James Lane Allen and his Kentucky years celebrated
The article reviews James Lane Allen born near Lexington Kentucky in 1850 and his career from Transylvania University to Bethany College. It highlights his move to New York in 1886, his 17 books by 1918, and themes in The Choir Invisible and Kentucky Cardinal, with portraits of characters like Gray and Amy Falconer and a nod to his depiction of early Kentucky settlers.
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James Lane Allen
New York City
Lexington
Allen
Blue Brass
Mr. Allen
Transylvania University
Kentucky
Bethany Colege
Gethsemene
France
Louisville
The Choir Invisible Ends In Silent, Steadfast Love
Condensed from the James Lane Allen novel The Choir Invisible. A Kentucky inland tale of an unspoken union tested by duty and gratitude. John Gray’s return reveals enduring love for Mrs Falconer, as she unfolds a life of quiet devotion and regret.
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Mty
Kentucky
John Gray
John
Aaron Burr
the Post Publishing Co
The
Boston Post
James
Lane Allen
the Law Company
Soma Whispering and Taming the Fierce Horse
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a mythical or ritual practice involving Soma and whispering to a wild horse. The language hints at ancient superstition and taming methods, but specifics are unclear.
Amused Churchgoer Collapses From Music Show Mirth
A Birmingham Age Herald clipping describes a tired business man who fainted in a front row seat after attending what was believed to be a conventional girl and music show but proved to be a musical comedy with a complex plot.
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Birmingham
Age- Herald
Chorus Girls Supply Keeps Theaters Thriving
A Louisville Courier Journal remark notes public praise for chorus girl quality amid aging stage stars. It reflects on entertainment trends and the theater scene’s reliance on dancing cast members to maintain appeal.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Fingers With Only One Joint Case Reported by Dr Oddie
A fourteen year old boy is described with fingers that have only one joint. His mother shows similar hands and four of her nine children share this trait, while the remaining five have normal fingers. The article discusses lakes and land leveling in the northern United States and the effect of atmospheric agencies and water on land levels.
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C. F. Oddie
Archives of Radiology and Electrotherapy
Louden
Uor Wal
How Many Rats Are You Feeding
A historical note states that the annual value of food material eaten and destroyed by a single rat equals two dollars. The figure underscores the economic impact of rodent activity on food supplies.
Wheat turning ripe but rains delay harvest in Falkville
June 5 report from Falkville notes wheat beginning to turn in fields east of town but continuous rain threatens yield. Bond Amber Company’s saw mill near Falkville halted by wet weather. ties awaiting shipment at Lacon cannot be moved. A lighthearted exchange about a child’s misunderstanding closes the item.
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Dodson
Vile
Bondamber
Lacon
Frenzied Look Cited in Boston Transcript Quote
The Boston Transcript notes a frenzied visual cue in a story fragment where Wrenzle says nothing and an unsettling impression lingers in his brief remark.
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Wrenzle
Boston Transcript
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Blue Grass
Washington
Mississippi
Alleghany Highway
Jong
Ory Son
Gray
Cromwell
Amy Falconer
Sinc
Josep
Holden
Joseph
Falkville News
Palkville
Ruth ‘Sarah Patterson
Rao Birmingham
Thy Margarette Alten’ School
Metropolitan Life Ins. CO
New York
Yates
Colonial
Albany
H. Malone
Carl Allen
Garnett & CO
Garnett’s Department Store
Sale Ee. Ee
Second Avenue, Albany
Rockers
Morgan Furniture Coo
Ala
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