The Julia Marlowe shoe was also manufactured and became very popular
in 1899. The following advertisement appeared in the October 8, 1899 issue
of The Atlanta Constitution newspaper:
The Julia Marlowe Shoe--A Peculiar Construction Secures
a Perfect Instep
The peculiar construction of the Julia Marlowe Shoe is a small
spot of Silk Elastic on the instep. This secures a perfect adaptation
of Shoe to foot, thus avoiding those flabby wrinkles which often appear in
the hollow of the Shoe to the dismay and mortification of the sensitive wearer;
and the gently yielding qualities of the elastic give perfect ease and comfort
even though the fit by very close.
Julia Marlowe Shoes made on aristocratic lasts from A and E
and of the finest quality of Vici, all Kid or with Silk Vesting tops, hand
turned and McKay welts, coin, toe with self or patent leather tip, lace or
button closing at $3.50 or in tan with Silk Vesting top $3.00.
She was a spokesperson for a nerve tonic product called Perune.
In the June 12, 1901 edition of the Sandusky Daily Star newspaper,
Julia's picture appeared in the following advertisement for Peruna Medicine:
"What Peruna Has Done For a Brilliant Actress"
In a recent letter to The Perune Medicine Co., Miss Julia Marlowe
of New York City, has the following to say of Peruna:
"I am glad to write my endorsement of the great
remedy, Peruna, a nerve tonic. I do so most heartily." Julia
Marlowe
Nervouseness is very common among women. This condition
is due to anemic nerve centers. The nerve centers are the reservoirs
of nervous vitality. These centers become bloodless for want of proper
nutrition. This is especially true in the spring season. Every
spring a host of invalids are produced as the direct result of weak nerves.
This could be easily obviated by the use of Peruna. Peruna
strikes at the root of the difficulty by correcting the digestion. Digestion
furnishes nutrition for the nerve centers. Properly digested food furnishes
these reservoirs of life with vitality which leads to strong, steady nerves,
and thus nourishes life.
Peruna is in gret favor among women, especially those who have
vacations that are trying to the nervous system. Peruna furnishes the
lasting invigoration for the nerves that such people so much need. Thousands
of testimonials from women in all parts of the United States are being received
every year. Such unsolicited evidence surely proves that Peruna is without
an equal as a nerve tonic and vital invigorator.
Buy a bottle of Peruna today. If you do not receive all
the benefits from Peruna that you expected, write to Dr. Hartman, Columbus,
Ohio.
In 1906, picture postcards became very popular. An article in The Washington
Post, Sunday, December 2, 1906 stated:
(Card found at a local antique dealer)
"The actress card is a good seller. Of all actresses Maude Adams
is the most popular, judging by our sales, and next to her comes Julia Marlowe.
Although there are complete sets of masculine stars, the demand for them is
small."
An ad appearing in The Washington Post, Tuesday, February 1, 1910, p. 7:
Julia sold her autograph for chairty according to a report in The Washington
Post, Thursday, October 27, 1910:
"Others are not so modest, however. Alfred Austin, poet laureate
of Great Britain, sells his autograph for 50 cents apiece, American money.
All the revenue from this source he turns over to a London charity.
Julia Marlowe sells her autographs for $1 each, and Kate Doublas Wiggin, the
author, get 50 cents for hers. Both turn the proceeds over to charitable
purposes."
In 1921 and 1922, Victor Records sold recordings of Julia's plays.
Examples are below:
Taming of the Shrew, Parts I & II by E. H. Sothern & Julia Marlowe,
Red Seal Records
The Merchant of Venice by E. H. Sothern & Julia Marlowe
Even her astrological chart was published in The Mansfield News, Mansfield,
Ohio, August 17, 1926 in celebration of her birthday:
And she endorsed face powder in the following ad:
