Old Guard Advance Agents Recount Theatre Pioneers
In Mobile reminiscences, P. S. Mattox recalls thirty years as a theater advance agent. He contrasts rugged duties and paymaster tasks of the past with modern titles, noting figures like Mr. Tannenbaum and Klaw & Erlanger shaped early touring operations and bookings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattox
Gies
Tera Avis
Pre Fon
Mobile
Neil O’brien
Ratte Axies Brome
Actors’ Board
Jake Monnahboutn
Tannenbaum
America
Richmond
Gulf
Mississippi
Atlantic
South
Dixie
A. L. Erlanger
Klam
Louisville
Effie Ellsier
Mr. Erlanger
Klaw & Erlanger
Scott's Emulsion Promises Relief for Catarrh
An advertisement claims obstinate catarrh signals a run-down body and urges readers to build strength with Scott's Emulsion. It touts concentrated fats and glycerine to soothe organs, nourish tissues, and improve blood, crediting Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield, New Jersey.
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Nature
Scott
Scott & Bowne
BloomBeld
N. J
Digestit Relief Promised for Stomach Ailment Story
A San Antonio writer, 73, credits Digestit with saving his life after severe dyspepsia and stomach distress. The ad touts Digestit tablets plus Digestit Elixir, promises money-back if unsatisfied, and cites a testimonial from Rev. M. J. Jenkins. It urges readers to buy 50¢ packages from Van Antwerp's.
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Mr. Jenkins
Brown
van Antwerp
Bribery Charge Assertion Denied by Engineer Dew
Engineer Charlies Dew denies bribery charges tied to the Dog River bridge contract on Cedar Point road. Nashville Bridge Co disputes the accusations, asserts fair bidding, and suggests submitting plans to State Highway Engineer W S Kellar for review.
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Charlies Dew
Dog River
Cedar Point Road
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Webb & McAlpine
Nashville Bridge Company
Nashville
Tenn
Mobile County
Mobile
Ala
Dew
W. 8. Kellar
Nashville Bridge CO
A. J. Dyer
Scott Party Establishes Base in Antarctic Ice
Some members believed alive after a long voyage ashore, settling in houses carried in knockdown form. They began scientific observations with ample provisions for three years. Captain Scott's party brought twenty Siberian ponies, thirty dogs and two motor sleds to traverse a 1500 mile route to the pole.
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Terra Naval
Scott
Pole
Hay's Hair Health Ad Promises Dandruff Cure and Free Soap
Local ad touts Hay's Hair Health promising relief from itching and dandruff while restoring natural color. Crack a bottle today with a free Harvey soap offer and a bonus Harfina soap cake for 50c to $1, appealing to worn scalp users.
Tragic Antarctic Rescue Plans Surface In Scott Expedition
The article notes that Captain Scott intended a sixteen man main party with four man relays, suggesting some crew at bases survived and informed the world of the expedition’s fate. Mrs. Scott, unaware of the tragedy, sailed from San Francisco February 6 for New Zealand hoping to meet him and may not learn of his death until reaching Tahiti or New Zealand.
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Captain Scott
Scott
San Francisco
New Zealand
Aorangi
Peary and Amundsen Pay Tribute to Captain Scott
Rear Admiral Peary expressed deep sympathy on Captain Scott's death and offered condolences to Mrs Scott and the families as well as the British nation. Roald Amundsen paid tribute at the National Geographic Society noting a friendly rivalry with Scott and acknowledging Shackleton's and Scott's aid in Antarctic exploration.
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Peary
Amundsen
Washington
Robert E. Peary
U. 8
S. N
Congress
North Pole
Captain Scott
Roald Amundsen
Scott
National Geographic Society
Society
Shackelton
Scott's Greatest Error Was Abandoning Dogs
Washington reports the death of Captain Scott and companions and director Newell notes Scott sent back all dogs at Beardmore glacier. He argues Peary Amundsen and others relied on dogs for swift polar travel and sledding, and losing dogs would cripple a party if a member became disabled.
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Scott
Washington
National Geographical Society
Newell
Peary
Beardmore Glacier
Pole
Amundsen
Shackleton Clings to Hope After Scott Expedition Fate
Sir Ernest Shackleton tells dispatches on Captain Scott and party, calling it inconceivable they perished before a blizzard. He cites scurvy as the major danger and notes strength and prior service with Scott. He recalls serving with Scott as a third lieutenant a decade ago.
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Ernest Shackleton
New York
Scott
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Captain Scott
The Cowboy Millionaire
A vivid western comedy drama featuring a mad steer, a cowboys raid on a theatre, a millionaire’s yacht, and Chicago arrival. Shown Monday February 10 at the Royal Theatre with a life graph. Admission 10 cents, children under ten 5 cents.
