Evolution of the circus clown in modern Barnum and Bailey shows
A Barnum and Bailey veteran details the shift from Shakespearean rhymes to spoken jokes and pantomime, noting clowns now rely on burlesque acts and multi clown routines. He explains burlesque clowning uses current events and show acts, keeping the clown relevant in today’s colossal Circus of Athens scheduled for October 19.
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Grimaldi
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Dan Rice
Athens
Cascarets Advertisement Promises Quick Liver Relief
A vintage 10 cent Cascarets ad targets men and women with bilious symptoms seeking a gentler cleanse. It claims Cascarets work overnight to clear stomach, liver, and bowels, improve headache and foul breath, and keep children happy with a tasty formula.
World Series Pitching Power Heads to 1915 Showdown
Philadelphia and Boston bring eight top pitchers each led by star Alexander for the Phillies and a strong Red Sox staff including Foster Leonard Ruth Shore Wood and Gregg. The two clubs expect only a portion of their mound corps to start, with Alexander likely used in multiple early games.
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AsSociated Press
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Baseball
Phillies
Red Sox
Moran
Carrigan
Alexander
Demaree
McQuillan
Rixey
Chalmers
Mayer
Tincup
Baumgartens
Foster
Leonard
Ruth
Shore
Wood
Gregg
Collins
Mays
Pat Moran
Rixey and
Red Sox and Phillies Pitching Lines Hint at World Series Clash
In Boston and Philadelphia rosters, Foster Leonard Ruth and Shore lead as first string arms for the Red Sox with Wood Collins and Gregg as occasional relievers. Alexander looms for the Phillies, likely starting at least three games, as Umpire Bill Kiem lauds his rare frontline brilliance amid a potential seven-game series.
Pine-Tar-Honey Relieves Colds, Says Dr. Bell Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for colds especially in children. It claims to reach the root of cold troubles by clearing the throat and easing stuffed feelings. The copy stresses early treatment to avoid complications and notes a 25 cent price.
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Dr. Bell
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Liver Action
Health note explains a sluggish liver dulls mood and vision. The ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills wake the liver and increase bile, aiding bowel movement and easing “moody days.” Price 25 cents per bottle.
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Dr. King
Semi fitting princess dress in serge with fur trim
Description of a brown serge princess gown with satin guimpe and fur trimming. Includes fabric yardages for medium size 54 inch serge 3 1-8 yards, 36 inch satin 2 yards, and 3 1-2 yards fur. Pictorial Review No 6414 offers sizes 32 to 44 inch bust priced 16 cents. Braiding No 11664 features yellow transfer motifs priced 15 cents.
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Pictorial Review
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American State Bank
Georgia
Palm Beach
Athens Empire Laundry Company
Georgia National Bank
Athens, GA
S. P. Orr
Wray St
John J. Wilkins
Randall
Freeman
Treas
Cardigan
Bill Kiem
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Athletics
Boston Braves
B.A
Boston American League
P.A. B.A. F.A. Leonard
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