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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1930
Page
10
A Bangkok fire at a national picture company office killed eight women and seven men, trapping staff on an upper floor where the blaze tore through quantities of film and damaged the offices.1
An unidentified bandit died in a police trap after seizing a bank treasury van at an Italian branch in Brussels. The incident followed bystander philology notes and a separate report that Italian ambassador Marquis Dups Ero died in Brussels today.
Banks approve Garrett cotton reduction plan to slash cotton acreage in 11 Southern states by 247 percent. Benet Thrown of the San Antonio Clearing House association cites support from the Isvat clearing house. The plan originated by J. J. Gaerctl of Corpus Christi and approved by the Southern Cotton Clearinghouse Association aims to rally 11 states and 10 local banks to back reduced planting with loans to adherents.
An old home remedy claims Phillips' Milk of Magnesia eases colic gas vomiting fever in babies and children by adding a teaspoonful to morning bottle and a half teaspoonful in water for older kids. The ad promises quick comfort and bowel cleansing and offers a free booklet from Phillips Co. in New York.
A Monday concert in San Antonio featured a large chorus led by George L. Johnson. The program included spirituals and arias such as "Call Me," "Jacob's Ladder," and "The Star." Voices ranged from strong contralto to tentative tones, with remarks on acoustics and performance confidence.
A chaotic studio column notes Vilma Banky in The Beloved Enemy and mentions her German accent, tips on future projects, and shifts of directors and actors in the industry. It covers Monta Del, Ludwig Torger, and Oscar Straus, plus Christmas travel and premiere plans across Hollywood and London.
The Aztec Creator's elimination typing event opened Monday night with James Harter taking first place, Joe Gonzales second, Fine Remling third, Morr Louise Pizzini fourth, and Ava Dubbs fifth. Winners advance to semi final rounds Thursday to decide the final contest. The contest followed the screening of The Offies Wife at the Aztec Lhvaler.
The Ben Greet Players will perform two Shakespeare pieces in San Antonio with matinee and evening shows at the auditorium under the San Antonio Civic Opera. A British cast presents As You Like It in the afternoon and Heinie in the evening. Their American tour has been well received across major cities.
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