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Great Far West
Bud
Chicago
Royal Theatre
Fulton’s Renal Compound touted for Bright’s disease
An advertisement argues that digitalis and Basham’s Mixture fail to halt renal degeneration in Bright’s disease, while Fulton’s Renal Compound allegedly restores kidney function and improves albumen assimilation. The notice claims thousands recover with the Renal Compound, lists Braswell’s Drug Store as agent, and invites readers to request the pamphlet from John vs. Fulton Co. in San Francisco.
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Fulton
Digitalis
Basham
Braswell
John Vs. Fulton Co
San Francisco
California
Wheeling Nine to Play the Bankers in Season Opener
The Wheeling nine, representing City Bank and Trust Company, opens the season at City League Park Thursday afternoon with an 8 30 p m start. Proceeds go to Catholic and Protestant orphanages.
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United States
Wheeling
City Bank and Trust Company
City League Park
Spring Hill College
Spring Hill
G. R. Heissel
The
City Bank Aggregation
Crede Taylor
City Bank Nine
Wheeling Boys
Marriott
Colsson
Mobile Baseball Association
Southern League
Bill Maloney
Mobile Southern League
Fortifications Passes the House
The Fortifications bill, second supply measure, clears the House as Speaker Champ Clark urges members to stay at their posts to finish amid a crowded calendar. Five other appropriations have passed the House and await Senate action or further steps.
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Associated Press
Washington
Champ Clark
House
Senate
Ward Returns to Arkansas for Trial
Springfield Illinois February 10 A requisition for the return to Hot Springs of J H Ward now under arrest in Chicago was honored by Governor Dunne. Ward is accused of taking part in a Hot Springs robbery involving $20,000 from F P Fox of Indiana.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Hot Springs
J. H. Ward
Chicago
Dunne
Ward
F. P. Fox
Indiana
Fox
Gunboat Wheeling Open for Visitors at Wheeling Waterfront
Hundreds of onlookers watched the Uni States gunboat Wheeling as it was open to visitors along the Anthony street waterfront. Navy officers and sailors gave a full gun drill before departure orders for New Orleans on February 15 sparked speculation about possible orders to Mexican waters amid unrest in Mexico.
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Anthony Street
Uni States
Wheeling
Navy Department
New Orleans
Mexican
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Sunny Side of Broadway at Lyric
The Lyric Theatre runs The Sunny Side of Broadway Monday Wednesday and Thursday with Max Bloom. The show, priced at a high regular, features the same cast as in legitimate theatres and has drawn strong audiences across five seasons. Bunty Pulls the Strings comes to the Lyric for a Tuesday single performance with curtain at 8:20.
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Broadway
Lyric
Lyric Theatre
Max Bloom
Bunty
Lyric Theater
Neil O'Brien and His New Minstrels At Lyric Friday
The first fully new minstrel company in seasons debuts at Lyric theater Friday with Neil O'Brien and his American minstrels. On tour since August, the show features famed negro sketches and a Filipino service travesty with a colored regiment general. Seats on sale. Next Saturday sees A Butterfly On the Wheel come to Lyric for its local premiere.
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Neil O’brien
Lyric Theater
O’brien
Philippines
New York
Clean Out Your Kidneys and Bladder Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It claims rapid sugar reduction and relief from frequent urination, with testimonials of symptom relief and a $1 per large bottle price. Available via Stuart Drug Company and Van Antwerp Drug Corp. Ltd.
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Stuart
Stuart Drug Company
Atlanta
Mobile
Ala
van Antwerp Drug Corp. Ltd
Realist Trial Scene Draws Crowds in English Drama
Matinee and eight present an all English company in a play famed for a third act trial scene. Mrs Adiington, wife of a member of parliament, faces a sensational divorce suit after an alleged discretion. On the stand she collapses under a severe cross examination, a powerful dramatic moment. Seat sale opens Wednesday at 10.
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Shuberts
Lewis Waller
Adiington
Seat Sale
The Red Circle at Orpheum Theatre This Week
The Red Circle, a stirring play about New York politics corruption, will attract large audiences at the Orpheum Theatre in the first half of the week with Monday opening, plus Tuesday and Wednesday night shows and a Tuesday matinee. The Moonshiner's Reacquition follows at the Orpheum on Friday and Saturday.
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Red Circle
New York City
Orpheum Theatre
Higley-Harrington
Rosenthal
Orpheum
Garden of Allah at Dreamland This Week
The Garden of Allah, a renowned motion picture production, will be the attraction at Dreamland all week. The Sahara desert themes depict the life and occupations of its people in a unique and extremely interesting portrayal. Showings occur three times daily, once in the afternoon and twice at night.
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Garden of Allah
Dreamland
Sahara Desert
Pocketbook in hand a spendthrift’s odd trait
A witty question ponders if a spendthrift ever carries a pocketbook, a curious image mixing thriftless spending with portable personal finance. The phrase invites reflection on frugality and waste in everyday life.
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Old ‘Guard
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Cowboy Millionaire
Bright
Digitalia
the Bankers
Clark
Arkansas
Westefp ™ Union
Wwe
Theo. WN. Vail
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Bell Telephone
Western Union Telegraph Office
Western Union
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