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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1909
Page
3
The passage extols Col William Camp as chivalrous high minded and generous noting his royal bearing and trusted integrity. It highlights his standing in Washington and his reputation for truthfulness as he speaks about Peruna with confidence and appeal.
Chicago critics applaud the production for fine stage detail under Arnold Daly. The article highlights authentic gestures such as David Murray adjusting eyeglasses for a telegraph message and Judith Zaraine switching off lights before a stabbing. The Borinski shoe shop scene is praised for realism, with dim lamp light and dusty miniature shoes enhancing atmosphere.
Col William Camp of Washington D C praises Peruna as a valuable cough remedy and system builder. Chas Brown of Rogersville Tennessee says it cured indigestion and fatigue and restored energy, urging others to try Peruna. The notes state Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio manufactures the product.
Levi Smith, a former Huntington resident, moved to Kansas and bought 100 acres in Allen County about 100 miles southwest of Kansas City. His farm lies in central Kansas gas belt with a producing gas operation indicating success in the oil and gas industry locally.
The narrative notes gas being piped into homes for lighting and cooking and mentions it as the fuel used by many manufacturers. It emphasizes gas as a common energy source powering both domestic and industrial needs during the period.
Enterprising citizens of St. Paul plan to incorporate the town which has more than 1,500 inhabitants and rising house prices. Three additions are planned, though Shelby and Decatur counties have complicated incorporation efforts.
Boston officials announced Readville track may continue as a racing headquarters for New England and likely will host events in the Grand Circuit next season.
Mrs Lillian Stacy aged 40 was found shot at her home on Hazel street early Monday. She remains in critical condition at Deaconess hospital with the bullet passing through her stomach and lodging near the spine, doctors noting a slight chance of recovery.
An advertisement touts a possum skin colored product that supposedly hides imperfections and blemishes on the face. It promises daytime use with immediate color restoration and a quick healing process, available through Weber Drug Co and Huder. Emergency Laboratories in New York offers free experimental samples by mail to demonstrate overnight results.
Grand Gennaro leads the bill with his supple grace and artistic frenzy as Miss Bessie Wynn lends charm, voice, and style. The Tom Davis trio performs a midair motorcycling thrill while Lester the ventriloquist showcases precise delivery. Juvenile acts, Miss Julie King, Jack Hallen, Sally Hayes, and the Cook brothers entertain, with Beauty and the Beast on screen.
Williams and Walker present a refined colored musical comedy at the Park Theater praised for originality, dancing, and strong singing including Aida Overton Walker in notable performances. The plot centers on a colored community purchasing a park and compelling white directors to buy them out. the engagement runs through Wednesday night.
The Majestic Theater presents The Heir to the Hoorah a stock company comedy with eastern and western flavor by Paul Armstrong author of Salomy Jane. The play blends dash lines with wood comedy as a wealthy mine owner marries a pretty eastern girl and the heir’s birth sparks dramatic twists.
The stock company delivers a spirited performance with vivid roles led by George Arvine as George Lacy and Miss Spinney as his wife. Ainsworth Arnold and Miss Choate deliver strong work, with Forest Seabury praised as Bud Young.
Empire Theater under John J Moy nihan presents a strong burlesque bill opening Monday. A large costumed chorus delivers lively dancing and good comedy with musical numbers. The show features The Hatel Thespian and Beans satire while Jack McCabe supplies much of the humor.
Catarrh and rheumatism are said to stem from accumulated poisons in the blood. A home mixture using Buchu Balmwort and Saraparilla is advised to purify kidneys and bowels with a teaspoon after meals. A nasal rinse of salt and borax is recommended for head catarrh with daily use.
The Annex at 118 South Illinois Street presents Tuesday and Wednesday programing headlined by The Bond Child a talking picture about a stolen child. An Attempted Death by Own Action provides light comedy. Also shown are several other pictures and a song Shine on Harvest Moon to fill forty minutes of entertainment.
Senator John P. Hare introduced a bill in Sacramento that would ban prize fighting. It prohibits artistic encounters with admission fees and makes witnessing a fight a misdemeanor with a maximum $500 penalty.
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