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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
6
An exchange quoted in the Boston Transcript shows a debt collector insisting on timely payment while a debtor shows reluctance. The dialogue awards credit to the collector for firmness and notes the debtor’s financial strain.
A Pennsylvania reader from Allen's Mills testifies after eleven years of use that Foley's Honey and Tar provides relief from coughs colds croup and whooping cough. The medicine contains no opiates and is advised for both children and adults as it eases hoarseness tickling throat and bronchial coughs and aids sleep.
Numerous clubs and parish groups host teas dances and meetings across San Antonio. Daughters of Isabella hold a Friday 8 15 p m dance at the Gunter Hotel. St Marks Parish aids meet. several Mothers and Parent Teachers clubs plan socials and travel programs. charity events and a Fort Sam Houston Red Cross society vaudeville planned for December 12 at the Majestic Theater.
Miss Emma Bunting helps San Antonio women with tag day on Saturday October 28 at the Grand Opera House. Mayor Brown designates October 28-29 as tag days for Armenian and Syrian Relief Fund with local and New York central committees coordinating food and clothing shipments via government collier.
Mrs. Albert Friedrich entertained the San Jacinto Card Club Wednesday at 309 Dwyer Avenue. After 600 games prizes were awarded to Mrs. Gus Koch Mrs. H Wagner Jr Mrs. Fred Hummert and Mrs. P Eberling. A luncheon with dainty appointments and mottoed plates provided merriment.
A vintage advice note urges readers to dry clean ribbons laces silks furs and many garments using two ounces of solvite in two gallons of gasoline. Dip items rub lightly and air dry outdoors to avoid fading shrinking or wrinkling saving five to ten dollars per household. Do this outside away from flames with windows open.
A press agent announces the Sells Floto circus will perform twice in San Antonio on Thursday November 2. The show stacks classic feats in riding balancing tumbling and juggling with famed stars Jess Willard heavyweight champion and Frank Gotch wrestler. A mile long street parade is promised, framing a genuine touring spectacle.
Governor Ferguson announced a proclamation revoking the April 1 1915 maritime quarantine for vessels from ports south of 25 degrees north latitude entering Texas ports. The change takes effect November 1 and there is no longer a need for the quarantine though ships with contagious diseases remain barred.
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