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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1913

Page

5

Hays County Forms Good Roads Association

D. E. Colp of San Antonio addressed a mass meeting in San Marcos leading to a permanent Hays county organization. S. R. Kane is president with M. W. Raley secretary and directors F Heath W M Stephenson H Brevard G G Johnson and J W Warnest. The group will lead road work on Good Roads Day in November to improve 82 miles of highway between San Antonio and Austin with nearby counties.

San Marcos Tex D. E. Colp San Antonio Hays County S. R. Kane M. W. Raley Fred Heath W. M. Stephenson H. Brev Ard G. G. Johnson J. W. Warnest Bexar Comal Travis County Austin

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Anse Man

Henry A. Johnston of Anse Michigan praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a safe, effective cough and cold cure for all ages with pleasant taste and no opiates, distributed by Fischer's Drug Store.

Henry A. Johnston Anse, Mich Foley Fischer's Drug Store

Doctor Lewis Baker Advises Home Remedies and Tonics

A column presents reader questions on health, with Dr Lewis Baker’s recommended remedies. Suggestions include three grain sulpheric tablets for constipation, triopeptine for dyspepsia, cubebs and herb tinctures for incontinence, Vilane powder for catarrh, and various tonics including sarsaparilla compounds. Also mentions Hypo Nuclane tablets for weight gain and Arborene flesh reducers, with instructions to obtain these from druggists.

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Women’s Club reviews progress and future plans in speech

Mrs. Leroy S. Bates, president, lauded seven years of work by the Woman’s Club led by Miss M. Eleanor Brackenridge and later presidents. The club promoted mothers’ clubs, domestic science, art events, and city beautification while endorsing equal franchise and police matrons. Upcoming events include a baby derby, home-grown exhibits, Christmas outreach, and playgrounds.

Leroy S. Bates Woman's Club M. Eleanor Brackenridge J. Tom Williams Williams Bates Conrad Schusser Milton J. Bliem Bliem State Federation Carnegie Hall Chamber of Commerce Mothers’ Club Dan Leary Corpus Christi Henry B. Fall of Houston Reese Wilson H. P. Drought Edward McClannahan

GETS-IT corn cure promise quick relief

An ad touts GETS-IT for corns warts callouses and bunions claiming two second application no bandages or knives needed and painless relief. It markets a 25 cent bottle from Lawrence & Co Chicago and direct sale.

Wrence & Co Chicago

Money Saving Home Cough Syrup Using Pinex and Sugar

A home made cough syrup mix uses 1 pint granulated sugar plus 1 pint warm water as base, then 2% ounces Pinex added and bottled. A teaspoonful every one to three hours eases ordinary coughs within a day, aiding whooping cough, croup, hoarseness, and bronchial asthma. Pinex is a pine extract concentrate with guaiacol. The ad claims savings versus store bought remedy and offers a money back guarantee.

Norway Wayne Ind

How to Wear a Corset Lecture by Dr Dunn in San Antonio

Dr Maude L Dunn expert on corsets will lecture on how to wear a corset for health Friday at 8 pm on the Washer Brothers store third floor under Nemo Hygienic Fashion Institute. She says proper wearing aligns figure and health and will demonstrate steps, from opening lacings to lacing bottom up.

Maude L. Dunn Washer Brothers Nemo Hygienic Fashion Institute San Antonio Dr. Dunn

Bexar County Schools Value Rises to 141267

The Bexar county school system reports a valuation of 141,267 dollars, up 48,202 from last year, with most increases in buildings. It cites 9,025 scholastic age children, 98 teachers, and 32 districts with local taxes, while 14 districts lack maintenance taxes. The annual report notes funds totaling 76,308 from all sources and a year-end balance of 10,935.

Bexar County P. F. Stewart Stewart

Local Women Groups Meet In San Antonio

The Playground Association meets at 5 p m in Dr Theodore Y Hull s office. The San Antonio branch of the Southern Association of College Women holds its first meeting at 4 p m at Miss Gladys Morgan s Lexington avenue home. A sacred concert is at 8 p m at Travis Park Methodist Church. Miss Edith Young hosts a heart party at her Prospect Hill home.

The Playground Association Theodore Y. Hull San Antonio Southern Association of College Women Gladys Morgan Lexington Avenue Edith Young Prospect Hill

Mrs Guenther Hosts Opening Season Reception at Guenther Home

Mrs Erhard Rosini Guenther and Misses Amanda and Dorothea Guenther presided at a grand afternoon and evening soiree at the Guenther residence on Guenther Street. The home, filled with American Beauty roses and pink blooms, featured elaborate decor, music, tea and punch service, and a reception line including Mrs Helena Guenther and others as guests arrived. General and Mrs J G C Lee, returning from Lake George, are to reside at Grayson Street this winter.

Erhard Rosini Guenther Amanda Guenther Dorothea Guenther Guenther Guenther Street Helena V. Guenther Hilmer L. Guenther Charles Harnisch Johanna Steves Regina Beckman Helena Guenther Regina Corona Adolph Wagner Otto Koehler Mary Beckmann Herman Schuhardt Charles Wagner Stella Steves Helena Hummel Schuhardt William K. Ewing Albert Steves Jr Octavia Bullis Betina James Charles J. Lukin Charles Rossi Kate Florian Edward Dreiss William Cassin Elisa Groos C. A. Goeth Albert Steves Marcella Rennert Henrietta Newcomb Dorothy Siemering Elsa Harms J. G. C. Lee Lake George N. Y Grayson Street

Baptists Discuss Sanatorium Building Plans

Dr. S. J. Porter of the First Baptist Church spoke on the sanatorium project under consideration. A social session followed with a two course luncheon provided by the hostess.

