Matinee for Ladies Only at Buck 'fen' Theater Vaudeville
Special vaudeville features at the Buck theater this week include Ethel May and the VanDyke Eaton Co. with a ladies only matinee on Friday. Miss May answers personal health and marriage questions for female patrons, while male attendees are excused. Other acts mentioned include Sulian Vilage, Mary Shaw, Tommy Meade, Margaret Dale, Joan Drew, and Daryl Wilbur.
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Ethel
Gil
VanDyke & Eaton Co
Buck‘fen
Miss May
Broadway Theatre Plans for Al Wilson’s Home
Manager Sidney Jolhs secures Broadway ground in New York to build a theatre as the home for star Al H Wilson, with construction expected around $289000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney R. JolHs
Broadway
New York
al. H. Wilson
Wilson
Salome Impersonations by Ohn and Harris Stir Critics
Julian Hilinge, a featured performer with the Ohn and Harris minstrels, shifts from burlesque to serious impressions of Salome. Critics describe his Salome dance as narveious, indicating a stark departure in tone for the act.
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Julian Hilinge
Ohn & Harris
In the Liar's Der new play by Flumburt stars Blanch Bates
William J. Flumburt develops The Wighting Hope authoring a new work In the Liar's Der Blanch Bates stars the production and it meets with good success forecasting a strong New York run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Flumburt
Blanch Bates
Chan
New York
Mantell Signs Season Contracts for Australia and South Africa
Robert B Mantell, manager, has signed contracts for his appearance in the coming season in major cities across Australia and South Africa. During the extension tour he will perform Shakespearean roles and parts in modern plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B
Ross on Vaudeville Stage in A Steep at the Switch
Thomas W. Ross, known for Checkers and creating the Traveling Salesman title role, appears on the vaudeville stage under Perry G. Williams management in a playlet titled A Steep at the Switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Ross
Perry G. Williames
Asteep
Third Degree play trial performance in Atlantic City
The latest law by Charles Klein titled The Third Degree recently had a trial performance in Atlantic City and achieved favorable success. The cast included Edmund Greese Wallace Wolding er Ralph Dalmore George Barn with Verner Starges Walter Craven Helen Ware and Catherine Counties.
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Charles Klein
Atlantic City
Edmund Greese
Wallace Woldinger
Ralph Dalmore
George Barnwn
Verner Starges
Walter Craven
Piles and Itch Remedy Ad Promotes Dean's Ointment
An old advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for piles eczema and general skin itching. It claims faster relief and urges readers to buy from all druggists.
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Dean
Philadelphia merchant John Wanamaker and Rev Ira Landrith in talks
The schedule shows John Wanamaker of Philadelphia and Rev Ira Landrith of Nashville, Tenn, arranged for a session. The program has been meeting, and the session appears to be an advocacy setting with targeted discussions.
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John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Ira Landrith
Nashville, Tenn
Oklahoma Woodmen Hold Convention In Oklahoma City
The Woodmen of the World held a large convention in Oklahoma City with several thousand members present and about 2 000 new initiates expected. Sovereign Commander Koot of Omaha attended as guest of honor.
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Oklahoma
City
Okla
Woodmen of the World
Oklahom
Soverign
Inander Koot
Omaha
Inland Waterway Convention Opens in New Orleans
The advance guard of delegates arrived in New Orleans for a two day inland waterways convention to discuss plans for the projected waterway from Brownsville Texas. The approved plans will be shown at the rivers and harbors convention next week in Washington.
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New Orleans
Nec
Wehder
Fron
New Brownsville
Texas
Washington
Italian Physicist Announces New Lighting Revolution
Professor J Pierucci of Pisa reveals a new pauper species intended to replace mantles in the incandescent lighting system. The device is also said to be valuable for photographic purposes and may transform current illumination technology.
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J. Pierucci
Pisa
Minnesota Social Scientists Confer Opens at University
The Minnesota Academy of Social Sciences holds its annual meeting with a public session at the University of Minnesota tonight. Topics include Minnesota's geological and geographical structure, timber land policy, social conditions, education system status, and development of charitable institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Mirn
Minnesota, Academy of Social Sciences
University of Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesous
Grand American Handicap Tourney Plans Discussed
The Interstate Trap Shooting Association met in New York to set dates and venues for the coming season. Chicago and several cities seek to host the Grand American Handicap, the premier annual trap shooting event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interstate Trap Shooting Association
Chicago
Illinois Reaches Hale Old Age in Statehood Era
Springfield dispatch recalls Illinois statehood milestones from the enabling act to 1818 inaugurations. Nathaniel Pope's role in shaping the northern boundary and fourteen counties is noted along with Shadrach Bond as first governor and Waskaskia as initial capital. The piece highlights frontier status and late town organization in the 19th century.
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Illinois
Springfield
James’ Monroe
Congress
Minois
Lake Michigan
Mississippi River
Washington
Shadrach Bond
Waskaskai
Bond
T Winois
Winois
Relief for Women Readers: Australian Leaf Claim
An old advertisement claims Australian Leaf provides relief for back pain urinary bladder and kidney troubles. It promises pleasant herb remedy for women’s ills with prices listed and mentions Mother as a source.
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Elkhart Woman
Charles M. Garberich of 112 Center Street Elkhart Indiana reports his wife suffered severe backaches headaches and weak kidneys. After taking Doan's Kidney Pills she improved and he recommends them. Sold by dealers price 39 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Doan
Charles M. Garberich
Center Street
Elkhart
Ind
Dean
Houseworth Bros. Drug
Foster-Ailburn Co
Buffalo
Heintz Health Biscuits Promoted For Health and Taste
An early 20th century ad extols Heintz Health Biscuits as a muscle bone and nerve builder with laxative qualities. It cites Dr George Le Fevre of Muskegon Michigan endorsing the product and notes a 10 cent price at grocers. Also promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative and claims druggists widely recommend it.
