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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1902

Page

6

Melodrama "The Game of Life" at Grand Opera House

The romantic melodrama The Game of Life plays at Grand Opera House Thursday through Saturday. It features Me Thar Iand Winter and Dean Borup in lead roles with Maye Aizen and Frank Opperman acclaimed for strong performances. The five acts showcase elaborate scenery and a Waterloo Bridge tableau, drawing large crowds and favorable reviews.

Grand Opera House New York City Colorado Hogland Thar Iand Winter Dean Borup George Malcolm Frank Opperman Misa Maye Aizen Agnes Rivenscroft Waterloo Bridge London

Emerald Isle brings lively Irish opera to Colonial stage

The DeAngelis opera company presented The Emerald Isle at the Colonial Thursday evening to a large, enthusiastic audience. An Irish comic opera with sparkling tunes and witty tricks, the plot serves as a frame for song and clever performance. Jefferson DeAngelis led as Prof Runn, delivering standout mimicry while other principals excelled, despite one misfortune affecting the cast.

Emerald Isle DeAngelis Opera Company Ireland Au Wu Mehman Stefani Terence O'Brien Hann Carrig Clee Hun Deung Molly Grady Jefferson DeAngelis Runn

Indigestion Relief Under Grape-Nuts And Postum

A Wisconsin woman recounts severe indigestion and heart palpitations four years ago. After switching to Grape-Nuts and Postum, her symptoms eased in a week, heart function improved in a month, and she gained strength and weight. Her recovery credits the cereals and coffee substitute as the health turning point.

Food du Lac Wis Battle Mich

Gift ideas and payment plan for holiday shoppers

The text urges sensible shopping for relatives with practical gift ideas for men and women and suggests charging presents to an account with small weekly or monthly payments as a fair solution to limited cash. It emphasizes usefulness and tailoring gifts to recipients.

DeAngelis Delivers Laughter and Lifts Stage Night

The audience roared as DeAngelis drew constant encores with sharp comic timing. Amelia Floridy, troubled by a cold, struggled in the Countess of Newton role while Edmund Stanley shone as Terence OBrien. Other praised performers included Kate Condon Gerald Gerome and Helena Frederick with Bach delivering a fine voice. The show closed to acclaim and Dom Angalins promise of a return next season.

DeAngelis Amelia Floridy Countess of Newton The Democrat Edmuund Stanley Terence O'Brien Kate Condon Gerald Gerome Helena Frederick Bach Stanley Mise Condon Dom Angalin

Akron Railroads Vote to End Skeleton Ticket Forms

The Central Passenger association, meeting Thursday by majority vote, decided to discontinue skeleton ticket forms due to counterfeiting concerns. Smaller lines oppose the change over printing costs. if minority roads agree, the reform takes effect February 1. The association also set a uniform minimum rate of 100 for transportation plus first-class carriage charges.

Akron Central Passenger Association Pth Lic

Frauds Discovered at Bank of Portugal

Five frauds found at the Bank of Portugal with a clerk arrested for falsifying ledgers and exfiltrating substantial funds. Meanwhile a local dealer advertises Christmas sewing machines at 1288 Main Street with wide selection and fair prices.

Tisbou Bank of Portugal K. Zertelev

Whimsical Herding Tales and a Bandit's Tent Incident

Fragmentary memoir style narrative describes a herd owner named Jimmy and his horse, with ironical anecdotes about frightening timid people, a dogged sense of mischief, and a girl cousin visiting the house. The piece mixes animals, pranks, and a cautious, playful tone centered on Jimmy and his interactions with companions.

Feet Around the World Foot Types and Myths

A collage of observations on different national feet from various peoples. It notes broad English feet, long French feet, thick robust Russian feet, and webbed Turkish feet, with remarks on Spanish, Arab arch shapes, and Moorish influence, ending with a garbled aside about Adam and society.

Ordinance to Regulate Saloons Presented Monday

In correspondence from December 16 the village council discussed a proposed ordinance to regulate saloons with salaries for officials and police service. The measure, indicating weekly and monthly pay figures, was laid over for a week.

Marshall Ieee Uhief Cwnte Ie Board of Police Service

Unclear text fragment on Keenville project progress

In Kaville Kentucky during December a crew reported eight Moors and three dry oles completing work in a liner dl ring. Fire during eruptions destroyed parts of the outfit. The Sunderd price is quoted at 6 cents and expected to rise to 1.20 after pipeline completion in February. About a thousand bow workers are on the job.

Kaville

Zoal Fleet Wrecked on Onto River by Ty & Hult

A fragmented report describes the Zoal fleet wrecked on the Onto river on December 16. The hoist and boats suffered damage. some barges were adrift and torn from their moorings. The incident involved Ty and Hult ownership and disrupted morning operations.

Nati

Unclear text about completed Monday stock transfer and financial claims

Fragmentary report notes a completed jor by Porkins, partner of J F Mun, delivering stock to a Chicago firm. Mentions money market, statements by someone named well born, and a canine reference. Local names and details are garbled and largely unreadable.

International Hy Porkins J. FP Mun Chicago Coykins Hesca

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