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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1923

Page

12

Kathleen the Rural Comedy Fares Well at Waterloo

The Becker-Chapman post American Legion stage show Kathleen opened at Waterloo theatre with a 10 strong principal cast and a 125 voice chorus. Miss Anna Casey led Kathleen with strong supporting turns by Margaret Connely and Les Williams. Lewis and Birdsall drew strong laughs as detectives and village figures. The production impressed with music and dance numbers, scenic charm, and lively comedy, promising tighter performances in subsequent shows.

Kathleen Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Waterloo Theatre Earl Sather John B. Rogers Anna Casey Margaret Connely Winssie Neverset Ralph Martin Leslie Williarny Ned Rolingston Miss Casey Miss Connely Mr. Wilharm Fat Wilharm Marin Connely Trance Lady Martin Nathleen Les.Lewis Lem Underduck Flynnville King Heal Teckley Bramble Jean Birdsall Arabella Wikins George D. Miller Hans Schwindler Lewis Beal Miller Sheriff Miss Birdsall Jimmy Advocate Plessia Noverset James Murphy Flynnyville Han Jin Heck Danes O'Mania

Civil War Veteran Dies in Kentucky Kin of Jefferson Davis

Mrs. Rebecca Saunders of 176 Lupton avenue mourns the death of her brother John B. Houchin of Brownville Kentucky. Aged 92 he was said to be the oldest Civil War veteran in the state and a Mason. His brothers Anderson and Jesse Houchin enlisted early in 1861. Anderson fell in battle at Chattanooga, Jesse survived and fought in Sherman’s march to the sea. Jesse later was the last surviving of the first 22 volunteers from Halmonson County in 1864. Caterpillar outbreaks threaten the Triple sugar industry.

Rebecca Saunders Lupton Avenue John B. Houchin Brownville Masonic Fraternity Anderson John Jesse Houchin Halmonson County Altho Jefferson Davis Hatie Chattanooga Tenn Jesse Sherman Hors

When Danger Smiles and Oliver Twist in Theaters

The Plaza screens When Danger Smiles a western thrill show featuring Duyesen as a self defense exponent with action and romance amid open spaces. Oliver Twist with Jackie Coogan headlines at First National, supported by Lon Chaney and Gladys Brockwell in a large production.

Wiliam Duyesn Ueen Botnge Olver Twiist Jon Chaney Fern First National Jackie Coogan Rook He Enat Lon Chasney Gladys Brockwell George Siegmans Tione

Freezone corn remover promises instant relief for corns

A vintage advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap bottle druggist sells to remove hard and soft corns and between the toes without soreness or irritation. It claims the corn lifts off with fingers and can be trimmed away, noting instant pain relief.

The Dangerous Age and The Circle At Strand Theatre

A fragment notes stage offerings at Strand Theatre including The Dangerous Age with a novelty auto modify plot and a seven day engagement and The Circle drawing demand for seats by The Selwyns. It mentions The Balloonette and a comedy by Buster Keaton style.

Joh M. Stahl Airtron Ailss Stisund Sunekay

Health Brings Beauty Manchester Tlowa Ad

An advertisement quotes Mrs. C A Payne praising Dr. Pierce's Vagarite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for four years of feminine weakness and swollen feet. It promotes Dr. Pierce's remedies sold in stores and urges readers to write to the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, NY for medical advice.

Manchester Tlowa Pierca Lakin Dr

Metropolis Play Praise Sparks Memorial Ghost Tale

In a metropolitan write up the production called the best play in years is praised amid mentions of cast members Walter Taetuye Yenury Bisa AmvHS-Binghin Charlotte Widker Norman Tackert and other performers. The review hints at a ghostly ancestral figure appearing in gold brocades as part of the stage drama titled Eady Gilly.

Sgosilaas Jac Ab L Maughan Ae Norman Tackert

Mitzi Peaks in The Lady BeI as Hefin Comedy Star

An original Zein Sears tale features Mitzi the prima donna in a demanding stage role. The piece showcases a comedic performance with vibrant music by Markers Furve and stars Mr Savage Test in a West theatrical setting. The preview teases a lively American revue opening Thursday.

Mitzi Zein Sears Mr Savage

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