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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1913
Page
8
Musical comedy by Pixley and Luders staged by Henry W. Savage features Jess Dandy as Hans Wagner with Lottie Kendall Norma Brown and Bobby Woolsey in key roles. Popular tunes include The Prince of Pilsen and The Stein Song, with shows tonight and Friday matinee and night.
The tight skirt fashions in The Merry Widow are featured in new Parisian gowns and millinery. The show runs Wednesday and Thursday February 12 and 13 with a matinee Thursday. The garments are noted for bright colors and ease of movement for dancing.
Julius Tannen headlines at the Plaza Theatre with The Chatterbox lampooning women’s fashion and waistlines. The show features Mag Hagerty’s Father The Courtship of Betty and acts by Klass Bernie Demarest D Olll, plus Ballerini’s dogs thrilling youngsters with near unscripted canine tricks. The matinee invites children to meet the stage dogs up close.
Mrs. B Swain of 417 Live Oak St San Antonio Texas confirms a June 1808 recommendation for Doan's Kidney Pills noting satisfactory family results. She says relatives using the remedy have it lived up to claims and calls it very effective for kidney difficulties. Sold by all dealers priced at 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
Laurel Heights Circle of the First Baptist Church will host a tea for the organ fund from 3 to 6 pm tomorrow at 208 West Woodlawn avenue. Mrs. A J Baggett organized the program and many callers are expected. Mr and Mrs Richard R Russell and daughters have gone to their ranch near Del Rio for Mrs Russell’s recovery.
The Government Hill Literary Club met with Mrs. Smith on Carson street where Miss Clara Noonan led a Waterloo talk. Several members discussed Napoleon topics and travel talks with photographs. Upcoming events include meetings for the Woman's Relief Corps Bohemian Snibbiers Alamo Heights Mothers Club and more with talks on social issues and cultural subjects.
Joske Brothers' Company employees held a Tuesday night dance at Casino Hall with about 500 dancers. At 9 pm the Glenwood Musical Comedy Company performed a vaudeville sketch. Refreshments were served. Credit to J. H. Baumann, entertainment committee chair, for the success and for planning future dances.
A vintage advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder ailments in adults and children. It claims dissolving gravel and curing diabetes and rheumatism, offering mail delivery for $1 and a two month treatment per bottle.
Beatrice Nebraska and Cary Maine women credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending severe side pains and avoiding surgery. Mrs R B Child of Beatrice reports lasting relief and good health after using the remedy. Mrs Hayward Sowers of Cary describes renewed strength, sleep, and appetite following treatment.
A long list of visitors and guests staying at the Bowie Menger St Anthony Crockett Savoy Bexar Gunter and other hotels includes J O Flyyn Houston. Mr and Mrs J O Keefe Helena Montana. Jeff McLemore Houston. C W Gardner Austin. H C Bloomer Jr Dallas. Mr and Mrs A D Boyd Portland Maine. A H Reed Goliad. L & Murphey Houston. Mr and Mrs O Allstorm Atlanta. Dr R F Martin Crystal City. W G Sterett Port Lavaca. A D Conway Dallas. J D Randolf Laredo. H W Nawlin San Angelo. H G Cooley Dallas. Mr and Mrs J W Mcewart Battle Creek. Miss Grace F Hays Nashville. Dr and Mrs L Pfaff Boston. P B Sprague Denver. Mr and Mrs E W Pyle Wichita Falls. S C Binbridge Dallas. T P Eastland Dallas. J F Garner Kansas City. J A Arnold Fort Worth. Booth Co Austin. H A Pittman Port O Connor. Mr and Mrs H McCarty Waco. E E Perry Sutherland Springs. John D Danis Laredo. Curtis Scovell Dallas. F B Holland Temple. R W Dunn Dallas. F S Radha Y Falfurrias. M Kearney Palestine. A Davis Galveston. William H Leckie Range. plus numerous out‑of‑town guests at Harlandale sulphur baths.
Hundreds seek cure at Harlandale baths as afflicted listeners praise the waters. Take the South Flores street car to attend and hear the testimonials from those benefiting from the mineral springs.
A F E Dahrooge of the Dahrooge Post Card Co at 315 Alamo Plaza has fully recovered from a severe illness. He will return to his shop within a few days to display the city's finest line of post cards as friends celebrate his recovery.
Miss Irene Rossy was surprised with a party hosted by sisters Misses Josephine and Ollie Rossy on Stieren street. Guests enjoyed high five games and refreshments with prizes awarded to Lucille Omar, Josephine Rossy, Margaret Geise, Edgar Herman, Emil Niggli, and Herbert Hutsell. Lord Byron is quoted regarding a lady he once misjudged.
Comedian Jess Dandy, star of the Grand revival of the Prince of Pilsen at the Plaza, reflects on whether actors are born or made. He recalls early days as a traveling salesman, vaudeville, and his shift to musical comedy, praising Gustav Luders and detailing stage craft and the public’s need for laughter.
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets as a thorough cleanse for stomach and intestines. It claims quick relief from headache biliousness indigestion sour stomach and constipation and promotes the product as a nightly by morning benefit priced at ten cents a box.
San Antonio audiences recall Miss Lottie Kendall a familiar stage figure who has appeared in productions including the Prince of Pilsen and previously with the Olympia Opera Company and the Gay Musician ensemble. She is noted as beautiful and charming with many local friends.
Thomas J. Ryan, known as Mag Haggerty’s Father, delivers a convincing Irish sketch at the Plaza. He insists the real voice and manner come from his own background rather than makeup, drawing audience remarks about the watch, feet, and authentic brogue. He has built a reputation for authentic Irish character work and has performed several similar sketches featuring Haggerty.
A blaze threatened the Southern Pacific roundhouse on Austin and Duval streets at 8 30 last night but was checked quickly. Firemen and a railway bucket brigade prevented a wider spread with an estimated loss around $200. The tar and gravel roof was ignited from unknown cause.
Sparks from a nearby stack ignited a fire that grew quickly before water was applied by firemen and workers. The flames were confined to the roof area of the structure.
A column by Dr. Lewis Baker provides remedies for oily hair dandruff headaches indigestion and nervous fatigue. It includes prescriptions for hair softening tonic iodine and potassium mixtures cough syrups tonics and weight loss aids with directions and a book offer.
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