William Collier on Farce Performing Serious Theatrical Art
William Collier, star and producer, argues farce requires disciplined acting and serious craft. He recalls his work with Hartley Manners on The Patriot and explains why a good farce hinges on timing, audience illusion, and a strong company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiek
William Collier
Hartley Manners
Augustin
Daly Sont
Collier
Jow
Roax
Enya
Cire
House Rao
Gramatic
Tuthor
Howell
Key to Etruscan inscriptions baffling scholars
Stanford University professor George Hempl has deciphered inscriptions that challenge the belief that Etruscans and Romans were entirely separate peoples. He contends the Etruscan script is the outgrowth of the Trojan story and that his findings could modify views on ancient Italian history, Virgil, and etymology. Jordan, Stanford president, lauded the discovery as a major breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford University
BTA
George Hempt
Beanford Philological Association
Anford
Hempl
Hin
Wrltten
Stanford
Hemp
Troy
Virgil Aneid
Det Jordan
Stanford’ University
The Little Girl by Stewart Edward White in American Magazine
The excerpt recalls childhood memories as Hobby Orde meets Delia Carlton. Celia alternates between kindness and snubs, prompting Bobby to misbehave, break Mrs. Orde’s cake, and end the day with a spanking and early bedtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Edward White
Hobby Orde
Delia Carlton
Celia
Bobby
Tose
Fragmented Note From a Dim Room Scene
A garbled OCR passage depicts a tense domestic moment with Mr. Orde, Hob, and Bobby in a dim bedroom. The dialogue hints at family relationships, late talk, and an uneasy undercurrent as a figure contemplates sleep and a recovery of souls.
Twin Bridges Notes Special Dispatches Describe Local Events
A fragmentary Twin Bridges dispatch reports various local happenings. It mentions a horse death at Twin Bridges Horse Company, ranch property options near Seattle, a reunion at Page’s house with many family members, a Christmas ball in Pages hall, and a lost bay colt with a white hind foot left at seven months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moh Lett
Gras
Ehibition
Butte
Mtean
Tels
Max Lauterbaen
Wate
Seattle
Hex
Alee
Parkes
Teady
Terbach
and Page
Joan
Ing Barry Page
D Busehell
Helen
Einite
Butte Montana Advertising and Listings Fragment
Fragmentary 19th or early 20th century Butte Montana advertisement page listing diverse services and businesses. Includes a taxidermist on Main Street, hardware store, veterinary and medical services, assayers and chemists, astrologist palmist, spiritual medium, and photo services. Reads as a miscellany of trades with numerous street and business references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Masery
BOYPT
Ives
Butte
Mes
CALDER _ RUTL
Butte S
Household goods buyers seek best offer in city ad
Local advert announces a service titled Second-Hand Goods by Us Bid On Your Household Goods. The notice promises top prices for used items and provides a contact address at 2 Broadway. It urges readers to call for quick cash offers and fair deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelaman's
Broadway
Ind
Fragmentary Classified Note From Parsons Office Teasers
Fragmented OCR shows a partial ParsonS Employee Office listing with an address in Bell Indiana and a vague phone reference. The text contains garbled lines and misspellings, leaving unclear actions, dates, or full entity details.
Wanted Right Men to Earn Wages in Montana Ads
Multiple job listings seek practical men in Montana and surrounding areas. Positions advertise wages, general labor, and trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and construction. Contact names, addresses, and post office boxes appear for applicant inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GrAaDt
Igi Wike
Calleges
Spokane
Coyne
National
Eighth St
Eiremlator
State of
Montana
Orrick
Heckier
Missoula
Mont
Wanted Advertisements and Help Wanted Fragments
Fragmented classified clippings show requests for a fine housework girl a loom operator and a stenographer, plus inquiries for sales agents and wait staff. Mentions of locations Phoenix Missoula and addresses like 120 W. Baws appear amid scattered job terms and contact hints.
