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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1903
Page
2
The Crawford presents Are You a Mason and Yon Yonson with Willie Collier as lead actor. The program promises lively scenes, a Norwegian waterfall display, and a mix of comedy and romance as familiar stage names headline the production amid immersive period theater flourishes.
Two stars headline at the Crawford next week with performers Anke Shy and D. Hestisn among the cast. The program features plays and a Shakespeare segment, plus emcees and a range of roles, including a vaudeville act and a dramatic tableau.
Fragmentary text depicts high pay for vaudeville performers and disputes over contracts and working weeks. It mentions figures, managers, and stage names like Jamil Garon and Herter Hobert while noting age rules and weekly work limits. The passage conveys performer leverage and industry strains without graphic detail.
A报o in London revival notes plans for theatrical adaptations and revivals of Rudyard Kipling works. Details cover Othello and Desdemona casting, Gertrude, and other stars, with updates on Marion Crawford and Rowland Millville. The piece surveys cast shifts, tours, and productions, including notes on divorces, recoveries, and public interest in stage history.
A renowned Russian pianist is billed for a February appearance at the Auditorium. The article notes critical debate over interpretations and mentions Ossip Gatevoutiich and Gabrijoritseh as prominent figures, praising versatile performance and individual style.
An old advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion strengthens nursing mothers and improves breast milk quality. It promises that healthier mothers yield stronger, fuller babies and urges mothers in poor health to use the product for the babies’ benefit. The copy targets mothers with statements about thin and weak babies gaining strength.
Washington report details a Navy dispute involving Admiral Evans requesting extra clothing and equipment for his crew after a gunboat patrol near China. Paymaster General Kenny refused the request as excessive, Moody referred the matter to Captain Cowles who sided with Kenny. Kenny sent a certified copy of Evans’s list to the secretary, but Evans is to receive the same number of clothes and gear Kenny chooses.
The Bottom Globe series titled Women Wage Earners compares female compositors to Mala Positors. It notes few women become job printers, stresses need for intelligence and punctuation, and explains pay scales around 30 cents per 1000 types set with weekly earnings from 1 to 3 dollars for top hands. It mentions union rules, equal pay debates, and women largely working at independent offices.
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