Opposes State Insurance at National Life Insurance Meet
New York executives attend the fifth annual convention of the Association of Life Insurance Presidents. Insurance Superintendent Hotchkiss denounces state life insurance, citing New Zealand’s mixed results and urging industry led public education rather than government programs.
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New York
Canada
Ance
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Hotchkiss
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
Wisconsin
New Zealand
The Drummer's Sermon Parable by a Cigar Seller
A cigar salesman in plain dress is mistaken for a preacher and delivers a platform talk. He compares men to cigars noting that appearance often hides true quality and that all men, like cigars, end as ashes. He cites wrappers versus fillers and contrasts showy fronts with inner substance.
Rheumatism Advice Prominent Doctor's Best Prescription
A newspaper item touts a home remedy for rheumatism and backache using Toris compound and syrup of sarsaparilla mixed in whiskey. Readers are urged to obtain the original Toris compound from a druggist and take a tablespoon before meals and at bedtime, with claims of quick relief.
The Lion and the Mouse at Grand and Plaza acts
The United Play company brings The Lion and the Mouse to the Grand with a strong cast, detailing a judge’s fall from grace amid capitalist schemes and a daughter’s counterplot. The Plaza Theater offers vaudeville with Rube Welch Kitty Francis and more, plus a PlazaScope feature andWilliam Zimmerer’s orchestra, including a Friday bargain matinee.
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United Play Company
Charles Klein
Mr. Klein
Klein
John Burkett Ryder
Europe
Ryder
Jefferson
King
Judge Rossmore
Miss Green
Shirley Rosemore
Sarah Green
Shirley Rossemore
Plaza Theater
the Plaza
Rube Welch
Kitty Francis
Leola Lucey
W. H. Thompson
Walto
Howard Brothers
Ralph Connors
Plazascope
William Zimmer
Vaudeville at the Royal Delivers Refined Entertainment This Week
The Royal offers a highly entertaining vaudeville bill with strong acts. Carroll Chatham and Keating shine in At Crow's Nest Inn while Pero and Wilson, Riesner and Gores, and Grace Ferrand provide humor and song. The standout is the Juggling Millers with fresh, startling tricks.
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the Royal
Carroll
Chatham
Keating
Crow's Nest Inn
Pero
Wilson
Riesner and Gores
Grace Ferrand
Newman's Theater Features First War Motion Pictures
Newman's theater begins this week with the sensation of the year showing actual scenes of the Turkish Italian war. These pictures are the first of their kind in the country and were obtained at great cost, even life, illustrating the scope of the moving picture industry.
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Newman's Theater
San Antonian
Magnificent Drama of Life and Death Shown in Africa
The management presents vivid life and death scenes on the hot African sands now visible to city audiences. Officials express pride in bringing these dramatic pictures to the local cinema.
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Africa
Quite a Shock Bridegroom Speaks on Debts Before Inheritance
Bridegroom tells his father in law he wishes to discuss debts, prompting a sharp rebuke as tensions rise in the family harmony. The dialogue snippet hints at financial strains amid nuptial arrangements.
Man sells affordable houses near Hast Merce Street
A man who paid rent in installments of 26 50 and 200 dollars buys new 2 and 3 room houses. The properties are located near 1731 Hast Merce Street, with old structures at 846.
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Oz Ryan
Merce Street
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Life Insurance Presidents
Victor
Victor Victrala
Victor Victrola
Thos. Goggan & Bros. “Sz
FOX Studio
Kodaks
Alamo Plaza
Frank Bros
FOX Studio CO
Tal
Mos Dea
Harlandale Baths
Kemp
Harldale
Harlandale
South Flores
Bath House
Mission Loop
Derma Viva
Joske, Wolfson, Wolff , Marx, Wagner, Drug Company
Fischer, W. C. Burns and
Milbur
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