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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1905
Page
10
The Grand plans next week’s vaudeville program with multiple headliners led by the famed Piccolo Midgets. A dramatic plot set around Port Arthur siege and Manchurian conflict will accompany the bill, including vibrant Japanese village scenes and theatrical spectacle.
A crowded program on stage includes A Prisoner of War and York State Folks at Park, with Grace Gardner, Simon Gardner, Klein Brow Nicholson, Irene Franklin, and Lea Duhitas amid musical acts, pantomime, and a new European duo The Two Alexiag. The bill promises a panoramic film, dancing, and novelty acts including The Lady and the Pugilia and Runaway Girls in a weeklong engagement.
Rev Thomas J Villers will speak at the Grand Opera House on Sundays in a series titled The Story of Christ as Told by Great Painters. Readings include Correggio Madonna in Florence, Dore Vale of Tears in London, Raphael Transfiguration in Rome, Da Vinci Last Supper in Milan, Munkay Christ on Calvary, Angelo Last Judgment in Rome, Tintoretto Paradise in Venice, with dates from Feb 12 to Mar 28 across venues and cities.
A testimonial claims the heart pumps about seventy strokes per minute and 20 to 30 pounds of blood per minute. It blames disease, exertion, fright, anxiety, alcohol and tobacco for weakening nerves and causing breathlessness and dizziness. The ad promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure as a safe remedy to strengthen nerves and heart muscles and supply energy, with a clergyman’s endorsement in Moss Ave Beaton.
Geraldine Farrar of Melrose draws daily praise as her voice electrifies audiences in Europe. Reports from Bertin cite her recent success in Wart on Husain where she has been performing Faust, Traviata, La Boheme and Manon. After her engagement, Farrar will return to Bertin for four performances then perform in Monte Carlo.
Two touring troupes managed by Livbler & Co converge in Indianapolis for a major week of performances starting February 2. Edward Terry the renowned English actor arrives to attend rehearsals and join the casts of The Gentleman From Indiana and The Eternal City.
Wilhelm the ruler and his empress invite Misa Farrar to Berlin amid rumors of engagement. Reports recall the Kalver and the crowd prince story linked to Miss Farrar, touching a saga of royal intrigue and public curiosity.
The Blue Lodee of Maron gathered Tuesday evening in their wah. Misses Alle McKee and Florence Rush returned to Greenfield after a brief visit with Indianapolis fries. The Christian Sunday school normal class met at the Christian church for a pleasant evening. WW. L. Preeman, wife and son Donna were mentioned in the brief local notes.
Return of residents from Indianapolis visit to Greentiellin relatives. Prof. Cobb travels to Milwaukee for National Superintendent association meeting. Maud Thomas to replace Mrs Randall at Lincoln School due to illness. Armory dances draw out of town guests. Headlines note widespread school illnesses and a Mother's Sweet Powders promotion for children.
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