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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1914
Page
11
A Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph item recounts a 4A humorist who, while alone in a mill, became trapped in machinery during a joke. He was extricated badly crushed and died after whispering a final quip about traveling in cog, explaining the crowd could not recognize him.
A conversational vignette recalls a guest enjoying a country visit. In the best room they discover wax flowers sea shells and old fashioned vases on the mantelpiece replacing phonograph records. The guest expresses an immediate desire to sleep upon seeing the inviting scene.
Mrs Torking urges Willie to come down from the peach tree while foundation members debate. Chaffey counters that the risky climb is good practice for future independence, likening it to future home projects and ladders.
Mr Smith recalls a costly electric cab ride with a shocking exit. Mr Jones notes the fare was high, while Mr Smith confirms he did not think he paid much though he felt the blow.
A fragment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer presents a playful exchange about the kingdom of An dorra. The speakers claim origin, while cautioning against loud talk to avoid misjudgment of their stature.
A brief Courier-Journal item notes a seaside barter moment where a brother sends a fish in return for a prior gift, pictured as a lighthearted triumph of parcel post exchanges. The quip echoes small town humor and seasonal maritime setting.
A brief, fragmented dialogue shows a couple in conflict about terms of endearment and control. The male references past affection calling the bride an angel, while the woman notes a lack of calls now, claiming self-control as a point of pride.
A garbled report hints at a strange case where a character named DaVAye ponders a galta in his body. The text suggests a medical or odd condition noted as below normal by a source labeled the dester.
A Philadelphia Telegraph excerpt notes Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska saying it takes a kid to reveal true beauty and truth. It recounts a Sunday school moment where a bright girl recalls the saying Love thy neighbor as thy ses and explains why people should avoid gossip about neighbors.
The item notes the death of a once famous bon vivant who lived lavishly but died poor. It ironizes that despite his ample hospitality in life, his funeral drew pallbearers with ease, while many similar figures die with far less notice and support.
A dialogue between RB and B Smith questions whether the millionaire Stockson Bonds reads or believes the stories printed about him. The exchange humorously suggests even if he read them he might not trust the reports.
In a scherzando exchange Judge presses if the purchaser of Stone's farm has learned anything. Sands quips that it is pointless to churn apple butter, hinting at the impropriety of pressing the buyer.
A brief editorial quip contrasts declaring a congressional bid with being a candidate, suggesting candor over self-proclaimed intent. The line reflects local newspaper wit about political ambition and public perception.
A fragmentary remark features an American tourist in London muttering about America first, provoking a judge to respond with a curt, sharp comment. The exchange hints at a courtroom setting and contrasting national loyalties amid a legal proceeding.
A brief stage dialogue fragment shows Ethel questioning if Henry is mightier than the sword and Jack replying that no one tests a check with a sword. The scene hints at a pun on power and value in a Livingston Lance style exchange.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a wife agrees to buy five cent collar buttons only after someone holds a sacrifice sale, highlighting frugal budgeting and domestic bargaining in a light scene.
A Louisville Courier-Journal humor item quotes a speaker lamenting hair getting wet when bathing and joking about saving his best hair in the bath-house. The quip reflects early 20th century newspaper wit and social mores.
A reflective column contrasts changing times with older norms. It notes rising costs and new social dynamics, highlighting the gap between enduring myths and modern realities while urging awareness of evolving economic and cultural pressures.
In an upstate town a severe hailstorm inflicted about ten thousand dollars in damage. The exchange notes the storm’s intensity and the costly aftermath, with light humor about the egg like hail. No injuries reported.
Mr Hockleigh bought a picture in London and asks if it is a genuine Titian. Expert believes it is a repetition rather than an authentic Titian, per the Boston Transcript story.
A terse exchange recalls a grim, backward glance at fate as a dog bites an elderly neighbor and dies soon after, prompting reflection on consequences and irony in a neighborhood vignette.
A terse exchange hints at disputes over law study and social priorities. The speaker brushes aside legal matters, focusing instead on current interests in baseball and local life, reflecting casual attitude toward formal study and civic duties.
Annette Kellerman recounts a dangerous Bermuda filming accident for Neptune's Daughter. In a glass enclosure with director Brenon and marine animals, a sudden tank rupture forced a rapid escape. Kellerman suffered an injured instep while Brenon sustained many cuts, yet both saved the scene and the film.
Tom Mix outdoes Nimack in The Way of the Red Man written and produced by Mix. The film is lively with wrestling shooting riding and canoeing as a civilized Indian shelters a wounded gambler fleeing the sheriff. The gambler lacks honor and loses in the end.
A popular three reel drama based on Hearts and Masks stars Kathryn William Charles Clary Wheeler Oakman and Fred Huntly. The production is described as highly exciting with continuous punch from start to finish and widely enjoyed by thousands of readers.
Mabel Trunnelle, famed for young girl roles in Edison films, learns she will portray a Japanese maiden in Greater Love With No Man by Mary Imlay Taylor. She is delighted and spends every spare moment embroidering a Japanese gown.
David H Thompson is slated to appear in moving pictures again. A year ago a leading company chose him to handle its extra people and film activities due to his good judgment of actors and broad business knowledge.
The tale follows Bounding Fawn, a red man's beloved squaw, as a gambler betrays them. The gambler and Bounding Fawn are cast from a cabin. Years pass and Bounding Fawn is slain by her drunken lover. The red man rescues another, captures the gambler, and ties him to a stake for torture. The finale shows the expected Indian revenge with the gambler losing his life.
Helen Holmes, dubbed The Daughter of the Railroad by railroad men, favors railroad life over society drama. She stars as a railroad widow in Grouch the Engineer and a serial project The Hazards of Helen will feature episodic stories of her as a railroad telegrapher facing hazards.
G M Anderson has a versatile assistant in western productions named Lee Willard. Willard is cast in various roles including heavy and character parts in dramas and comedies. He loves animals and outdoor sports and often goes on long horseback rides with his day mare and a pet collie. He spends evenings and Sundays with his wife and baby in a bungalow at Niles, surrounded by books.
Actress Cleo Madison has recovered from a tired spell and never looked better despite surviving fire and water and being swung from a crane. Her 12 hour days are remarkable as she keeps up steady labor, refusing to shirk any of the tasks.
Carlyle Blackwell delivers a solid performance in The Kay to Yesterday with standout acting from Edna Mayo Ollie Kirby Gypsy Abbott J. Francis Dillon Willam Brunton and William Sheehan. The ensemble supports him with commendable work throughout the film.
Miss Stella Razeto leads in a special production titled Reparation by director B. J. LeBalnt. The leading lady, noted for her nuanced artistry in Caged, is pressed to deliver exacting character work in this new dramatic studio venture.
Billy, an orphan raised in a farm then city, becomes a frontier stage driver. After a deadly ambush, he defends the stage, frees the box of gold from bandits, and returns home with renewed honor. He rejects the old man’s money, choosing honesty and a new life.
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