Social season buzz fades after anticipated San Antonio weddings
Retrospect notes a hoped for brilliant social season in San Antonio as Sam Barclay and Miss Esther Hardie were to wed amid numerous events. Debutantes attend with hopeful romance, guests praise Mrs. Napier and Mrs. Tayloe hostesses, while the Travis club opens with formal dinner dance and Turner hall hosts the Van Hoogenhuyze siblings and friends under chaperones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Barclay
Esther Hardie
Ruth Kelso
A. H. Davidson
Fort Riley
Walter Napier
Napier
S. G. Tayloe
Dewees
San Antonio
Jacks
Ilis
Marys
Susies
Turner Hall
Victoria
Myra
Mae van Hoogenhuyze
Texas Federation notes on compulsory education and club events
The Texas Federation of Woman's Clubs reports education circulars noting Texas as one of seven states without compulsory education laws. It highlights illiteracy figures, honors relics from Wagner, and lists delegates and events across clubs including Fine Arts Day and the fifteenth annual convention in Fort Worth, with plans for meetings, Hamilton readings, and joint Y activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Federation of Woman's Clubs
Texas
United States
Russia
Spain
Turkey
Arkansas
Dallas Fair
Club Women of Texas
Eli Hertzberg
State Fair Association of
Dallas
Federation
Sam Milliken
Texas Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Fort Worth
Federated Clubs
Taking Off the Brakes
A reflective piece uses a steep road parable to warn that jealousy and self‑indulgence act as brakes on ambition. A narrator recalls driving with brakes on and urges removing these brakes to reach the top.
Ann Landed Social Events Honor Thirty Fifth Anniversary
Miscellaneous notes show Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Terrell hosting their thirty fifth wedding anniversary on December 12 at their Mit Place home with hundreds invited. A First Presbyterian Young Ladies Aid tea hosts receiving and dining room helpers named including Miss Claudia Rachel and Mes James A. Rachel.
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J. O. Terrell
Mit Place
Young Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Claudia Rachel
Mes James A. Rachel
Frank Paschal
A. Deutsch
Claude Hamilton
Dewees
Helen Gunther
Gladys Ives
Tulita Chittim
Nellie Paschal
Mayme Storey
Louise Barclay
Edith McKellar
Earnestine Kilgore
Margery McGown
Terry Marley
Fanita McMillan
Margaret Shook
Ann Gopeland
Floyd McGown
Bruce Martindale
Debutantes unveil surprise cake at Ruth Kelso supper
Ruth Kelso hosted a buffet supper Tuesday night featuring a huge debutante's cake topped by a large interrogation point. White carnations framed the edge as each girl cut her slice and found a card naming her supposed winter cavalier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Kelso
Misses Van Hoogenhuyze entertain at Turner hall dance
Turner hall hosted a festive evening with Misses Victoria Myra and Mae Van Hoogenhuyze entertaining numerous young guests. The color scheme featured pink and green with palm and bay tree decorations, a concealed musician setup, and a punch table draped in white with smilax and regina corona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Hall
Victoria
Myra
Mae van Hoogenhuyze
Regina Corona
Smilax
van Hoogenhuyze
Lucille Joske
Gladys McFarland
Allie Belle Moore
Gladys Robins
Dorothy Evans
Phylis Shiner
Helen Sheley
Lydia Moore
Ruth McKinney
Ruth Taylor
Margaret Woods
Joyce Standfield
Margaret Maracheau
Dorothy Swearingen
Dorothy Dibrell
Virginia
Richard Surkamp
C.in Shock
Sidney Brooks
Perry Bbethdricks
Alex. Krue
Miss Jane Baskin Wins State Poem Prize on Davis
San Antonio observer Miss Jane Field Baskin wins first prize for the best Jefferson Davis poem in the state historical contest conducted by the Daughters of the Confederacy. The harvest jubilee displays in the women’s building feature Camp Fire Girls with Ruth Muir leading a beading and weaving demonstration in camp with beaded costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Camp Fire
Ruth Muir
San Antonio
San Antonio Doctors Endorse Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths
Local physicians urge residents to treat nervousness gout sciatica blood and liver issues at Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths offering a convenient cure in San Antonio rather than traveling elsewhere. Take Harlandale car.
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San Antonio
Harlandale
Japanese emperor’s rail trip ends late after minor delay
The late Matsuhito of Jaan took a northern Japan railway journey shortly before death and arrived half an hour late due to a minor accident. The next day the railway manager killed himself, saying his poor leadership had burdened the emperor. Local leaders praised the act as loyalty, and a statue was erected in his honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Black
Matsuhito
Jaan
Japan
Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths Offer Quick Relief
Local health advertises Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths as a remedy for stomach trouble. Readers are invited to try the facility for immediate relief and improved digestion.
Fannin School Mothers Club Elects Officers and Plans Fundraiser
The Fannin School Mothers Club met with Mrs. George Cummings as chair. Mrs. Mountjoy was elected treasurer and Mrs. McLennan secretary. They planned funding to frame forty pictures bought by Principal Mrs. Schenck. Rev. T. C. Long gave the address. Discussions covered Child Hygiene and New Drinking Fountains and Cigarette Smoking. A motto against smoking was approved. Plans for pure food work and clean-up campaigns were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannin School Mothers’ Club
George Cummings
M. E. Mountjoy
J. B. McLennan
Schenck
T. C. Long
P,.c. Blanke
Convention notices and club meeting plans in Texas
Delegates must attach visiting cards to credentials while arriving at hotel HQ at Westbrook. First Methodist church hosts sessions and railroads offer special rates. Government Hill Literary club meets at Mrs. Reagan’s home on Mason street Wednesday afternoon. Bonham School Mothers’ club holds first meeting Friday at 3:30 with an executive session. Judge Bliss speaks on how mothers clubs cooperate with schools and civic leaders urge federation members to join in civic improvements and abolition efforts.
