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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
10
A fragmented inventory lists various toys and goods including dolls, balls, tents, and furniture items, with references to toys such as teddy bears, trains, blocks, dolls furniture sets, and iron toy items. The text mentions multiple prices and product lines with scattered names like Jumping Ropes, Celluloid Balls, Rag Dolls, and Stoves.
A local shop advertises Toys, Tron Autos, Boats, Wagons, Wind Mills, Steam Drills, Dolls, Doll Carriages, Go-Carts and general sales from 20¢ upward. There are sleds for boys and girls priced from 29¢, skates for children and adults, pliers at 1.75, plus car knives, forks and Reger knives, forks and spoons.
The local program highlights Archduke Sebastian’s escapade as the inspiration for Jack Straw with John Drew at Polly’s tonight. It also reviews The Thief by Proh man, starring Dutton and Dallas, at Polson Chelsea with matinees and evening shows. The Luck of MackinGinsgoR features Edward Vroom in his new London play, arriving at Pulls Saturday.
Reports from The Hague state Queen Wilhelmina is believed to be in an interesting condition, welcomed with joy in the chamber of deputies. The notice notes a healthy, perfect state of health and mentions celebrations, dances, concerts, and gatherings across various halls and organizations in preparation for the anticipated heir.
The Jacques vaudeville event reports selling many Christmas Wallies seats after days of progress. Patrons without seats urged to secure promptly for matinee reservations at evening prices. The program includes Don in wo Hoarding House and The Thresholds with Walter Law, Martie Lavkette, Philligis Martini, and Max Imian in burlesque and electrograph acts.
The Empire Alabama theater continues performances at its playhouse under popular leadership. A new manager from New York has been secured to replace David Hartford. The company plans a Christmas matinee and will present The Devil in Three Acts with matinees daily next week except Monday, bolstered by new member Wo Masson from Houston.
A fragmented listing shows multiple theater bookings and film showings across December to January. Highlights include John Drew performances, The Thief, The Gamers, Yale University Dramatic Association presenting The Critic, Imperial moving pictures, and Montana Limited with dates ranging December 24 to January 24.
An advertisement extols kidney health emphasizing strain from modern life. It argues kidney weakness causes most US illnesses, claims early warnings like backache and urine issues, and promotes Down's Kidney Pills with a local testimonial from Waterbury.
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