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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1906

Page

4

Vintage fairs and glowing odds at city expositions

A fragmentary description recalls park, dreamlands, and wandering venues as venues for diversion. It mentions a century old fair scene with novelty toys and the so called bar Pike exhibit at the city exposition, noting perceived drift from modern entertainments.

Lutte Park Drearland Lona

American amusement boom drives Luna Park lure and growth

From a New York primer, Americans chase pleasure in a booming amusement wave. Luna Park’s opening signals a new epoch in urban leisure as visitors flood its Atlantic coast era venues, with high attendance and strong per capita spending.

Luma Park Epoch Lia Park Comey New York Thompson & Dundsite

Great Train Robbery Featured At Jain Park Show

Lithia Tpward about 1,006 workers at Luhn Pack supply 496,009 bulbs. The Great Train Robbery is a popular feature at Jain Park, with elaborate stage acts, costumes, and a vivid depiction of the era. The program includes exotic attractions, a San Francisco reconstruction tableau, and a showcase of modern wonders amid a bustling crowd.

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Praise for Lena Ashwell Prompts London Review Excerpt

A London World review of Lena Ashwell’s performance in The Shula raye applauds her care and pathos in Mrs. Denes Dae fenus and Deborah Fkriflet, claiming she nears tragedy and ranks among the world’s great actresses, with vivid interpretation and technical certainty.

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The Neyll ang Tis Bue staged in New York

An excerpt from Josephe. Herbert's eritt discusses The Neyll ang Tis Bue produced in New York. Shakespeare is debated by actor Shaw, who quips Morily, oh, yew, while critic Berend Shaw responds.

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Batting as Key Factor in Winning Baseball Games

A reader pondered why batting dominates wins and argues pitching is overrated. The piece cites figures and debates over the relative importance of hitting and pitching, noting a star's high pay as an example of valuing pitching but questioning its supremacy.

Elena Gulaaly Phehtrias Ayerion

Between the Saints and Giants An Intricate Baseball Debate

A dense critique of batting theory and player selection dominates discussions around the National and American Leagues. Analysts compare legends like Elberfeld and Lajoie, debate hitting approaches, and project the proving ground of the coming season with Cleveland, New York, and Philadelphia figures shaping the conversation.

Wille Kuolae New York Americaris Montioiaou Amerion Ella Maclat Sfeottea Pitenin Effersive Martins Prise Whining Bem Dac Comte Pitehing Wwe Batenon Batamen Lasole Cleveland Waguar Chance New Korler Wil MeGaira New Fark Sherkal Achuitte Fone Arnievieina Stone Merit Kurtcott Sextals Menphill Tao Lavaley Hinokiya Toy Thrisaa Pilani Jimny Colin Teton Ammen Fred Tennis Raalin Wathinls Vil Thy Rus Inter Aftwellyny Lys Pariokee Mio

Ring Neck Pheasants Plan Sparks Controversy

State Game Commissioner J A Wheeler endorses releasing ring neck pheasants into local woodlands to support game bird propagation. About 150 hens were released recently with only a few deaths, aiming to distribute birds across southern state regions and eventually raise thousands of birds annually.

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Toward a New Musical Comedy in The Motor Girl Era

Julia Sanderson stars in a new musical comedy by Tula Santirson. The production follows the success of Fulani and Ws Tourists. Critics hail Santirson as a driving force behind a central feature, with high expectations for the show.

Julia Sanderson Tula Santirson Fulani Heliet Ceconymich

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