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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
8
Classified ad lists 425 dozen women's black maire petticoats with deep hem and full length, plus white lace coats sets in various collar and sleeve patterns priced as special to-night. Also features a novelty Society picture puzzle and a soap sale with multiple brands and bulk quantities for quick purchases. Brisk promotional tone.
Theatre listings feature George F. Hall in The American Girl a two continent comedy drama with Virginia and England scenes, then Clyde Fitchs The Straight Road at Polls with Minnie Victorson in lead, and Paid in Full praised as a truthful American stage drama. Also notes Elk fundraising and a Mitchell touring car exhibit at Yeomans.
Jacques tile week features Dhn Burke, renowned soft shoe dancer, headlining a lively program. Burke leads a quartet of women as a backdrop, with Sam J. Curtis and a four-person company performing A Day at School. Also scheduled are The Ward Heeler sketch by Keogh and Francia, Lew Wells saxophone act, Monroe and Meek, the Reid brothers gymnastics duo, and a closing vaudegraph offering.
George M. Cohan’s The American features My Little Madempised as the closing song. It is described as a hit at the New York theater with the song’s words and music to be published next.
Sunday's World describes a stunning aerial act with beautiful young performers, electric effects, and butterflies in the air. Thousands witness a popular song show nightly during the fair, with a grand piano purchase by Steinert & Sons drawing buzz among attendees.
Private beginner class forms will start Thursday evening October 8 and a second beginners class begins Monday October 12 at Rick's Academy 43 East Main Street. Dancing Friday evenings. Novelties furnished for dances. Open daily. Phone 177-5.
Bargain listing offers a three family house on Orange Street with a price of $4,000. Prompt inquiry advised, inviting readers to visit to learn more about the deal.
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