Arizona at Grand Opera House a Novel Southwest Romance
Augustus Thomas new play Arizona praised for unusual southwestern settings and distinctive characters including a rancher cavalryman a Mexican and a Chinese servant. Cast features Eleanor Robson Theodore Robarts Lionel Barrymore and others. Shore Acres continues to draw crowds at Grand Opera House with favorable reviews as Wim. Owen to perform The Gilded Fool on April 25. rail travel and resort sports gain interest in Wisconsin.
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Arizona
Shore Acres
Augustus Thomas
Grand Pera House
Thomas
Southwest
Uncle Sam
Calvarymen
Mr. Thomas
Arizona” Company
Eleanor Robson
Ethel Harrison
Adora Andrews
Jane Taylor
Theodore Roberts
George Nash
Vincent Serrano
Edwin Holt
Lional Barrymore
Edgar Selwyn
Sidney Ainsworth
George O'Donnell
Malcolm Gunn
Grand Opera House
New England
Maine
Mr. Herne
Wim. Owen
Physicians To Meet In Northwestern Homeopathic Society
The seventh semi annual meeting of the Northwestern Homeopathic Medical Society will be held in Brewster house parlors in this city on Tuesday May 1 with sessions at 9 30 am and 1 30 pm The officers include President A E Smith Freeport IL Vice President F K Hill Rockford IL Secretary L M Currier Freeport IL Treasurer S H Hilliard Warren IL Executive Board member A W Hinman Dundee IL The program covers business, annual address, bureau reports, clinical reports, sanitary science, surgery and miscellaneous topics led by named doctors from Illinois Wisconsin and Chicago.
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Northwestern Homeopathic Medical Society
Brewster House
A. E. Smith
Freeport
Ill
F. K. Hill
Rockford
L. M. Currier
S. H. Hilliard
Warren
A. W. Hinman
Dundee
Til
Order of
C. BE. Dunn
M. D
Seva
S. H. Aurand
Chicago
Bicycle Pastime Declines Hurt Railroads Across Wisconsin Routes
Chicago rail executives report the bicycle craze faded, costing lines thousands of dollars yearly by siphoning summer passengers to short spins and resort trips. They note a shift to more local travel and anticipate a rebound in summer business as touring declines.
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Wisconsin
Chicago
Markets Close With Mixed Grain and Livestock Quotes
Chicago and Chicago yard quotes show July wheat at 66 and July corn at 39 with hogs and cattle firming mixed Joliet reports indicate light hog weakness and steady cattle with steady to strong butcher stock. Northwestern receipts rise modestly in Minneapolis and Duluth while New York stock market shows varied results for mining and textile firms.
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Cmioaco
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yard
Reeves
C. W.killen
Fry’s
Cst
Chicago
Cutonao
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Conjuror Carl Hertz Reveals Orange Trick Blunder
In a New York Times account Carl Hertz recalls a Nashville theater mishap where a marked dollar failed to appear, yielding only 90 cents from a boy acting as confederate. The illusionist explains the failed pass, the staged accomplice, and his abrupt retreat after the audience trick backfired.
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Carl Hertz
Ita
Nashville
New York Times
Burdock Blood Bitters Advertises Healing Eruptive Diseases
Scrofula salt rheum erysipelas and other distressing eruptions yield quickly and permanently to the cleansing purifying power of Burdock Blood Bitters. Jos Emmert.
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Jos
Emmert
Pointed Paragraphs From A Chicago Daily News
A collection of wry sayings on life love and society. The snippets joke about male fault perception and domestic dynamics while lampooning pride vanity and selfishness. The tone mirrors a mid century urban newspaper style with aphoristic observations from the Chicago Daily News.
Rocky Mountain Tea Claim Promises 15 Pound Gain
A dated notice advertises Rocky Mountain Tea claiming readers will gain 15 pounds by consuming three packages. It attributes the promotion to Joseph Emmert and urges following directions to receive the advertised gain.
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Nelly
Joseph Emmert
Quotations and quotes from a 19th century page
A jumble of aphorisms and anecdotes appears, including remarks credited to a woman’s rights agitator and a testimonial for Down's Ointment. The text references philosophical maxims about truth, power, and luck, plus local names like C F Cornwell and Jos Emmett with a brief business note for Lowell hardware.
