Faust the Magician and the Faust Legend
Faust, a Sixteenth Century magician from Sunbia, amasses wealth then bargains with the devil for years of indulgence. His life is tied to Marguerite and his servant Wagner. Gounod set the opera Faust with libretto by Berbier and Carre, while Goethe penned a dramatic poem and Bayle Bernard produced an English version.
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Faust
Sunbia
Marguerite
Wagner
Gounod
Berbier
Carre
Goethe
Bayle Bernard
Don Quixote One of the Longest Classic Novels
The famous work Don Quixote ranks among the longest novels with an estimated 491000 words. It began in jail, with Part I issued in 1605 and Part II published ten years later.
Making Progress The Sport Writer
A humorous exchange follows as a sports writer asks if golf affects McNlough’s hitting and the manager replies that it has some effect because he now yells fore every time he goes to bat.
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McNlough
No Hit No Run Victory Clinches Twilight League Title
Louis Rinaldi pitched a no hit no run game for the National India Rubber Juniors as they defeated Bristol Athletic Association 2 to 0 on the Bristol common to win the Twilight League championship. Rinaldi struck one batter and walked one, Ethier and Cabral made the other battery for the losing side. Rinaldi also had an earlier one hit win against the Employed Boys and has 11 wins, 1 loss, and 3 ties on the season.
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National ‘India Rubber
Bristol Playground Association
Bristol Athletic Association
N. I. R. Jrs
Ethier
Rinaldi
Two Outings by Bristol Y Club and Bristol Cycle Races
Yesterday the Employed Boy' Club, about forty strong, visited Newport in a large auto truck. George S. Pallthorpe arranged the outing and program of sports. Friday evening Bristol Y men attended Cranston cycle races starting at 5:30 in several autos. Edwin S. Godfrey hosted a dinner at the Bristol Casino.
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Newport
George S. Pailthorpe
Bristol “Y
Cranston
Bristol Casino
Edwin S. Godfrey
Industrial Arts Building Boosts Eastern States Exposition Facilities
Eastern States Exposition in Springfield Mass plans a major expansion for 1924 featuring a new 122777 square foot Industrial Arts Building costing 250000 dollars. The project includes renovated barns, new rest rooms, improved streets and parking, and space for poultry and horses as part of a broader grounds upgrade.
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Springfield
Mass
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
America
Springfield Municipal Auditorium
Exposition Machinery
State of Maine
Maine
Not Her Fault Woman Claims Prior Engagement Bars Appearance
A socialite summoned as a witness failed to appear prompting a deputy marshal escort. The judge warned contempt of court and asked for her statement. She protested she would have attended if not for a prior engagement.
Elevator misread leads to ninth floor misdirection
Two riders enter a green elevator. The woman asks for the ninth floor and the man calls sixth. The car stops at the ninth. on return the man asks why not the sixth. The elevator boy explains the woman spoke first, so the ninth was chosen.
Longevity Recipe From Seville Archbishop Dies at 110
Cardinal de Solis, archbishop of Seville, Spain, died at age 110. He attributed his long life to starting early to grow old, living soberly and studiously, yet not being lazy or sedentary.
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Cardinal de Solis
Seville
Spain
Cat Knocks for Entrance at Front Door
An English artist owns a cat that Prefers the front door to the back. The animal approaches the front entrance, uses the knocker, and waits for someone to answer. If no reply comes promptly it repeats the knocks until admitted.
Straw Vote Definition in Political Analysis
A straw vote is an unofficial test of opinion where individuals or groups express their preferences to gauge likely outcomes. The saying straw shows the wind direction and suggests the result may indicate future official votes.
King's Unlucky Day Anniversary Rises From 1638 Order
The text cites Charles I's 1638 order restraining emigration from England on May 1, noting Oliver Cromwell and John Hampden aboard ships ready to sail. It claims Charles I owed these men for the loss of his life and realm.
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Charles V
England
Oliver Cromwell
John Hampden
Charles
Lonesome prayer ends with solitude for Atlanta man
A quotation from the Atlanta Constitution reflects a prayer for relief from troubles ending in loneliness and lack of sympathy, describing the speaker as the loneliest man in the world after his plea was answered.
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Atlanta Constitution
Indian Summer St Martin Day Causes Mild Weather
The passage compares England's St Martin's summer on November 11 to the delightful Indian summer in the United States, describing a period of almost summer mildness. It notes the English term and its correspondence to the American phenomenon.
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England
Just Like Him from The Ladies of Lyndon
A line from Margaret Kennedy's The Ladies of Lyndon critiques male control over women's passions, likening it to switching electric light on and off. The quote reflects gender norms and social attitudes in the work.
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Ike
Lyndon
Margaret Kennedy
Uncle Eben on money and fairness in the city
A Washington Star quotation reflects on universal money pressures and the belief that others possess more wealth than they should. The line satirizes social envy and the common urge to demand fairness while everyone pursues financial comfort.
