The Man On the Box heads to New Noble with Harold McGrath tale
Herbert Thayer stars as Harold McGrath's novel hero in The Man On the Box at the New Noble next Friday. The touring company uses Henry E. Dixey scenery and Walter N. Lawrence guarantees parity or superiority. Also scheduled next Tuesday is matinee and night show Buster Brown with Alfred Kady and Madaline Clark plus a new 1911 Billiken Man ballet.
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Anniston
New York
Herbert Thayer
New Noble
Harold McGrath
Henry E. Dixey
Madison Square Theater
New York City
United States
Walter N. Lawrence
Lionel Lawrence
New York Theater
Buster Brown
Buster
Tige
Mary Jane
Master Harold
Alfred Kady
Madaline Clark
Buster Brown Pony Ballet
Work for a Want Ad Turn Personal Property into Cash
A note explains how to list items for sale in a want ad to convert personal property into cash. It outlines simple steps for placing an ad and highlights quick, direct results from targeted local buyers.
Change in Woman's Life Graniteville VT
A Graniteville Vermont reader praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health during the change of life. The letter claims broad success including relief from nervousness and other symptoms and endorses the remedy for women’s illnesses with free advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
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Graniteville, Vt
Lydia E. Pinkham
Woman Critics Rail at Mannishness Of American Women
A feature summary reports Harvard's Dr. Dudley Sargent and John W. Alexander facing backlash over criticisms of widening female physiques. The piece compiles responses from artists and educators defending and clarifying women’s evolving bodies and femininity amidst changing fashion and fitness norms.
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New York
N. Y
Dudley Allen Sargent
Harvard University
John W. Alexander
National Academy of Design
Sargent
Cambridge
Mass
Alexander
Academy of Design
Harrison Fisher
Mary Hoffman Jones
Elizabeth Burchenal
Public School Athletic League
Venus
Louisa Mann Wingate
Public School Girls’ League
Abastemia Eberle
London Police Report Shows Decline in Crime in 1909
The 1909 annual police report states crime is down in London as the city’s population doubles since 40 years ago. Felonies fall while police recover more property. The era of the bansom cab ends as licensed taxis rise to 3 956. umbrellas left unclaimed yield rewards of 463 and 220 to finders after three months.
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London
Eng
Commissioner of Police
Irishman Door Knock Quip From London Punch
A London Punch quip imagines an Irishman debating answering a knock at his door fearing a job offer or the landlord seeking rent. The humorous voice captures urban wit and Irish character as a vignette.
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London
Jews Observe Purim Festival In New York
New York marks Purim with joyous secular celebration. Jews exchange gifts with friends and relatives and give to the poor. The holiday recalls Esther and Mordecai delivering the Jews from Haman, with readings from the Book of Esther in Orthodox synagogues.
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New York
Israel
Haman
Ahasuerus
Mordecai
Esther
World Wide Strike Threat from Seamen Congress
The International Seamen's Congress opened in Antwerp with delegates from many countries, threatening a world wide general strike at King George's coronation if demands are not met. Key asks include a uniform wage scale, ending varied pay, stopping rubber stamp medical checks, improved food and quarters, and abolition of shipping masters.
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Antwerp
International Seamen's Congress
King George
International Shipyling Federation
London
America
Indigestion remedy herbsine advertised for fast relief
An advertisement promotes HERBINE as a quick relief for indigestion. It claims to force fermented matter into the bowels for expulsion and lists a 50 cent price. Sold by J. L. Wikle.
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J. L. Wikle
Alarming German Child Deaths From Self-Destructive Acts
Official statistics report 1 125 cases over 21 years with most under fifteen. Personal crisis notes indicate 28 percent involve parents who were epileptics, drunkards or mentally unsound, per current journal.
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Germany
Euirent Journal
Classified advertising will Make Your Business Enterprise
Classified advertising is presented as a key driver for business growth pointing out that a well placed ad can transform an enterprise that deserves success into a thriving venture.
Princess Marie Wilsemsky’s estate draws court scrutiny
London reports detail the princess’s vast debts including a florist bill of 2500 and a Paris jeweler claim of 80000. An Imperial ukase in 1908 placed her St Petersburg estate under trustees as Russia and France seek to curb extravagant living. The former Russian noblewoman, once a Royal court figure, married Count Constantine de Bolotoff in 1886 and later left Russia amid mounting financial troubles.
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London
Brighton
Marie Wilsemsky
Russia
France
Princess Wiasemsky
St. Petersburg
Princess Wisasemsky
Alexander Winkemsky
Rurik
Constantine de Bolotoff
Executor's Notice for Susan B. Fairbanks Estate
Letters testamentary issued by the Probate Court of Calhoun County Alabama on February 28 1911 to Eva Lee Glasb as executrix. All persons with claims must present them within the legal period or be barred. Witness my hand February 28 1911.
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Probate
Calhoun County
Alabama
Susan B. Fairbanks
Just Football on the Bridge of the Halfback's Nose
A reflective note describes a player on a bridge at twilight as a football game nears its end. The scene centers on a triumphant figure standing firm on the bridge in a symbolic moment of resolve.
Willing Hands Plenty Remarks on Taft Milking
President Taft jokes he could not milk a cow while suggesting others would handle the milking if he does the holding. The remark plays on his political persona and drew smiles at the event.
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Taft
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