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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
8
Sailing Vessels Still in Service in the Orient
The article surveys various traditional sailing craft in use or noted historically in the Orient and Mediterranean, detailing felucca, ketch, xebec, tartana, dahabiyeh, dhow, patamar, pateli, proa, and junk. It notes their rig, tonnage, decks, and regional associations, with remarks on how some types date back before steam and parallel piracy or slave trade histories. It closes with a note that Selma Cordeman and Mrs Edwards are registered at the Gunter Styx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Clermont
Hudson
Mediterranean
New England
Nile
Egypt
Red Sea
Indian Ocean
Africa
Bombay
Ceylon
Ganges
Ladrones
Malay Archipelago
Japan
China
Siam
Malaysia
Nautical Gazette
Selma Cordeman
I. Edwards
The
Gunter Styx
The Red Rose at Grand This Friday and Saturday
Amusements notice highlights the musical comedy The Red Rose returning to the Grand with a Parisian student life theme. The show promises scenes aboard the Lusitania liner and a behind the scenes dress rehearsal, drawing on contemporary life and art world contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Theater
New York
Paris
Harry B
Robert B. Smith
Lola
Dick Lorimer
M. Duprez
Miss Nobody from Starland at the Grand
Mort H. Singer presents a strong cast led by Olive Vail in Miss Nobody from Starland a musical comedy praised for its chorus and dance appeal. The Princess Theatre Chicago hit records and now the Grand hosts the show Sunday and Monday likely drawing a full house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort H. Singer
Miss Nobody
Starland
Olive Vail
Princess Theater
Chicago
Grand
Letter Claims MI-DNA Tablets Restore Youthful Vigor
A 65 year old man from Indianapolis writes that MI DNA stomach tablets cured chronic indigestion and rheumatism. He reports relief from sour stomach and bloating, improved joint stiffness, and greater energy after using multiple boxes. He urges publication to help others and notes availability at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Dru Bie
N. Missouri &St
Indianapolis
Bexar Pete Co
Ladies Bargain Matinee At Vaudeville House
Vaudeville house prepares for a record matinee tomorrow with a special ladies bargain show. Rose Ivy the prima donna with a strong alto voice is a highlight and Friday kids were welcome, drawing full attendance. Reserved seating applies as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Ivy
Spencer
Royal theater weekly bill praised as best of the season
Anxious crowds flock to the Royal theater for a brisk five act program with motion pictures. Manager Nix hails the lineup as the highest priced and finest seen this season. Walton and Brandt’s talking stunt draws hearty encores. Burt Carl and the Rheil sisters charm with song and gowns. The Three Hills provide strong acrobatics and a highly trained dog adds to the comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Theater
Nix
Walton and Brandt
San Antonio
Burt Carl
Rheil Sisters
Carl
Tomassos
Henry Rigo
San Antonio Hospital Plan Studied by Dr Sims
Dr G W Sims inspecting free hospitals in several cities for the San Antonio Free Dispensary and Hospital association reports Cincinnati hospital as a potential model for his home city He tours major cities including Memphis New Orleans Cleveland St Louis Buffalo Chicago New York Baltimore and Washington to gather details for the project
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Sims
San Antonio
Texas
Sims
Memphis
New Orleans
Cleveland
St. Louis
Buffalo
Chicago
New York
Baltimore
Washigwee & Vies
Onrgrina
Pde
Anita
San
Cop saves teen after carbolic acid ingestion
New York police officer Samuel Segal rushed to help Rita Barnum 18 of 507 Eighth avenue after she drank carbolic acid from a medicine chest. He gave pure alcohol, then buttermilk, and alerted an ambulance. Barnum recovered and hugged the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rita Barnum
Eighth Avenue
J.ule Galiens
West Forty-third Street
Miss Barnum
Samuel
East Forty-second Street
Fragmentary note on drug use and patients
A garbled OCR fragment references a doctor and a patient, mentioning beer and a medical setting. Details are unclear, with no coherent actions or outcomes to report.
Zurich Forests Fund City Budgets Without Tax
Swiss cities own many top forests and Zurich protects its woods since 1680. The Zurich forest returns a net profit of 12 dollars per acre, supporting the city without any tax revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Zurich
Weds Indian Maiden Who Saved His Life
Rich News reports George Hunt, known as the Butcher, married the daughter of Chief Peter Askolkoff after he was saved from freezing by the chief. He had earlier claimed gold prospects on the McKenzie river worth 100000 dollars and learned Indian cooking from his bride. The union followed a tribal ceremony blending old Inuit and Russian rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hunt
Alaska
Los Angeles Times
Mrs. Hunt
Peter Askolkoff
McKenzie
Captain Power’s Double Identity in Charles O Malley
In Charles Lever’s Charles O Malley the character Captain Power is introduced as Dick and is continued under that name throughout the novel. The naming mix up affects early characterization and reader perception of identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eestor
Charles Lever
Charles O'Malley
Captain Power
Swamp Root Endorsed For Kidney Troubles By Doctor
A leading life insurance examiner says many insurance rejections stem from undetected kidney disease. He praises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, an herbal remedy with a long curing record. Available in 50 cent and one dollar bottles at drug stores. sample bottle offered by mail from Dr Kilmer Co, Binghamton NY, with San Antonio Light noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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