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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1912
Page
12
A passage in The Spring Maid explains how music alone can tell a story in opera with a humorous Grimm tale interlude. The Huntsman, wood nymphs, a water sprite, and a spring are portrayed through orchestral color and rhythm, signaling a new musical invention and a planned grand ballet. The work debuts at the Grand tonight and runs through next Saturday.
The Plaza theater features Marseilles this week as a novelty gymnast and contortionist. Labeled “A Study in Black and White,” he delivers impressive feats with a white-clad form twisting before the black velvet curtain in spotlight, earning the audience’s full attention.
A home remedy claim promotes Pyramid Pile remedy as painless and private treatment for piles. It offers a free trial package by mail to encourage writes to Pyramid Drug Co for examination before purchasing a full box for 50 cents.
A Brooklyn woman uses Ozomulsion to treat herself and her five year old daughter with a stubborn cold and lack of appetite. She notes generations in her family have trusted the product for health. A free 3 ounce sample by mail is offered to interested readers who send their address to Oro Mulsion, 548 Pearl Street, New York.
A performer showcases astonishing feats with his body and a calm air of indifference to applause. He avoids inviting the crowd’s approval yet earns it through his skill. The bill includes several musical features and a thoroughly engaging program from start to finish.
Crowded house and lively audience reaction accompany four acts at the Royal. Enthusiastic patrons praise Manager Kaufman as “The Rube and the Circus Gals” act by Prentice Trio stands out. Klein and Clifton deliver striking novelty, Fenner and Fox deliver sharp dialogue and songs, Dan Roby impresses with blackface monologue and dance.
The Mammoth Cave Elks present Ernest Gamble in a subterranean concert inside the cave theater. Gamble sings Le Tambour Major while a torch-lit circle lights a 60 foot stage amid bats and owls. The event previews at Be thoven Hall on February 1 under Elks sponsorship.
A man promotes a new method claimed to cure ruptures and end truss use for all cases and ages. He offers free treatment at his own expense to those with failed prior treatments, urging immediate action with a coupon.
Mrs Liza Barber testifies two bottles of Cardus improved her health after long standing trouble. The ad claims Cardui aids women in restoring strength with a gentle effect and invites readers to request the home treatment book from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
Police report shows Sam Speaks in custody on a burglary affidavit with a second, more serious charge to be presented to the grand jury. The arrest stems from entry at 228 Sharer street on January 21. Other items include a $10 auto fine for 8 Kroeger after a collision on Alamo plaza January 14, and fines for ring dispute affray involving Viola Cooper and Leslie Moore. Mary House fined $19 for interfering with an officer. Notices list humane society office and local events at Muth’s and Royal Neighbors hall.
Hatten W Summers of Dallas will speak on Co operation Between the Business Man and the Farmer to the Bexar County farmers institute. The session begins at 2 p m in the Real Estate Exchange auditorium with Summers noted as an authority on farm product marketing.
A gospel tent stands at the corner of Main avenue and Rodriguez street with services each evening at 7 45 led by evangelist William E Fisher from Hamlin. The tent features heating lighting and a strong musical program including Kohrs dance Tuesday and the Diaz Sisters. Dr N F Forest ENT specialist has moved to 411 Main avenue and Dr J H Rice dentist operates at 613 Gibbs Building San Antonio Texas.
New Baraca class officers elected at Calvary Baptist Church meeting. Dan Overton becomes president with Rev. R F Stokes as vice president and Walter Biard as a listed officer in the campaign to recruit new members.
Rev. Mr. Stokes serves as pastor and teacher with Walter Upton as assistant. A committee will seek prices to buy new classroom equipment. A dance by the Blue Bennett lodge L. O. F. and E. is set for Turner hall on Wednesday January 24 with Artzt music.
The brick building formerly housing Alamos Automobile garage on Losoya Street is being remodeled into three store rooms with large front glass windows. Owned by George D. Robbins, remodeling is by Alazan Carpenter Shop. A local grocer will occupy two of the spaces.
General G B Viljoen a Boer war hero and aide to Krueger renounced his American citizenship and received Mexican naturalization papers. He is in Sonora on a Yaqui mission for the Mexican government after serving as Maderos adviser in the Mexican revolution.
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