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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 4, 1905 - April 23, 1906

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first class acts for the sake of @25.00 additional salary and pay these men at least $75.00 a week more than they are worth, which we are doing in several cases. 15 min. in one, 2 shows.
Herbert's Dogs. This is one of the best dog acts in the business from the standpoint of "straight" work but as there are many novelty acts coming into the business the old fashioned dog act is not cared so much for and I think this salary is $25.00 more than it should be also. 12 min. full stage, 2 shows.
Moving Pictures. Very good set of views this week including, "An Automobile Climb to Mt. Washington",  which is interesting; a trick picture called "Whence Does He Come", fair; "Nautical Games", fair; "A Wonderful Album", a beautifully colored trick picture which is quite good and a splendid comedy picture called "Eccentric Burglary."

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38 first class acts for the sake of @25.00 additional salary and pay these men at least $75.00 a week more than they are worth, which we are doing in several cases. 15 min. in one, 2 shows. Herbert's Dogs. This is one of the best dog acts in the business from the standpoint of "straight" work but as there are many novelty acts coming into the business the old fashioned dog act is not cared so much for and I think this salary is $25.00 more than it should be also. 12 min. full stage, 2 shows. Moving Pictures. Very good set of views this week including, "An Automobile Climb to Mt. Washington", which is interesting; a trick picture called "Whence Does He Come", fair; "Nautical Games", fair; "A Wonderful Album", a beautifully colored trick picture which is quite good and a splendid comedy picture called "Eccentric Burglary."