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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1908

Page

10

Next Week at the Theaters Promises a Singers Trio

A preview notes a trio of singers S am Sharkey James Whitely and Killian with the DeGraff sisters. Lilian Mortimer, prolific playwright and star, has a new work, Bunco im Arizona, premiering soon.

Sam Sharkey James Whitely Killian DeGraff Sisters Guliee Bunco Arizona Lilian Mortimer

Vaudeville and theatre run in Kansas City this spring

In Kansas City at Gilliss next week the Century will host Tom Miner's Bohemian company with a new show The Summer Time led by Andy Gardner Ida Nicolai William Spencer Mabel Carew and Joseph Barton Good music dancing and five strong acts comprise the vaudeville bill The two act musical comedy features a western town ravine and Indian camp scenery The MABEL CAREW presents daily matinees Ralph Stuart will follow at the Grand with Strongheart Next Paul Gilmore performs The Wheel of Love a semi Western automobile comedy May 4 at the Grand Robert Mantell brings a Shakespeare revival to Willis Wood the week of April 27 featuring seven plays Mon ayeh King Lear acheth Merchant of Venice Hamlet Richelieu Othello Macbeth and Richard III

Century Century Theater Tom Miner Bohemian Company Andy Gardner Ida Nicolai William Spencer Mabel Carew Joseph Barton Ralph Stuart Robert Edeson Paul Gilmore Kansas City Robert Mantell Willis Wood

Log Books of British Warships Auctioned in New York

Auction in New York offers logs from British warships of the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Notable items include the Serapis log from 1808 to 1809 captured by John Paul Jones, the Plantagenet log from 1809 to 1813 detailing actions in European and American waters, and the San Domingo log of 1812-1813 describing events under Sir John Borlase Warren.

New York Times New York Anderson William Lloyd John Paul Jones United States Armstrong S. C. Reid Fayal Reid Plantagenet San Domingo Cape Gill John Borloscarren Argus Talbot Resolution Hampton Roads Bawchemy James River

Past Problem in Europe Dusty Roads and Tired Cars

The New York Herald Paris Edition notes annual dust problems from steel studded tires on motor cars as roads become dust laden. Municipal efforts are tentative. in France Germany Italy villages suffer under heavy traffic, with England's roads hardest hit from London to the south coast. Trials at Brooklands in 1907 failed to yield dust control solutions, and winter disrupts further progress.

New York Herald Paris France Germany Italy England London Royal Automobile Club Britain Brooklands

British budget to tax steel studded tires to curb road damage

The article argues that heavy traffic requires road changes and blames steel studded tires for road ripping. It predicts a future tax on tire types, notes safety issues with rubber tires in wet weather, and suggests possible rules like removable rims with plain tread in rural areas and studded tires in cities, while acknowledging roads would still wear.

Easter Services Across Churches in Kansas City Area

A detailed listing of Easter and Sunday services across numerous churches in Kansas City and vicinity. Includes Adventist, Advent Christian, Baptist, Christian, Congregational, Episcopal, Christian Science, Lutheran, Methodist, and other denominations. Notes times, locations, pastors, and special music or programs for Easter observances and revival meetings.

Easter Services Across Churches in Kansas City

The Kansas City area hosts a broad Easter observance with numerous churches listing services. Melrose M E Church, Second Presbyterian, Westport Avenue churches, Linwood, Eastminster, Grace, St Paul Reformed, Unitarian All Souls, and many other congregations announce morning and evening worship, special music, baptisms, and Holy Week events led by pastors such as Rev. J C Paiste, Rev. George Reynolds D D, Rev. William S Smalley, Rev. S M Neel, Dr. Frank Arnold, Rev. M M Pierce, and Rev. J W Rushton among others. Additional notes include Easter music, oratorio references, communion, and public attendance invitations across multiple locales including Independence and surrounding districts.

