Richard Barthelmess Life and Path to Film Stardom
The memoir outlines Richard Barthelmess early life after his father died when he was an infant. His mother supported them by acting and sending him to military school and Trinity College. He recounts starting in films as an extra, meeting Nazimova, facing discouragement, and finally landing the role of Arno in War Brides guiding his rise in motion pictures.
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Toeditlon
Pertue
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Nazimova
Nazimovna
America
Herbert Brenon
Arno
Fort Lee
New York
Trinity College
Nazi Mova
Notfel
Trinity Powester
Marguerite Chirk
Folleawweel
Stone
Teeth Weigh Between Three and Four Pounds Found
The Museum of Lincoln received three teeth from an ancient elephant unearthed near Gravesend Kent. These teeth, from a species roaming the “bhares valley” long before mammoths, are linked to ancestors of straight tusk elephants of Africa and India.
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Museum of
Poverty and Pride Clash in Ruined Men's Struggles
A reflection on how poverty harms the spirit more than wealth, noting the torment of maintaining a hollow show. The piece urges courage to reveal poverty rather than endure its sting in secrecy.
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Disney
Enterprise Spies Chase Locomotives In Civil War Theft
In a Civil War era chase, Union spies steal the General steam engine near Big Shanty while the Texas engine is moved to Atlanta. Heavy rains and arson attempt to burn a Chickamauga bridge as pursuit ends with Confederate capture of the spies.
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Aine
Hasilong
Chattanooga
Texas
Atlanta
Big Shanty
Chickamauga
Wandering Notes Describe Manna Taste in Baghdad
Ameen Rihani writes from Asia about manna found in Baghdad forests and its transformation into candy. He contrasts the crude sap with sugar refined treats and notes Bedouin taste preferring pickled locusts. The piece blends travel observation with humorous theology.
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Iraq
Bagdad
Ameen Rihant
Asia
Plus Ultra inscription reinterpreted by Montreal Emily Herald
The piece cites Spain's Pillars of Hercules and the old Ne Plus Ultra motto. After Columbus, Spain replaced the negative with Plus Ultra meaning more beyond. The article urges earnest souls to seek more beyond, echoing a call to action.
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Spain
Straits of Gibraltar
Empire of Spain
Columbus
America
Montreal
Emily Herald
Firefly Light Production Reconsidered in Insect Species
In a study of glowworms and beetles, scientists conclude fireflies emit light from oxidized gases in abdominal air cells, not phosphorus. Different species appear worldwide, with tropical "lightning bugs" larger and brighter, while European forms show females with early glow provisions.
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United States
Europe
London Police Prepare Tests on Mounted Poles and Tasers
A fragment describes London police testing mounted poles as a traditional weapon with leather wrist restraints. It notes the weapons are to be used only in extreme cases and must be submitted for inspection after use, with encounters with commandos deemed more dangerous than typical patrols.
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Metropelitad
London
Eruption Tragedy Destroys St Pierre City
A chaotic eruption devastates St Pierre leaving thousands dead or buried under lava. Survivors report port and city landmarks ruined as the ship’s deck sees the disaster from offshore. The event erases a once beautiful waterfront before the lava sweep.
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Cso St Pierre
Halate
St Pierre
Getr de
Osprey vs Eagle Imitates a Fish Catch Rooftop Encounter
An article describes how the osprey dives with speed and depth to seize fish near the surface. It notes ospreys are often robbed by eagles when they grab prey in flight, losing their catch to the larger birds.
Bristol Train of Artillery Holds Annual Meeting and Elections
The Bristol Train of Artillery met last night with Col. C. H. Straight as chair and Col. T. F. Usher as secretary. Officers chosen: Colonel Merton A. Cheesman Lieut Colonel Stephen W. Bourn Major Wm F Eddy Captain Fred M. Straight Lieutenant John T. Robertson Agent of the Hall Pvt. Albert Forbes Auditing Committee Capt. F M Straight Quartermaster Sergt C H Usher Musicians Floyd Huestis Roy Dunbar John Caniff. Afterward the company enjoyed Dana's chowder. Speeches were made by the newly elected officers and other speakers.
