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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1911

Page

6

Maschedruc and the Portrait of a Parisian Dream

A ragged Parisian vagrant named Maschedruc steals a painting from a museum and forms a bond with its portrait of a young woman. He finds fleeting happiness in the image, then faces loneliness and ruin as his life unravels and he returns the painting to the gallery, still haunted by longing.

Henri Duvernois Maschedruc Paris Rue de la Paix Sergeant de Ville Divine Camelots

Try This Famous Pinex Pint of Cough Syrup

A well known cough remedy promises quick relief and wide use in U S and Canada. Pinex with sugar syrup is said to stop stubborn coughs in 24 hours and aid whooping cough with pleasant taste for children. It details preparation, ingredients and a money back guarantee.

U. S Canada Fe Wayne

Owen Tonight at Top o’ the Town Concert Event

Tonight from 6 30 p m to midnight patrons can enjoy good food drinks and an evening concert. Elevators in the annex of the St Anthony hotel provide access.

Owen St. Anthony Hotel

Commercial club Plans San Antonio visitors Smoker

Yoakum Texas reports the Commercial club organized for hosting San Antonio business men arriving next Wednesday. Members met in a business session and then enjoyed a smoker after the meeting.

Yoakum Tex Commercial Club San Antonio

Editor's Note from Katherine M. Joseph

Katherine M. Joseph, editor, provides communication for publication from the office at 176 old pttene, now 1259, and home at 2862. Local address update and contact line included.

Katherine M. Joseph

Local Women Organizations Schedule In San Antonio

Mrs. Walter Napier hosts Laurel Heights club at her Mistletoe avenue home in the afternoon. San Antonio Pen Women meet at Mrs. R. D. James on Main avenue at 3 30. Council of Jewish Women begins at 3 30 at the Woman's club house. Episcopal churches hold a mass meeting at 10 morning at St. Mark's. Free Kindergarten directors meet at 10 at Camden street club house. City Mission board gathers at 10 at Travis Park church. First Baptist young people entertain at Mrs. A J Moore on Belknap place in the evening. Dwyer Avenue circle of First Baptist meets at 4 with Mrs. Albert Tolle. Government Hill Methodist Ladies Missionary Society meets at 3 at the church. Grand Army of the Republic women meet at Woodmen's hall in the afternoon.

Walter Napier Laurel Heights Mistletoe Avenue San Antonio R. D. James Main Avenue Episcopal Churches St. Mark’s Camden Street First Baptist Church A. J. Moore Belknap Place Dwyer Avenue Albert Tolle

Daughters of the Confederacy honor Judge Reagan birthday

The Daughters of the Confederacy and the Confederate Veterans celebrated Judge John Reagan's birthday at Woodmen's Hall on Commerce Street. A. P. Barrett spoke on Reagan's role in state welfare. The event featured songs, recitations, and an informal reception.

Daughters of the Confederacy The Confederate Veterans John Reagan Woodmen’s Hall Commerce Street Judge Reagan A. P. Barrett

Women's auxiliary holds YMCA membership rally

The Woman's auxiliary of the YMCA met at the association rooms yesterday afternoon to plan the membership campaign. Several new members were admitted and plans for an October 27 open house at Mrs. William Will's home were discussed.

The Young Men’s Christian Association William Will

Reading Club Deliberates On Drama Studies

Our Reading club met at the club house yesterday afternoon to study modern drama. Miss Ruth Muir presented The Structure of a Play, Miss Gladys Morgan discussed Modern and Old Greek Drama, and Miss Edith Simpson spoke on The Modern Novel and the Modern Play. An informal discussion followed.

Ruth Muir Gladys Morgan Edith Simpson

Alamo Heights Mothers Club Plans 3:45 Meeting at School

The Alamo Heights Mothers' club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 45 at the school. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming activities and local events.

Alamo Heights Mothers’ Club

Ursu Line Academy Christmas Bazaar and Concert

Friends and pupils of the Ursu line academy plan a Christmas bazaar and concert on November 23 and 24. All interested and chapel attendees are asked to join a planning meeting at the academy on October 25 afternoon.

Ursuline Academy

Vanlandingham Shaw Wedding Attended by Fanning and Smith

Dr and Mrs Frank Fanning of Corpus Christi and C E Smith of Monterey Mex are in the city to attend the Vanlandingham Shaw wedding.

Frank Fanning Corpus Christi C. E. Smith Monterey, Mex

Cardui praised by Morganton woman after health rebound

In Morganton North Carolina Mrs C C Mitchell credits Cardui the women's tonic with curing years of ill health from colds and fever. She recalls doctors giving up and says Cardui completely restored her. She urges other women to try it and notes the company offers a Home Treatment for Women booklet.

Morganton N. C Cardus Cardui

Tuesday Musical Auxiliary Chorus Rehearsal Group Meet

The Tuesday Musical Auxiliary chorus will meet at 10 o'clock at Bee thoven hall for rehearsal.

Beethoven Hall

YWCA Dormitory Club to Host Evening Reception

The Dormitory Club of the Young Women's Christian Association invites friends and members to an 8:30 to 10:30 PM reception at the association rooms. The program includes readings songs violin and piano selections and a basketball game. Refreshments will be served.

The Young Women’s Christian Association Association

Hoffmanns Move to St. Anthony for Winter

Mr and Mrs Edward Hoffmann have relocated from Lau rel Heights to the St Anthony for the winter season. Their change of residence shifts their base to a warmer climate as the season approaches.

