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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
5
Central Trust announces officers including Charles Scheiner as president J J Stevneins as vice president B G Barnes as vice president and W P Roth as secretary in a formal corporate notice highlighting leadership roles.
Banking department will receive deposits and pay interest. It will make loans on approved collateral. Interest will be 4 percent per year, payable semi annually.
The safe deposit department advertises steel safe deposit boxes for security valuables at prices from 3 dollars per year and storage in burglar and fireproof vaults for large items.
A local real estate loan notice indicates the department will offer financing on real estate parcels. Details outline loan terms and eligibility, with application steps and contact points for interested property owners.
The Foreign Exchange Department announces a supply of Travelers' Checks available worldwide through its network.
The Cen tral Congregational Church hosts its first annual dinner at the Gunter Hotel tonight with Rev. Henry A. Atkinson of Chicago as principal speaker. Atkinson, national secretary of the Congregational Brotherhood, is famed for forging fellowship between capital and labor through church social service work. Born in California, educated there and in Illinois, he has pastored churches in Illinois Ohio and Georgia and is widely known across the United States.
Chief Dark Cloud speaks of northern forests and birch bark wigwams in Maine. He describes canoes built from birch bark, spear fishing at night, deer and moose hunts, and pride in traditional customs while posing for Remington and others in New York and at Wigwam Theater in Houston Street.
A Louisville resident reports severe scalp crusts and hair loss after dandruff. After trying various remedies, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment as directed and says the scalp cleared in about two weeks. The ad touts Cuticura products and free samples via Cuticura, Dept. T.
Latimore and Leigh present George M. Cohan musical comedy for three nights at the Grand Opera House starting tonight with a Saturday matinee. Bert Leigh stars as Kid Burns and Hazel Burgess as Mary the maid from New Rochelle. The company is noted for high artistic quality and vocal skill.
Henry W. Savage presents Everywoman at the Grand Opera House for five nights starting Sunday with a matinee Tuesday and Thursday. The production mirrors the old morality play by labeling characters, turning abstract traits into concrete figures such as Youth as a young girl and Wealth as a sordid millionaire, while avoiding preaching.
Advertises Pyramid Pile Remedy as a quick cure for piles claiming a free mail sample and coupon. warns against operations and notes a 50 cent price per box at drug stores with claimed inflammation reduction and symptom relief.
Advertisement for a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Remedy. It instructs readers to fill in name and address on blank lines, mail to Pyramid Drug Co at 406 Pyramid Building, Marshall Michigan, to receive the free trial by mail in plain wrapper. City
Alessandro R Bonci hailed as the world’s greatest lyric tenor will perform at Beethoven Hall on Monday evening February 3. Reginald DeKoven praises his recital on a Carnegie Hall program as a strong test of vocal ability, noting Bonci’s elegant style and varied color of diction.
An illustrated transcript depicts a woman leaving home to seek love, presenting a universal life experience. The narrative focuses on personal growth, romance, and the pursuit of affection through journeys and encounters.
The Plaza bill remains strong with seven acts nightly as Aviators Thompson and Drew attend as guests. A barber shaving contest with cash prizes is set for tomorrow night under Barbers Union supervision, drawing interest amid bad weather.
C. E. Brooks promotes an Appliance claimed to cure ruptures without salves or ties. He offers a free illustrated book, trial sending, and testimonials from hundreds of patients. Readers are urged to request the coupon and mailing details.
Western Texas presbytery closed a session at Westminster Church with Dr. J. G. Patton of Atlanta delivering Life Leadership and Rev. W. M. Anderson of Dallas speaking on Evangelism. Delegates pledged to support the assembly plan with a per member goal and an every member canvass by March 31, 1918.
The Rio Grande Fire Insurance Company reports a 1900 asset gain of 16000 for 1912 at the annual stockholders meeting. It operates in California and Colorado with strong income from both states. Directors elected include R. L. Ball and S. J. Brooks, with R. L. Ball as president and H. L. Wright as secretary.
Cars crowded the Wigwam Theater on Alamo Plaza as fans awaited Sarah Bernhardt in Queen Elizabeth. The electrics parked outside mirrored a grand opera scene as the famed actress reportedly earns 30000 dollars per performance for plays adapted into films.
A school board order increases salaries for all San Antonio public school teachers effective next September. The budget includes 20,000 for the raise. about 325 teachers are currently employed with more expected. Charter amendments for the city were reviewed, to be finalized at the next meeting. New hires Effie Lewis and Nora McHugo were selected to fill vacancies.
San Antonio’s leading society women frequent the Harlandale hot sulphur baths as a rest from social duties. A beauty parlor operates in connection. Take the Flores street car for access.
Two afternoon meetings address civic improvement. At 4 p.m. the citizens' bond issue committee will gather in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium to discuss a proposed city hospital and street improvements with Dr. L. L. Shropshire in attendance. At 4:30 p.m. the city plan committee, summoned by Chairman Atlee B. Ayres, will arrange for Myron H. West of Chicago to visit as city planner and landscape architect.
Governor O B Colquitt accepted an invitation to the Chamber of Commerce annual banquet at the Gunter Hotel on January 30. Prominent state officials and railroad men are expected. last year 600 attended and more are anticipated. Plates are $3 and reservations close at noon January 30. Banquet committee members present were Charles Graebner T L Conroy C O Austin W S Conness D J Straus Atlee B Ayres and J F Carter.
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