Wanted Highest Price for Used Furniture in Butte
Local ads seek cash offers for furniture and property items. Listings show exchange, investment, real estate lending, and rental options across Butte and nearby streets with contact addresses such as 2S Main Hut and 130 W. Granite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
West 51
Mont
Davey’ Case
W. Broadway
Case
Tolman
Booth
Silver Bow Block
Malloy
Park Hatte Peal
Wilken & Smith Company
Owsley” Hock, Hatte
W. V. Lacher
Granite
Front Office for Rent in Butte Parade District
For rent office space on Main Street with steam heat and granite frontage. Apply Leys the Jewel at Butte for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Destilaree
Slemons
Abot
Witte
Jewelet
Butte
Butte Classifieds Mix Patchy Local Ads and Notices
Fragmented list shows rental offers for three room flats and modern apartments in Butte, with lines mentioning hot water heat and adult services. Also appears are cleaning and dyeing services, a model carpet twill, and various personal care items. Reads as a rough OCR of a late 19th or early 20th century small-town classified page.
For Sale Classified Items in Butte Area
Several items offered including a Winchester rifle and shotgun pair a 5x7 photo camera a small auto repair garage in Anaconda a restaurant in Butte a small grocery store with living rooms and fixtures a barber shop and a store lease all advertised by local dealers with contact notes in Butte addresses. Most are factory priced as bargain options and require interested buyers to respond by mail or phone for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bool
Butte
Wieton
Broadway
Main Street
Anaconda
Por
Butte Furniture Ad Offers High Price for Exchange
An independent store on South Main advertises furniture for sale and exchange, inviting high prices. The notice mentions Mercury location and a 3-room setup, signaling an active listing for used goods and potential trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Furniture
South Main
Mercury
Butte
For sale items include billiard tables and mining gear
Multiple sale notices list new and used goods in Butte and Anaconda. Items include billiard pool tables, bar fixtures, mining milling machinery, Japanese goods, a brand new ladies sealskin coat, high grade pianos, a spring wagon, a horse, a Typewriter, and a 9 shares brewery stake. Listings mention addresses on Broadway, Arizona, California avenues and local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
mnnwick-Batke-Collender, Co
CotOer
Broadway
Arizona
Butt
W. Merctryst
Buthe
H. ¥. Parker
Anaconda
Tice
Standard Office
S'E Broadway
Butte
Por
I. Simon
Swain
Snaine
California Ave. Butte
Aluminum
St. Butte
Fort Sale
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Hartet
Tarcen
MR. W
Illiam Collier
HOBBY
ORDE
White
Allence
Cotta
Carlton
Bobi
Mr. Orde
Qnbe
Gil
Mr Or
Homer
der Kelly Ff
Reins
Melrose
Nev
da. Mahaney
Clarence
Duliea
EM Edwards
Mabel
Mignonta
Hlua
Billings
Willian
Helena
Glens Fans
G8 Pottinger
Lillian Yerkes
Athe Carbon County Bank
Red Tandge
B.F. Yerkes
Pages Hall
Uny Orchestra
Chana City
Hoth
South Main Street
Lannous
Trumbower
Main St
Steve Stewart Ats
Bens Francisco Urinary College
C. Keane
Sis Market
de Lodge
Bombauer Co
Tewis & Walkie
Assayei
Wye
Mate Thomas Buggy
Assater
N. Main'st
M_BOMAYER
Monta
Rvoyants
Wayr Au War
Parsons Emp
Ag Park
Wutte
Bell
Uitte
Hightman
Phoenix
Block
Rank
Parker Co
W. Baws
Nora Addrraedt
Standart
Ation HY Wari Botte
Wyoming
Athionsa
Napton
Granite St
Elther
Bethe
AL. Murphy Co, Ltd
Cotwell
Tab
Albemaine
Owsley
Bitte
are _N
Jorney Sekeeping Rooms
Washington
North
W. Park
West Broadway
Anacon
Connett Co
Walkerville
Ereed
Brule
Lewey's Point
Mont Z
Renton
Jackson
Huston & Elderkin
Oregon Ave
Dic AL
G. Wein
Vietania
Glashen
Tei
IHS
Main
Watney
W. Silver
Tuaho
Ock
TATE
N. Excelsior
Weyr— Aus
Canisias Pyehouse
Fatiafaction
Euanced
Tel
Sig
Wy Galena
S. Ariaon Wow
Day Butte
Franklin Price
State Savings Building
Big Bend
Hayes & Reed
Daly Bank
Anascondi
Modern Lodging House
Om Modern Lodging House
Vietcom Lodging House
South Side
Case & CO
Courthouse. Co. Stackman Company
Butteroperty
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