Ist Ninth and Harrison McConnell Tabernacle Church Thirtieth and Holmes Will O. Anderson Jesus Bethany God First Baptist Church Benjamin Otto New Casino Broadway Sunday School Christian Endeavor New Church Tinopet Boulevard Park J. P. Greene H.M. Beardsley Christian Science Troost Avenue Corn Belt Bank First Kansas City Kas Minnesota Portsmouth Building St. John Avenue A. B. Shrader Emanuel Lutheran Missouri Synod Louis Schwartz St. John’s Cherry James C. Schindel Grace Lutheran Roots J. M. Grames Mr. Calvert Cedar Springs Second Presbyterian Fifteenth and Broadway George Reynolds D. D Walnut Thirty-first William S. Smalley Central Harrison Street Ninth Tenth S. M. Neel Forest Frank Arnold Mpty Promised Land Reformed Presbyterian Church Summit Street M. M. Pierce St. Louis Westport Avenue John Stainer Alfred Hu Fifth Presbyterian Mages Z. McKee Christian Endeavor Society Cree J. Henderson Henry M. Beardsley Eastminster Presbyterian Walrond and Anderson Trike M. Thomas Fedg K. Wright Linwood Presbyterian Church Linwood Woodland Harry C. Rogers Grace Benton Boulevard William K. Howe B. P. Fulerton J. H. Miller

Grape Nuts Credited For Cowhands Strength Rise

A cowboy tells of stomach trouble from beef and potatoes, then finds relief after using Grape Nuts. Within two weeks his stomach weakness fades and he gains strength to 184 pounds. He credits the food as the best and says many townspeople follow his lead.

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Sunday Religious Gatherings Across Kansas City

A string of church events announced across Kansas City area venues. Dr. S. D. Senor preaches on Jewish age as gospel type at Colonial Hall 817 East Eighth Street Sunday 2:30 p.m. No collection. Lectures at Shubert Theater by Dr. John Emerson Roberts on Is There Beyond the Silent Night an Endless Day. Easter services at Northside Christian Church Seventh and Parallel with sunrise prayer 6 a.m. and Easter worship 11 a.m. Details include venues, speakers, and service times for multiple congregations.

Methodist Episcopal Oakhurst Methodist Episcopal Church Fighteenth Spruce John Coontz Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church M. G. Humphrey Igrenebing Epworth City Dork Main H. Arthur A. m Epworth League Howard Memwrial Dr. Jones Smith Pemages Heights M. E A. T. Osborn Campbell Rand Avenue Central Church Ninth Street Bbus Avenue Plano Baer W. Williams Los Angeles Cal Young People's Meeting Wabash Ave Holly North Sidon Saa Nicholeon Gomer T. Griffiths Columbus O. Fourth Thirtyighth Street Woodland Avenue Kansas City Kas Armett Colorado Avenue J. W. Rushton Fogland Chelsea Park Twenty-first Maple Streets Argentine Powell Streets Independence Indeence Church West Electricatre Daniel MacGregor Straford Canada Tracy First Church Walroad Copley Smock Indianapolis Lowes Rescue Mission Halls Uth Leve Street Grandview Severil Street Colonial Hall East Eighth Street Eleventh and Grand Avenue Church of This World Shubert Theater John Emerson Roberta Carl Busch Orchestra Kansan City Kan Northside Christian Church James S. Myers C. E SS . Nay

Died. Blanche M. Letchworth-Ag Funeral Notice

Blanche M. Letchworth-Ag, of 83224 Woodland Avenue, died April 16 morning. Funeral from the residence Saturday April 18 at 2 p.m. Rev. Marshal officiating. Burial in Washington cemetery. Mrs. Mary Purcell dies at 1804 Summit Street Friday April 17 at 8:15 p.m. Survived by husband and son and five relatives. Obituary copied for Carthage papers.

Chen Ke Letchworth—Ag Blanche Woodland Avenue Marshal Independence Washington

Funeral for Thomas Griffin Set Saturday at 2 P M

The funeral for Thomas Griffin will be held Saturday at 2 P M from his residence 704 Charlotte Street. He was a member of the Eagles Woodmen and Liquor Dealers association. Burial will be in Chicago. He leaves a wife and one child.

Thomas A “Griffin Charlotte St The Eagles, Woodmen and Liquor Dealers’ Association Chicago

March daily paper sales and averages 1907 record

A historical ledger lists daily paper sales for March 1907 with figures for two columns and a running total. It shows day by day quantities and subtotals, ending with a stated total papers sold and the average for March.

Lawn and Terrace Works Highlight Local Landscape Firm

Nicely shaped bluegrass sod laid and improvements noted with new driveways and lawn tennis grounds. Phone numbers listed as Home 1277 Main Bell 1280 Grand. Myers The Landscape Mall.

Home Main Bell Myers

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