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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1922
Page
5
The Light launches a photoplay contest with total cash prizes of 300 dollars. Twenty four awards will be given to entrants who submit the greatest number of correct titles for the puzzle pictures.
A garbled list outlines multiple Photoplay Game prize amounts including one First Award of 300, a Second Award of 60 plus 100, a Third Award 85, a Fourth 15 and twenty more prizes at 5 each. Some figures are unclear or corrupted but indicate a series of monetary awards totaling several hundred dollars.
The San Antonio Light announces a Photoplay Game offering cash awards totaling 300 for readers who correctly name titles of 24 photographs. Participants from any Texas city or town may enter once per family, using coupons, with rules printed below and entries due by the game end.
The notice outlines entry rules for a photoplay game with mailing addresses, postage, and final decisions by The San Antonio Light Photoplay Editor. It lists titles, film names such as Orphans of the Storm, and actors like Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino, plus theater promotions at Majestic and other local venues.
Rushville May 6 indictments accuse twenty Greeks in connection with the killing of Apel 6, of Bhowif Edward Jiavhlrnok and repa ires Frank Merwe and Carl Neff, with extensive names and places listed in a sprawling, damaged text. The document references Fire Kiored Httle Children and multiple civic, church, and business figures across cities including Crtauston, Tex, and Ames, with a long string of names and affiliations amid a chaotic OCR fragment.
A sprawling program at the Majestie and Empire theaters features Al and Panny Stedman, Lola Seuin dit Verpiecherenu Tid Bite, Walter Neuman, Worden Brothers juggling, Sylvia Loyal Company, Glada Swanson and Truadletph, and Berard the Borks. The bill touts varied acts, from vaudeville stunts to musical numbers and dramatic productions, with plans for a long engagement and top acts billed for the week.
The article outlines a slate of performances including a melodrama, musical numbers, and a feature with actor Kovh as organist. It mentions a stage musical recall and a film program by D. W. Griffith, with additional comedy starring Avior Keaton. Showtimetable shifts occur due to weather.
Mex Leontina Holt died Friday and funeral services set for 2:30 at Lowerwood from the home of her sister Mrs Schick. Interment will be in City Cemetery with Porter Zaring Funeral Directors in charge. Survived by one grandson and several great grandchildren. McCollums Undertakers. Also noted Kerryilly Woman Buried with funeral held after illness spanning months.
In jublaa Texas a Wildcat oil well faced a hazardous incident as a twelve foot peg was found on the derrick one eye of the crew reported the sub surface shaft stood 1600 feet deep. Joe Curry, head driller, said the situation indicated a dangerous condition and that the rig would be present at the Houston Zoo tonight.
A baby boy was found dead near a gravel pit in Fort Worth Texas. The body showed signs of exposure and probable drowning from flood waters. Police and investigators are examining the scene for clues as they search for potential suspects. Local residents report ongoing flooding and unusual activity around the site.
British observer Mele WSU Salt Tyain Tapan attended events in Wales and England as injuries were reported in Fort Worth Texas. Morgan McInlian from San Antonio sustained an injury while alighting from a freight car, with details unclear and timing uncertain.
A report describes a man named Matthews being flogged with a horsewhip by a gang in Oklahoma. He was coerced to relocate, with warnings repeated about his shelter and place of residence. The incident occurred Saturday, and Matthews had not returned by nightfall.
A scribbled draft discusses a staged play at a New York high school, crediting Max Seston Dickey and the department of public speaking. The note mentions rehearsals, onstage lighting, and a filmic version in development with uncertain author and production details.
A benefit social hosted by the Catholic Women's Association Sub committee will be held at a local venue. Tickets and details describe a social with music, dancing, and notable attractions, with proceeds aiding the association.
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