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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1909
Page
3
An advertisement urges readers to increase earnings by disciplined saving. It claims many expenses are unnecessary and that cutting them builds a savings nucleus with the company, promoting capital and surplus figures and a push to start today. The ad emphasizes making a $1,000,000 level capitalization and $300,000 surplus as examples.
In Crawfordsville Indiana on November 2 Mrs John W Davie suffered burns while helping with soup for Trinity church social. A tin vessel with a tight lid exploded as she lifted the lid, splashing scalding soup on her face hands and arms though the injuries proved not to be serious.
Irvington hopes rested Wabash sides with Butler at Washington Park for the season finale. Bettora and others forecast a Wabash win by three to four touchdowns despite reports of Notre Dame battering. Hopkins is the only injury, likely to play. Wilson and Starbuck sit out Notre Dame to be ready.
Sir Thomas Lipton, back from the Lusitania, said in Queenstown that a U S reception gives tacit promise of an America’s Cup challenge. He intends to build two yachts with Fyfe as lead designer.
Indianapolis opens the Colonial theater at Illinois and New York streets with a fashionable crowd. Cecil Owen supervised the modern blue and white house while Cecilia Loftus and Roland Travers headline a vaudeville bill praised for artistry and novelty. The crowd enjoyed polished impersonations, magic, and wholesome comedy reflecting a thriving city theater scene.
Cecil C. Owen hosts a lively show with Miss Zay Holland debuting her clever songs and audience singalongs. Sydney Grant delivers witty tales while Cameron and Gaylord perform a sharp blackface act in whiteface. Mazuz and Mazette charm with Tramp and the Lady. Lorette’s living pictures stun, and ColoniScope reels impress alongside a refined orchestra program.
Marie Dainton headlines a week of acts at Grand Opera House with strong showings from Miss Winona Winters and Miss Elsie Faye. The Connellys star in Sweethearts a two part sentimental playlet praised for natural romance. Also featured are Witt's four singing girls, The Messenger Boy with Arthur Dunn, and burlesque by Martini and Maxmillian. Park and Estes theaters present McFadden's Flats and Our New Minister at Majestic with strong ensemble work.
An advertisement claims catarrh can be cured at any stage at the advertiser's expense. It asserts over a million have sought his method, which cures by addressing the disease's cause and promises a quick, complete remedy. Readers are invited to mail name and address to C B Gauss to receive treatment.
An advertisement touts Mi o na stomach tablets for indigestion and dyspepsia with a money back guarantee. A testimonial from Herbert L. Patterson of Brewer credits the product with restoring his appetite and ability to eat, claiming fast relief within minutes. Sold by druggists nationwide and Booths Miona offers free samples and mail orders.
George Arvine leads a strong cast in a revival featuring Ainsworth Arnold as Darius Startle and Mr. Kirk as Lem Ransom. Curtis Hoten portrays Curtis Hoten, with P D Quinn from Cincinnati as Obadiah Blurton. Skeezicks is Carroll Barrymore, Earle Metcalfe plays Calvin Abdal, and others deliver solid performances. Next week the company stages In the Bishop's Carriage, followed by Eugene Walter's The Wolf.
Billy Watson headlines at the Empire delivering laughs beyond other burlesque. Harry Montague wrote two burlettas staged by Watson, with strong staging and costumes. Alice Gilbert Lilzette Howe Mary Wentworth Frankie Weston and George F Dorsey Ida Walling receive praise for performances. The olio is short but effective and the crowd enjoys Watson's time on stage.
L. Dorsey H. E. Waltson and Lb Heslin presented a strong musical program while Etta Victoria offered a contortion act praised for sensationalism and skill. The crowd enjoyed Watson returning to his Philip role and his lively poker routine.
Fort Wayne Indiana officers tasked by the department to estimate the city population have put 64387 as the current figure. The estimate relies on last election votes and suggests a substantial gain since the 1900 census. Preparations accelerate as the district will soon be divided into precinct maps for bureau use.
Carleton H. Hutchinson of Boston with offices at 8 Congress Street praises Cooper's New Discovery after eight years of chronic illness and spent over 1500 dollars on failed treatments. He details severe stomach trouble, loss of appetite, and gradual recovery after using the medicine, claiming renewed health and energy. The product is available at any drug store in the United States.
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