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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
2
A fragmentary item notes Princeton university praising the honor system in examinations with no cheating detected in 1307, while acknowledging ongoing breaches each year. It also mentions Yale's recent trial of the honor system by vote, reflecting ongoing debate on integrity in academics.
A fragmented historical notice touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and preventive remedy for colds fevers rheumatism and indigestion. Testimonials from Boston residents claim kidney and jaundice relief after using the product. The text shifts to a university exam anecdote praising open book style and student liberties as a path to honesty.
A fragmentary analysis traces the postal savings bank system details in the United States and France, noting establishment dates, deposits, and bonds. It covers 19th and early 20th century figures, including totals of deposits, average deposit sizes, and the use of bonds to manage excess funds, alongside a reference to Chicago education reforms and school system debates.
Amusements report describes Parsifal as staged yesterday, recounting the ninth century tale with King Titurel, Klingsar, Kundry, and Parsifal as chosen leaders. The production features elaborate scenery and electrical effects, drawing a mixed but attentive crowd. It notes Miss Cora Tanner's return to the Big Tent and applause for Richard Lester's leadership.
The Empire Theater draws large audiences as Emma Hunting stars in A Runaway Match with Miss Bunting delivering a lively turn. Tonight and throughout the week the program includes Forty Five Minutes From Broadway following a recent New York run and Chicago engagement. Manager Hische promises comfort despite weather concerns.
An OCR note describes a home remedy for coughs and colds using glycerine, concentrated oil of pine, and good whiskey with mixed doses every four hours. It claims to cure any curable cough or break an acute cold within twenty four hours, notes ingredient availability at drug stores, and warns about other oils causing adverse effects.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for instant relief from rheumatism neuralgia and general pains. It claims quick nerve relaxations with mild side effects and notes the product comes in a 23 dose 25 cent package sold by druggists everywhere.
The article previews a musical burlesque style show mixing comedy, melodrama, and music. It highlights George M. Cohan’s talent for weaving novelties and stage tricks, notes cast members including Tovery, Levy Welch, Frances Gordon, and Mary as Plain Mary, and situates the piece as a 45 minute spoof from New Rochelle to Broadway.
Adelaide Thurston, famed co star, returns to the Grand Saturday with last season’s The Girl From Our Yonder. Pauline and Marlon Stort present Maine backdrop scenes along the coast as Thurston delivers strong comedy, pathos, and dramatic power in character.
Kelcey and Shannon present a venture titled The Walle of Jerleh by Alfred Site at the Grany next Sunday with matinee and night performances. The announcement notes the partnership of Horbst Kelcey and Bittle Shannon and emphasizes the edifying nature of their work for local Lov ers of whit there is Rood of the shag.
Mrs Rose Barakov of Dallas jeweler reported a theft on a Pennsylvania Railroad Pullman car as it entered Chicago. A man cut the string from her bag and escaped with jewels valued at 76000. Police checked all city pawnshops but failed to locate the gems. A witness saw the thief leap from the slow moving train near the yard.
Positive assurance centers on Ernest Shipman who controls the dustiles of these admirable players. So far as cast and promotion may, the regretful debt has been met with careful endeavors and steady effort throughout.
On Thursday January 30 San Antonio will host a premier winter operatic event at the Grand Opera House. Maugger Waly has completed arrangements for a matinee performance that afternoon.
The renowned mid century touring company presents Midian But ay This grand opera by Clacomu Cuccini to audiences across two continents. The production, praised as the largest operatic company touring the country, has sparked heavy excitement as Japanese theaters and foreign records report high anticipation and eager crowds planning to hear the performance in New York this winter.
Fragments recount Rev Geo A E Fraakaut from Washington Missouri sending best wishes for Peruna cures. Messages from H W Tate of Cincinnati praise Peruna for catarrh relief and throat trouble. F I Swanetrom of Rox Grantaburg Wisconsin reports chronic diarrhea cured. Dr Haviman toiling to perfect Peruna tablets with initial success.
A touring company announces a major dramatic aria season featuring Mr Savage as a leading soprano in New York style productions. The company, with 150 staff and a full symphony orchestra, plans a Southern run from New Orleans to Los Angeles, with high priced seats and limited initial sales.
William T. Stead, the London editor, takes up the Anengilan bene factor role. He plans to use a method of nactermogiqal emitirat ion of busren land as an improvement over techniques used in the United States for years.
In a series of donations, wealthy men funded memorial windows. Wille Smart notes a large winter gift will bring memories, while Willa Wiee asks about the memories tied to the windows. The article documents contributions and the donors’ intent to honor memories.
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