(Click to enlarge)Here's a great old ad that I recently discovered, an upcoming performance of the play "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in 1909. I don't suppose anyone around today was actually at this show. Possibly a babe in arms still out there? Because we're coming up on June 15 to this performance being exactly 100 years ago.
I love what they say about their competition being "barn storming parasites" who give a "distorted and ridiculous attempt" at putting on a show. They're "little, cheap, inferior," inflicting themselves on a patient public. You know who you are!
This ad is from The Kellogg Enterprise, June 11, 1909, Kellogg, IA, (Kellogg, Iowa):
We guarantee to give ten times more show at no higher admission fee than any of the little, cheap, inferior, barn storming parasites which inflict a patient public with their distorted and ridiculous attempt.
Don't miss seeing our parade at noon. This mighty conclave of wealth and splendor will form on our special train and move through your principal streets.
WANTED 15 boys at show cars at 11 a.m. on day of show. Also want 3 good working men, steady work all summer.
I love what they say about their competition being "barn storming parasites" who give a "distorted and ridiculous attempt" at putting on a show. They're "little, cheap, inferior," inflicting themselves on a patient public. You know who you are!
This ad is from The Kellogg Enterprise, June 11, 1909, Kellogg, IA, (Kellogg, Iowa):
AFTER THE MINNOW COMES THE WHALE
Terry's Big
Uncle Tom's Cabin
TENT SHOW.
KELLOGG, TUESDAY, JUNE 15th
A mammoth canvass amphitheater containing seats for 2,500 people
40 Actors, Musicians, Singers, Dancers, Etc., 40
20 Head of Shetland Ponies and Donkeys 20
A PACK OF FEROCIOUS CUBAN BLOODHOUNDS
FIFTEEN COLORED PEOPLE, GRAND CAKE WALK, TWO BANDS
See the Chimes Wagon of 100 Bells in Parade
Grand, Beautiful and Bewildering Transformation Scene
Terry's Big
Uncle Tom's Cabin
TENT SHOW.
KELLOGG, TUESDAY, JUNE 15th
A mammoth canvass amphitheater containing seats for 2,500 people
40 Actors, Musicians, Singers, Dancers, Etc., 40
20 Head of Shetland Ponies and Donkeys 20
A PACK OF FEROCIOUS CUBAN BLOODHOUNDS
FIFTEEN COLORED PEOPLE, GRAND CAKE WALK, TWO BANDS
See the Chimes Wagon of 100 Bells in Parade
Grand, Beautiful and Bewildering Transformation Scene
We guarantee to give ten times more show at no higher admission fee than any of the little, cheap, inferior, barn storming parasites which inflict a patient public with their distorted and ridiculous attempt.
Don't miss seeing our parade at noon. This mighty conclave of wealth and splendor will form on our special train and move through your principal streets.
Parade at 12 o'clock noon - Band Concert at 7 p.m.
Performance at Night Only
Doors Open at 7:30 p.m. - Performance at 8 p.m.
General Admission 35c - Children under 10 years, 25c
Performance at Night Only
Doors Open at 7:30 p.m. - Performance at 8 p.m.
General Admission 35c - Children under 10 years, 25c
WANTED 15 boys at show cars at 11 a.m. on day of show. Also want 3 good working men, steady work all summer.
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Pretty good, huh? I can just imagine the 15 local boys, probably more, showing up at the show cars to make a little money, or, possibly, get free tickets for working. And it'd definitely be great to see 15 colored people!
