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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1912

Page

5

The Traveling Salesman shines at Grand in new comedy

James Forbes' The Traveling Salesman plays to strong crowds in New York and Chicago and arrives at Grand for a Thursday matinee and night. The play follows Bob Blake a young drummer as he pursues trade and love, exposing life on the road with humor and human insight.

James Forbes New York Chicago Mr. Forbes Bob Blake Grand Crossings Middle West Beth Elliott Blake

The Man on the Box Provides Lively Grand Matinee

The play adaptation by Harold McGrath draws strong laughs with a brisk plot and engaging characters. Audiences in this city can expect a bright, entertaining performance at the Grand both Saturday matinee and night show.

Harold McGrath

Special theater company to stage new production

A special company headed by Bert Leigh as Bob Warburton will present a play here with Miss Billy Long and a strong cast. The production promises full settings and finishes down to the smallest detail to satisfy theatergoers.

Bert Leigh Bob Warburton Billy Long

The Bama Bama Girls at Plaza theater entertain with charm

The Plaza presents The Bama Bama Girls a tabloid musical comedy dominated by pretty girls with strong vocals and graceful dances. Josephine Fields leads as a winsome heroine while W J McGraw and Herbert Hodge deliver engaging character work. Bargain matinee Friday and school matinee Saturday.

Bama Bama Plaza Theater Josephine Fields W. J. McGraw Herbert Hodge America College

Royal vaudeville earns high marks for week program

New manager I L Kaufman draws praise for an excellent Royal show lineup this week. Dailey features include Mabel Elaine the eccentric dancing kid with a strong voice, Twin City Quartet delivering fresh song hits, the Two Ettavilos Roman ring act, and Amoros and Mulvey with a varied act.

the Royal I. L. Kaufman Kaufman Mabel Elaine Twin City Ettavilos Amoros Mulvey Mlle Europe

America Bar Gains Matinee Saturday Afternoon

A brief notice states there will be another bar gain matinee on Saturday afternoon, indicating a scheduled event or program related to a bar venue.

America

Stanton and May Star Act Impress Audiences

The Star offers a top act by Stanton and May with a clever comedian. Stanton performs a bluff poison scene to win forgiveness for his latest drunken escapade, drawing strong audience interest. Mack and Hastings The Youngers, and Miss Kelley provide additional strong performances drawing capacity crowds.

Star Stanton May Mr. Stanton Miss Kelley the Star

Crusaders dramatic epic on stage and screen at Majestic

A rare film adaptation of the Crusaders drawn from the epic poem by Toquato Tasso will be shown tonight Wednesday and Thursday at the Majestic. Producers spent $50 000 to secure top European talent with four reels shot mostly near Jerusalem and Alpine forest scenes. The battles promise to captivate audiences.

Majestic Toquato Tasso Europe Alp Mountains Enchanted Forest Reynold Mount Blanc Jerusalem

Open Letter on HYOMEI Catarrh Cure Sales

The letter argues HYOMEI has cured more catarrh cases than specialists and urges strict adherence to directions. It notes changing inhaler gauze weekly or every four days, pouring drops into the inhaler thrice daily, and warns against overstatement of its odor. The complete HYOMET outfit costs $1.00 with money back not offered.

America

Regents Approve Plans for New Local Normal Library

The Texas state normal board of regents approved a $50,000 library for Denton normal and a $25,000 manual arts building for Southwestern normal at San Marcos. The meeting focused on architects' plans with most members present. Some presidents and officials attended, while Crawford and Fuqua joined later in Denton.

THE Associated Press Fort Worth Tex State Normal Board of Regents Denton Normal Southwestern Normal San Marcos Denton Walt. J. Crawford Beaumont W. I. Fuqua Amarillo W. H. Bracy F. Estill Huntsvill Normal C. EK. Evans San Marcos Normal RK. B. Cousins Norma Lanyon City F. M. Bralley Peter Radfor Crawford Mr. Fuqua

Death of David Falk Reported by Cablegram

Mrs. A. Roos of 928 Avenue B received a cablegram from Nurnberg announcing the death of her brother David Falk there last Saturday.

David Falk A. Roos Avenue B Nurnberg

San Antonio men rescued after gulf gale drifts

W Archer of San Antonio H M Thompson and W H Verner were carried by a life saving crew off Matagorda island late Saturday afternoon after their light boat drifted in a gale. They were soaked and chilled but recovered after rest. Archer later returned to photograph Saluria lighthouse.

San Antonian Gulf W. Archer San Antonio H. M. Thompson W. H. Verner Matagorda Island Mr. Archer San Antonio Mongray Oy Ae Island Saluria Gulf Coast

Union Women of San Antonio Hold Baptist Meeting

Women from eight San Antonio Baptist churches gathered at Pegues Baptist Church for an afternoon union meeting led by Mrs. J. C. Smith. The program included devotionals, Bible lesson explanations, talks on Japan and Africa, and an illustrated lecture with Africa pictures. Meetings continue daily at South Side, Riverside, Calvary, and Hillcrest churches.

San Antonio Pegues Baptist Church J. C. Smith T. V. Dickson J. Porter D. & Miller CC. M. Nicols Japan Kendall Africa South Side Baptist Church Riverside Church Calvary Church Hillcrest Church

Central Texas Medical Society Elects Officers

The Central Texas District Medical Society meets in Waco Texas and elects officers. President is Dr Ed Graves of Gatesville and secretary treasurer is M F Connally of Waco. Gatesville chosen as July meeting site.

Associated Press Waco Tex Central Texas District Medical Society Ed Graves Gatesville M. F. Connally

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W. & G. Shoe Co.’S Selz Royal Blue” Store Houston Street Bros Bore Majestic Theater Hyomei Inhalers Board OF Regents Manual Training School Hold Union Services Women of Baptist Churches A. Collman Plumper Main Ave Harlandale Harlardale South Flores Bath House Mission Loop P. J. Qwens Lumber CO Flores Street Mitchell Street Col. Roosevelt Ave
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