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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
6
The article distills Josephine Victor’s advice on charm and appearance. It urges simplicity over affectation and links beauty to health, education, and genuine interest in people, noting that inner radiance enhances outer features and that thoughtful living shapes a graceful demeanor.
A police statement from twenty years ago noted London omnibuses traveled at six to seven miles per hour and believed they were moving quickly.
Misses Amy and Josephine Heard with Marie Thayer Octavia Bullis Dorothy Bingham Nellie Carleton Doris Frederick and bachelor officers as hosts and hostesses in a Fort Sam Houston event reflecting social duties and military life.
The Mexican supper planned by Grace English Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Society has been postponed to a later date.
A Wag of Dor othy blue broadcloth gown with velvet trimming is mentioned. The Travis School Mothers' Club is set to meet at 3 30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the school.
Lieutenant Charles Janverin Browne and Miss Amy Mayer wed at St Mark Episcopal Church in a ceremony attended by military officials and social elites. The reception at the Mayer home featured lush greenery, a wedding bell canopy, and a cake adorned with cannon and flags. Browne and his bride plan to spend time in New Orleans and Cuba before settling at Fort Sam Houston. The Travis Club will host Rafael Diaz in concert with a distinguished supporting cast.
An old advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy a ready to use tonic priced around fifty cents. It claims to darken gray hair evenly remove dandruff soothe itching and prevent hair loss by applying with a sponge or brush to a strand at a time.
Edison’s Talking Pictures the Edison Kinetophone is billed as the greatest modern sensation shown today and Friday. The article notes moving pictures as a world wide recreation and mentions the release of synchronized sound lifting the ban on silent lips.
The Massenet Salome in English arrives at the Grand Opera House for Saturday matinee and night and Sunday night. The production wows with lavish scenery, a 100 plus cast, 60 chorus, and a 20 piece orchestra under Theodore Stearns. Stars include Joseph F. Sheehan and Mile Sophia Benuci.
Francisco Vellancencia and Filipe Castinero were arrested at the I and G N depot by U S Marshal Rogers and Deputy Dibrell. They are jailed on charges of attempting to export arms to Mexico. A hearing is set before U S Commissioner Edwards. Evidence shows three salt packed barrels of arms were moved to the depot destined for Webb, Texas near the border.
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills provide quick relief from backache and rheumatism. It states the pills tone and strengthen weak kidneys to cleanse the blood, with prompt good results. Fischer's Drug Store is listed as the source.
Mrs. L. H. McDaniels hosted the Jolly Bee High Five Club on a Tuesday afternoon. Rooms featured ferns and roses in pink and green, with pink roses and ferns for the luncheon decor. Prize winners were Mrs. J. A. Webber, D. W. Austin, and Mrs. McDaniels.
An ad claims Foley Kidney Pills provide prompt relief for weak inactive kidneys and painful bladder action. It states the medicine supports nature in rebuilding kidney tissue restoring normal function and easing bladder discomfort.
Sallie Swigard 85, wife of W H Swigard, died at 6:45 yesterday. Daughter May Louise Swigard survives with her parents James and Mrs McSorley, brother Robert E McSorley, and sisters Mrs Stephen Wolcken Mrs William J Wright Miss Agnes MecSorley and Miss Elizabeth MecSorley of San Antonio. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Word reaches San Antonio of the death in Indianapolis of L. G. Gambold who died yesterday noon after a period of serious illness.
His daughter Mrs. R. H. Smith of this city left last Saturday to reach his bedside but arrived in Indianapolis twelve hours after death. Mr. Gambold, a Grand Army of the Republic member, was well known in San Antonio. Survived by daughter and several great grandchildren. funeral set in Indianapolis.
Milwaukee story: a man applying for a marriage license asks that his name be withheld to protect his business. He fears matchmaking mothers wage pressure and potential boycotts if his marriage becomes public. He plans to introduce his wife as a hired girl after marriage. County Clerk Widale agrees to suppress his name.
An advertisement from Fischer's Drug Store touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a soothing remedy for irritated air passages. It markets the product as a well known family medicine that provides fast results to combat fall coughs and colds and prevent chronic illness.
The Russian government has signified that Henry M. Pindell of Peoria Island will be acceptable as American ambassador to Russia. The State Department inquiry elicited the reply and his nomination is expected to be sent to the Senate immediately.
No delivery will be made by Creamery Dairy Co milk wagon Friday morning according to an advertisement.
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