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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1912
Page
5
A short note explains the opportunity cost of spending $100 and illustrates how 4 percent compound interest could grow this sum in a bank like Central Trust Company. It argues that wise spending preserves earnings potential, while foolish spending wastes both cash and future interest.
The UFFRAGISTS plan a state convention in San Antonio this month to form a general suffrage organization. Mrs. Richard Negley is mentioned for president as leagues in Galveston Dallas Austin and San Antonio unite. Luncheons with national speakers are planned and William Hard may join as guest speaker.
Albert Weber of Hamburg Germany, a partner of a large German bank, arrived in San Antonio to explore Southwest Texas farm lands and cotton industry potential. He plans visits to Torreon in Mexico, then to Laredo, and will inspect cotton mills and gins upon return, staying at the Gunter hotel.
The comptroller's department has tax rolls from 243 of 247 Texas counties and will compile totals to see if statewide wealth has risen above last year's 2.5 billion dollars. With few exceptions, an increase in wealth for the current year is anticipated.
Eugene V. Debs, socialist presidential candidate, marked his 57th birthday today with a major political demonstration in Terre Haute. The event closed his campaign in the city with one of the largest gatherings in years.
Chamber of Commerce and city women press fund drive for $25 000 to build a new home for orphans left by St Johns asylum fire. About $11 000 in three days with $3 000 raised yesterday. Special executive meeting at 3 pm to plan a whirlwind finish. Subscriptions totaled $3 360 40 from local and out of town donors.
The St John’s orphanage benefit at the Grand features fourteen acts from city theaters with music by the local musicians’ union. Chaired by Mrs. William Cassin, the event is run by the women of San Antonio with ticket sales handled by the committee and Lloyd Spencer directing the program.
The Light reports Boerne residents increased the rebuilding fund with a $40 gift yesterday. They had previously contributed $125. The next day five Boerne citizens sent $75 and later two contributions of $25 each. Maud-Mrs Newcome is not invited to bridge parties and Beatrix is questioned about her bridge playing.
Maude Adams headlines tonight and tomorrow matinee and night in Peter Pan at the Grand Opera House. Barrie’s explicit stage directions guide the cast including Robert Carter Fred Tyler Byron Silvers Wallace Jackson Dorothy Dunn Marion Abbott and Margaret Gordon. A strong, large company delivers a heavy yet picturesque production. Frisco system reportedly to absorb the Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf railway January 1 with headquarters at Muskogee Oklahoma. Road runs from Wagoner Oklahoma to Denison Texas, 245 miles, plus a new 125 mile extension to Joplin Missouri to be completed by December 15.
The YWCA will run a week of noon prayer services from November 10 to 17 at its quarters. World wide theme Thy Kingdom Come will guide daily divisions with Africa North and South America Asia Australasia Europe and a final general service. Mrs G Bedell Moore leads the first Sunday service with other leaders to be announced.
The Cleveland board of education voted four to one to bar dancing in public school buildings. Several speakers opposed the proposition during the November 5 meeting in Cleveland Ohio.
W. H. Williams of Lewisburg Kentucky reports a 15 year battle with eczema that spread from his scalp to his body and disfigured his skin. After trying many remedies he credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment plus Resolvent, with lasting recovery for eleven years.
The Plaza bills a seven act vaudeville week headlined by the Burlesque Wrestlers Wilson and Aubrey. It features Ya Colonial Septette based on a Hallowe en legend with scene changes in a colonial mansion. Other acts include LeRoy Harvey in Rained In a western comedy, the Leigh tons in One-Night Stand in Minstrelsy, Paul and Marion Stone Musical Comedy in a Vaudeville Way, and Miss Mattie Lockette. Program includes Tuesday and Friday bargain matinees and a schoolchildren matinee on Saturday.
At the Wonderland theater today Essanay’s Miss Simkins Summer Boarder Whiffles Cubic Artist and The Corsican Brothers by Edison Players are offered with a benefit for St. John’s orphanage. Proceeds from 1 pm to 6 pm support the Chamber of Commerce orphanage rebuilding fund. The Boys and Girls Farm Camp idea promotes an intensive summer outing and self governed camp management in line with Chautauqua roots.
Drillers employed by citizens of Waco for municipal development have struck a flow of artesian water at a depth of 2020 feet. The discovery came as crews worked to secure a reliable water source for the city.
Siegfred Behrens long associated with Philadelphia operatic ventures died at his home at age 72. He had served as a leading figure among local musicians in past years.
Advice on bowel health for children emphasizes diet and gentle remedies. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is recommended as a mild laxative and tonic, suitable for growing kids, with testimonials and a mail order offer for a free sample.
A silver mine was dug up in the outskirts of San Antonio with prospector types of all kinds working two days. The venture failed when a pocket ran out and the mine was abandoned. A Sunday crowd in Bowen's Island recovered small coins from the debris including a boy who found over two dollars in coins.
A local druggist offers Dodson's Liver Tone with a personal guarantee, touting its safety and effectiveness as a vegetable remedy for sluggish livers. The ad notes reduced calomel sales since its market entry and promises refunds if customers doubt the product's value. A. M. Fischer sells and backs the remedy.
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