Florence Nightingale and the Crimean Reputation Legend
A story recalls Lord Stratford at a Crimea dinner asking guests to write the name whose reputation would endure longest. Every paper named Florence Nightingale, the Lady with the Lamp. Nightingale recollects visiting a neighbor whose home was untidy while awaiting a visiting lady, explaining need for help.
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Florence Nightingale
Etter
England
Crimea
Stratford
Miss Nightingale
Well and as Much Advertising Motto Echoed
The quotation extols vigorous advertising by urging merchants to advertise as well and as much as possible, claiming no merchant fails when he promotes boldly and broadly.
The Fullerton Family Debate Over Dora Fullerton
Holcomb defends his leading actress Dora Fullerton as Judge Elliott probes career ethics and theater stigma. The scene in the Fullerton home reveals legal adviser M. Vavin and family tensions as Holcomb argues the actress's talent justifies her role and challenges public prejudice about performers.
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Fullerton
Holcomb
M. Vavin
Judge Elliott
Miss Fullerton
England
Moliere
M. Wagin
Professor Fullerton
Lawyer's critique of justice and stage women sparks courtroom clash
In a heated exchange Judge Fullerton and Holcomb spar over justice, corruption in law, and the portrayal of women of the stage. The speaker accuses lawyers of clogging courts and questions the social honesty of theatrical professionals while defending stage women’s integrity. Holcomb ends the scene by puffing his cigar.
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Fullerton
New York City
Holcomb
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