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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1912

Page

23

Young Faversham boys win royalties from The Faun

Philip and William Faversham aged seven and five appear on the royalties from Edward Knoblauch’s play The Faun performed by William Faversham at the Grand Opera House for three days starting March 4. The boys’ nurse inspired the idea leading to their father acting as a faun in the woods, with royalties split as a token of their indirect involvement. Both boys are saving the earnings in a bank, planning future charitable and creative gambits.

Philip William Faversham Grand Opera House Edward Knoblauch Mr. Faversham Faversham England Knoblauch William

New Books and Current Magazines Highlight West Tales

The March Popular Magazine features Bechdelt’s The Pot of Gold set in Death Valley and Bowers Good Indian with a hero of mixed Indian blood. McGrew, Stringer, Kyne, Van Loan, Palmer, Dunn, Greene, Marshall, Barnes, O'Hara and others provide western yarns. Harper's Weekly offers Merrimac and Monitor coverage plus other articles. Hallie Rives and Wheeler travel to Rome while Stokes previews spring titles including Stover at Yale and Montessori Method. David Starr Jordan authors a humorous science book, and Algot Lange’s In the Amazon Jungle chronicles perilous exploration. General Lea’s Valor of Ignorance gains Japanese attention in translations and commentary.

Popular Frederick RR. Bechdelt Death Valley California B. M. Bower Donald Francis McGrew Philippines Arthur Stringer Peter B Kyne Foxy Young Wicks Charles E. van Loan Alaska Frederick Palmer Robert Dunn Practical Man Creswick J. H. Greene A. Marshall Sweeny Charles R. Barnes Dan Sweeny John F. O’hara

Bismarck the Texas Horse Retires After Vast Career

Bismarck a black Norman horse owned by San Antonio Traction Company is claimed as Texas oldest horse. Once a fire fighter and coal hauler for gas and later pass to a larger company, he now enjoys emeritus status at the stables. His age demands careful care and a daily bed setup with a block and tackle.

Bismarck San Antonio Traction Company Texas Fire Department Traction Company Tenth and Austin Streets Bucephalus Alexander the Great

Count von Aerenthal Dies in Vienna

Vienna reports Count von Aerenthal former Austro Hungarian foreign minister died tonight after a period of ill health. His resignation had been announced earlier and his death was anticipated since morning.

Count von Aerenthal Vienna Austro-Hungary

Gunter Hotel Named Ideal Headquar ters for Travelers

The Gunter Hotel with large rooms high ceilings and luxurious furnishings plus unmatched dining rooms is praised as the natural headquarters for the traveler who seeks comfort and style.

Gunter

Commence the New Year Right with New Auto Top

Siaacke Bros offers new automobile tops to refresh your vehicle at year start. Replace worn tops and improve style, fit, and weather protection with expert service and quality materials. Contact Siaacke Bros for installation and options.

Siaacke Bros

Osteopath Dr J R Cunningham Listed in City Directory

Dr J R Cunningham of 449 Moore Building is listed as an osteopath with an old telephone number 984. The entry notes a single ring and provides a professional designation.

J. R. Cunningham Moore Bldg Osteopath

The Faults of Modern Novels and the Rise of Woman Readers

A critique argues that mass readers embrace inferior fiction under false glamour. It condemns noisy sensationalism and promiscuous emotion while praising timeless soul values. It predicts a future shift as women gain intellect and refined taste, seeking Beauty and Truth in literature.

Emerson Schopenhauer

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