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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1914
Page
7
A noted authority explains that uric acid irritates the bladder causing burning sensation and frequent night urination. It advocates four ounces of rad salts daily for two to three days to neutralize urine acids, with Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy used by many.
Eckmans Alterative claims dramatic recoveries from throat and lung ailments including catarrhal pneumonia. A testimonial from Griffith Indiana cites a mother-in-law's dramatic improvement and weight gain after Sept 1808 treatment, with affidavit by Jos Grimmer. The ad promotes Eckmans Alterative as non narcotic and urges readers to request a recovery booklet.
Richard Carle and Hattie Williams are favored in Boston as they open a Colonial Theatre engagement with The Doll Girl. The French operetta translated with Leo Fall music tells of a marquis and a young girl bound for Paris, with a doll as chaperon and a happy ending. Evett, McNaughton, Davis, Simpson, and a strong chorus round out a bright entertaining show praised for issues of humor and vocal polish.
A brisk stage show features Carle as an amorous Marquis delivering brisk comic moments and nimble stage work. Williams shines as a Spanish youth with emotional fire, singing and dancing well. Dorothy Webb as the doll girl charms with sweet singing and dainty presence, while the overall music and dance leave pleasing memories.
Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson begins what is billed as the closing week of his Boston farewell at the Shubert Theatre with Gertrude Elliott in Caesar and Cleopatra. The schedule includes Othello, Hamlet, Mice and Men, The Passing of the Third Floor Back, and The Sacrament of Judas, ending with a special program featuring selections from several plays.
National Theatre hosted the Morton opera company last night presenting The Red Mill with original scenery and costumes. Under Lewis J. Morton the troupe delivered a popular priced musical comedy that surpassed expectations, marking the company’s first musical comedy stock appearance.
At the Cort Theatre nightly crowds cheer the musical piece Whet Dreams Come True. Star Joseph Santley has made a pronounced hit and his associates are highly popular, signaling the show will stay in its present location for some time.
John Craig revived The Great Ruby at Castle Square Theatre and drew strong audience approval. The melodrama, a London origin piece from the Drury Lane line, has been revived many times but never with greater elaboration or public enjoyment.
An advertisement touts Rheumabath as a home remedy for rheumatism lumbago sciatica neuralgia grippe and insomnia. It promotes hot mineral baths at home to remove uric acid toxins, claims instant relief, beauty benefits, and money back guarantees with a month’s supply for $7.50 from the Rheumabath Company and dealers.
A free booklet of famous club recipes for mixed drinks is offered, with distribution via Wan. Albrecht at 202 A St., Boston. The compact card advertises the public release and accessibility of the drink guide.
Keith's Theatre presents a bill of unusual excellence combining modern entertainment. W A Brady sketches Beauty Is Only Skin Deep adapted from The Lady From Oklahoma with sharp comedy from a West woman’s salon transformation. Laddie Cliff returns with new songs and dances. Frederick V Bowers appears in Bright Smiles and Songs with four performers. A Telephone Tangle is described as a daily life piece. Also featuring Pearson and Goldie the whistler Lane and O Donnell the Patricks Mabel Sherman El Rey sisters and Pathe Weekly.
The St James Theatre marks its first anniversary with Marcus Loew presenting top vaudeville acts. Maurice Samuels and company headline A Day at Ellis Island with strong support from Romane and Orr in song, Willy Zimmerman imitating musicians, Inglis and Redding in a quirky comedy, Castellane in a novelty, and Wormwood's animals. The Oliver-Amnando troupe from Europe leads the latter half of the week.
The Orpheum Theatre presented an all star vaudeville program headlined by the Oliver Amnando troupe with sensational acrobatics. Other acts included Thomas Fulton and company in The Mayor and the Manicure, Anderson and Goines, Gladys Vance with a $2000 mirror gown, Elsie La Bergere in a posing act, Charles Gibbs imitator of musical instruments, and Easter and Winsomer’s acrobatics. The week closes with Maurice Samuels and company in A Day at Elis Island.
The Gaiety Theatre presents shows of the Social Maids type, with comedians like George Stone. Stone is praised as one of the best comedians seen in many a moon, knowing his audience and delivering material briskly.
Bowdoin Square Theatre patrons enjoyed a program featuring Traffic in Girls described as a spectacular white slave drama, along with The Subterranean City Jewelry Thieves. The night also offered an excellent vaudeville lineup that drew warm praise from audiences.
The Plymouth Theatre production Tinder Cover nears its second month, thrilling thousands with a tale of customs pursuit to trap a suspected smuggler. William Courtney stars as Steven Denby, the accused man, while Lily Cahfil portrays the society girl compelled to assist.
The second week of Way Down East opened at the Boston Theatre last evening with a crowd as large as the first week. The company delivered an adequate presentation and Mr. Brady ensured the accessories were well provided.
An advertisement touts ZEMO as a 25 cent antiseptic liquid that claims to stop itching and cure eczema. It promises instant relief after trying a bottle and urges readers to verify claims at Riker-Jaynes drug stores.
Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer staged by Annie Russell and company last evening to a large audience. Kate Hardcastle impressed anew with Oswald Yorke as Young Marlow and Percival Stevens as Tony Lumpkin delivering a superior performance. The cast included Ffolliot Paget Mrs Hardcastle Leslie Austen Sir Charles Marlow Murray Kinnell Hastings Henrietta Goodwin Constance Littledale Power Diggory with minor roles solid throughout. The production, faithful to the original spirit, offered vivid 18th century atmosphere and received high praise. The play will run the rest of the week.
The second and final week of Prun ella began at the Majestic Theatre last evening. Attendance has grown as audiences discover the play. Marguerite Clark portrays the title role with charm and Ernest Glendenning's Pierrot adds color to the production.
Traffic in Souls began its seventh week at the Globe yesterday with good crowds all day. The play blends melodrama and human touches to hold interest through its two hour run in a city night life setting.
Waldron's Casino drew crowded houses yesterday with Jack Conway as the headliner. The leading Irish comedian charmed the audience with a quiet easy manner and superb impersonations of a rollicking old Irishman. His comedy hit the mark and he had strong supporting talent.
Robert Hilliard again faced a splen did audience at the Park Theatre during the fourth week of his engagement in The Argyle Case. The detective mystery draws hearty interest from all ages as murders and counterfeiting intertwine and a clever detective untangles the tangle, producing strong enthusiasm.
David Belasco's company began its final week at Tremont Theatre in Boston last evening. Local interest runs high with Boston and Brookline residents in the audience. Effie Shannon portrays a Brookline widow, drawing strong applause as she brings the role to life.
This week's programme at Gordon and Lords Scollay Square Olympia features a sketch All On Account of a Title presented by George Randall and company. The Milano Opera Company offers a vocal program of classical and popular music. A standout is the Seven Whirlwinds, with the remainder of the show pleasing.
Albert Mathews spoke at Conant Hall on The Student Life at Harvard Before 1750. He described strict rules that forbade late nights and tobacco without president’s express permission, noting blue laws amused present students.
Cor a Livingston opens a second week of engagement at the Howard Atheneum and bets on defeating local rivals to retain the world wrestling championship. Burlesque by Robinson Crusoe Girls led by Charley Robinson also draws crowds, with stars Ida Emerson May Bernhardt Mabel Lee Freda Lehr Edith Marcel and Harry Hills popular with patrons. The show features The Coming Woman Suffragette as a humorous act alongside the burlesque performances.
A well trained group of girls presented A Trip to Paris burlesque at the Grand Opera House amid strong reception. Key cast included Marjorie Lake George Rehn Grace Wolfe Cash Knight William Winterhoff Rosa Rehn Homer Long and the Carlton sisters. An excellent burlesque also offered.
Worcester on February 9 relatives of 26 year old William Nanis of Lowell demand that state authorities investigate his sudden death at Worcester State Asylum. Nanis, brought from Lowell last Friday, was given a hot bath when violent at midnight Sunday and died two hours later. Medical Examiner Frederick H. Baker ruled death by heart failure after autopsy. Nanis formerly worked as a Providence clothing dealer.
Joe Knowles, the Maine woods survivor, spoke to the Newsboys' Club in Boston about living with primitive methods and hunting with crude weapons. He showed lantern slides and moving pictures depicting his exploits to the crowd at 277 Tremont Street.
Port Director Joseph A. Conry said Western dredging firms may be invited to bid on Boston work as he leaves for the West. He argued port development is hampered by the greed of dredging firms and will address the Lake Cities conference in Buffalo on Feb. 27 after accepting Buffalo Chamber of Commerce invitation.
Mr. Conry noted the United States awarded a contract for about 312000 cubic yards at 15.3 cents per cubic yard on the Mystic River. Earlier bids for roughly 1000000 cubic yards ranged to 40 cents, with a second job near South Boston at 45 cents. The Port Directors re advertised, securing a bid to do the work for 20 cents, and anticipated further savings for the Commonwealth. The mayor had sought private contributions and delayed action to deepen the Mystic while awaiting abutting owners’ pledges.
In a Chicago interview the vaudeville star Madame Rose endorses a home formula said to grow hair and improve its appearance. The mix uses bay rum glycerine Barbo Compound and water and is applied to the scalp two to three times weekly. She claims it prevents hair loss dandruff and fades and darkens hair.
An old admonition warns against cheap peroxide and suspicious meat pricing. It cautions that peroxide labeled as inexpensive requires preservatives and may spoil quickly, turning rank and bitter before use. The note also critiques four cent milk as unsafe for children and urges consumers not to trust such low prices.
An advertisement urges families to skip ready made remedies and make a home syrup using granulated sugar, boiling water, and Essence Mentho-Laxene. It claims a half gallon of syrup costs 25c and provides a season's supply fighting coughs colds catarrh and bronchial issues. The ad notes the product is effective, keeps indefinitely, and offers a money back guarantee.
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