Skinner Praises Tarkingtons Mr Antonio Play Idea
Otis Skinner discussed Booth Tarkington’s idea for a new play about a beautiful man, Antonio the organ grinder, describing the process of shaping the character from initial hazy concept to a concrete role. He praised the work’s idealistic romance and contrasts with modern analytical attitudes. Skinner arrived in San Antonio and stayed at the Menger Hotel.
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Otis Skinner
Booth Tarkington
Antonio
Mr. Skinner
Mr. Antonio
the Grand
Henry Arthur Jones
Cock of the Walk
Alderman
Skinner
Hair Tinting All the Rage with Brownatone
The Kentucky based Kenton Pharmacal Co promotes Brownatone hair tinting promising safe, quick application with a comb or brush. It offers shades from light golden brown to black and asserts no dangerous ingredients. Sold by drugstores and listed in San Antonio outlets. sample and booklet available for 10 cents.
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Kenton Pharmacal Co
Scott St
Covington
San Antonio
Wagner’s
Fisher’s Drug Store
Gibbs Building
Meier Pharmacy
Commerce Street
George Keene
Military Plaza
Rooming House Burns on South Concho Street
A two story frame rooming house at 507 South Concho Street was badly damaged by fire at 5:45 Thursday morning with occupants escaping and most belongings saved. The blaze started near the center of the building owned by the R. E. Knowlton estate and run by Lottie Stotts. Damages about 400 dollars. a piano owned by Automatic Music Company also damaged.
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South Concho Street
R. E. Knowlton
Lottie Stotts
Automatic Music Company
G. W. Wilson
Lewis Street
E. Miller
San Pedro Avenue
Soldier Breaks Window After Bicycle Theft Attempt
A soldier attempting theft of a bicycle shattered a heavy plate glass window and broke a mailbox on South Alamo Street. He fled after colliding with a mail box near Brackenridge school, scattering letters later recovered for the owner. Officer Caperton pursued, and the soldier was captured and held.
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Caperton
Nueva
Presa
South Alamo
Arciniega
I. S. Hahn
Brackenridge School
South Alamo Street
See our Reddy Cut Garage at the Auto Show
Post Lumber Co presents Reddy Cut Garage display at the Auto Show with all sizes available. C. M. Cain serves as manager. Advertising copy notes Cr 2200 location and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reddy Cut
Post Lumber Co
C. M. Cain
Mgr
Mexican given 100 days on city chain gang
A 22 year old Mexican man received a 100 day chain gang sentence from Judge Lowther in police court on Thursday for directing an insulting remark at soldiers near an East Houston Street recruiting station. He torn an American flag during arrest, though witnesses contested the kick was intentional and the fine stemmed from disturbing the peace.
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Lowther
Houston Street
Fiesta San Jacinto and Battle of Flowers Event Dates
Fiesta San Jacinto and Battle of Flowers in San Antonio run April 16 to 21 with advertised lowest railroad rates for attendees.
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San Jacinto
Battle of Flowers
San Antonio
Luncheon Honors Miss Gladys McFarland at Wolff Marx
Mrs F L Hillyer and Miss Doro thy Dibrell hosted a Wednesday luncheon in the Wolff and Marx tea room for Miss Gladys Mc Farland. The decorations featured yellow tones with zinnias and jonquils, and two electrical fountains formed the centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Hillyer
Dorothy Dibrell
Wolff & Marx
Gladys McFarland
Zinnias
Picture table setting described with colors and covers
The article notes a table reflecting colors and yellow tinted tapers enhancing the beauty of the picture. Covers were laid for twenty two guests.
Market menu for Christ Church sale at St Marys Hall
The menu for a Saturday market at St Marys Hall 2001 San Pedro Avenue lists Virginia boiled ham beef cheese in molds potato salad mayonnaise cheese straws fruit salad Boston brown bread white bread rolls pimento sandwiches orange marmalade nut cake chocolate lager marshmallow orange and Lady Baltimore cakes angel food Charlotte Russe and chocolate caramels. Advance orders may be telephoned to J H Weymouth Crockett 1849.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Hall
San Pedro Avenue
Women of Christ
J. H. Weymouth
Crockett 1849
Miss Stricker Fifteen Party Honors Stella Stricker
Miss Stella Stricker was surprised on her sixteenth birthday with a party and bunco prizes awarded to Miss Hulda Steffler and John Stricker. After refreshments the group toured the South Loop, with a large list of attendees including Stel la Stricker and many Misses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Stricker
Stella Stricker
Bunco
Hulda Steffler
John Stricker
Dora Kopp
Emma Kolb
Marguerite Bilhartz
Erna Schoenfield
Clara Schumann
Helena Filaig
Elnora Wagenfuhr
Julia Reich
Johanna Eward
Hazel Mackenfuss
Lieschen Kleid
Rose Reich
Edna Pingenot
Tillie Kleid
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Price
Georgette
Alamo Plaza
Maverick
Lewis Maverick
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Cuba
Las Guasimas
San Juan Hill
Santiago
Woodbury Kane
General Funston
Vera Cruz
Pershing
Maxwell House Coffee
Maxwell House
Cheek-Neal Coffee Co
Nashville
Houston
Jacksonville
Richmond
Real Estate Department
Wm. Eisler
San Antonio Loan & Trust
West Commerce Street
TG Okinner
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Tarrington
Palace of Sweets
George N. Kliros
TIRED
Consult
Hertzberg
Houston and
St. Mary’s Sts
Ady
Bae Se
Anna Howard Shaw
Beethoven Hall
Department of Literature
the Woman's Club
Lamar School Mothers’ Club
Fannin School Mothers’ Club
Los Angeles Heights
Parents Teachers’ Club
Steinfeldt
Frances Williams
West Craig Place
Briscoe School Mothers’ Club
J. A. Potts
Robert L. Robertson
E. O. Lowery
Ralph Green
Potts
West Euclid Avenue
Central Christian Church
John J. Kuntz
Peter Kuntz Jr
Dayton
Ohio
Phoenix Club
Miss Waldine Tauch
Allister Shand
Miss Tauch
Shand
W. S. Stires
H. H. Branham
Hugh B. Rice
J. A. Cosgrove
Art Guild
el Paso Times
John W. Heard
Marguerite Heard
Amy Heard
Fort Bliss
Pauline Beckwith
Coronado
Cal
Officers’ Club
Heards
Mary Comstock
Providence
Emory J. Pike
John O'Shea
John French Conklin
Helen Barton
Austin
Therese Barton
Woman's Club
H. P. Drought
Milan
BLU Mws
Dalkowitz Bros. CO
North Flores and Military Plaza
Velva
Penick & Ford Ltd
New Orleans
Penick & Ford, Ltd
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