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Cin Ba
George le Fevre
Muskegon
Michi
Heintz Food Co
Chicago, I
Widney
Zemo Skin Cure Ad Promises Instant Relief
F H Bentz & Go announces agency for Zemo the remedy for measles pimples dandruff and scalp diseases. The ad claims Zemo cures by destroying germs and offers display photos of cures and a ready supply via Pantorium cleaning service.
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F. H. Bentz & Go
Zemo
Boliers and Cast Iron Boilers Listed for Sale
Auction notice lists one 500 ft capacity and one 1500 ft capacity cast iron sectional boiler by Iaguire Andrew and W Lamb of Lexington Avenue. Mentions Dean's Regukites cure for constipation stomach tone liver digestion and appetite with prompt bowels. 25 cents per box.
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Boliers
Iaguire
Andrew
Lamb
W. Lexington.Ave
Dean
For Sale Cheap Suburban Farm Offer
Suburban home of 100 acres with good lease, barn, poultry house, and orchard. Includes land with a home phone contact and a dealer note about remedies. Sold by all druggists.
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M Best
Orino
The Town Bully Meets His Match
A Saturday Evening Post excerpt recounts a confrontation where a large town bully demands money from a smaller black man. The smaller man, mockingly calling himself wealth, knocks the bully to the floor with a swift jab, then asks, Who is you anyhow, revealing the bully’s mistaken self image.
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Nagah
Saturday Evening Post
Native wins appeal after long journey for sixpence primer
The Diamond Fields Advertiser notes a case where a native walked 30 miles to reach a chief town and hire a lawyer to appeal a magisterial ruling over a six pence value primer. The attorney initially advised against it but then pursued the appeal, which the native ultimately won.
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Diamond Fields
South Africa
Griqualand East
Vision of City Children and Doctor’s Courtesy
A physician notes city children lack distance sight compared with country kids and urges outdoor practice. Congressmen Cushman recalls waiting in a capital doctor’s anteroom, then, when told five minutes, threatens to leave if not admitted now.
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Francis W. Cushman
Washington State
National
Mr. Cushing
Polite Children Decline Seconds in Gentle Prose
The piece recounts a six year old Macaulay who politely declined extra pudding with a refined remark about having ample sufficiency. A Cleveland girl similarly shows restraint when offered a second piece of frosted cake, guided by maternal instruction to refrain from taking more.
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Macaulay
Leonhardt's Stem-Roid Cure for Piles Ad
An internal tablet medicine priced at $1 claims to permanently cure piles and remove the case. Distributed by Dr Leonhardt Co based in Statich B. Guffalo, N Y. A booklet is available by writing for details.
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Leonhardt
Corti Pris
Leonhardt Co
B. Guffalo
N. Y
Notice of Assessment for Alley Pavement in Elkhart
The Board of Public Works of Elkhart Indiana announces an assessment roll for brick alley pavement between Franklin and High Streets from Second to Third Streets under Improvement Resolution No 109. A public hearing will be held December 2 1908 at 10 o clock AM at City Hall to hear remonstrances and determine benefit versus amount assessed.
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Board ‘of Public Works
Elkhart
Indiana
Franklin
High Streets
Second Street
Third Street
Board of Public Works
Riverside Cleaning Works Announcement
Riverside Cleaning Works at corner Maple Row and Michigan Street is run by D. L. Martin the proprietor. Home phone 3 on 1375. They advertise Beech and maple wood and all kinds of feed with the claim It Makes the best fire. C E Paxson also listed with both phones. 28.
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Riverside Cleaning
Maple Row
Michigan Street
D. L. Martin
C. E. Paxson
Brothers Plot Fatal Revolver Duel Over Italian Lover
Two brothers near Charles entangled in a love dispute with a pretty Italian girl. They swore one would disappear and formed a compact to duel after a month. Louis Ferrari later encountered Charles aiming a revolver at him on the road.
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Oni
Charles
Ferrariere
Gurich
Louis Ferrari
Louis
Dr King's New Discovery Boasts Cure Claims
A fragment notes Vaughn Mississippi readers recalling a cough and cold remedy marketed as a life saving cough and throat healer. It claims rapid relief after using three bottles and mentions sale at Housworth Bros. drug store with prices 50 cents and 3.09 dollars and a trial bottle offer.
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Vaughn
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Sulian Wiliage
Gautier
Mademoiselle de Maupin
Mary Shaw
America
Tommy Meade
Blue Cross
George Tsier
Hiss Aiargaret Dale
Joan Drew
Vaudevile
Willian
H. Crane
Ve Madant Nuzinova
Nora Lichner
Hedda Gabler
the Lion and the
Charles Kies
al Freidy Bevn
German
Italia
Norwegian
David Kessler
Daryl Wilbur
England
London
Grisres Wayne
Gertrude Des Roche
Conde Opera
Dave
Seeger Co
Bell
County
Ethan L. Arnold
Fred Poole
G. A. Briggs
Elkhart Loan Co
Main St
C. A. Miller
F. W. Ball
Wisher
Barwick
Bowers
Snell
Wm. Hazelton
Miller’s Art Store
Main Street
Nancy
Jack
Natcy Boyer
American Stock Co
Jack Warburton
Eagle Ranch
Richmond
The
Wyoming
Kentucky Sue
Ste
Bucklen Theatre
Peters
Carmen
Carri
Shipey
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