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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1912

Page

4

Light's Daily Story ETEM. em with a view of extending the serving

A fragile tale interweaves a nation of thieves and rebel investigations with a Kurdish village fable. Etem and Nadsjie struggle under debt as a landowner and tax collectors press. Etem earns a dress for his wife by borrowing from unlikely sources, risky maneuvers contrasted with government probes and corruption.

The Plaza Theater Bills Two Notable Acts This Week

The Plaza showcases two strong acts to end the program with a satisfying finale. Wallace’s Educated Birds entertain despite late arrivals while Kelly and Lafferty deliver a lively humorous bellboy act. The Hight Vassar Girls switch between highbrow and raggy tunes with frequent transitions, and George M. Cohan style patriotic numbers close the brass finale. Dooley and Sales deliver polished patter and a brisk Pavement Patter, with Billy Lew is stealing the show.

Plaza Ceroland Wallace Kelly Lafferty Vassar George M. Cohan Dixie Down America Godfrey Henderson Billy Lewises Dooley Miss Sales

Gas Electric Trains Begin Mainline Service on Major Roads

The Pittsburg and Lake Erie line leads in adopting a self propelled gas electric car for four track service with a gas electric car and coach trailer for local runs. The Minneapolis St Paul Rochester and Dubuque line already operates a four car train combining gas electric cars with coaches. The system uses a 300 horsepower generator powered by a gasoline engine, two 100 horsepower motors, and all steel car bodies with leather seating in passenger compartments.

Minneapolis, St. Paul Rochester & Dubuque Pittsburg Lake Erie Road Lake Erie

Taft to make New Haven his permanent home

Announcement states President Taft will settle in New Haven after leaving the White House and has commissioned a friend to select a residence. A real estate boom is anticipated, with prices rising and Christmas cheer among dealers. Also covered is the Utica Observer’s review of Fun In Shadowland by the Stan Leys, praised as novel and enjoyable.

Taft New Haven White House Utica Observer

Slipper Purchase Interruption By Mysterious Doctor

An uneasy slippers sale is halted when a large weathered man, calling himself a doctor, criticizes the heel and takes over. The buyer and seller deny any prior acquaintance as the interaction ends and negotiations resume. The piece also mentions Effront’s Belgian artificial meat and Paris’s new light mobile fire engine for rapid response with four men and a 400 liter water tank.

Progess St. Vitus Paris Neares Main New York Times

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