse

Reading club reviews Ibsen life and letters influence

Our group met at the club house to study Ibsen with Mrs J E Lockwood sketching his life Miss Nell Pryor reviewing his letters and Mrs T N Devine reading a paper Mrs Rufus Lewis argued Ibsen failed only by not contributing more to letters before death Vida Vick visiting in Houston Carnival now guest in New Orleans will return December Mrs J Vanlandingham returned from Houston after attending a state federation meeting as Bowie school delegate and visiting friends

Ibsen J. E. Lockwood Nell Pryor T. N. Devine Rufus Lewis Vida Vick Houston New Orleans J. Vanlandingham State Federation Bowie

The Light's Daily Short Story Heir in Paris

In 1902 Villard inherits a fortune from his aunt Cornelia and travels to Paris to celebrate. After a late night of revelry he returns home to find his door ajar, a foreboding chill, and the room darkened by a candle as danger unfolds in the city.

J. H. Rosay Villard Cornelia Mont-la-Chevre Paris Boulevard Michel Atroom Maires Havana

Pinex Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief for All Coughs

Advertises Pinex as a fast acting cough remedy for deep seated coughs and even whooping cough. Claims a 50 cent bottle mixed with homemade syrup makes a pint, with rapid relief within 24 hours and broad usefulness for croup asthma bronchitis and lung troubles. Notes taste and ease of use, specifies Norway White Pine extract guaiacol and guarantees satisfaction or money back.

U. S Canada Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

The Spanish Detective And A Thief Of Your Fortune

A man recounts losing his valise and fearing ruin until a mysterious telegram directs him to an ambiguous 30 000 franc payment behind Pantheon. A Spanish detective arrives in a cloak and delivers a haunting receipt and two sealed packages. The tale ends with a rope promised to bring luck.

Monsieur Pantheon France Francois Miramon

D. D. D. Eczema Cure Promises Instant Relief

Personal testimonial extols D. D. D. as the only reliable eczema cure with instant itch relief. Describes a wash of Oil of Wintergreen and Thymol and guarantees refund if not effective. Fischer's Drug Store, Gibbs Building, advertises the remedy.

Fischer's Drug Store Gibbs Building

Coughing at Night Prompts Home Medicine Reminder

A medical ad stresses nighttime coughing harms sleep and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a fast relief for coughs. It claims to ease throat irritation, reduce dried membranes, and prevent colds from becoming bronchitis or pneumonia. Sold by Hdwards King Drug Co.

Foley Hdwards-King Drug Co

Embossed Stationery and Gifts at 220 East Commerce Street

Maverick Clarke Litho Co offers embossed stationery engraved cards writing sets and gentlemen's gifts at 220 1-2 East Commerce Street. New phone 318 old phone 819. Flowers mentioned include chrysanthemums roses lilies of the valley violets. Paul Poppe.

Paul Poppe East Commerce Street Maverick-Clarke Litho. Co Soledad St

Turkey Crop Promises Strong Local Market Prices

Gonzales Tex November 28 Special to the Light reports the county turkey crop is good with Stah Brothers shipping 12 277 head at 8 to 10 cents per pound. Other merchants also shipping in small lots and local market price stands at 9 cents per pound.

Gonzales Tex Stah! Brothers

Taylor Cotton Receipts Hold Brisk Pace in Dull Market

Taylor Texas on November 28 reports steady cotton activity as 209 bales were received by three weighing yards, lifting season wagon receipts to 26 174 bales to date.

Taylor, Tex Taylor

Imperial tires sales cut at F T Parks Co

Imperial tires are advertised at 40 percent below regular prices by F T Parks & Co at 22 East Houston Street. The listing includes the Cali a Taxi contact and both phones 123 for inquiries.

Imperial Tires F. T. Parks & Co East Houston Street Cali

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