May Irwin Canada’s Favorite Comedienne of Stage Fame
A portrait of May Irwin born in Whitby Ontario in 1862 as Canada’s daughter who rose to fame on the American stage. The piece traces her early singing on church choirs, paired with her sister as the Irwin Sisters, and her rise through Tony Pastor’s and Augustin Daly’s theatres to become a leading comedienne. It notes personal trials including early widowhood and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Irwin
Canada
Robert B. Campbell
Irwin
Whitby
Ont
Biora
Buffalo
N.Y
New York
Miss Irwin
Augustin Daly
Frederick W. Keller
Parliament of Canada
W. C. Mack
Department of Agriculture
Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Quick Results
Parisian Sage touts advanced scientific prucipes for rapid scalp relief and hair growth. It claims to stop itching and shedding within two weeks, with a money back refund if not satisfied. Sold for 56 cents at druggists or postpaid from The Giroux Mfg Co Fort Erie Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie
Giroux Mfg
Hair Goods Boom Prompts Widespread Demand
Advertisements claim constipation causes disorders and promote Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mention fashion dictates and growing mail order trade for hair puffs curls, with The Gowar Knox Company offering made to order natural hair goods at lower prices.
On the Other Side of the Wall
Miss Hargraves visits an art studio seeking social advantage and encounters a gifted young artist, a fiancé, and a chance to aid the woman’s struggling career. She schemes to leverage a Mediterranean cruise offer into backing for the artist while wrestling with her own longing to escape her secluded life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Imbrie
Miss Hargraves
Henner
Purvis de Chavannes
Lie
Cerot
Iad
Harriet Hargraves
Miss Stargraves
Italy
Uargraves
Agaill-O'-The-Wisp
Glance
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Galt Coal
T McConnell
Decker
Yarond Lumber CO. Ltd
J. Creamer
Joe Roultson
F. C. Sparling
John Nairn
Life Insurance
Hamiota
Man
A.malcolm
Hamiata
Sheridan
Hamiota Telephone
MR. A. Swhimster
Hamiota, Man
Jamieson
Johnson's
DR. Latimer
Hamicta
Hudson
Lemon's
Dr. Jackson
Hiamiota
Mob. Jackson
North End
Howard M. Reid, D.ds
Philadelphia
Dental College
Royal College Dental Surgeons
Toronto
Dominion Dental Council of Canada
Oark River
Heddesheimer Dock
F. E. Langdale
Oak River
C.bennest
Bank of Hamilton
Ee & Eby
Mentel
Bratz
Windsor
Reush
B. Xk
McNaught
Geo. S. Anderson
Hamiora
Gil
Hall
Marion & Marion
Vinshicagion
D.C
UBA
Ake Chamberlain
Siderle
Avowe
Avius
Hare
Gowar Knox Company
Tor
Gourlay
L. Stone
The
Hamiota Echo
Virginia Leila Wentz
American Prom Association
Bie
Laplerte
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