The Traveling Salesman at Willis-Weed Theatre
The comedy The Traveling Salesman by James Forbes comes to Willis-Weed Theatre the week starting Sunday with Henry B Harris presenting his acclaimed company. It follows Bob Blake, a jovial drummer, as he helps Beth Elliott save her land from a railroad rush while risking his job, a tale packed with humor and staged by notable actors including Mark Smith and James O Neill Jr including Miriam Nesbitt and Diana Buneker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Forbes
Willis - Weed
Henry B. Harris
New York
Boston
Bob’ Blake
Middle West
Beth Elliott
Blake
United Commercial Travelers of America
Travelers Protective Association
Chicago
Mark Smith
James O'Neill
Clifford Stork
Lawrence Sheehan
Theodore Kehrwold
Daniel Jarrett
Guy B. Hoffman
Emnett
Shackleford
Robert Hamilton
Miriam Nesbitt
Diana Buneker
Marion Stephenson
Virginia Hamilton
Umbrella Buyers Caught Off Guard by Sudden Rain
Shoppers who delay umbrella purchases until rain begins often find only bare shelves. Experts warn that predictable showers spur quick shortages and urge proactive preparation for wet weather.
Proved OCULIST Right in Double Vision Tale
A New York oculist recalls a patient an older rural man who claimed his eyes were “gitting a little out o kilter.” After a prism test the patient sees two photographs, and the doctor quips about the doubled view bringing double friends, real estate, and a doubled pocketbook. The tale ends with the patient paying ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Magistrate Harris Endures a Turbulent Visitor
A stout woman bursts into Magistrate Harris office shouting at neighbor Mrs Titani calling her a troppie. The magistrate corrects her language noting his jurisdiction over spoken words and she exits in a huff with a mispronounced insult.
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Harris
Philadelphia
Titani
American Money In Canada and Other International Notes
The Toronto Monetary Times reports large American investments in Canada totaling at least 226000000 with data gathered from U S firms and over 500 correspondents. Investments span British Columbia mills mines land deals lumber and packs facilities with capital aggregates around 3100.8 million including 165 companies averaging 600000 each. Additional cost of students living abroad and various prices across Vienna Moscow Paris and other cities are cited. An advisory aside mentions a Napier car breakdown anecdote and a London telephone statistic followed by patent medicine promotion and local classifieds offering clothing services and shoe cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Toronto Monetary Times
United States
Dominion
British Columbia
Alberta
HAYS HAIR HEATTH Never Fails To Restore Gray Hair
Ad promotes a sample bottle of a hair treatment claiming to restore gray hair to its natural color. Includes mail‑in offer with address and nominal postage. The text mimics a mock old-time advertisement and references household cooks in dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
U Sa
Honey Bees and Nectar: Prolific Pollinators and Foraging Costs
The article discusses honey bees as the most effective pollinators for fruit and seed crops, noting their nectar collection efficiency and the large foraging effort required. It provides estimates of hive populations by month and calculates nectar weight gains and foraging trips, highlighting the bees’ role in fertilization and crop yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heetar
Asa Heo
Ita
Giants Feared Dwarfs and The Flattering Tongue
A fragmented piece mixes anecdotes from a Philadelphia scene with a joke about initials and interviews. It recalls a 17th century Vienna tale of giants and dwarfs sheltering from fear, then shifts to a humorous exchange about a faux meal and a remark on monsieur's teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Vienna
Walter
Monsieur
Leslie
Some Spanish Books
A reader from Lawrence Kansas in 1910 notes no lack of Spanish history books in English. He lists numerous titles across Moorish, Middle, and Modern Spain and praises their authority and literary style for teachers and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kan
Spain
Ciemeral
Jhume
Pinnami
Latimer
Napier
Wailen
Arinedatie
Istaria
Remnants of Patent Medicine Pitch from an Anxious Era
Fragmented ad copy extols Cure-alls and tonics for grip, coughs, and liver trouble. It touts Foley’s Honey and Tar and Electric Bitters with testimonials, while promising quick relief and sales via Barber & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray W. Ayres
Io O
Ade
O. 7
Barber & Son
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ito
Dr. Pierce
ASI
World’s Drug Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
M. D
Buffalo
N. Y. de
Pierce
Boos
People’s Common Service
the Times
The
Rocky Mountain News
Colorado
Denver Times
Palmer
News-Times Pubilasing Co
Denver
Qld Sol
Kansas City
Florida
Southeastern Tog Tente Limited
Harvey
Havana
Cuba
E. Lovrien
Ison
Frisco Lines
Kansas City, Mo
Russia
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Odessa
Mexico
Argentina
Uruguay
Paris
Jack
Pick MeTr
London
Foley
Bright
Abernethy
Bell
Albert Noller
Hays
Woodward & Company
Jersey
Skern
Market Street
Vite
Constabl
Uncle Job
Neliceman
J. K. Allen
John
Anna
Dunham
Fuley
Andy
Au Zerhvreager
EEF
Givien
Eont
Geveres
A. J. Dicker
W. A Dunmic
Edmondwo & Tu
Rol Hutor Roy
Hungteker & Wahrenbrock
H. Hungieker
Eliis Cash Giery
W. A. Guenther
Johns & Beal Vie
Oa. Kasold
Win. LaCosa
5. Lawrencé
Sam McCurdy
Frank Meterhoffer
Wm. Mesenheimer
Cleetrie
Christos
Gersurh
Liliam McTurrow
Dr. King
A. T. Dinu
Pine Valley
Miss
Barber & Sen
Wieg
Will A. Marsh
Siler City
Nlg
Mule
Cooks
Toley
F. G. Fritts
Oneouto
N.Y
Smith Premier Typewriter Co., Inc
Paracuse
Margenal
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