Mystery of moving pictures and the kineto scope art
The article explains how moving pictures blend science and artistry, detailing methods like arret and funde stops and double exposure to create illusions. It notes France’s influence, English and American practices, and the rise of kinetic science in theaters with mechanical and safety considerations.
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Europe
America
France
England
United States
Casablanca
Constantinople
Australia
Edward
Pverybody
Fundy
Presidents and Whiskers by Presidential Hair History
A barber chat and New York Herald cite Martin Van Buren as the first U S president to wear whiskers. The piece traces facial hair trends across presidents from Lincoln to Roosevelt and mentions Fairbanks as a hypothetical future president with a distinctive jawline.
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Martin van Buren
United States
New York Herald
Martin
Washington
Adams
Jefferson
van Buren
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Harrison
Arthur
Cleveland
Roosevelt
McKinley
Fairrbanks
Brother Jonathan
Ife
GOOD OLD PUMPKIN PIES VERSE
A nostalgic poem from Leslie's Weekly recalls autumn scenes of pumpkin pies. The speaker describes hillside harvests, frosty winds, and family gatherings around a cozy farm, capturing memories of making and sharing pumpkin pie with loved ones.
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Leslie
A Woman on the Edge of Leaving Her Neglectful Husband
In a poor village, a mother endures seven years of abuse while waiting for her husband's return. After a poaching murder stirs police questions, she hides him in a bed to shield him. A brave act of deception and resolve preserves the family as dawn breaks and danger passes.
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Paris
Yrards
Grange
Frome
Mia. Cummings
Newa
Net Robins
Esquire
Bridgewater
Mary
Jim
Mrs. Giles
Ned
Cassie
Bilim
Bristol
London
Wpstaira
Cleste
Mary Cond
Darknes
Philadelphia Telegraph
Clash May
Clesie
Tim
Mr. Jones
Constable Jones
Cissie
Mra. Cummings
Lunnenhis
Jones
Love Life Stronger After College Says Wellesley Grads
A New York Wellesley Club meeting opened letters from 250 alumnae answering how college life affected women. Responses cover romance, marriage desires, personal adornment, hygiene, manners, emotions, and enthusiasm, with notable input from college presidents and deans.
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Wellesley
New York Wellesley Club
Luther H. Gullick
Woman's University Club
New York Pree
Safford
Taylor
Vassar
Dean Gill
Barnard
Mies Haseard
Jordan
Leland Stanford
Seeley
Smith
Morning Hall Clash Over Lamp Sparks Witty Quip
A sharp exchange ends with a quip about breaking the day rather than the speaker’s new lamp. The scene unfolds in a Baltimore setting as an irritated remark follows a morning mishap.
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Baltimore American
Student of the Stars and Theatrics Manager You Hirem
The Galveston News quotes a dialogue about a man named You Hirem described as a student of the stars and a theatrics manager. The exchange highlights his proud carriage and occupation in a brief vignette.
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Galveston News
Risk It Once and a Small War of Weddings
A fragmentary verse and prose mash of humorous lines and stray opinions. It mentions a dear girl named Creorge and a potential marriage aided by church or home wedding doubts. Various papers quote quips about luck and the blue pencil. The tone is playful and editorial in style.
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