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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
5
Central Trust Company with J. O. Terredd as president and Otto Koehd er as vice president offers on deposit accounts with interest at 4 percent per year. Loans available on approved collateral with semi annual interest payments.
Safe Deposit Department announces steel safe deposit boxes for securities and valuables at prices from 3 dollars per year and up. It offers burglar and fireproof storage vaults for large, bulky valuables.
The LOAR department offers loans on real estate and real estate notes. It provides guidance on investments and explains the advantages of Real Estate Serial Notes.
The Foreign Exchange Department announces availability of travelers' checks in all regions. The offer covers travelers seeking secure currency, with checks usable globally through various agents and offices.
The San Antonio Elks plan a minstrel show at the Grand Opera House featuring 35 to 40 performers. Harry Miller directs rehearsals with songs like Dixie and That's How I Need You, while end-men practice cake walks and rag dances amid smoky room banter.
The article describes a minstrel rehearsal with Gummy Hamilton praised as the best bear. Dancers perform boogie rag numbers and plantation dances under Mr. Miller and director praise. It advertises a later rehearsal, gag distribution, and upcoming skits and songs in the Elk Minstrel Show.
Lockhart Texas January 16 County Superintendent Joseph Hatchitt announces educational rallies at county schools on each holiday The first rally is planned for February 22 at Lytton Springs schoolhouse with Bralley the Superintendent of Public Instruction expected to speak
The Littlest Rebel returns in a Civil War drama at the Grand Opera House for four nights starting tonight with a Saturday matinee. Dustin Farnum stars as the northern soldier, supported by Zenard Williams Alexis B Luce George Thatcher Morris Burr and Mary Miles Minter as Virgie the littlest rebel. The production includes gunpowder effects infantry drill and a cavalry charge and was written by Edward Peple who drew on Virginia and Appomattox battlefield scenes to craft a tale of sweetness humanity and chivalry amid war.
The weekly Plaza performance in San Antonio proves popular as audiences praise the season’s best playhouse bill. Bill Dooley opens with an unlicensed song later redeemed by his stronger work, followed by the Four Vanis who perform wire walking. The program mixes novelty, music, witty dialogue, tabloid comedy, and clever acts that please all patrons.
The fourth annual convocation of the Bankers' Trust Company of St. Louis will be held at Planters' Hotel in St. Louis on January 25. J. E. Franklin, president of the bank and of the San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad, announced the event. The program includes an informal reception, luncheon, 2 pm meeting led by Dr. W. F. McCaleb of West Texas Bank & Trust, a talk on currency, a banquet, and a smoker.
In a bed bound interview the young star Mary Miles Minter recalls how she began on stage after a peek at Augustus Daly. She says General Grant teaches her lessons on the road and loves her role in The Littlest Rebel while proudly declaring she is a Texan. The piece also notes local business news from Austin with charter actions and bank amendments.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues including gravel diabetes rheumatic and irregular kidney function in men and women and regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold locally it can be mailed for $1.00. One bottle provides two months of treatment and is said to almost always achieve a cure.
John Swor recounts Swor and Mack starting in Chicago framing an act for the Majestic Theater. They improvised during a rushed rehearsal and won fifth on the bill. Swor, a Dallas native, comes from a five-brother showbiz family. Bert Swor recently appeared with Al Fields Minstrel Show.
The notice advertises scientific massage in conjunction with hot sulphur baths as a weight reduction method and invites trials. It mentions a beauty parlor in the same establishment and directs readers to take the South Flores street car. It also promotes rabbits at Wagenfehr's for 10 cents each.
The seventh annual Episcopal Church Southwest Missionary Conference ends tonight after two days of programs. Key discussions centered on the board of strategy led by Rev. E H Eckel of St Louis with participants from Arkansas North Texas East Oklahoma and East Texas. Muskogee Oklahoma was chosen for next year’s gathering January 20 to 22 with Rev. Philip Cook of San Antonio slated to speak this afternoon. A reception at Gregg Memorial hall hosted visitors with help from Austin ladies.
A reception and luncheon featured brief addresses by Rufus Cage of Houston, Rev. W. P. Witsell of Texas, and Rev. Percy Silver, highlighting the event.
San Antonio treats lung disease with Sirolin, a New York shipped remedy endorsed by top physicians. The drug, said to stop disease progression and aid repair, also boosts appetite and strength. Information available from Strolin Co. in New York and local druggists.
A vintage advertisement touts MacLaren's Mustard Cerate claiming quick relief for head cold sore throat congested lungs and other ailments. It promotes 50 cent jars, free samples at MacLaren Drug Co in Cle Los Angeles and Sommers McElroy's four stores.
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