Higher Criticism and Poking Fun at Dramatic Reviews
A collage of historic quips on theater criticism from local papers. Notable lines taunt critics and actors, recalling Hamlet, Lady Audley’s Secret, Abe Martin, and Hap Ward remarks about a one night stand, illustrating how reviewers shape dramatic reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hospital Fund
Lady Audley
Rising Sun
Ind
Dane
Shakespeare
Bacon
Hamlet
Kin Hubbard
Abe Martin
al Jeffrey
Opera House
Hop Ward
Oregon
Hap
How It Started By Jean Newton
An analysis debating why humans are right handed, presenting a crude, opinionated view tracing-handedness to ancient warfare. It argues the heart’s vulnerability made right-handed use dominant, citing early fighting methods and instinctive rightward movements. The piece blends provocative questions with pseudo-scientific assertions about handedness.
Sun Worship Across Egypt and India In Antiquity
The sun's daily journey stirred reverence in ancient cultures. In Egypt Ra sailed the sky aboard a sun-ship, shown as hawk or hawk-headed man. In India Agni rode a shining chariot drawn by blood-red horses. Hindu art depicted Agni with a double face seven tongues and seven arms. The seven held sacred meaning in Hindu symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Agni
Ten Men Question Entitlements Cause Widespread Sentiment
A prevalent sentiment voices that ten men claim they receive less than half of what they are legally entitled to, reflecting widespread discontent with perceived inequality and unmet rights in society.
Treasure Tale Opens as English Veteran Eyeing Istanbul Hoard
In New York Hugh Chesby, a World War veteran, tells of a hidden treasure in Constantinople believed real by his uncle Lord Chesby. A cable alerts Hugh that the uncle sails to New York. At the dock Watkins reveals the uncle has left with a companion named SETAOREE. A phone notice says the uncle lies dying in hospital after a safari attack, muttering of the treasure and a stabbing by Toutou, then Hugh and Jack pursue the mystery in England.
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New York
Hugh Chesby
Constantinople
Lord Chesby
Hugh
Jack Nash
Watkins
Toutou
Lord Chesb
Jack
Engan
Toutou Latitte
America
Mr. Bellowes
Lord Chesley
Nikka
Nikka Slowle
Atp
Bellowes
Chesby
Jove
Treasure Quest Deepens at Chesly Estate
In London Hugh Chesly meets with his solicitor and old allies to inspect the Charter Chest. Nikka Zaranko recalls a feared international criminal network tied to a legendary treasure named in connection with Andronicus. The group reviews Hugh’s ancestral Instructions detailing a pledge to guard the treasure for the empire and the peril of revealing its location.
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Constantinople
Bellowes
Tam
Niumph
Hugh
Oxford
Nikha
Chesly
Aneh
Andronicus Comnenus
Andronicus
Messer Baldwin
Plunders
Messer Pandolo
Venice
Kent
Assignees Sale of Real Estate in Denton Maryland
Assignees announce a sale of a Preston Maryland lot in Caroline county between 2 and 4 p.m. at the Court House door Denton. The property lies on Main Street near New Jerusalem Church and Maryland Avenue, formerly owned by Union Supply Company via 1912 deed. One third cash, two thirds after six months with interest secured by purchaser note. title papers at purchaser expense. J Fletcher Clark Assignee. James Temple Auctioneer.
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Union Supply Company
Caroline County
Maryland
William Richard Carroll
Court House
Denton
Preston
Main Street
New Jerusalem Church Lot
Ann E. Douglas
Maryland Avenue
Main
William H. Gambrill
Sarah I. Gambrill
J. Fletcher Clark
William Cheesman
Eva Cheesman
Joshua T. Kinder
Calvert C. Merriken
Land Sale Notice in Caroline County Maryland Auction
Between hours of a and 4 p.m. the parcel in Caroline County Maryland is offered for sale. The 28 acre property includes a two story frame dwelling barn and outbuildings with a county road boundary and is described with precise course distances. Terms require one third cash with balance on ratification or all cash, with deferred payment secured by a purchaser note. Title papers at purchaser expense. Calvert C Merriken and L F Covey, Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Maryland
Culbreth Farm
Henderson
Severty
G. Leslie Gooden
William Cheesman
Calvert C. Merriken
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Inc. Publishers
Ervin S. Cobb
By Jean Newton
Venfant Terrible
Egypt
Pepe
Hbuco Leon
Arthur D. Howden Smith
W.N.U. Service
Brentano's Inc
the Ridgeway CO
Liverpool
Chesley
London
Courtenay, Bellowes, Manson and
Courtenay
Baugh
James
England
Near East
Tama
Trabidio
Lord Chesly
Tarry
Emerson Fosdick
Persia
Ridgely
James Temple
L. F. Covey
Lucy Lou Beauty Parlor
Marcel Wave
Lucy Marshall
Market Street
Butterfly Tea Room
Denton, MD
Alfred Smith
Gay St. Denton, Md
Wilbert L. Merriken
Assignee
Anna A.cohee
John H. Cohee
Circuit Court
Anna A. Cohee
Thomas J. Keating
Glayton Horsey
State Board OF Undertakers OF
Henry W. Mears
H. H. Housman, JR
S. Gay St
Baltimore
Long & Short, Inc
the People’s Store
Federalsburg, Maryland
Mutual Life
U. S
Nassau Street
Wilmer B. Parker
Denton, Maryland
Orphana’ Court
Samuel F. Knox
T. Clayton Storley
Greensboro
South Harrison St
Park
Easton
P. E
Corkran
Wesley Collegiate Institute
Clarence A. Short
Dover, Delaware
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