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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1902
Page
3
A sensational claim offers a free elixir said to cure all diseases and restore long life. Dr James William Kidd touts a mysterious compound, promising free remedies by mail to prove its efficacy, with testimonials of recovery from rheumatism to paralysis and a claim of universal healing.
The Masons return to Ames with Rudolph and Adolph and On the Suvrance Tver. Tim Murphy leads a revival era of quaint comedy as Stella Mayhew Kath Stine Miller Mariel Haynes Teo Warner Red Truesdell Earl Atkinson Allan H. Bailey Harrison Stedman and Ue Clover join the cast. The Mason and Mason team, fresh from nationwide recognition, present a lively program with new specialties and musical numbers as Crawford hosts Wednesday night.
Eve Stone of North Topeka is earning 300 a week as The Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, now playing in Kansas City. A recent Broadway encounter had stage manager Julien Mitchell praise Fred Stone’s performance, remarking on the English crafted costume.
A dense review notes Tim Murphy and Joe Jefferson contrasts in American stage tradition. The piece details Murphy's past roles, Stagecraft by Tim Murphy and a bold wizard of ox staging, with Fred Stone delivering the scarecrow in Chicago created performance, plus backstage makeup and scenic equipment for Crawford engagement.
Mrs. Maggie A Brown of Atetia Minnesota suffered years of nervous headaches ringing in the ears and cold extremities. After doctors failed she found relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, buying six boxes and reporting cures in days. The ad claims the pills build blood strengthen nerves and treat many nerve and blood disorders and urges purchases from the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady New York.
In St Joseph in May, two vaudeville performers Montgomery and Stone met Dave Montgomers, an end man with a "Hiaverly's Minztress" label. Montgomery taught Stone dancing steps and the duo formed a partnership. Their act, styled as the Firewoodman and a clever, original pair, hinges on unique characterizations.
New York critics condemn Mascagni's American appearances as dull and unworthy. They fault the orchestra and singers in Cavalleria Rusticana, contesting the new work Yanette as tiresome. Reviews note a wasted energy by the conductor and describe the performance as wearisome and uninspired.
Boston to New York reports highlight a busy season with Blane Maines directing rehearsals for a musical comedy, George Oberhag cast in Remon Bassett, and Mary Whine revel set pieces. Tours span Newark to Seattle with actors like ONeill, Mansfield, and Palmer amid legal rumors and travel plans.
Mr David Itington of 197 Woodward Avenue reports long kidney pain and backache. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Howley & Snows Drug Store with quick relief after one week, stating his back improved and pain faded. Buffalo agents Foster Milburn advertise the product at 50 cents.
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