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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1916
Page
6
The advertisement states Nujol acts as an internal lubricant rather than a laxative and encourages normal movements. It is sold by druggists and manufactured only by the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. The ad invites readers to request a booklet on rational constipation treatment.
D. E. Colp Secretary of the Bexar County Highway League returns from Wichita Kansas where he attended the Meridian Road Association annual meeting and was reelected vice president. He notes Texas’ strong showing and San Antonio as a movement center. Wichita Falls Texas chosen as next meeting site. Colp heads to Burnet Texas for a good roads rally with E J Hernan.
Mrs D C Powell entertained with a miscellaneous shower at the home of Miss Irma Bass in honor of Miss Rosa Lee Speakman. Miss Viva Hall and Mrs D B Beene sang, refreshments were served, and guests included Rosa Bass, Dell Powell, D B Beene, Hiram Sloop, Taylor Minns, Davis, Horace Wilson, Wilkes, L R Byrd, Viva Hall, Rosa Lee Speakman, Elizabeth Coen, Irma Bass, Winifred Minns, Emma Lipps, Esther Piper, Masters Baten, Wilson, and Lee Roy Byrd.
A 10 month old blue eyed girl seeks adoption by a loving family. Mrs. Graham the policewoman cares for the infant after the mother left the child. The father is deceased and the mother cannot provide. She hopes for a real home for the baby.
The San Angelo Fair runs October 31 through November 4 with aeroplane flights goat roping broncho busting fancy shooting parades shows and livestock and agricultural exhibits. Railroads offer reduced tickets October 30 with a return limit November te
In Los Angeles California deputies Cooper and Sweeney observed a coyote dart into headlight glare on San Fernando Boulevard. A chase followed as the car sped, the animal zigzagged ahead, and the auto ran over and killed the coyote.
Charles E. Hughes in Newark argues for the eight hour work day but decries the Adamson bill as a wage measure not a true limit. He says railroads complicate the issue, defends arbitration, and warns the administration risks labor peace by forcing law over collective bargaining.
The First Illinois Infantry returns to Chicago praising the training from three months in San Antonio. Col. Sanborn says the regiment is in its finest condition and Maj. Davis calls mobilization a great success. Capt. Hopps predicts another Texas deployment by April and Chicago drives to reemploy returning guardsmen.
Monday night events include the San Antonio Dramatic Club first meeting at Mrs Daisy Marquis Briggs studio and a Sunday school workers gathering at Travis Park Methodist Church. Groups meet around 3 to 4 pm at various venues including the Colonial Tea Room and Y M C A auditorium with multiple clubs, teas, and planning sessions.
San Antonio pledges include Ralph Heard and Charles Heimsath among UT frats. The Southern Association of College Women plans Alfred Noyes lecture in January to fund a high school girl scholarship. Members will support Red Cross and civic work and hear UT speakers.
Wisconsin men both alumni and students will host a informal mixer at the Gunter in San Antonio Tuesday evening. The program includes music singing and talks with about a hundred expected attendees. It starts at 7 45 p m and may be followed by additional events.
A list of local social figures and guests includes Ruth Russell Matlock Dorothy Pagenstecher Zulime Herff Mildred Gates and many others. Prominent writers contribute to a bazaar news feature while groups like Mu Nu Sigmas Chow Chows and Delta Gamma Taus plan a joint 8 PM meeting at the Gunter Hotel. Mitchell Albers and Mace Stewart Jr are UT Kappa Alpha initiates. San Antonio pledges include Frank Paschal Jr and Ralph Russell.
Advertisement notes Swift & Company selling beef in San Antonio for the week ending Saturday October 7. Domestic beef averaged 9.88 cents per pound. Includes a stray garbled rural note and an inserted London Opinion quip about landmarks aiding German invasion.
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