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Eben
Mos
Washington Star
Airplane Photographs Survey Land By Planimeter
The United States Department of Agriculture uses a planimeter to measure irregular areas in aerial photographs. Land is surveyed at a rate of about a mile per minute from the air.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Numerical order in naming large numbers
The sequence lists units tens hundreds thousands millions billions trillions quadrillions quintillions sextillions septillions octillions nonillions decillions. It explains the progressive scale used to name large numeric values.
Limitations of recognition at distance cited by oculist
A German oculist notes it is impossible to recognize a person seen only once from more than eighty feet away. The remark underscores limits of eyesight even for those with good vision and emphasizes challenges in facial recognition at distance.
Architect Opposes Modern Plaster to Cut Echoes
A California architect rejects modern hard plaster in favor of traditional soft material to eliminate echoes in auditoriums. The choice aims to improve acoustics and preserve historic sound quality in performance spaces.
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California
The Eclipse
A wry remark frames a newlywed dynamic as a mother-in-law shifts from essential to obstructive, ending abruptly with a sharp jab at in-law tensions.
Not Always Ocean Scientific Bed Of Pacific Once Above Water
The article argues that scientists once doubted that the Pacific seabed was ever dry land and inhabited by humans, suggesting a historical debate on Earth's ancient geography and life.
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Pacific Ocean
Let There Be Fun Fun Sends a Forcible Hug in Lively Garrick Passage
The excerpt portrays a Garrick stage moment where energy erupts as performers force laughter and audience reaction follows. A playful scene underscores how performance can compel amusement through bold interaction and charisma.
Defining Sin: A State of Mind Not an Outward Act
A quotation from Sewell argues that sin is a state of mind rather than an external action, framing morality as inward disposition rather than visible deeds. The remark prompts reflection on how conscience shapes behavior and judgment.
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Sewell
Bristol Wins Two Run Games in Narrow Doubleheader
Bristol defeated Winthrops 5 to 3 in the opener as Nanning, Baker and Davis starred with timely hits. Nanning hit a triple but was out at the plate on a fast relay. In the nightcap Bristol pulled ahead with strong fielding and key hits from Smith and Cooney, Davis and Bassett contributing multi base hits as Duhamel held Winthrops to three in a tight pitchers duel.
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J. Smith
F. Smth
Lincourt
Bristol
Nanning
Davis
Cooney
Brown
Bassett
E. Agnew
Smith
Baker
Winthrops Ab
E 'Davis
J Smith
Agnew
Jolly
Duhamel
SS Bristol
Winthrops
Wright
F Smith
F. Agnew
Bottomley
Nannin
Ripper
Gaffney and McCourt
Jacksons Welcome Daughter in Fall River
In Fall River at Truesdale Hospital on September 1 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Cyrus A Jackson of Pedley. In Pedley on August 30 a son Harold E Jr. was born to Mr and Mrs Harold F E from Pedley.
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Jackson
Fall River
Truesdale Hospital
Cyrus A Jackson
Pedley
Harold E Jr
Harold FE
Pierre Joseph Deveaux
Emma Deveaux
Pierre Joseph Deveaux, JR
Weddings Recorded in St Marys and St Elizabeth Churches
In this town on Sept 1 at St Marys Church Rev Thomas J Gillan united Joseph Dona La Belle of Pawtucket with Violet Rena Janson of this town. Also at St Elizabeth Church Rev Francisco G Vieira joined Julius Tavares and Belmira Costa, both of this town, and John Terra with Mary C Sousa, both of this town.
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John Terra
Mary C. Sousa
Town
Obituaries Mention Borges DesLauriers and Ferriera Siblings
Notices announce deaths in town with details of Julius Borges aged 52 in this town on September 1, Arthur DesLauriers aged 57 in Chicago on August 29, and Manuel Ferriera aged four in this town on August 29.
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Borges
Julius Borges
DesLauriers
Chicago
Ill
Arthur DesLauriers
Ferriera
Manuel
Mary Ferriera
May I Serve You Merchants and Manufacturers Call Statement
An anonymous voice asserts constant readiness to assist merchants and manufacturers. Each week a caller asks the speaker to cease duties, while the responder remains steadfast and unshaken.
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Hardpine Moors
A. A. Edmonds CO
Hope Se. Srnstot
Atgeneer
Providence
Fred Suzman
Hope Street
London
Garrick
Bristol Town
Po Desresiers
F. Smith
P. Rippel
Gladue
Memoriam
Phoenix
Bristol District Nursing Association
Dimond
Kathleen Marksby
Hope St
Martha Graham
Charles M. Connery
Undertaker
Burton St
Freeborn
R. Cole
Edward F. Kearns
Constitution Street
Pearl Street
William HW. Frankl & Co
Wood& St
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
Swift’s
Swift
Eaca
Gravenstein
McLaren
Imperial Club
Newman
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