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Down
C. F. Cornwell
Valley Street
Saugerties
N. Y. Jos. Emmett
Bargain Tale Ends With Pocketbook Purchase
Like Ben Franklin's Whistle, Scruggs tells of a young man who, penniless and mocked, proves thrift by buying a brand new pocketbook for 90 cents. He vows to save money and store his future earnings, walking away with dignity. Also a note on Dr Thomas Electric Oil for relief from injuries.
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R. M. Scruggs
The Mexican Terror Unfolds in Odd Encounter
A drunk man is questioned by a policeman who finds him clinging to a lamp post. The inebriate mumbles phrases about Cyrano and prying noses, offering little coherence, while a note mentions Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea by Madison Medicine Co and Joseph Emmert.
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Madison Medicine Co
Joseph Emmert
Bunko-Steerer Explained By A Farmer In Town
A farmer explains a bunko steerer as a man who guides others to risky ventures and gullible targets. He calls it a guide and friend and promises a guaranteed payout of not less than 50 dollars for a dollar if one follows his advice.
New Life Pills Promised to Cure Sickness and Nervous Headaches
In a bargain ad style passage a druggist Joseph Emmert promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills for sick and nervous headaches claiming they purify blood and strengthen nerves. The snippet also features a playful street scene with a candy buyer mocking adulteration and a Rocky Mountain Tea pitch priced at 35 cents.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Excursion Tickets Mark Manila Bay Anniversary Event
Excursion tickets to the second anniversary of the Battle of Manila Bay and the reception of Admiral George Dewey in Chicago via the Northwestern line go on sale at reduced rates April 30 and May 1. Trains arriving in Chicago by 11:00 a m on May 2 may use tickets through May 2. agents of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway handle sales.
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Manila Bay
George Dewey
Chicago
Northwestern
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Homeseekers' Excursions to May 15 by Rail
Via the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railway Company offers homeseekers excursions from May 1 to May 15 with a 21 day limit. One fare plus $2 for a round trip. Agent J.B. Swearr reports the terms.
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C. M
St. P. Ry. Co
J.B. Swearr
Agt
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James M. Marsh
Elkhorn
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Hebron
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Monroe
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D. D. Culver
M. D. Aurora
B. F. Myers
Poplar Grove
New York Stock Market
C. W. Killen
Walnut Hill Greenhouse
Brooklyn R. T
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Gee
Ohio Perens
Oss
Fey
Federal Steel Pfd
ORL
Tow
Ilda Hia
Manhattan
Teneee
Pacific
Pacific Ola Ou
Wile Norf
People’s Gas
Ans
Ecseerege
Ar. Seyeeese
Southern R'y Soft
Union Pacific
Union
Teal
Coffe
Tate
Chicago Daily News
Lowell
Jons M. Wise
Stephenson St
Tidwiw
Morrow
Frank Dalton
Vermont St
Quincy
Sam Tony
All Drug Stores
H. J. Moogh
John Morrow & CO
Springfield, Ohio
UCD
Ncan
Ben Franklin
Dr. Thomas
Jos. Emmert
A C. Thomas
People's Column
Dexter A. Knowlton
Stephenson Street
F. O. Keene
Foley St
C. L
H. Roscoe
Prospect Street
Wantep Bor
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Clark Ass
Roxnes” . W
N. Kuhnen Co
Davenport
Iowa
Moler Barber College
Beaver St
Park
Chas
Niéman
Washington and
Mechanic Ste
A. R. Nieman
Bld’g
Josephine Betts
Court House
Galena Ave
Jd. P. Byerly
Finguir
Frank Lolr
L.B. Market
West Freeport
Surrey
Phwton
John G. Oyler
Ro Sale
A. A. Yost
Clark Ave
Lincoln Boulevard
State Street
Spersere
O. Taylor & Frick
Seeley
Mayor's Add
John F
Franz
C. A. Sheetz
Exchange
City Hall
Oraddyeas C. RB
Lila
Buckley
Exchange Street
John Knoble
van Buren
Union St
Chicago Street
Marvin
Union Street
Will Kautanberger
J. J. Ly
T. M. Co
Milwaukee Depot
Florida
R. R
Loan & Building Association
Galena Avenue
Soldiers’ Monument
E. Mayer
Sec
GEO. H. Tandy & CO
GEO
Freeport, Ill
B. F. Jones
Boston
Brussels
Axminster
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