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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1911
Page
23
In September 1911, a wartime dream narrates fear and heroism among officers. A veteran recalls 1870 battles at Reichshoffen and Gravelotte, while ravens circling a field trigger a chilling vision before the narrator drives them away. Doctors Meet at Seguin follows with a Texas medical society note.
Kommunique notes a publication requirement stating all communications must bear the sender's name. It lists Katherine M. Joseph as editor and provides old and new phone references, plus addresses, implying archival newsroom procedures.
Mrs. A G Duggar hosts Tuesday Bridge at West Woodlawn. Mrs G D Robbins holds a bridge party at West Woodlawn for Mrs A M Bishop of Chicago. San Antonio Pen Women meet at 3 30 pm with Mrs William Luke on Brooklyn Ave. Tuesday Round Table at noon at the Woman's Club house. Reception at First Presbyterian Church for Rev and Mrs Robert Knox of Mopko Koera.
Mrs W R Hearne hosted a Plaza box party with guests from Chicago and local families including the Bishops Robbins Hillie Davises and Houstons. Various clubs meet at churches and homes, with cancellations and reschedulings noted.
Miss E Mueller received a linen shower hosted by Mrs F Prasse. Guests included Miss Vena Nance with decorations in red and green in the hall parlor and dining room. Prizes in a toasting contest went to Mrs F Allport Mrs J Hites and Miss Mueller. Refreshments followed.
The executive board of the Woman's Missionary Jubilee met at Travis Park Church yesterday with Mrs. R. L. Stokes presiding. A large attendance endorsed ongoing jubilee planning, committees reported well, and union prayer services were set for Sundays at Travis Park Church from four o'clock. Denominational rallies were scheduled for next week with details to be announced.
Rocky Mountain Hotel association members from Colorado Arizona California Washington Oregon and other states bound for Galveston for a Texas Hotel Men's convention will visit San Antonio November 10. They will be hosted at the Menger and Gunter hotels with meals at the St. Anthony and a luncheon and fair events at the International Fair association.
San Antonio delegates expect Woodrow Wilson to visit Dallas for the fair, extending an invitation on behalf of local supporters who believe he will seek the nomination. The report notes active interest among the delegation and plans to invite the former president.
The Pinex cough medicine, a concentrated Norway pine extract, is sold at 50 cents per bottle and mixed with sugar syrup to make a pint. It is touted to relieve stubborn coughs within 24 hours, aid hoarseness and throat tickle, boost appetite, act as a laxative, and help with bronchitis and incipient lung trouble.
A Dallas visit by the New Jersey governor spurs hopes of a local delegation from this city to press for a guest of honor invitation in San Antonio. Judge Don A. Bliss leads plans as Texas backs Wilson for national chief executive. A likely initiative referendum recall talk follows during his Texas stay. Meanwhile a clothing auction advertises a one day sale by the Railway Salvage Co. at 102 W Houston St.
At a well attended meeting of the Bible class in the Railroad YMCA hall last night the group elected W. Martin as president E. Cleéforth vice president Paul Luckenbach secretary C. Mey ers music committee C. Adams ushers chair and Guy Passailaigue membership chair A cornet solo by F. Manning highlighted the event and a Mexican supper followed in the auditorium.
Governor Colquitt appointed the Texas delegation to congress and 100 leading Texans as delegates to the trans-Mississippi congress meeting in Kansas City from November 14 to 17. San Antonio representatives include Alfred Giles 8. B. Brundage J. B. Carrington and L. J. Hart.
Mobile reader Mrs Sigurd Hansen credits Cardui with lifting a seven year history of womanly trouble and dizziness that caused near blindness and weakness. She reports improved appetite sleep and health after using Cardus and urges other women to try it. The ad invites readers to write to Chattanooga Medicine Co for spa instructions and a 64 page home treatment book.
Arrangements are complete for Sousa and his band to perform Friday matinee and night at the Grand. The group is fresh from a globe spanning tour including Great Britain Ireland South Africa Australia and New Zealand. Soloists Virginia Root Nicoline Zelder and Herbert L. Clarke join a patriotic medley with notable electrical effects. Delayed Monday night George Lindsey shines on the bill as a clever darkie. The Brownings provide a lively fan-making act. At the Plaza Walter Shannon in More Ways Than One delivers strong stage presence with comic misadventures and operatic bravura in a vaudeville mix with Bizet and Carmen. Seven other features bolster the lineup and the bargain matinee is said to be a hit.
George Evans presents the Honey Boy Minstrels at the Grand with Saturday and Sunday nights and matinees. Evans sponsors this first production, promising a high standard show with top minstrel artists led by Evans and headlining comedian Honey Boy Evans. The cast includes John King Sam Lee Charles Hilliard William Cawley Lew Gilmore Pierce Keegan James Castle and a strong singing corps led by Rees V. Prosser Vaughn Comfort James Meshan Sam Lloyd Al Fontaine and Master George Katy. Dancer Tommy Hyde leads the soft shoe display.
Hall and O'Brien deliver fast frantic dancing with funny makeup and costumes in a standout act. John Zouboulaskis showcases musical skill and clay modeling turning out artful figures. Belle Italia troupe adds classical songs and Italian instrumentals for a strong musical close.
Eckman's Alterative is advertised as effective for bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung troubles and upbuilding the system. A testimonial from THUS. REILLY claims a severe lung abscess following pneumonia improved after taking the medicine gaining weight and full recovery over three years. Sold by Fischer's Drug Store and other reading druggists with a booklet of cured cases available from Eckman's Laboratory Philadelphia Pa.
Local ad advertises a sale offering three suits for the price of one at 102 West Houston Street. It lists two taxi contact phones, 128, for inquiries and ordering.
Judge W. F. Ramsey who seeks the Texas governorship says he does not favor initiative referendum and recall but would not oppose them if demanded by the people and would ensure constitutional amendments are drafted and presented if elected. He previously opposed extending recall to the judiciary but backs following party will.
Colquitt publishes a letter from Secretary Myers stating the battleships Florida and Utah will go to Galveston for Christmas days. The Atlantic fleet will drill on the Atlantic coast until next January and then sail for Guantanamo, Cuba.
Horace Davis of San Francisco, president of the twenty fourth annual Unitarian conference, warned in Washington that churches cannot live on their past and that interest is fading while social service questions gain prominence.
Dr G S Fraps state chemist at Texas A and M College gives concrete mixes for a 2 6 6 fertilizer and a 3 8 4 formulation. One recipe uses 600 lb tankage 700 lb phosphate 240 lb muriate of potash and 460 lb dirt for the 2 6 6 mix. The 3 8 4 mix uses 800 lb tankage 1000 lb 14 percent acid phosphate and 160 lb muriate of potash.
A layered oyster dish begins with crushed crackers in a buttered dish. Alternate layers of moistened crumbs and oysters with seasoned salt and pepper. Top with crumbs and an egg milk mix, stud with Cottolene, bake until golden, uncovered at the end if needed.
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