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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1912
Page
11
Julia Marlowe describes the hectic routine of a theatre star from arrival to curtain. She details late hours, early calls, mail, costume changes, interviews, meals, and the constant pressure of public and professional obligations.
An advance agent in an Arkansas town faced confusion over venue naming as the manager of Jones Opera House insisted the dates be changed. The agent, identifying as Jones, visited the office to resolve the mix up and secure the booking.
Boston dispatch reports Antone Sousa rode a whale after a dory accident near Highland Light. Sousa clung to the whale to escape the sea while Manual Butal and crew watched as the great creature circled and carried him briefly, claiming the whale favored him as a passenger.
The master or owners of the schooner Edward E Berry refuse liability for debts contracted by the crew. Master Joan Hall signs the notice with the timestamp 8:25 p.m.
Washington reports Col John Jacob Astor paid the last debt for the Titanic victims. The dollar bill given to Mrs Archibald Forbes was sent to the Woman's Titanic Memorial in New York. The note honors the men who perished aboard the ill fated liner as the party finished a social game before tragedy struck.
Villa Alba advertises a summer and fall resort at Cosy Cod en by the sea. It offers boating bathing fishing and southern comforts with new amusements for guests. Reservations by correspondence are encouraged.
An early advertorial touts Bo Arnica Salve as a remedy for piles and skin irritations. It claims rapid relief from itching inflammation and swelling, plus comfort and joy, noting a price of 25 cents at general stores.
At The Crown Theatre a reel picture titled Fra Diavola screens Monday only. The showing includes Auber’s classic opera music as the entire score. Sessions run 2:30 to 6:30 with a 6:30 special treat. advance pricing noted.
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