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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1912

Page

6

Saul Wolfson’s Fall Opening Shows Plush Hats and Gown Classics

The Saul Wolfson Dry Goods fall opening features models in millinery and ready-to-wear with plush, velvet, and fur hats. Imported gowns include a Worth satin and chantilly lace style. coats use Robuspierre and directoire collar lines. German trains are not fast but generally punctual.

Saul Wolfson Dry Goods Company Fisk Gage Kurzman Fucshia Taupe Robuspierre Directoire

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Help for Unhappy Homes

An advertisement argues female illness causes marital distress and offers Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, Golden Medical Discovery, and Smart-Weed as remedies. It cites a Utica Ohio mother of six who credits the regimen, and notes The Medical Adviser by Dr R V Pierce is available free by mail for a small wrapping fee.

Pierce B. F. Dickover Utica Ohio R. V. Pierce M. D Buffalo, Y

Missionary society meetings and club events listed

The notes summarize several social and church activities. Meetings of the Woman's Missionary society at South Heights and Government Hill Methodist churches are planned with host homes and attending officers noted. The Clover Card club and a Laurel Heights class burlesque fundraiser are mentioned, along with a mothers' meeting of the Central W C T U and a missionary institute at South Heights. Scholarships announced by the Texas Federation of Woman's Clubs include two at Dallas Kindergarten Training School, one at North Texas Female College, and one at Baylor College.

Woman's Missionary Society of the South Heights Methodist Church W. P. Rhodes South Olive Street Wiliam J. Springhall Woman's Missionary Society Government Hill Methodist Church Nolan Street D. W. Moore Seguin Committee On Education The Texas Federation of Woman's Clubs Dallas North Texas Female College Baylor College E. E. Bramilette

Mr and Mrs Collins Return From Six Month Europe Tour

Mr and Mrs F F Collins have returned from a six month tour of Europe. The couple traveled to several countries and visited major cities before resuming their usual duties.

F. F. Collins Europe

Forty Two Party Honors Miss Jane Applewhite in Wyoming Street Home

Miss Mary Scherle hosted a forty two party at her Wyoming Street residence honoring Miss Jane Applewhite heading to the College of Industrial Arts in Denison. Pink and white decor and refreshments matched the festive tone. Prizes went to Misses Kate Williams and Louise Bolte with a guest list including Annie Yancey Edna Applewhite Mary Bolte and several local residents and couples.

Mary Scherle Wyoming Street Jane Applewhite College of Industrial Arts Denison Kate Williams Louise Bolte Annie Yancey Edna Applewhite Mary Bolte P. G. Hall M. Parker Messrs Wayne Anderson Charles Heck William Mitchell Joe Caldwell Mr. Strong

Board Urges Teaching of Fire Prevention

Austin, Sept. 18—The state insurance board adopts amendments including a 1 percent credit on key rates for teaching fire insurance and prevention in public schools from standard texts. A 2 percent credit applies for rewards funded to arrest arson, with stipulations that placards be posted and, if funded by a party other than the city, a bond be filed guaranteeing payment of the reward.

Austin Tex State Insurance Board

Libel suits postponed in county court case

On motion of defendants the libel charges against Selig Deutschmann and J N Gallagher filed by C M Chambers were postponed to the October term. The cases stem from publications in The Bugle campaign paper during the county primary fight and concern a statement about the dismissal of a case against Rufus Williams.

Selig Deutschmann J. N. Gallagher C. M. Chambers the Bugle Rufus Williams

Laura Ada Smith and Harry L Womack Wed in Corpus Christi

Marriage announced by Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Butcher of Laura Ada Smith to Harry Lewis Womack of Corpus Christi. They were married September 15 in Corpus Christi and will reside there.

H. R. Butcher Laura Ada Smith Harry Lewis Womack Corpus Christi Mrs. Womack

Mrs Henry McCormick Entertains Guests for Bride

Mrs Henry McCormick hosts a Thursday afternoon card party at her Rutly Street home honoring Mrs J Wooten of Galveston and Mrs Kem bro a bride of the month. The event features cards followed by a china shower.

