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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1897
Page
5
A Munyon product promotes its Life Chamber as a remedy for catarrh asthma bronchitis and related lung and nervous diseases with endorsements from prominent Boston citizens highlighting health benefits and availability.
Advertises a ten minute session in Munyon’s life chamber claiming rapid relief for catarrh cough nervous disorders and lung disease. The copy touts energy renewal and overall vitality with testimonials of years added to life and a buoyant feeling. Also promotes UNYCAR’S Electric Machine for paralysis neuralgia and muscular pains with quick two to five minute relief.
Eugene Tompkins presents at his Boston Theatre a major spectacle with Under the Polar Star. The production features heavy scenic effects and a polar adventure plot with two cousins, one hero and one villain, a disguised heroine, and a perilous Arctic sequence. Grace Henderson leads as Helen Blaine with W S Hart and Cuyler Hastings as the rivals, supported by Ulric Collins and George Wessels.
Boston schedule lists shows at 2:30 and 8:00 pm with Miss Sibyl Sammis a soprano of noted ability. Tremont Temple hosts Kellogg bird carnival and concert company presenting organ solos warblings by Kellogg, Mrs Kellogg contralto, and readings by Emma Dillman with Delsarte gestures and electric effects.
The Milk White Flag enters its third week at the Park Theatre as Boston theatergoers show strong appreciation. The production features sharp satire and plot undercurrents, with Hoyt and McKee delivering a capable cast. Charles Stanley earns praise as the Napoleonic colonel Christian Berriel and Belle Archer shines as the bereaved widow.
William H. Crane stars in Martha Morton’s two week run of A Fool of Fortune a three act comedy about stock speculation. The cast includes Edwin Arden Boyd Putnam William Boag Effie Shannon Dallas Tyler and others. The play’s third act ends with Cunningham's death and leaves the partner with his dead friend a striking finale for Crane’s company.
The Munyon company touts a positively curing catarrh treatment with over 80 000 testimonials. It claims no cutting or burning and offers a free local trial with no obligation to buy, including a free diagnosis by an eminent specialist and medicated spray delivery.
Statement notes that no payment is received for medical examination or advice whether at the office or at the patient’s home.
A postal card offers to bring one of Mun you's specialists to the bedside of any cafferer. The doctor will write a prescription for remedies obtainable from any druggist, typically at 25 cents per vial.
Tremont Theatre drew a large crowd as Richard Mansfield returned to Boston for a repertory engagement. The opening Beau Brummel showcased his versatile interpretation with Edith Evelyn as Mariana and Alice Butler as Mrs St Aubyn. Francis Kingdon and A G Andrews also starred. Mansfield’s company earned strong applause for refined comedy and poignant touches. Tonight the performance continues with Mansfield leading an outstanding cast.
Gus Heege opens a week long engagement with a new farce melodrama set on a Southampton steamer bound for New York and in Idaho mines. The cast includes Sven Hanson Gordon Castle Ruth Norman Cordelia O Grady Jessie Nelson and others with dramatic turns and a strong comedy thread. The show is booked for this week only and next week features A Woman in Black with over 100 on stage.
An advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervura as a tonic to restore strength and health. It promises renewed vigor for those feeling weak nervous or sick, urging readers to try the remedy for better wellbeing.
The Keith's program featured Nordheim the wire artist Genaro and Bailey dancer Glees vocalists Freeze brothers jugglers Bagges, Quaker City Quartet and others before star Lillian Burkhart in Dropping a Hint. Burkhart and Flood praised for refined performance. Kate Davis Thatcher Marble Hengler Detroit acts noted amid novelty biograph gag and U S military calisthenics in film.
The line notes that the ti digitateur equalled the famous Herr mann in many feats of necromancy, implying a parallel in magical or occult performances.
Spring medicine pitch promising Nervura for purifying blood strengthening nerves and toning stomach liver and kidneys. Also promotes Dr Greene cathartic pills for biliousness constipation with free consultation at 84 Temple Place Boston Mass.
Robert Mantell stars as Louis and Fabian Del Franchi in Corsican Brothers to applause and curtain calls. Charlotte Behrens appears as Emile de Lespare, praised for her performance. Howard Hall and Minnie Monk also cited for strong work. Repeats tonight and Wednesday. the week’s slate includes The Face in the Moonlight Monbars and Down in Dixie on Washington’s Birthday.
