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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
8
A middle aged man and a youth debate beauty in women on a train. The man argues beauty is a nuisance for wives, while the youth defends self care and appeal. The dialogue shifts to ideals of a wife as companion and partner, ending as the youth greets a pretty girl.
Pancoast and Kohler announce a new tailor shop at 104 East Commerce Street offering a wide stock of gold, shade, and style fabrics in all varieties.
Specialists in Europe report strong success against consumption using a Swiss preparation called Sirolin. Imported in large quantities, Sirolin is praised for attacking tubercle bacilli without habit forming drugs, aiding appetite and body strength. Further information available from the Sirolin Company in New York City.
Manager Nix announces a special Saturday matinee of The World in Miniature at the Royal to give all San Antonio children a chance to see the mechanical marvel. Admission is 10 cents for any seat, with no reserved seating. The event is staged when children are out of school.
A Tennessee woman describes her three year old son’s scalp condition starting with bumps and hair loss, treated unsuccessfully with ointments and doctors before Cuticura Resolvent Soap and Ointment cleared the outbreak in three days. She praises Cuticura for curing skin issues and urges sending for a sample from Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Boston.
The program features vivid scenes of Constantinople Venice Rome and the Adriatic with faithful detail. Jim Dalton from Arkansas entertains with stories and southern songs and Bernhardt's Marionettes offer fine singing. Senor Bernhardt imitates Caruso with impressive voice control and the Musical Wynes present a novelty act.
The Plaza theater presents Roland Travers and company as illusionists extraordinary with a sharp opening and continuous magic. The six further acts promise entertaining novelty with no dull moments and a brisk, engaging program. A bargain matinee is scheduled tomorrow afternoon and a school children's matinee Saturday.
The San Antonio school board approved higher pay for domestic science teachers. Two year or less service earn 90 dollars monthly, longer-serving teachers 107. All public school salaries to be paid before Christmas. Plumbing contract for Prospect Hill awarded to West and Gutzeit. New courses start with the next scholastic year except No 8 which begins February 1.
J H Kirkpatrick and Co real estate dealers announced land sales totaling 257061 dollars. Most deals covered farm and ranch lands in Southwest Texas with additional city property transactions. Principal executive J H Kirkpatrick expressed optimism for a prosperous year ahead.
The speaker notes that 1911 was dull in parts but increasing activities have been noticed recently. He forecasts 1912 as an era when all residents will improve their conditions.
Ysauro Guerra and Maria Puente. Gus Henry Pfeiffer and Mabel Ger trude Scherpie. Alexander Seiter and Cecelia Fell. Hazel Lee Tharp and Fay Etta Levy. William E. Michael Jr. and Susie Adele Dykes. W. W. Thom and Fannie T. Gibson. Levi Roscoe Hubble and Mattie Maud Gibson are recorded as marriage license pairs.
Congressman John Garner informs Corpus Christi Commercial club that no action will be taken on his bill to establish a new federal court for the city until after the holidays. The measure has been referred to the House judiciary committee, with Texas member R. L. Henry and many local residents urging support.
Associated Press reports Dallas County Judge R. M. Clark orders all places of amusement in Dallas closed for eight days. The measure targets the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and other civic entertainments amid a crackdown after court action linked to Sunday amusements. Aimed at fairness, the move follows the recent ban on Sunday shows and heat in the city. Read Christmas seal.
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