Vaudeville Thrills Planned for Majestic Theatre
Waterloo's Majestic under United Theatres plans major upgrades and a vaudeville centric revival. Biweekly acts from Western Orpheum and Pantages circuits will replace films, with a seven member orchestra and 14 staff. Remodelling includes lobby expansion and possible summer garden auditorium transformation.
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Waterloo
Majestic
United Theatres Company of America
W. E. Duncanson
Duncanson
Pnthe
United Theatres Company
Syndicate
Theatrical Offerings at Waterloo Theatre and Garden Scene
Nora Bayes stars in Ladies First at Waterloo with Tiger Rose to follow and Nip Mip Hoorays burlesque hailed as masterful. Dorothy Gish fronts Turning the Tables at Palace with Chaplin’s A Day's Pleasure aboard. Mae Murray stars in What Am I Bid at Garden Theatre with She Stranger. Majestic vaudeville opens under new management with fresh Chicago-set acts.
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Mora Bayes
Waterloo Theatre
Nora Bayes
New York
Chicago
Mise Bayes
City
Iowa
David Belasco
Waterloo
Jo Ming
George F. Belfarge
Dorothy Gish
Palace Theatre
Dorothy
Miss Gish
Charlie Chaplin
Tne Javz
Laughland
Mr. Chaplin
Edna Purviance
Mae Murray
Garden Theatre
Majestic Theatre
Duncanson
A Child's Coat From Old and Old Again Ad
Diamond Dyes advertises Diamond Dye as a fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton and blends. The ad promises easy instructions in the Direction Book and urges shoppers to ask their druggist for the Diamond Dye Color Card to match any material.
Don’t Spoil Your Hair By Washing It
Advice against using harsh soaps and alkalis for hair care promotes Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure greaseless and cheap. Uplifting claims include rich lather, thorough cleansing, quick drying, soft and glossy results, and removal of dust dirt and dandruff.
Snake Gil Pain Remedy Promised to Relieve Aches
An advertisement touts Snake Gil as a powerful internal and external remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago sore joints and headaches with claims of rapid relief. It promises coughs colds diphtheria and tonsillitis aid and asserts penetration to affected parts within minutes using ten drops on leather as demonstration. Wartler Bros Co advertises this “golden red color” product as the best option.
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Andy
Wartler Bros. Co
Tadvertismert
Musterole Relief Plasters Replaced by White Ointment
An advertisement touts Musterole as a cleaner alternative to mustard plasters. It claims rapid relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and many pains without blistering. Jars priced 30c 60c and hospital size $2.50.
Hood's Sarsaparilla promoted as blood purifier tonic
After influenza and illnesses like grip and fevers the ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses blood and restores organ function. It touts 46 years on the market, family use across generations, and links to kidneys liver and appetite, plus Hood's Pills as a mild laxative.
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Hood
Wild stage revue dazzles at Majistic Theatre
Sandy Avidand and Gondy May star in a riotous vaudeville bill at the Majistic Theatre. Bonny and Geiger add color with a vivacious violin act while a diverse cast performs musical sketches and stunts. The show shifts to Africa with a sensational Rinaldo tableau and features acrobatic balancing and a standout performance by a tough troupe led by Major Warwick.
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Sandy Avidand
Gondy
Sandy
William & Culifaet
Bonny
Mae
Bonny Sue
Geiger
Talline Vielin
Starti
Warwdel
Ios Gracloss
Pha Theatre
Shaw
Hugh Mord
Rinaldo
al Robert Chin
Seavey
Amd
Breitkerpwk
Lotertack
Warwick Amt
The
Saddle
Mr. Ford
Plaza Theatre Silent Scene Ends In Turbulent Altercation
An unclear vignette from the Plaza Theatre describes a disruptive incident involving an actor and audience commotion. Major Was reportedly hurt and Warwiels offered support to Cain amid the chaos.
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Tim
Warwiels
Cain
Plaza Theatre
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