The Boston Museum audience filled every part of the theatre for the sixth week show. New acts included a song and dance High School Chris by eight pretty maids, with Miss Hollins and Mr. Wilke performing newer songs and receiving encores. Box office demand hit a high for Washington's Birthday sales, and advance tickets for the remainder of the run were the largest in Museum history.
The Zoo unveiled two new acts to woo Bostonians after a chimpanzee death dampened spirits. Mrs General Tom Thumb and Count Magii, plus Baron Littlefinger, tousled by Italian crowd, performed for the first time. Mme Pianka the lion tamer entered a cage with four full grown lions, guiding them blindfolded with bold vigor.
Yesterday matinee and evening crowds filled the Grand Opera House for Sam's of Posen. Florence Lytelle starred as Miie Celeste beside James M. Hall in the title role with natural dialect and sharp costumes. Wallace Campbell voiced Jack Cheviot and Madge Burt played Rebecca. vaudeville featured Chas T Ellis and the Santa Claus song.
Crowded venue yesterday as Roman students performed music and vaudeville acts. Fritz the chevalier received praise while Dandy the pony and Van Kleeck the potter entertained. entertainers included the Minco troupe Rexford and Mabelle Cool Burgess Kennedy and Stuart the Barrett trio and more.
Manager Frank V. Dunn showcases Rose Hill English Folly with Champagne and Oysters and Wicked Paris burlesque. The lineup features Blanche Newcombe Cain and Mack Willard and Brown Hart and Williams Hickey and Nelson and living pictures with Delia Clayton Celia Carlton Victoria North Addie Butler Louise Blanchard and a Zigzag dance.
Ten top acts headline the New Grand this week drawing overflow crowds including James P. Hoey Joe Flynn Dixon and Dixon Acme Four Marvelles Phyllis Allen Hines and Remington Nelson and Milledge Kelly and Bohee Murphy pair Constance Windome Kamochi Pete Le Maire and Ben Adams with varied acts from song and mimic to illusion and acrobatics drawing praise from a diverse audience.
The Nickelodeon at 51 538 Hanover Street draws crowds with a varied program. Half man half dog. Melligan the tattooed man. George Pineault the heavyweight champ. Erskine hand shadows. Inman brothers glass eating contortion. Punch and Judy. Richmond sisters. Jordan Wright black-face act. Eva Reid Myra Conroy and others perform song dance and comedy in two theatres.
Last evening opened the third week of Lohengrin at Castle Square with continued strong interest. Miss Diard shows growing prowess as Elsa while Ling and Murray sustain favorable first impressions as Lohengrin and Frederick. The company delivers a clear vivid interpretation of the tale, with Miss Lane poised to appear as Bisa and Winfred Goff alternating with Murray for Frederick.
The Chicago Marine Band led by Brooke makes its Boston debut in a highly anticipated concert. The performance promises historic jazz and brass arrangements, drawing fans of big band sounds to the venue.
Residents prefer Pacial Soap enjoying its pure composition and noting it as better than other tracts. The brief mentions its appeal and superiority in everyday use.
Yesterday the Howard Atheneum opened with a Flynn and Sheridan burlesque and variety bill led by Mlle Zitella. The program includes multiple acts by Gertie Collins Lillian Lancaster Walter Smart George Williams and more plus a coming big 20 to 30 number variety show with Florrie West Stewart sisters and the Belmos.
The Boston Theatre hosts the annual Boston Emergency Hospital benefit on Thursday afternoon. General superintendent B G Allen of the New ...
A fragmented OCR note mentions a trial fee and unsettled fees. It references a legal or financial context with unclear parties and implied charges but provides no concrete names, dates, or locations.
An appeal to women to care for their reproductive organs with Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The ad touts benefits for weakness and disease of maternity organs, improving health, nerves, and fertility, and promotes the accompanying Medical Adviser and Golden Medical Discovery. Includes customer testimonial and a mail order offer from Buffalo, New York.
A large crowd filled the West Newton street roller rink last evening to watch professionals perform center-stage tricks. Professor C. L. Franks displayed practice routines and will headline in costume Saturday evening. Wheelmen show strong interest in home trainer bicycle. manager Raymond offers three prizes for top private trial times this week.
An advertisement touts Bull's Head Tavern offering steaks and chops with a focus on the best ales on draught. It cites locations at 27 and 29 Washington Street and 8 Friend Street with a brief invitation to see more.
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