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Bristol Train of Artillery
C. H. Straight
T. F. Usher
Merton A. Cheesman
Stephen W. Bourn
Wm F Eddy
Fred M. Straight
John T. Robertson
Albert Forbes
F M Straight
Hyds Meet Features Harald McCaw and Gardiner West
After Wednesday night’s meeting the Hyds presented entertainment by company members. Harald McCaw and Gardiner West performed piano solos while Jared B Sparks delivered two recitations, The Brown and White and A Visit To the Doctor.
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Hyds
Harald McCaw
Gardiner West
Jared B Sparks
Brown and White
Phi Alpha Pi elects officers at YMCA rooms
Last Friday evening the annual election of officers of the Phi Alpha Pi fraternity took place at its rooms in the YMCA building and resulted in A E R C Oster berg, K T S Wesley Young, C O T E Rennie Sawyer, Inside Guard Milton Morgan, Outside Guard Wesley Young, T F John Brechin.
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Phi-Alpha- Pi Fraternity
Y McA
E.R. C Osterberg
Wesley Young
O T E
Rennie Sawyer
Milton Morgan
T F
John Brechin
Out-of-town managers lease Pokanoket Hall for films
In this town on Saturday evening, the fast moving future entertainment under manager Peter J Lannon was presented as Pokanoket Hall, where films have previously been shown, was leased by out-of-town managers.
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Peter J Lannon
Pokanoket Hall
April and May Community Events at Local Halls
A sequence of school, church, and club events lists performances, suppers, and fundraisers from Dramatia Cantata through May 16. Activities include plays at Guitera Memorial and Ganteras Memorial School auditorium, musical comedies Prince Charming, and operetta The Count and the Co ed with multiple organizations hosting gatherings and meals.
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S Memorial Junior High School
Rotary Club
Netopian Club
Gnanteray House
Mt Hope
FOS
Bondas
State Street
M F
Fpworth Teague
Straight Reathers
Done Club
World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church
Tuncheon Bridge
Vid Society
Trinity
Olympian Club
Ganteras Memorial School
St Michael's
Gaiteras Memorial High School
Colt Memoral High School
Red Cross Chief Receives No Pay, Says President
The article states the head of the American Red Cross receives no compensation for service to the organization, noting alignment with the President of the United States in title and duties. It emphasizes voluntary nature and public service without pay.
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Red Cross
Amercan Red Cross
United States
Olympian Club Beats Old Timers in Gym Thriller
Georgie St Angelo led a strong attack as the Olympian Club defeated the Olympian Old Timers 32 to 20 Saturday night at the local gym. In the opener Warren Town girls, led by Eleanor Palmieri, beat Bristol 22 to 3 as Palmieri scored seven goals and one foul basket for 15 points.
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Georgie St. Angelo
Colt High Tar
Winubiney Igoal
Yaescek
Curly” Desilets
fRiver’ Cardoza
Olympian
Warren Town
Eleanor Palmieri
Bristol Girls
St. Angelo
Rf Mansi
Desilets
Ardoza
Marz
Bisbane
Rg Magee
Ig Cappuce
TRS
Rebello
Rf Massano
Gallagher
Silvia
O Borges
Sousa
Mike Pasquarell
Lee Warren
The Good Earth and Its Sequel Sans A Chinese Life Masterwork
The review lauds Pearl Buck's The Good Earth as timeless and well written in simple language. It highlights the vivid portrayal of Chinese life, the three Wang Lung sons, and the novel’s powerful narrative arc. It notes two critical articles on cultural accuracy and Buck’s rebuttal, concluding with high regard for Buck’s novels.
