Hollywood magnate and the reverie of film making
A veteran observer contrasts theatrical bosses dismissing plays like The Dauphin with film industry chiefs who shape productions from script to star. An anecdote recalls a studio leader who vetoed Notre Dame as college drama yet customizes scenes by driving staff to a canyon to illustrate a "deeper reverie" for a leading lady.
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New York
David Copperfield
Charles Dickens
Charley Dickens
Moving Pictures
Ginless
Hollywood
Hunchback
Notre Dame
Nix
Los Angeles
Politeness versus tact in hotel bellhop test
A southern hotel demonstrates the difference between politeness and tact through a bellhop candidate's training tale. The applicant, a colored youth, is tested by a colored bell captain and explains that saying excuse me shows politeness, while entering a locked room unannounced and apologizing afterward proves tact.
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the McNaught Syndicate. Inc
Worcester clergyman previews services in sermon transcript
A Worcester pastor urged the congregation to remember next Sunday’s communion service. He promised the Lord would be with attendees during the morning and evening services as outlined in the transcript.
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Worcester
Jonah Still Supreme Prophet of the Sea
Uncle Eben declares Jonah unmatched among fishermen citing the Bible as the ultimate source of wisdom. The story presents Jonah as a revered, almost supernatural figure whose ideas outshine all others in the narrator’s view.
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Uncle Eben
Jonah
Lincoln and the enduring scope of his leadership
The text argues Lincoln’s genius lay in uniting diverse elements and shaping democracy. It reframes him as a man of the people, with iron resolve in 1860 and Civil War leadership, while critiquing pacifist takes and stressing his universal social impact. It reflects on his statecraft, party dynamics, and the idea of him as an instrument of a broad social vision.
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Lincoln
Cleon
Robespierre
Andrew Jackson
Lloyd George
Greatness of Lincoln Shown in Statecraft
A St. Louis Post-Dispatch review by Nathaniel W. Stephenson analyzes Lincoln as a prodigious, multifaceted leader. It notes Northern resolve, the complexity of his character, and the varied pressures from allies and adversaries shaping his policy and legacy.
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Lincoln
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Nathaniel W. Stephenson
College of Charleston
D. C
North
Hamlet
Horace Greeley
Henry Winter Davis
Maryland
Benjamin Wade
McClellan
Pope
the Treasury
Cameron
Task of Democracy from Gettysburg Address
Lincoln’s Gettysburg address notes that the living must dedicate themselves to the unfinished work of the honored dead. He urges renewed devotion to liberty and a government of the people, ensuring the dead did not die in vain and the nation gains a new birth of freedom.
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Lincoln
National Cemetery
Lincoln Mercy and Rival Assassination Plot
The piece recalls Lincoln’s merciful approach to the South after the Civil War and his belief that ends justified some means. It notes his last public address and cabinet meeting, and recounts a Washington boarding house plot that aimed to kill him. Davis later called Lincoln’s death the South’s darkest day next to the Confederacy’s fall.
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Lee
Lincoln
South
Welles
Washington
Davis
Abraham Linecoln
Reconsidered Dance Star Faces Long Rest
The doctor advises absolute rest for a sprain, pausing the Premiere Danseuse's three hundred a week contract and leaving her without savings. The doctor promises a fix to enable a return to tomorrow night's show.
Sloths Dwell in Trees Quotes Emphasize Arboreal Life
Dialog centers on sloths living in trees with lines noting their habit and family discussion. The exchange highlights the animal's tree dwelling nature and casual talk about ancestry. The phrases contrast a sedentary nature with the arboreal lifestyle.
Emily Bright Left Hand Injury Reported
A fragment notes Emily Bright reaching with her left hand and turning right, with the text implying an injury to the bones. No further context or outcomes are provided in the readable lines.
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Emily Bright
Comradeethics in the Army Character
A dialogue from the Weekly Scotsman contrasts comradeship with duty as a sergeant asks what a recruit would do for a friend. The recruit replies with a hypothetical showing willingness to share meals and assist with chores if a comrade is unprepared.
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Scotsman
Automobile Price Dispute Ends in Wreck
Hewitt refuses the price for an automobile arguing it is above the fair price listed for food. Jewett questions the analogy and notes the car turned turtle in the incident.
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Hewitt
Jewett
Campaigns and education slow to persuade crowds
A Washington Star quote features Senator Sorghum noting that audiences prefer shouting to listening, describing education campaigns as slow because crowds desire self-affirming applause rather than meaningful instruction. The remark highlights the challenge of turning public enthusiasm into informed support.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Woman claims independence in love and pride
A witty exchange framed in a Washington Star column shows Miss Cayenne saying she told a man never to speak to her again, and now he doesn’t notice her, while another comment asserts a woman’s desire for control.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
A Safe Shelter Storm Shelter Scene
Mrs Monk and Mrs Velican offer shelter during a storm in a brief domestic exchange. The moment highlights hospitality and concern as the sheltering act unfolds.
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Mrs. Monk
Mrs. Velican
Suspicion over Ice Guarded Love Test
A waryhusband fears infidelity as a cautious wife keeps affection cool. The verse implies doubt and reproach amid a fragile romantic dynamic.
Goldsmith Opines on Chicken Venture Joke
Gems From Dr Johnsing Goldsmith jokes about entering the chicken business with the Great Lexicographer. The quip suggests ease as Goldsmith says you can always meet somebody coming out.
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Goldsmith
Doctor Johnsing
Too Bad Ethyl Has Mrs Chatterbox an Impediment
A light exchange riffs on speech and time while a playful pun links Ethyl methyl with rhythm and daily hours. The joke centers on a stuttering or impeded speech from a humorous angle, ending with a pun about a day’s length.
Urchin begs again in streets near Mexico City school scene
A brief street encounter shows a young boy asking for help outside a school in Mexico City. The man insists the boy should attend school, while the boy reports he did attend but received no aid.
Untitled fragment prompts privacy and consent issues
A fragment discusses a mother objecting to actions and a person offering help without asking. The text suggests boundary concerns and insistence on consent in a domestic context. It remains vague and informal with unclear participants and setting.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Anti Acid Remedy Ad
Digestive discomfort from excess acid is common. Phillips Milk of Magnesia neutralizes acidity instantly and relieves gas and sourness. Safe for children and easily available at any drug store.
Musterole Relief for Colds and Flu Symptoms
A vintage health ad urges using Musterole to prevent colds from turning into flu or grippe. It describes mustard oil based rub that creates a warm tingle and cooling relief by stimulating circulation to ease nasal congestion and body aches.
Memory of a student’s outfit and gun detail
A reminiscence notes a gun ready for a student’s departure to school, paired with a couple of blue skirts and three middie blouses, reflecting bygone fashion and personal preparation.
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Detroit News
When a rough man curses for you it sounds less shocking
A terse remark notes that rough language used on another’s behalf loses some sting. It suggests context softens profanity and shifts perception of the speaker’s intent and courage. A compact observation on language and loyalty in tough situations.
Lydia E Pinkham's Compound Aids Fairhaven Woman
A Fairhaven woman reports using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during the Change of Life. She states it helped nerve tension and fatigue, improved sleep, and boosted her will to work. She notes her husband would bring a bottle when she felt run down.
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Fairhaven
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Maas
Apa Bessz
Washington Street
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