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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1911
Page
2
The death of Denman Thompson marks the loss of a top tier actor associated with The Old Homestead. He popularized a humane portrayals of rural life and moved audiences with a refined, high class stage presence. His passing is a notable event in the theatre world.
A string of society notices from Rome lists Dr D Lee Peacock as a Georgia delegate and many locals traveling for conventions and visits. Mrs Henry Buesse returns from Gray. Miss Susie Davison, Miss Lily Mesa, Mrs M G Nicholson, Miss Virginia Bryan, and others are in or visiting Rome for Sunday school and medical conventions. Several local residents, including Dr W A Carlton and Miss Georgia Boswell, are noted with illness, travel plans, and social visits while Electric Bitters are recommended for women's health.
Authorities note half of people need glasses yet few visit an optometrist. The piece promotes R. Brandt's optometry shop with testing, modern optical room, wide frame selection, lens grinding, and a money back guarantee. Emphasizes proper frame fit and introduces the Shuron line.
John Mason scores with As a Man Thinks and Maude Adams’ Chantecler in London is again discussed. Excuse Me dominates New York as the funniest farce. Dickson festival at Coronet Theatre planned around coronation. The Whip tours to Paris after two successful Drury Lane seasons. Lulu Glaser to star in new musical. Stanislaus Stange writes book. Mildred Holland may present a David Copperfield adaptation in The Triumph of an Empress. The Belle of New York vaudeville sketch to play London Palladium. The Tales of Hoffman tabloid version to be heard in vaudeville then Gypsy Love one act. Thomas Terriss leads vaudeville. son of the late William Terriss. Elizabeth Newbold touted with Melba’s praise at London Hippodrome. Ariane et Barbe Bleu first American production at Met Opera with Geraldine Farrar. William Gillette revival of Held by the Enemy draws weeks of success. Sherlock Holmes also favored. Malcolm Scott to portray Glory Quayle in a vaudeville burlesque of The Christian by Wentworth Croke. Harry Kelly to do one night stands in His Honor the Mayor under Al Aarons. Kelly had prior success in the role. Wolf-Ferrari’s Ti Ces sore della Madonna to be staged next season by Dippel. Margaret Auglin to produce next year a Tolstoi drama. manuscript due mid July. New calendar plan envisages 364 days. leap year Day added between June 31 and July 1. British Chambers of Commerce backs scheme. bill introduced to Parliament.
An international conference summoned by the Swiss Government considers a proposal to revise the calendar so that a chosen date, such as April 14, would always fall on the same day of the week each year. The plan seeks to standardize the church holiday schedule and avoid drift in the annual Easter placement.
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a guaranteed remedy for dandruff, itching scalp, and hair loss. It claims the product reaches the hair roots to kill dandruff germs, nourish hair, and promote thick growth. Priced at 59 cents, with mail order options through Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo, N Y.
Sacramento unions announce via their central body a move into politics while central labor bodies in Springfield Illinois and Chicago report decisions to organize a party in each city.
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