Curtain Raisers and Theatre Rumors in London Scene
Marie Tempest denies plans to sing in London music halls while Frohman stages a Peg Woffington play for Maude Adams. Various stars linked to adaptations and new works, including Wilson Barrett, Robert Hickers, and Henrik Ibsen. The London theatre lease at St Martin's Lane is in dispute, with Frohman likely to run a London comedy troupe. Local note mentions a Perth druggist praising Thomas Eclectric Oil for deafness relief.
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Marie Tempest
London
Charles Frohman
Peg Woffington
Maude Adams
Fay Templeton
Fougere
Say ‘Tmpleton
Wilson Barrett
Warsaw
Mrs. Campbell
Maeterlinck
Robert Loraine
Julie Opp
Ada Reban
Mayland
South Africa
Marie Wainwright
Payton ‘Gibbs
Napoleon
Josephine
Nappoléon
Robert Hickers
Henrik Ibsen
St. Martin's Lane
Seymour Hicks
Ellaline Terriss
Revitalization of the Girl and Household Health Ads
A fragment shows a girl at home lounging yet playing basketball and a satirical note about nonviolence. The page includes medical pitches for purgatives and remedies like Bivkle’s Anti-Consumptive Syrup claiming to cure coughs and lung inflammation.
Carpley Takes Lead Role in Street Procession Tale
The Chicago Times Herald notes young Carpley, once aiming to be an actor, now leads in a street procession story. Meyer exclaims belief in Carpley's success as he stars with an Uncle Toin company and faces the bloodhounds in the dramatic street scenes.
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Carpley
George
Meyer
Toin Company
Teads
Thesstreet Processions
Chicago
Tinjea: Herald
Ethel
Chicago Post
Minari's Liniment and the Stolen Sword
A fragmented Detroit Journal excerpt describes Isabel asking about a villain’s measure and a chivalrous man, Guy, leaping forward with a lionlike swing to defend her. The scene ends with Isabel thanking him for his apt response.
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Isabel
Guy
Tim
Detroit Journal
Mivard's Liniment Cures Fail to Halt Diphtheria
A Chicago Post quip on medical quackery contrasts Mivard's liniment claims with diphtheria cures while joking about early automobiles. The piece mocks reliance on patent remedies and hints at awkward progress in transportation.
Evening social invite quoted in a satirical Life snippet
A quoted fragment shows a back and forth about social visits and drinking with lines about meeting in the evening and sharing wine. The snippet comments on casual social pressure and refusal.
Relief for kidney trouble with Dr Williams Pink Pills
Mr James Upper of Allenburg, known for long service as village hotel keeper, recounts years of kidney pain. After trying many remedies he used Dr Williams Pink Pills from March 1898, recovered fully in two months, with a relapse in autumn that was cured again. His wife also reports headaches and dizziness relief. He notes the pills cost less than expected and improved farming ability.
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Williams
James Upper
Allenburg
Welland County
Upper
Ales
Ontario
Orange
Per
Awkward German Cigar Holder Sold as Novel Umbrella
A New York Times brief describes a misfit novelty from Germany: an umbrella shaped item with a hidden cigar holder and a removable silver cap. The rod hides a tube to draw a cigar, while the umbrella tip acts as a sham ferrule, confusing buyers at a department store in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Lee
Germany
Chambers Street
I Sales
York Times
Opinion on wealth and marriage from Chicago Times-Herald
A wealthy widower asks a question about fortune and disgrace and proposes a new union. The woman hesitates then agrees to become a mother to his children, promising to try to love him.
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Alerich
Minard's Liniment Cures Various Ailments
An old testimonial notes cure for grip, loss of voice, and sciatica using Minard's Liniment. Names Sydney, Yarmouth, Charles Plumner, Lewis Ss Butler appear as endorsers or reporters of cures from locations and individuals. The undated notice reflects period advertising claims.
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Minard
Yarmouth
Charles
Plummer
Burin
Mid. Lewis
An Instance to the Contrary
An excerpt from the Chicago Tribune discusses exercise and muscle strength, arguing that activity builds muscle and reduces fatigue rather than remaining soft from inactivity. The fragment mentions physiology lessons and the idea of giving muscles "latexes" to grow stronger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiwa
Chicago Tribune
Taking the Reins and Racing Notes From Eau Claire
Winter sales of 19 horses with no records brought $43,375 averaging $2,282 each as plans emerge for a racing plant on Half Moon Island Eau Claire Wisconsin. Entries include Mr William C Whitney's 2000 guinea colt by Miguel Aurora for the West Derby Stakes and racing tidbits recount track history and handicap notes.
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Peter Truax
Major Douglas
Frank Blaisdell
Half Moon Island
Eau Claire
Wis
William C. Whitney
Miguel Aurora
England
Bonner
Morristown
N. J
Barney Demarest
Ethan Allen
Dexter
Mme. Rejane
Portugal
Baron
Wilkes
Dong’ Thomas
Just the Man and Banter on the Bermuda Boat
Dialogue fragments show Mrs Belgrave aboard the Bermuda boat asking if a steward is present while Bill Roling claims to be the cap'n of the top. The exchange includes playful remarks about spinning it for Chauncey and humorous weather quips from Harlem Life and Yonkers Statesman style captions.
Dean's Kidney Pills Change Renfrew Resident's Pain
Thomas Ash of Renfrew Ontario, age 72, suffered years of back pain and difficulty walking. After trying many medicines he used Dean's Kidney Pills and soon felt a great improvement, claiming he could walk easily and even split weeds like a new man.
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Thomas Ash
Renfrew
Ont
Dean
Masculine Intuition and Woman Suffrage Exchange
A Chicago Tribune quip portrays a dialogue on women's right to vote, in which He supports suffrage and She asserts her autonomy, ending with She declaring personal union. The snippet blends political debate with a matrimonial barbed exchange. An advertisement for Worm Exterminator promises to counteract childhood worms and improve health.
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Hankinson
Dorothy
George
Chicago Tribune
Fan Billi Wink Seeks Face Artist Praise
Maud and Irene discuss Fan Billi Wink visiting a face artist to hear compliments on her grooming. The dialogue notes her satisfaction with the artist's praise and self-presentation. A Nurse caution card promotes Holloway’s Corn Cure for corn relief with a claim of painless removal. Obituary notices appear as reminders of living fools.
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Maud
Fan Billiwink
Irene
Chicago Tribune
How many children had George Washington?
A Chicago Tribune joke notes a pupil’s quick answer to a teacher's trick question about George Washington's era statistics. The new boy replies with about 5,000,000, reflecting period knowledge of large family and population ideas.
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George Washington
Chicago Tribune
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Perth
Thomas
Ireland
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Minari
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Mesheck
Welland
Sydney
O.B. O. S. Lague
Hotel
Balmoral, Pont Ey. Ne
Parmelee
Milburn
J. Arnold
Woodstock
N.B
Doan
Holloway
Keith &Co
Mary Small
Spain
Turkey
Boston Herald
Montreal
Winnipeg
W.G. Fonseca
Main Street
Nares, Robinson & Black
Man
Thos, Lee
THE
Khedive Red Cross
LA Hispana
Polly Perkins
Havana
California
Sanche
Manitoba
W. T. Gibbins
Grain Exchange
John Buller
Winnipegoals
Sailier
G. W. Donald
Ser. N. B
Shorey
H. Shorey & Co
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