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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
9
A Swift Specific Co medical appeal announces a discovery of S. S. S. as an antidote to blood poisons and mercury poisoning. The notice urges readers to obtain a free informational booklet and to buy a $1.00 bottle from druggists for recovery from skin or blood disorders, warning against ineffective tonics.
New Orleans Picayune lauds Adelaide French in Madame X at Crescent Theater calling it far above average for a popular priced playhouse. The cast earns praise for nuanced performances from Miss French to Frederick Smith Malcolm Owen and the ensemble, with strong staging and anticipated matinees.
At the Plaza Theater the current bill remains strong with two performances left tonight and tomorrow night. Emma Carus will headline the seven act major show the following week starting March 23. William Schilling and company in Destiny and Edwin Ford Company in a four scene dancing carnival drew strong applause.
Advertises Poslam as a miraculous cure for eczema acne itch salt rheum piles scalp-scale and other skin troubles. Claims immediate relief upon application and promotes Poslam Soap for daily use. notes prices and free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
Resinol ointment and soap claim instant itch relief and healing of eczema rash ringworm and scalp eruptions. Ads offer free trials with full directions from Resinol Baltimore Maryland and note physician endorsement and available price points.
The ad touts Harlandale Medicated Mud Baths as curative for rheumatism sciatica neuritis gout eczema Bright's disease hypertension and kidney and liver ailments. It invites readers to view testimonials from satisfied users and directs taking the South Flores streetcar.
Eleven bands have accepted invitations to compete in the Fiesta Association band contest on Wednesday night of Fiesta week April 21 to 26. The music committee lists J Fentiman as chair and names Gebhardt Rose and Smith to handle arrangements while railroads offer special excursion rates, good from April 22 for travelers beyond 90 miles and within 90 miles.
A classified style notice lists June Roses in all colors at 25 cents per bunch, American Beauty Roses three per bunch for 39 cents, and Violets with foliage in all colors at 25 cents.
Visiting bands will compete to perform two numbers each at Beethoven Hall by Thursday April 24. A Wednesday concert on Alamo Plaza will feature ensembles and a mass rendition of America and Dixie. Cash prizes await the top three bands while the Fiesta Association covers expenses and hosts a supper for visiting musicians.
James Sherer, 31, sought by police for three days in the basement shooting at the St. Anthony Hotel that killed S. E. Haster and wounded George Reed. Sherer surrendered at Vollmer's livery stable in Villita Street and is held in Bexar county jail on an assault to murder charge. Reed hospitalized and expected to recover.
Austin dispatch reports nine senators favor adjournment March 21 while house members oppose. Governor Colquitt signs bills creating Rising Star independent school district and funding land for Sam Houston Normal at Huntsville. He notes extra time may allow passage of appropriation and platform bills, delaying any adjournment until mid April.
A Baltimore American student asks a teacher if he is Caucasian during a geography lesson. The boy responds he is Mr. Jones’s son in a brief exchange observed in class.
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