Henry McCormick Rutly Street J. Wooten Galveston Kembro

What Women Want to Know By Mine D M Mine

Paste of delatone and water removes facial and forearm hairs in two minutes. Penciling eyebrows is unnecessary. pyroxin may darken and thicken brows. Massage with pyroxin to grow lashes long and silken. Japanese women rely on magatone lotion with witch hazel. sunburn and freckles are rare. Dry shampooing uses orms root to invigorate roots and keep hair clean and fluffy.

Opening display at Joske Bros. highlights new fashion lines

Joske Bros singles out its semi annual opening day with over a hundred gowns and hats on show. Third floor platforms feature imported evening gowns with beads sequins and gold lace. Domestic hats and millinery rival Paris designs as crowds admire rich colors and velvet gowns.

Joske Bros

Match Diet Fatal for Todler at River Avenue Home

Two year old Theodore Hodlmair died after eating sulphur from matches he found while his mother worked nearby. He was taken to a physician but died at 4:30 pm at 906 River Avenue. Services will be at St. Joseph's Church with burial from the home.

Theodore Hodlmair River Avenue St. Joseph’s Church St. Joseph's Iemeery

Return From Wast Two Months East Trip

Mrs. E Claude Mills and Mrs. Clark Morris returned last night from a two month trip in the east.

Wast E. Claude Mills Clark Morris East

Hair Health Warning and Remedy Advertisement

A vintage note urges readers about hair sensitivity and early signs of illness seen in hair loss. It stresses checking for grey strands and shedding with the first brush, framing it as a message to seek a tonic or restorer like Hay's Hair Heal H to address root health.

City to Oil Roosevelt Avenue for Harvest Jubilee

City Engineer Aaron Pancoast began preparing Roosevelt avenue for oiling after the council authorized the project and funded the work. A bid process will select oil suppliers from Magnolia Petroleum Pierce Fordyce Oil and a Texas firm, with samples tested to choose the best suited road oil.

Aaron Pancoast Roosevelt Avenue Fair Grounds Jones Jubilee Association Pancoast Texas Company Magnolia Petroleum Company Pierce- Fordyce Oil Association

Chief Wright backs proposed raise for San Antonio firemen

Fire Chief Wright urges the city council to adopt Lambert's ordinance raising firemen salaries by ten dollars a month, excluding the chief and two assistants. He says better pay will retain trained men, improve efficiency, and stop talent from leaving for other Texas cities.

San Antonio Wright Lambert Texas el Paso Dallas Fort Worth Houston

Firefighters suffer lung pain after warehouse blaze

A fire at the San Antonio Drug Co. warehouse on Market Street Tuesday morning caused inhalation of strong acid fumes. Firefighters report sore lungs and ruined boots and trousers from the corrosive exposure.

San Antonio Drug Company Market Street

Mrs L Francis Hosts Hiawatha Card Club Afternoon

Entertains Card Club at her Carson Street home with Mrs L Francis hosting. Tomorrow a District Clerk Andres Coy Jr sworn in. Clinton G Brown, Lytle law partner, is Democratic nominee for district attorney and expected to be elected. Mr Lytle’s commission arrived from the governor as he prepares to enter the office.

Andres Coy Jr Lytle Clinton G. Brown

Lytle to Take Office Nelson

Lytle to assume role as assistant district attorney succeeding J F Carl. likely to begin duties in the near term.

Digestit tablets offer quick relief for stomach upsets

An advertisement promises instant relief from indigestion sour stomach and gas with Digestit tablets from Schwab-McElroy Four Drug Stores. It claims the remedy digests food stops fermentation and restores the stomach to health with a money back guarantee.

Schwab-McElroy

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Saul Wolfson Mrs. Dickoven Washington America Duerler G.A. Duerler Mfg. CO Katherine M. Joseph Clover Card Club Ora Burt Beacon Hill Philathea Laurel Heights Methodist Church W. H. Johnson Virginia K. Johnson Dallas, Tex L. B. Haines Locust Street Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union Charles Donaldson Virginia Avenue West End Joske Magnificent Tone Joseph Hodlmair Phila Hay Spec. Co Newark Nod Bexar Drug CO Fletcher Sastoria Manhattan Walaa Salud Tals Rene Entertains Card Club Dresden Coulport Royal Doulton Newton, Weller We Wagner CO Commerce St
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