S. J. Porter First Baptist Church

Missionary Society Plans Quilting Bee at Mrs Huffmeyer Home

The Missionary Society of the Alamo Methodist Church will hold a quilting bee from 3 to 5 PM tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. J Huffmeyer 115 Gembler Street.

The Missionary Society of the

Local Mothers Club Meetings and Sacred Concert Schedule

Mrs. Fair grieve hosts a 3 pm meeting at Broadway and Williams in Alamo Heights with tea to follow. De Zavala School Mothers' Club and Milam School Mothers' Club announce first meetings of the year with teachers and hosts, plus a sacred concert at Travis Park Methodist Church directed by Gilbert Schramm featuring multiple soloists and ensembles.

de Zavala School Battman Missary Harrison Lewandowski Wooler Charles M. Lee Chopin Wilthelmji Schubert Remini Harnest Thomas Loving Father del Riego Lillian Fortner Handel Gilbert E. Schramm Buck Milam School Mothers’ Club

Women's Relief Corps Meeting Set at Odd Fellows' Hall

The regular meeting of the Women's Relief Corps auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic will convene at 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at Odd Fellows' hall in the Crockett Hotel.

Woman's Relief Corps Grand Army of the Republic Odd Fellows’ Hall Crockett Hotel

Mrs L J Noyes Visits South Park Terrace Guests

Mr and Mrs BE W Kirkland host Mrs L J Noyes of Houston staying a year and a half abroad. Noyes has many friends in the city glad to learn of her visit and her return abroad.

BE. W. Kirkland South Park Terrace L. J.noyes Houston

Mrs George T Johnson Guest of Mrs Howard

Mrs George T Johnson of Stockdale is visiting her mother Mrs George T Howard at 411 Richmond Avenue.

George T. Johnson Stockdale Sis George T. Howard Richmond Avenue

Local clubs schedule meetings and concert at area churches

The Burnet School Mothers and Teachers Club meets at 38:46 tomorrow afternoon. Epworth League of Laurel Heights Methodist Church hosts a sacred concert at 8 tomorrow evening with a reception to follow featuring Rose Osman Myrtle Grayson Rose Brack Esther Hastings F L Carson Emmett Roundtree Butler Knight Charles Ann M D Hesse and Jos. A Woman's Club Coterie gathers at noon with Mrs T O Foster and Mrs J L Browne hosting marigolds and yellow cosmos adorn the table a six course lunch discusses current events with many local ladies listed. Madison Square Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society also active.

Epworth League of Laurel Heights Woman’s Club T. O. Foster J. L. Browne Mesdames Yates J. P Will A. Morriss Joe L. Hill A. P. Ford Richard R. Russell T.tt. Smith William Luke

Adler ika bowel cleanser amazes San Antonio

Residents report Adler ika, a buckthorn bark and glycerine remedy, as the most thorough bowel cleanser sold. It supposedly drains foul matter from the body and relieves constipation and gas on the stomach almost immediately after one dose. H. L. Wagner, Hicks Building.

San Antonio H. L. Wagner Hicks Building

Be D Love to Speak on Foley Honey and Tar at Social

BE D Love will give an address followed by a social session and will answer inquiries about Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He praises its benefit for bronchial trouble and cough and says it is more like food than medicine. Fischer's Drug Store advertises the product. Rest of the listing includes tonic claims for Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic and other items.

Lewis Baker College Building College-Ellwood Streets Dayton Johnson Fischer's Drug Store BE. D. Love Foley L. A. Sayre United States Canada

Laurel Heights Circle elects officers at First Baptist Church

The Laurel Heights Circle of the First Baptist Church met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Robert Martindale. Officers elected include Mrs. Robert Martindale chairwoman, Mrs. S. J. Baggett vice chairman, Mrs. E. P. Mitchell secretary, Mrs. A. M. Walker treasurer, Mrs. J. P. Withers Bible study leader, and Mrs. T. A. Tirado reporter. An open discussion covered the circle’s share plans.

Laurel Heights First Baptist Church Robert Martindale J. Baggett E. P. Mitchell A. M. Walker J. P. Withers T. A. Tirado

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Avira Hay Mee Ung Laks Central Trust Company Commerce St Good Roads Association Gloria Myrtle M. G M. C John R. Mea Mudy London Im Society Bevieah Patterson Travis Park Methodist Church Fomby Clothiers Houston Street San Antonio, Texas Robert Fairgrieve Broadway Williams Street Alamo Heights Minnie Meunier Los Angeles Cal Ed Schiedler Burnet School , Mothers’ and Teachers’ Club the Ladies’ Aid Society of Madison Square Presbyterian Church Weyl Grove Coltman Seville Spain E. Hertzberg Jewelry Co Houston & St. Mary's Sts Fischer’s Drug Store Gibbs Big Ayer J. C. Ayer Ca Lowell Masa Cherry Arnold NOA Spears CO Losoya Street T. Felix Gouraud Richter's Steam Bakery Dentistry FREY Office of Painless Matthews B. Moestes Yate Potchernick-Birdsong CO Houston Bt Crockett Mike Goggan Hovsten
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