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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1912
Page
6
A flood of applications arrives for the secretary post of the Jobbers' and Manufacturers' league after William L. Schlessinger resigns last Saturday to devote himself to other pursuits. The field includes numerous men eager to take the role and continue the league's work.
Officials plan to choose a candidate for a demanding role in the office and prefer someone with thorough law practice and training. President Straus noted no selection has yet been made, highlighting the high responsibility of the position.
A. Collman, a plumber at 416 Main Ave, notes that in the last three years about a quarter of a million new telephones have been installed in farm houses across the county.
Mrs William Fuller hosts Hiawatha Card club from 3 to 6 pm and a 815 pm musical dance at Biks hall. Opening meetings for Women s club Phoenix club at Mrs H H Bran ham 616 West Magnolia at 330 pm Gov ernment Hill Literary club at Mrs Allen Nichols 215 Mason St at 4 pm Parish Aid at Christ church chapel Tobin Hill circle Travis Park Methodist at 4 pm with Mrs D Huggins 416 Baltimore Ave.
An open meeting of the Business Women's club at the Y W C A is set for Thursday at 6 30 pm with dinner and a talk by Miss Mabel K Stafford state secretary on The Ideals of a Business Woman's Club. A Friday 8 pm reception honors several women involved in winter classes with refreshments and a get acquainted program.
A San Antonio druggist promotes Saxo Salve as a remedy for eczema and other skin troubles. A testimonial from W. H. Glynn of Poughkeepsie credits immediate relief and complete healing after use. The ad promises money back if it does not help.
A plain home remedy proposes darkening gray hair to a natural brown using Barbo Compound mixed with water bay rum and glycerine. Apply weekly until the shade is reached, then biweekly. a pharmacist can order Barbo Compound if needed.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert B. Linscott and daughter Helen return from a several weeks trip to New York Ohio and Pennsylvania where they were guests of honor at multiple social events. The Colonel Richard Lott chapter of the Children of the American Revolution meets with president Mrs BE A Holland Saturday at 3 p m. Mr. and Mrs. Day Pattison arrive in Philadelphia after six months touring Europe. Mrs. Ella Richmond and Miss Lucy Richmond return from Chicago. Miss Mabel K Stafford YWCA executive secretary arrives tonight and stays several days.
The world’s only trained elephant Koko, ten years old, learns to toss a baseball under Harry L Mooney of the pachydermal department. Mooney recounts the method, praising Koko’s natural skill and explaining the wrist snap technique. Forty elephants will appear in the parade and performances on Monday October 7.
The Fifth ward organized for clean-up work at an afternoon meeting in de Zavala school on Austin street. Mrs. R. M. Fields was elected chairman and will appoint a secretary. Precinct chairmen were elected for 27 and 28, with others to be chosen later. A full ward meeting is set for Friday at 4 PM at Mrs. Fields 310 Bowie street to finalize plans and designate a ward clean-up day. The group aims to scrub the ward spotless and seeks resident support.
Hot Springs Arkansas markets Hot Springs Liver Buttons as the world’s best remedy for constipation sluggish liver stomach misery and general malaise. The ad claims tens of thousands across the country prefer them and offers a 26 cent box with a free sample request to Hot Springs Chemical Co.
The report notes rising trash piles outpacing pickup and urges more garbage wagons. It highlights weed removal cesspool elimination and draining water to combat mosquitos. Fifth ward begins organizing while Fourth ward prepares for clean up day with weekly instructional printouts.
St Cecilia's Harmony club met in the parish auditorium. The program featured piano solos by Miss M Hull and Miss A Peter, vocal and instrumental selections by several members, a concerto by Miss K Eckenroth, and a short talk by Sister M Eugenia followed by business. Riverside market offered fresh fish including pompano sheephead flounder trout and Spanish mackerel.
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