Stage Celebrities Chronicle Translation Trials and Pranks
The piece recalls Mme Nazimova mastering English for Hedda Gabler after three years in the US and recounts anecdotes about William H. Crane John Barrymore and stage life. Nazimova describes early language mishaps with a telephone man while Crane admires critics and Barrymore endures a prank involving a promised job and a phoned message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazimova
Hedda Gabler
John Barrymore
Mr. Barrymore
Barrymore
The Joys of Bobsled Racing
An 1890s overview traces bobsled origins from primitive sleds to modern steel runners and racing craft. It highlights Huntington New York as a winter sport hub and compares Swiss Engadine and St Moritz coasting peaks with American venues and record speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Huntington
N. Y
S. F. Townsend
Oyster Bay
Engadine
St. Moritz
Mount Washington
Indian Wrestler Middle Sky Seeks Gotch Title
John Middle Sky, an Indian wrestler, arrives in New York announcing his bid for the world wrestling championship once held by Frank Gotch. He has competed for years and reportedly never lost a contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotch
John Middle Sky
Frank Gotch
Middle Sky
New York
Ransom and Robert Part Ways Over Clash on Reveille Farm
In a dialogue from Everybody's Magazine, Uncle Ransom and Robert debate control of the Reveille plantation. Ransom insists the split is inevitable as tensions rise over discipline and personal freedoms, with the younger generation seen as increasingly headstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom
Reveille
Marie Robert
Everybody’s Magazine
Prominent Quotation Parade Reveals Quiet Reflections
A set of wry statements reflects politicking, self view, and household pride. The speakers praise restraint in public life, compliment spouses, and compare personal taste with public duties, all in a period voice.
Too Much Persistence and the Detective Trail
The dialogue debates Trailer’s persistence as a detective with Sanford and Tittsworth. Four days after a thief Trailer pursued leapt from a bridge into a river, and he awaits the man’s resurfacing. In China wistaria leaves are eaten and used as a tea substitute. the flowers are also eaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Trailer
Tittsworth
Chicago News
China
Mild Dulac product claims relief for eczema
The ad promotes D D D Prescription as a soothing liquid that stops itch with early drops. A trial bottle is offered for 25 cents, with assurances of its merits from Red Cross Pharmacy Aberdeen Spiegle's Cosmopolis Gillett's Hoquiam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Pharmacy
Aberdeen
Spiegle's
Cosmopolis
Gillett’s
Hoquiam
Commercial Job Printing at Herald Printery
A notice announces commercial job printing services at moderate prices, offered by Herald Printery located at 408 East Wishkah Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Printery
East
Wishkah Street
Begin With Yourself Heal Your Health Before It Fails
A speaker urges readers to stop neglectting their health and recognize gradual harm. He compares daily aches to a growing problem like a leaking gutter undermining cement, stressing self care and personal responsibility and offering help if sought.
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Mme. Nazimova
Mr. Miller
East Side
William H. Crane
Charles Frohman
Robson
Crane
Mr. Crarfe
Jonn Barrymore
Phinter
Robert
Mr. Taft
Lubders
Wishkah Block
Wishkah Aberdeen, Wash
J. J. Kauiman CO
Washington
East Heron St
Soe
BAY View Hotel
F. R. Wells
Prop
Hume Street
West Heron St
Aberdeer
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