27 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
1
The Bucklen presented Charley's Aunt with a capable company led by Hulenne Girardot whose lively impersonations drew constant laughter. The cast delivered strong comic timing and memorable faces as the farce played to a full house with theatrical flair and crowd excitement.
Vioa Ap es Jenche and Tha Wats advance a lively revue featuring comedians including Mary Marble. Cast includes Chas Hacket and James Revels lineage. performance blends stagecraft with transforming scenery and electric effects.
The article traces the Hackett theatrical lineage from James VI Hackett and Catherine Lessig to Clara Cynthia Morgan, noting James K Hackett and the later generation’s stage debuts. It cites early performances at Park Theatre New York in 1826 and mentions ancestry including the mother of James K Hackett and notable roles.
A Rudyard Kipling style narrative recounts heirs and a failed attempt to reclaim a farm once owned by a Dutch founder and linked families. A New Hampshire property, tied to a lawyer named Webster, shows neglected upkeep and a tenant’s hint of potential eviction amid winter hardship.
The excerpt contrasts Christmas as a festive ritual with begging, noting bands appealing for coins, carolers, postmen and lamplighters, and crowds in streets. It muses on vast cosmic distances, spider silk strength, and historical inquiries into governance and culture, ending with references to ancient jests and nursery rhymes.
The Forest rit article records a critic challenging the notion of a forest spirit as distinct from other spirits. The literary contributor insists there is such a thing, likening it to the idea of wood alcohol as a metaphor or forceful assertion.
The passage notes Macaulay’s opichind style, claiming several prescriptions preserved and one signed by fourteen doctors. It asserts the subject recovered senses after extreme danger, illustrating a humorous take on historical sleuthing of Charles II.
The item sources gossip on discreet romance actions and quarrels over affection. It notes a broken engagement due to a dispute about who loved the other most and mentions Jack and Molly making up while referencing a St Gall Home item and a Christmas tree flashlight project.
Fashion notes describe dainty kerchiefs with narrow knife-pleating in pale blue crimson or green, handkerchief motifs, a compact opera bag for streetcars with suede and a pocket for fares, and nets, lace, and crushed satin skirts. Cheviot suits in marine blue with velvet trim are highlighted as stylish and elegant.
A fashion note discusses fur trends with emphasis on caracal and sable basics, noting price, care, and the appeal of trimmed sleeves. It highlights party dresses for girls aged ten to fifteen using veiling cashmere and new silks, plus a red veiling dress with lace trims and a yoke.
Water cure suggests half a pint of hot water before breakfast to keep bowels regular and avoid harsh cathartics. When a laxative is needed, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended for mild, gentle action. Also mentions safety deposit boxes for sale by Houseworth Bros. and a price for Ten LSI.
The article notes velvet hats as flattering for dark haired women, warns fur clashed with pale complexions, and highlights increasing braiding across gowns. It describes bolero effects on princess gowns, satin finished silks, and new velvets and chiffons guiding evening wear, with specific fabrics like crepe de chine and violet panne velvet.
The piece notes a craze for yellow tones in fashion with dainty kerchiefs of yellow lawn and narrow white borders. It highlights braided trims, Persian touches with black and gold threads, and new corset covers with flouncing. Hats should match plaid suits to avoid jarring hues.
A set of local 1900s era ads pitching Liver Pills and Indian Herb Tea for constipation and digestive issues with a money back guarantee. The notices cite merchants B. D. Miller and F. H. Bentz & Co as sellers and include a testimonial from E. G. Case about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as king of croup medicines, sold by Houseworth Bros.
The St Joseph Valley Bank asserts its officers and directors uphold high business integrity and guarantee absolute safety in every transaction.
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