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China
mid-China
Buck
Wang Lung
Wang
Tiger
Mrs. Buck
Wang the
Celestial Kingdom
New York Sunday Times Book Review
Now -Dee
Kiang Kang-hu
McGill University
April Fool Supper at Gunteras House Hosted by Alpha Chapter
An April Fool Supper was held Saturday at Gunteras House under Alpha Chapter of the C E of First Congregational Church. The playful setup hid the absence of utensils while coffee was said to be made by Prof Nick. A chop suey supper, declared excellent, featured a lively misdirection in etiquette. Doris MacDonald chaired the arrangements with Mary Mason, Flean Rae, Wayne Smith, Henry L. Goff, Robert Lo Munro, Marjorie Manles, and Herbert Bo Burnham Jr assisting.
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First Congregational Church
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Doris MacDonald
Mary Mason
Fleanor Rae
Wayne Smith
Henry L. Goff
Robert Lo Munro
Marjorie Manles
Herbert Bo Burnham Jr
Monitor Merrimac Naval Engagement Ends Without Casualties
The clash between the Monitor and the Merrimac sees minimal losses after Lieutenant Worden is blinded. The Monitor withdraws, and the Merrimac sails back to Norfolk.
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Monitor
Worden
Norfolk
Real Accomplishment to Predict Sorrow
Tito the sage of Chinatown offers a claim that predicting sorrow merely states a common truth but reveals the path to shaping it, suggesting a practical philosophy on emotion and fate. The Washington Star reports this quote as a reflective insight from Tito.
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Tito
Chinatown
Washington Star
Ostrich Nest in Libyan Desert Reveals 96 Eggs
Members of Major Bagnold's expedition in the south Libyan desert report discovering an ostrich on a nest containing 96 eggs, a count nearly double the usual.
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Bagnold
Libyan
Milbank Granite Firm Supplying Mahogany Stone Nationwide
Seven quarries within six miles of Milbank South Dakota produce mahogany granite for the United States. The operation supports an annual business totaling about one hundred thousand dollars.
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Milbank
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United States
What History Remembers High Values Achieve Greatest Results
The text emphasizes that higher values drive the most enduring history. Wisdom, creativity, love, and art leave the deepest marks, shaping culture and memory more than wealth or power.
Birds and Fowl Evolution of the domestic chicken term
The article traces how the word fowl shifted from covering all birds to mainly edible domesticated birds. It notes the narrowing to poultry and specifically the domestic cock and hen, with reference to their wild relatives.
Man Must Have Aim and Noble Purposes
A reflection that a man needs clear aims or noble goals in life to keep his powers directed. It argues that without purpose, effort wanes like a magnet losing force when placed on the wrong poles.
White House aides drawn from all military branches
White House aides are selected from the army navy and marine corps. Their duty is to assist at receptions and during formal calls by foreign delegations. Aides may hold any rank and salaries vary by rank, with no special compensation for their services.
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Marine Corps
Hungary Crown Dispute Sparks Call for Foreign Prince
Post war Hungary crisis over the crown leads Lord Rothermere to publish a 1928 Christmas message urging Hungarians to elect a foreign prince as king rather than a Hapsburg successor.
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Hungary
Crown of
Rothermere
Thelm
House of Hapsburg
Cinnamon Toast as Warm Afternoon Snack Recipe
The passage describes making cinnamon toast with bread cinnamon sugar mix and milk for a wholesome afternoon snack. It instructs coating bread with a cinnamon mixture, toasting or baking until browned, and serving with milk for vigor during the day.
Modern chemistry models every kind of lumber
Modern chemistry claims to reproduce all lumber types from cork-like substitutes to composites nearly as strong as steel, suggesting wide applications for engineered wood products.
Forty Thousand Keys Needed at MIT Classrooms
Forty thousand keys are required to access the classrooms and laboratories at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where valuable scientific instruments are kept.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Compelled to Fight Jud Tunkins Says Social Gathering
Jud Tunkins remarks at a Washington Star item describe a social gathering as an event under close observation likely to provoke fighting among attendees regardless of personal feelings. The quote captures tension and expectation around public gatherings.
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Jud Tunkins
Washington Star
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