The Crawford Opens Season With Orphan's Prayer
The Crawford theatre launches its season with Nettie DeCoursey starring in An Orphan's Prayer at New Crawford. The program also includes The Stain of Guilt and The Volunteer, plus a fire offering and extensive scenery. Critics praise DeCoursey's wit and stage presence while noting lavish production costs and a crowded season schedule.
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Crawford
Nettie de Coure
Comedienne
Jone EL Bay
Willem Garett
Ps Metropolitan
Waddell
The Volunteer at New Crawford slated for August night
A lengthy notice describes the upcoming four act romantic drama The Volunteer at the New Crawford Theatre on Sunday night August 3. Cora Van Tastill leads as the orphan with a rough exterior in a Civil War era tale marked by patriotism and heart interest.
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Cora van Tastll
Anil Jistoricalis
Gutter
Mysterious Claim of Cure and Comfort Across Town
Fragmentary remarks describe a supposed medicine offering relief from diseases and heart ailments. An unnamed young man reports gratitude for a remedy that allegedly eased breathing and swelling, with scattered references to a Dr Mile and a public street in Bakersfield.
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Fats
Cams
Custetian High School
Ballastea Co Ekuart
Notable Opera Gala At Covent Garden Recalled
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Covent Garden gala performances honoring President Louthrt and historic events at the old Haymarket Opera House and Drury Lane. Mentions include 1888 operatic performances and Barnett's mountain tale among antiquated era-goer memories.
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Convent Garden
Louthrt
London
Prath
Opera House
Haymarket
Drury Lane
The County Chairman opens at Studebaker theater
George Ade’s new comedy drama The County Chairman arrives in Chicago with a blend of satire and romance. The play centers on Sim Hackler a shrewd county politician and Jules Rigby the cautious village financier, weaving political themes into a witty local tale set in Antioch in the Mississippi valley.
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Swry
George Ade
Ieee
Ade
Hovier
Studebaker Theater
Chicago
Hamia
Cupid
Westorn
Sint
Antioch
Mississippi Valley
Eich
Sim
Jules Rigby
Ektafsine
Boon
Mr Ade
Jin
Land
Imarry
Hin
Foreign Invasion of Theaters Brings London Plays to U S
The article notes a surge of American plays booked for London engagements and predictions that imports will offset a homegrown deficit. It highlights "The Destiny of the Gods," "Pretty Power," and "Dolly Varden" being staged, with interest growing over stage adaptations inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and Arthur Bourchiér.
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London
United States
Powe
Dolly Varden
Edgar Allan Poe
Gret
Arthur Bourchiér
Poe
Doctor Gourdon
Professor Phime
Paris
Remedy for hay fever Hyomel touted by reputable supporters
A damaged 1920s letter-like notice promotes Hyomel as a cure for hay fever. It cites KF Forbes of McCook Nebraska and Gov W Grensfield as endorsers, claiming the inhaled remedy lets patients stay at home without symptoms and requires ongoing dosing for prevention and relief.
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Forbes
Mc Cook
Neb
W. Grensfield
Drugeist
Hankska Avenut
Hromel
Sinanee
Hue
Stansfield
Stage Notes Mention Lofty Plans and Cast Details
The fragment describes a proposed stage piece titled The nag System with a setting in a mudhouse and a cast including Frank Mills, an American ex-Drs Leslie Carter associate. It references Annie Russell’s success in Bret Harte's Sue and notes a Snow-bound at Eagle’s piece collaboration by the novelist and T. Edgar PEM berton. An act in the United States is planned with a Lennon season after a provincial run if successful.
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Eictiey
Ieces
Ian
Londo Weil
United States
Ertane
Frank
Mills
Drs
Leslie Carter
Bourehier
Annie Russell
Bret Harte
Sue
Eagle’s
T. Edgar Pemberton
Lennon
Theatrical Gossip From London to Philadelphia
Miss Effie Shannon and Miss Nethersole star in Sherlock Holmes and Carmen touring the east with English actors. The article recalls Shaw’s Arms and the Man reception, Paderewski anecdotes, and notes on Miss George and other American performers in London society.
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Effie Shannon
Heaton
Herbert Keloey
Miss Nethersole
Misa Shannon
London
Washington
Miss Shannon
White House
Mr. Shaw
Elyansr Carey
Maude Monrie
Orrin Johnson
Theatre Season Details From The Herald Square Page
Mr Palmer guides a Herald Square theater season with Grave Hillston leading Toten and a Virginian adaptation. Kirke La Shelie, Dustin Parham, Miss Luc ia, and Miss Bessie Baldwin join strong castings for September through October. Theodore Kremer, Captain, Drews, and Murphy also feature in a bustling New York season.
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Mr. Palmer
Herald Square
Grave Hillston
Hex
Beatingwa Sree Ee Sail Theater
Virginian
Daisy Storsfai
Charles Frohman
Henrietta Crotama
Apenn
Seansnatean Shenten
Sep Peesbes
Theodore Kremer
Amnate
Aecionia
New York
Kronpriis
John Drews
Pia
Next
Cansvo
Anthony Lope
Harrison Rhodes
Drews
Orange
Mar- Extet Dale
Tim Murphy
George Tart
Edward Rove
Bowser cherishes a backyard sunflower memory
In May Bowser planted sunflowers and tended a single plant that grew tall with leaves wrapping bottles and bricks. Neighbors teased, cats scratched, and Bowser recalled childhood days as the plant flourished. The tale ends with Bowser praising the sunflower as a priceless, magical symbol of past joys.
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Mr. Bowser
China
Mrs. Bowser
Nina Bea
George
Ae Bowser
Sunflower Mystery Frays Bowser in Alley Night
Mr Bowser tears through the city alleys after his prized sunflower vanishes overnight. He blames hoodlum youths and vows revenge while Mrs Bowser remains skeptical as the hunt for the missing plant continues. The tale captures a quirky neighborhood incident from a bustling urban corner.
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Thusdor
Sunflower
Snell
Southern Fruit and Vegetable Growing Profits Across Lands
The Louisville and Nashville line region in Alabama West Florida and Mississippi yields rich crop profits for truck gardeners. One acre produced 100 barrels of raw inches for 200 dollars. another 4 acres of radishes netted 1465 dollars. In spring 192, a gardener sold 200 barrels of potatoes from 1 acre for 1548 dollars, net 892 dollars. Land later yielded corn melons hay and more with high per acre values. Address General Industry Louisville and Nashville R R Louisville KY.
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Louisville & Nashville
Alabama
West Florida
Misnicaippi
Ross
Pittsburg
Travel Options From St Louis to California or Puget Sound
Advertises round trip travel August 1 to August 1 from St Louis Kaliene City and St Joseph. Urges checking with nearest ticket agent about sleeper to California. Promotes cheap Colorado excursions with half-rate round trips to Colorado and Utah resorts all summer.
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California
Puget Sound
St. Louie
Kaliene City
St. Joseph
Colorado
Utah
Minnesota
Minnesota Oiffers & Wealth
Homeseekers Excursions Offer Half-Price Westward Trips
Home seekers are invited on monthly half-rate excursions to the west and northwest to view thriving crops and explore homes in a developing family region. Reservations and ticket details are available at the travel office.
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