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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1912

Page

13

In Old Kentucky and The Chocolate Soldier At Grand Opera House

Amusements note two arrivals at the Grand Opera House for tonight and the weekend. In Old Kentucky is praised for its wholesome storytelling and natural charm while The Chocolate Soldier, an opera bouffe adaptation of Arms and the Man, returns after demand with Bulgarian scenes and lavish costumes.

Old Kentucky Grand Opera House Kentucky New York Oscar Straus George Bernard Shaw Bulgaria Dragonian Pass

The Winning Widow at Grand Opera House Monday Night

The Winning Widow, a musical comedy by Max Spiegel, comes endorsed by press and public as among the best. Cast includes Mal Clark, Ben Turbett, Lovey Marie Greene, Leona Thompson, Flo Gillespie, Hilda Burton, William Marshall, James Hun.

Max Spiegel Grand Opera House Mal Clark Ben Turbett Lovey Marie Greene Leona Thompson Flo Gillespie Hilda Burton William Marshall James Hun

Grand Theater Premiere Lineup For In Old Kentucky

Mildred Johnson stars as a principal in In Old Kentucky at the Grand tonight. The production highlights her leading performance and the show’s domestic frontier setting.

Mildred Johnson Old Kentucky

The Winning Widow Plays Given Acknowledgments

Ed P. Moran authored the play in two acts with ten illuminated scenes. Music by Seymour Furth was composed especially for The Winning Widow. Joe Freed and many others are noted in the accompanying credits.

Baptists Protest Final Adoption of History Text in Texas

In Austin the state text book board heard Rev. R. T. Hanks and Rev. O. L. Haley protest against the Van Ness Myers general history. The governor expressed interest in non sectarian Bible teaching if constitution allows. A three man committee was tasked to report recommendations.

Austin Tex Text Book Board R. T. Hanks el Paso O. L. Haley Gorshana Baptists of State Texas Messrs. Doughty, Cunningham and Garrison

Christmas party plans and local listings crowd San Antonio

Westminster church Sunday school hosts a Christmas party with a children decor and adult entertainment. Local ads promote Dalton Adding Machines used by auditors Robinson & Co and sold by Texas Office Machinery. Christmas items and groceries abound at Bond's with turkeys, puddings, cider, and fruits. St Marys college plans a Christmas entertainment at 1 pm with SMS orchestra. The day also notes a Still alarm at 504 Soledad, navy re enlistment, police gift to a officer, and various medical and service ads across San Antonio.

One Block Paved East Commerce Street Progress Report

Mayor Jones and City Engineer Pancoast report progress on East Commerce street wood block paving with one block laid though weather delays push completion to three weeks. Also notes include city auditors gathering price data for articles and medical and funeral services listed. An 8 year old, Joseph Manama, was killed when his cousin 16 year old Bennie Ferris accidentally discharged a shotgun in a Wyoming Street house.

Jones Pancoast East Commerce Street Joseph McNamara Bennie Ferris Wyoming Street

Made at Home Meats Offered by Union Meat Co

Retailers urged to call for prices on hams bacon lard and compound made at home goods are up to the best standard Union Meat Company emphasizes value and quality to attract buyers.

Union Meat Company

Alamo Shown as California Mission Sparks Outcry

The Alamo praised incorrectly as a California mission in a New York magazine See Your Own Country First prompting San Antonio and Texas officials led by J F Carter to seek an explanation from the publishers.

Alamo Texas Liberty Daughters of the Republic Colquitt Designer New York Country California Hugo-Schmeltzer San Antonio J. F. Carter Chamber of Commerce

Eat at Home Versus Meals Sent From Nearby Cities

Frustrated reader questions why local residents should order meals from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha when eating at home could be preferred. The column debates convenience cost and freshness while urging local options and self sufficiency.

Chicago Kansas City Omaha Union Meat Company

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