Great writer rivaled by early dramatists and brickmaking
A fragmented report reviews rivalries surrounding Shakespeare and his precursors, noting Prof. Felix Schelling of the University of Pennsylvania compares modern drama to Shakespeare’s era. The piece shifts to brickmaking along the Hudson, citing the vast output of bricks near New York, the wealth they generate, and pipeline of supply along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binty Playwrichm
Shakespeare
Prlix Schelling
University of Pennavivatia
Toetor
Om Eshakespeare
Marlowe
Scheling
Watches at the observatory and curious old notes
Fragmented text describes severe tests for watches at an observatory with Navy interest, plus scattered anecdotes about a stingy weaver named Dick, a doctor examination, and habit discussions. It also mentions Swastika ornamentation in various cultures and periods as a symbol of good luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Nurmal
Circus Tien
Marriage suit in Brewster County seeks dissolution
Citation by publication directs Dale Justice Hurd to answer a suit filed July 7, 1916 in Brewster County District Court Alpine. The petition claims a lawful marriage in Brewster County on April 4, 1910, ended by desertion and adultery in Feb 1914, seeks divorce, restoration of maiden name and related relief. Also includes real estate ads for Alpine properties and El Paso business blocks from M. W. Stanton offering brick block and lots for sale under various terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Ammon Fc
Alpine
Dale Justice Hurd
C. Hurd
Texas
W. H
District Court
M. W. Stanton
P. O. Box
el Paso
Modern civilization progress and humane reforms described
A reflective piece argues that recent decades brought broad gains in democracy, humanitarianism, and social welfare. It contrasts spiritual and intellectual advances with curious notes on elephants, then recounts a dramatic courtroom moment where a woman pleads with a brutal husband, eliciting sympathy from onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Q. Dealey
Intel Development Uubus
Dot i
Fragmented postal note on extra stamp and weight
The fragment describes a merchant addressing a letter that was double weighed and required an extra stamp. The speaker notes they added another stamp to obliterate the journaled mark and save space by placing stamps on top of each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Uleed
Vaid
Aie
Tuck Tom
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Westingne
Gray & Daw
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Hudson River
New York
Hudson
New York World
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New Fork
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Troy
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West Bank
Rockland
Mary
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Alumana
State
Thexas
Brewstre
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Preston
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V-Pres
Maines
the Caruier
Norton
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Rio Grande
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Alamo Lumber Company
Alamo Lumber Co
Ray Turner
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