Of Lena Geyer life of a famed opera star novel review
Marcia Davenport writes Lena Geyer a composite biography tracing a Prague to New York rise through poverty to the Metropolitan Opera. The book uses varied narrators to piece Lena’s tale from teacher to lover to manager, ending with her triumph as Isolde amid speculation about real figures.
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Wittch
Idtly
Lena Geyer
Scribner's
Wall Marth
Lena Goyet
Leneke Gyruskoe
Prague
Squillor
New York’ East Side
Mien Davenport
Lilli Lehmann
Garaldite Farrer
Olive Fremstadt
Gatti Causara
Alma Gluck
Broschwayese
Geyer
Lena
New York
Brighter WPA Side Overlooked by Partisan Critics
The piece argues the Works Progress Administration and Public Works Administration have funded essential local improvements and provided millions of jobs. It contends Republican bias distorts the WPA image, noting vast school buildings and roads built under the programs and urging recognition of their lasting benefits.
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Works Progress Administration
Ohio
WPA
WEA
Work-Relief Agency
Public Works Administration
Maine
Florida
WP. A
Landon promises farmers more than Roosevelt planks
The piece argues Republicans shift focus from platform faith to Farm Aid promises by Alf Landon. It claims Landon pledges expansive farm support, potentially inflating the economy, while noting his varying stances after Cleveland. The writer mocks inconsistencies and party strategy in a Midwest context.
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Roostvelt
Alf M. Landon
G. O. PB
la Farmera
Middlewest
Cleveland
Landon
Midwest
Jesu
Unclear Economic Debate Shows AIF Balancing Acts
Fragmentary text suggests a political dispute where the AIF is portrayed as favoring incremental water balancing over strict budget balancing, reflecting tension between reform aims and Old Guard support. The excerpt hints at conservative pressure to retain coastal backing.
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AIF
Flight speeds: London to Cape Town in a day moving world
An English mathematics professor predicts future flight progress could reach 500 miles per hour enabling London to Cape Town in one day and around the world in two. He notes surface motion of the earth at high speed but says scenery would scarcely move and questions the pleasure of speed.
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P. H
London
Cape Town
Paris Styles Pairs Fall Wardrobe for Mrs Foy Daughter of Walter Chrysler
Paris styles feature Mrs Byron Foy selecting standout fall outfits from Sebiapsren including a black and seal front suit with fur back jacket and wool elements. Comparisons are drawn to Marlene Dietrich looks such as a black wool cocktail dress and jacket with palm tree embroidery as well as a black velvet deshabille. Other outfits include a wine colored gown with black taffeta touches and a tailored blue wool suit.
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Sebiapsren
Byron Foy
Walter Chrysler
Poy
Foy
Marlene Dietrich
Hollywood film shop titles rise for nobility in films
Hollywood news notes many titled foreign nobles and aristocrats entering film careers in major studios. Baronsess and counts sign with major outfits while princes and duchesses linger in testing, as names like Princess Natalie Paley and Countess Warwick appear amid studio assignments and star power.
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Hollywood
Pears
Filmland
Bari
Warwick
Luli Hohenberg
Prince Charminga
Barrymorés
NEG
B. P. Schulberg
Countess of Warwick
Godiric Hardwicke
King George
Iphigenio Castigliond
Blinda
Baigum
Lieu-De Maigret
Francis Lederer
Natalie Paley
Russia
Paul
Katharine Hepburon
Sylvia Scarlett
Alexander D'Arcy
Sir Guy
Standing
Paramount
Incoherent fragment sparks budget critique in Kansas City Towne
Fragmentary OCR text shows political sniping over WPA funding and work projects. Partial lines mention Republicans and appropriations near six billion dollars, with unclear attribution and stray phrases about apartments and notices.
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WPA
Wen
Kansas City Towne
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files September 25 1916
Early this morning the Winton Run Oil and Gas company shot the new well on the Howe estate lease east of the city. The Ward Baking Company announced price increases to six cents to consumers. H C sient Stor of the First Methodist church has been returned to the real church for another year. Dell Darling of Corry Lodge has been appointed District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler for Northwestern Pennsylvania. Miss Marie Hall won the University of Rochester scholarship for the high school student with the highest four year average. W Lyons displayed a twelve foot corn stalk in the window of his Center street grocery. Miles Helen Wheatley left for Nyack to teach at Willson Memorial Academy. Mrs C H Holden and William Moir motored to Erie yesterday.
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Winton
Our
Marie Hall
University of Rochester
T W. Lyons
Center Street
L. L
Star Signals September 26 Horoscope Clues
The column outlines daily planetary vibrations for those born January 21 to February 19. It warns to deal with authority in the morning and handle arbitrary matters at night, noting unusual faculties and potential health dips in June and December.
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Ana Moring
Impersonator Prevost Acquitted In Poll Incident
In Montreal Ernest Prevost was acquitted on charges of impersonating himself during the last provincial election. Police called the arrest a big mistake and the case was dismissed.
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Montreal
Ernest Prevost
Finnest Provost
McConnellsburg Sees Sesquicentennial Echoes From 1786 Founding
Pennsylvania scenic commission notes McConnellsburg founded by Daniel McConnell in 1786. Town marked 150th anniversary with a pageant recounting early wagon trails, Revolutionary era events, and growth from pioneer settlement to modern day as Fulton County seat on Route 20, unique for lacking a railroad.
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Mcconnellsburg
Daniel’ McConnell
Mconnellsburg
Martin
McConnelisburg
Daniel ‘McConnell
Fulton County
Tuscarora
Mountain
Pennsylvania
One-Minute Test Quiz on Geography and Etiquette
Answers cover Washington DC location on a river, Pillars of Hors auleat and Samarkavil, permisson etiquette for using a friend’s phone, and personality notes about people born on given days. The hints mention Carnegie and common traits. Also notes two hills near the Strait of Gibraltar and central Asia as locations.
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Washington, D. C
Hors Auleat 8
Samarkavil
Potomas
Strait of Glibraltar
Central Asia
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