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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
5
Theatrical feature The Man of the Hour by George Broadhurst shown at Sugar's Theatre tonight. The play, praised as American and realistic, follows American life with a powerful dramatic core and a proficient cast delivering lavish costumes and a singing and dancing chorus.
Miss Nellie Waters, a 17 year old Montana ranch girl, joins Miss Mabel Barrison to star as Flower in The Flower of the Ranch. The Garrick Theatre production ran 200 nights in Chicago and will visit Monroe with Waters in the lead role.
Announcement of the Matinee Girl Musical Comedy Company appearing at Sugar’s Theatre next Sunday night. The group is a recognized amusement production in the region and regarded highly by lovers of musical plays in the city.
An advertisement touts better instruction with new expert teachers, claiming top credentials in the South. It promotes bookkeeping shorthand and telegraphy courses with special rates at Monroe Commercial College, 28-5¢.
Capudine claims to clear the head and steady the nerves for business. The ad says it relieves headache and nervous tension and is available at drug stores. The brief notice promotes Capudine as a fast-acting remedy.
In a bustling scene, Reuben visits Miss Van Asterbilt in New York where her entourage ensures a charming welcome. His country cousin finds hospitality joyful as rats roam a room where wives meet, and chaos never dulls the mood.
Grand Street Theatre presents Making It Pleasant for Him by Selig with a visit to Miss Van Asterbilt. Broght to Terms features Selig. Judgment by Essanoy is a pure tragedy not an honor picture. Vaudeville attractions include Phelps and Cullenbine in In Mexico and Joe Alvin with novelty singing and acrobatic dances. Adults loc Children after 10 years 1c. All children over 3 require a ticket.
The Lyceum Theatre will open tonight with vaudeville and picture showings. Three new reels will be shown for ten cents admission. The interior features include large opera chairs and generous aisle space, with electrical work nearing completion. Front exterior finishing continues and will be finished during the week.
Sheriff Jack Parker informs all Monroe saloonkeepers of an upcoming enforcement action. The notice underscores local peacekeeping efforts and signals possible inspections or related measures. Additional details are not provided in the available text.
The State Department weighs a full report on the Butcher case as Estrada and Madriz maneuver. Reports say Leon troops move eastward to block Estrada in Managua and U S marines may encamp on a Salvador island while Zelaya’s status and Mexico's stance draw diplomats’ scrutiny.
A light hearted musical comedy about animal performers opens in New York and Chicago. The show features catchy tunes, playful scripts, and a parade of pet characters in a cross city debut.
In Rochester on December 29 over 3,000 delegates from American colleges gathered to begin the sixth international convention of the Student Volunteer Movement for Foreign Missions. The five day session features talks by leading missionaries and discussions on Christian work in industrial and educational fields, medical and personal conferences with workers from fields abroad. Noted speakers include Ambassador James Bryce Bishop McDowell Bishop Hendrix Gifford Pinchot Baron Paul Nicolay and Samuel B Capen of Boston president of the American Board.
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