Philippine youth offers to be son to VP-elect Marshall
A Philippine youth from the islands writes to vice president-elect Thomas R. Marshall offering to become his son or serve under his auspices. He asks for a job if not a son, offering to work as housekeeper, gardener, servant, or similar roles and requests transportation. The letter is signed S Viterbo Villanueva box 76 Toile. A separate line promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds.
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Indianapols
Ind
Thomas R. Marshall
Philippine Islands
S. Viterbo Villanueva
Toile
Kalem releases Kerry Gow three reel romance in Ireland
Kalem presents The Kerry Gow a three reel screen drama produced after Joseph Murphy wrote the original play. Kalem secured photo play rights from Murphy and filmed every scene on authentic Irish locations. Also offered Too Many Caseys by Vitagraph and Conk and Vicinity showcasing Conk with landmarks like Queen's College and Blarney Castle.
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Kalem Company
Kerry Gow
Kalem
Joseph Murphy
Murphy
Ireland
Vitagraph
Conk and Vicinity
Conk
Queen's College
Blarney Castle
The Great Steeplechase and Three Other Pathé Shorts
A Pathe special two reel drama features thrilling steeplechase racing with spills and narrow escapes. A love story threads through the riot of action. Also shown are When Helen Was Elected a Selig comedy and Broncho Billy's Love Affair from Essanay with G M Anderson in a Western role.
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Good Pictures
Pathe
Helen
Two Reel Pictures to Bow on Friday Program
Upsy presents a varied bill with Wednesday and Thursday showings headlined by David's War With Absalom a two reel epic about an Israelite conflict. Also shown are Early Days in the West 101 Bison Bisonins and The Girl From the Country with The Vengeance of the Fakir featuring Tigers and leopards in a two reel sensation with Eclair comedy for laughs and a clever horse.
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Upsy
David
Absalom
Tigers
Leoparda
Kaiser's maxims copied for daily guidance under glass
Berlin reports someone has copied the daily maxims guiding the Kaiser and he is often seen reading the admonitions in his library. The list includes rules like be strong in trouble, take things as they come, seek silver linings, enjoy nature, and do your best without expecting gratitude. The authorship is uncertain.
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Berlin
William
Refused to Sing Aida as Chicago Opera Cast Changes
Chicago Grand Opera soprano Carolina White refused to sing her farewell Aida performance. Manager A Dip pel hired Enrica Clay to assume the role. The substitute, an American success in Italy, is Florence Dillon, formerly of San Francisco, announced shortly before the show. Two weeks
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Chicago
Dramatic stage turnplaces actress in lead role
A performer previously tested by Dippel was brought back to replace Caolina White, taking the lead in a single performance after several days of trial.
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Dippel
Caolina White
Eggs In Fragile Parcel Causes Post Office Mix Up
At Brockton main and substation offices brisk parcel post activity met with a mishap when an egg shipment marked only as a box of eggs failed to pass safely. Some eggs survived while others broke, providing a quirky glimpse into early parcel handling. Also promoting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a claim of world wide reputation for curing colds, sold by dealers.
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Brockton
Cape
Live Kitten Parcel Post From West Chicago to Geneva
A live kitten marked merchandise was shipped by parcel post from West Chicago to Geneva in a neat crate. The animal showed no ill effects from the journey. Massage of affected parts with Chamberlain's Liniment often helps partial paralysis and relieves rheumatic pains. For sale by all dealers.
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Parcel Post
Elgin
West Chicago
Geneva
Chamberlain
Alaska to grow its native strawberries here
The Department of Agriculture reports Alaska could cultivate native strawberries amid its short summers. After years of trials with cold resistant plants from various regions and bold breeding efforts, scientists say a native strawberry variety now bears fruit outdoors in Alaska’s climate.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Alaska
Alaska Farm Projects Boost Local Food Independence
Alaska experiments at a coastal research station yield a hardy fruit from crossbreeding with mainland stock, soon to be planted in local gardens. Dairy aims expand with native Galloway cattle producing affordable cream while rugged conditions test sustainability. Butter and potential sugar beet breakthroughs offer economic independence though sugar remains imported.
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Alaska
Washington
Arctic Circle
Yukon
Congress
The Notograph Ends a Romance in Obscure Progress
A reflective piece laments the decline of romantic letters as modernity replaces tender notes with the notograph. It contrasts velvet skies and scented missives with steel roofs, electric glare, and utilitarian progress, mourning a past of handwritten love.
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Landona
A Constitutional Disease and Hood's Sarsaparilla
The text claims a constitutional disease causes focal aches inflamed joints and stiff muscles and cannot be cured locally. It advocates constitutional treatment with Hood's Sarsaparilla to correct acidity and build up the system. It promotes Sarsaparilla tablets sold in usual patent form.
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