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Macon Street
San Antonio
C. W. Connery
Cooper Street
Fort Worth
Bate
Westbrook
First Methodist’ Church
Government Hill
Bonham School Mothers’ Club
Don A. Bliss
C. L. Clark
Galveston
W. 8. Ownsby
Cleburne
Frank Gary
Midland
Texas Federation of Woman's Clubs
Social Calendar and Visiting Notices Roundup
Personal Miss Louise Storey of Austin visits her cousin Miss Maym Storey for a few days. Mrs Anna McAllister of Chicago visits her mother Mrs 8 W McAllister and sister Mrs Gries enback for the winter. Mrs J T 8 Gammon of Kerrville visits Mrs Mabel Mae Bates. Miss Aline Cone of Galveston visits Miss Katherine Rinker for several months under supervision of recreation. Various club meetings set for October 14 including Self Culture study of Dickens Little Dorrit and Waverly Novels discussions. Public notices of Woman's Aid and Mission Society, DeZavala School Mothers and Teachers, and Gibbons Literary club events with multiple hostesses and speakers.
Harlandale Baths Offer Superior Turkish Massage
The Harlandale Baths advertise unmatched Turkish bath and massage treatments with sanitary modern equipment expert attendants and courteous service. Visitors are invited to experience luxury and comfort at this San Antonio area facility.
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Harlandale
United States
Harlandale Baths
Medicated Mud Sulphur Bath Promoted for Rheumatism
The Harlandale treatment claim promotes a medicated mud sulphur bath as a cure for inflammatory rheumatism, noting the case may be long standing. The emphasis is on the potential relief and traditional applicability for chronic sufferers.
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Harlandale
Rally Scene With Ladies of the Massabees
Photo caption notes Laura Lowe deputy state commander of the Ladies of the Massabees assisting state commander Mrs Heart in conducting the rally. The occasion features members gathered for the event led by local organizers and photographed by Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Lowe
Ladies’ of the Maccabees
Heart
Niobean Literary Club Holds Initial Meeting
The Niobean Literary club held its initial meeting yesterday afternoon. Officers are President Miss Shirley Maas, first vice president Miss Marie Porter, second vice president Miss Lillian Welsh, secretary Miss Helen Linscott, corresponding secretary Miss Vera Eberhardt, treasurer Miss Regina Smith. After business, a social hour was spent. The club plans to pursue literary activities throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niobean Literary Club
Shirley Maas
Marie Porter
Lillian Welsh
Helen Linscott
Vera
Eberhardt
Regina Smith
Warlandale Hot Sulphur Baths Claim Cure For Eczema
An advertisement promotes Warlandale Hot Sulphur Baths as a permanent cure for eczema and skin diseases. It urges readers to consult a doctor for guidance and to consider Harlandale car as part of the recommendation.
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Ake Harlandale
Embroidery Club to Meet at Mrs Sherman’s Home
The Olive Embroidery club will meet at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs William Sherman located at 649 West Elmira Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Central Christian Church
Embroidery Club
Olive Embroidery Club
William Sherman
West Elmira Street
Miss Finnigan Brings Paris Fashion to Local Dressmaking Parlor
Miss E L Finnigan returns from a month in Paris with a concise study of the latest ladies gowns and suits. She has secured an eminent Paris designer and tailor and invites clients to see the newest fashions at 223 1 2 Losoya Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ll. Finnigan
Paris
Miss Finnigan
Losoya Street
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T. M. West
Guy McFarrahd
Mrs. Evans
Ernst Thomas
Richard Wagner
Wagner
Bayreuth
Mesdames
A. W. Houston
Mattie Walthall Leman
W. E. Spell
Barnard E. Bee
Daughters of the Confederacy
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Washington, D. C
Bessie Houston
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Central .Christian Church
Department of Philanthropy
Woman's Club
Camden Street
S. K. Skinner
Young Women’s Christian Association
Young Men's Christian Association
Hallowe’en
EB. D. Love
Olga Smith
Ladies of the Missionary Society of the
South Heights Methodist Church
Cones
Joel Dean
Pittsburg
New York
Dean
Lulu Richardson
Smiling Valley
Federated Clubs of
Anna Hoprtzberg
Carrie Shild
William Danysh
Louise Storey
Austin
Maym Storey
Anna McAllister
Chicago
8. W. McAllister
Griesenback
J. T
Gammon of
Kerrgill
Mabel Mae Bates
Aline Cone
Katherine Rinker
Self Culture Club
Dickens
Little Dorrit
Albert Burke
San Sctabed
Waverly
Frank Hicks
Quentin Durward
Willard Simpson
Clarence Jones
Scott
Mattie Dittmar
Woman's Aid and Mission
Society of the’ First Presbyteria Church
DeZavala School
Frida
Mary Burnham
Frank Winerich
B. F. Dittmar
W.W. Boone
B.F. Rinker
Gibbons Literary Club
Europe
Hugh B. Rice
On of Arc
W. D. Williams
Powell
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