Mrs Edward Hoffmann Laurel Heights St. Anthony

Women hear sermon on national jubilee at St Mark's

Reverend Mercer Johnston spoke to a mass meeting of Episcopal women at St Mark's about the national jubilee movement. Originating in Oakland in October, it will peak in Houston Dallas and San Antonio in November. Plans for participation were set, with Mrs Puval West Mrs A W Houston and Mrs Mercer Johnston named to lead.

Mercer Johnston St. Mark’s Oakland Cal Texas Houston Dallas San Antonio Puval West A. W. Houston

Simple Home Wash Tightens Skin to Reduce Wrinkles

A Home Maker note suggests a face wash using powdered saxolite and hazel to tighten skin and smooth lines. The method claims quick effect by firming underlying tissue and restoring natural color.

Shakespeare club to read Henry IV at Baskin home

Vision of the work assisted by the women of the parish. The Shakespeare club will meet at 4:30 Thursday at the Misses Baskin on Baltimore avenue. Act I scenes 1 and 2 of Henry IV will be read with Miss Baskin leading.

Shakespeare Club Misses Baskin Baltimore Avenue Henry IV Miss Baskin

Missionary Society Meeting At Prospect Hill Church

The Missionary society of Prospect Hill Methodist church will meet at the church at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.

The Missionary Society of the Prospect Hill Methodist Church

High-class Ladies Tailoring by Abrams & Koenigheim

Abrams and Koenigheim operate a high end tailoring shop in the Conroy Building offering custom garments for ladies. The business emphasizes meticulous fit and refined fabrics serving formal and day wear.

Abrams & Koenigheim, Conroy Bldg

City to decide painted versus metal car numbers rule

The city council will decide at the next meeting whether aluminum painted numbers may be used on automobiles or if metal numbers must be used. An ordinance to require only city-furnished metal numbers was introduced and laid over to allow protests. Alderman Boynton cites damage from rigid metal mounts and notes about 200 owners with painted numbers facing possible arrest.

Boynton

Delays Taking Seat for Fourth Court Appoints Cobbs

Captain Thomas D Cobbs appointed justice of the Fourth court of civil appeals will not take the oath tomorrow nor begin duties until next week due to private matters. A memorial meeting for Justice H Neill will be held tomorrow after postponement.

Thomas D. Cobbs Fourth Court of Civil Appeals H. H. Neil Joseph Murray Fourth Court of Appeals H. Neill Memand Bar Who Anit Ahaa Nell

Rumor of Fitch Promotion in Texas railroad reorganization

W E Fitch southwestern passenger agent of the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain may become district passenger agent for Texas Pacific and International and Great Northern with San Antonio headquarters. The San Antonio district could be his if appointed, as four districts form under the reorganized I G N. Other new appointees include G Bell, L Miller, B Fagan, and J F Zurn. Water pumping from Brackenridge park well and river flooding operations described by George Cushman aim to improve public health by washing away river stench.

Texas & Pacific International & Great Northern W. E. Fitch Southwestern Missouri Pacific-Iron Mountain San Antonio Fitch Texas Co. G. Bell Cotton Belt Tyles Dallas M. L. Miller Houston Barney Fagan J. F. Zurn Fort Worth Mr. Zurn Brackenridge Park George H. Cushman San Antonio Gas & Electric Company

River's Flow Strengthens Near San Antonio

The San Antonio river shows a noticeable rise in speed as water begins to move more swiftly after a pump at the nearby well increased output. Residents observe steadier flow and potential changes to local water conditions.

San Antonio

Foley's Kidney Remedy Endorsed by Arkansas Judge

Honorable Ark J. H. Freeman recalls a severe kidney ailment that left him unable to work. He credits a single large bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy with full recovery and ongoing relief, urging others to try it. Edwards King Drug Co. endorses the product.

Foley Hon Ark J. HE. Freeman Edwards King Drug Co

Thief Steals Woman’s Clothes on Train Berth

Mrs Henry Holden of Corpus Christi reported her clothing stolen while asleep in a Pullman car berth on a Missouri Kansas & Texas train near San Antonio. The thief cut the window screen and took the apparel without waking her. A similar robbery against Mrs Way occurred in the same berth three weeks earlier. No suspect found.

Missouri, Kansas & Texas San Antonio Henry Holden Corpus Christi

Delegation Seeks 1912 Southern Conference in San Antonio

Homer Eads and Nicholas W. Miller of Southwestern Casualty Co. travel from this city to Memphis to attend the Southern Casualty and Insurance Conference on October 14. They are sent by the Chamber of Commerce to secure the 1912 conference for San Antonio. The Chamber has about 200 members and conventions draw major southern business interests.

Homer Eads Nicholas W. Miller Southwestern Casualty Company Memphis Tenn Southern Casualty and Insurance Conference Chamber of Commerce San Antonio South

D. D. D. Prescription for Eczema Promoted by Doctor

The D. D. D. Prescription for eczema and skin troubles is endorsed by Dr. Holmes. The store offers a $1 bottle with a money back guarantee and a 25 cent trial, plus a free pamphlet on bathing and diet at Fischer's Drug Store Gibbs Building.

PD. D. D Fischer's Drug Store Gibbs Bldg

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Newton, Weller & Wagner Co West Commerce Street the Light's Daily Washer’s House of Fashion Tenemos Dependienta Espanol Clientela Espanola Sociad Calendar Council of Jewish Women Woman’s Club House City Mission Board Travis Park Church Woman’s Missionary Society of Government Hill Grand Army of the Republic N. B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chatcover Tenn Nassau County Nassau Boulevard New York Serge Captain Cobbs Iron Mountain Road Europe Holmes Houston Street
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