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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1933

Page

18

Ancient Pergamos yields god of healing artifacts and wealth

Archaeologists led by Professor Theodor Wiegand find the god of healing and early cannon balls in Pergamos near Smyrna. The site reveals extensive treasures including a rich Greek art collection, cites Attalus kings, and extensive citadel arsenals with six fortifications and weaponry.

Theodor Wiegand Prussian Academy of Science Pergamos Smyrna Asia Minor Attalus Crossus Aesculapius Tergamos Attalus II Philip V Macedon Alexander the Great Philip Asklepios

Paris fashion czars face pressure on transparent styles

The article notes debate over transparency in Parisian fashion and fashionables, with Continental and American scenes leaning toward sheer costumes. It describes stage and screen outfits revealing shapes while remaining cover, citing beachwear with lightweight fabrics and pajama esque beach attire.

Paris Europe America

Young Virtuoso Russell Palmer Wins Lead Role Debut

A 1 year old boy, Russell Baird Palmer, is praised for a remarkable breath held during a stage audition and faces a future overlap with Metropolitan Opera talents. The report notes his age, athletic interests, and early music promise amid a crowded field of performers and critics.

Lily Ona Metropolitan Opera Esparls de Ammelita GallbCurei Russell Baird Palmer Phdadelphia Orehighiane Howley Vie Trussell

Unruly Seafarers Carve Marks on Halibut and Silk Fashion

A garbled coastal tale links fishermen from New England ports cutting initials into halibut and a Gloucester cargo scene. It pivots to fashion trends with sheer nightgowns and tropical nudes, then shifts to ancient Pergamon archaeology including Attalus II’s siege and the Asklepios temple.

New England John Como Glowvestey Schooney Magic

German inventor perfects pistol camera for aerial mapping

A German inventor has perfected a pistol style camera designed for aerial photographs. The device aims to be compact and easy to handle, with one hand gripping the camera and the other on a revolver butt for aiming, enabling rapid exposure.

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