Beneath the Surface Emerges in a City Hall Depicts a Writer
Howard Hallen, a struggling writer, becomes entangled with a fallen woman, Gertrude Perley, at a seedy Odeon. After he uses her life as material for a story, she confesses she earned money from a magazine, and he discovers she helped craft his tale. They plan a joint publication and a hopeful future.
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Hanson
Odeon
HfaNen
Hallen
Haken
Floriaéa
T-T
Howard Fallen
Athletes of Attica and Ancient Greek dieting practices
A Youth's Companion excerpt describes ancient Greek athletes' regimen. It notes hair length as a hallmark, strict precontest diets of fresh cheese, figs, porridge, later beef and pork with no bread or sweets, and a peculiar habit of large meals after practice leading to temporary corpulence aiding wrestling but harming other sports.
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Attica
Greece
Shipwrecks and a Kimberley magnate's upside down news
In this reminiscence from Illustrated Bits, a multimillionaire in Kimberley who later learned to read and write is teased for his past illiteracy. He spent afternoons at the Kimberley club pretending to read a newspaper, often holding it upside down, while friends joked about many bloomin shipwrecks shown on inverted ship illustrations.
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South Africa
London
Kimberley
Shipping Gazette
Guy Boy
Wall Streat
Wilson
Northwestern
Canada
From Washington to Athens 8008 Inches of Knowledge
A miscellany notes global trivia from Russia’s annual birchwood spoon output to Korean cotton seed yields, New South Wales emigration incentives, and a Parisian tomb’s operatic past. It sketches railway visions, legalities on wills, and curiosities from clockmakers to Blavatsky’s ashes in New York.
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Washington
Athens
Russia
Germany
London
Japan
Scotland
Korea
Among the Cobwebs A Dodd Tale of a Sparked Lawyer
A fragmentary reminiscence about Samuel C. T. Dodd of Standard Oil fame, noting a $200,000 yearly salary and his moral stance on the Sabbath. It recounts a Franklin minister boasting of hunting skill, then Dodd jesting he would hide in the minister's study to avoid capture.
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Samuel C. T. Dodd
Dodd
Rockefeller
Franklin
Hetle
Farewell dinner remark on tropical flies in Egypt tale
James Ilazen Slyde described a winter voyage to Egypt Morocco or Algeria noting flies as a pest. He recounted a Sahara tale of a dead fly in couscous and a waiter’s quip about the insect’s death, blending humor with travel prose.
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Egypt
James Ilazen Slyde
New York
Morocco
Algeria
Sahara
Monsieur
Drokem
The Human Bell and the Ready Bather Tale
N C Goodwin. During a Turkish dinner he recalled a trip to Mexico. He described a strong man who prodded and hammered him and, after rising, delivered four whacks on his bare back. The man explained it was to signal readiness for the next bather, noting the bell was out of order.
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N.C. Goodwin
Mexico
Mr. Goodwin
Kipling Yarn Sparks Match With Obscure Lover
A humorous Book News note recounts Almendy, a young woman who waited years to meet Kipling and mistook him for Lanyard Kipling. The author admits embarrassment as the admirer explains it is his day off and he is not the figure she expected.
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Kipling
Almendy
Adudker
Lanyard Kipling
Tan
Shpling
Thadam
Rey
Lasting Shock From Two Bridge Parties
A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet recalls a remark about a woman never being the same after being invited to two bridge parties on the same afternoon.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Polly-Cholly in Love Noted for New Mustache
Cleveland Leader reports Polly-Cholly loves Molly with Dolly-Why pondering the attraction. Polly notes Molly was first to notice his new mustache.
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Polly
Cholly
Molly
Dolly
Cleveland
Sailors in Cuba Clash With Police After Banquet
In Santiago on May 2 officers and sailors from the cruiser Tacoma fought after a banquet at Cafe Leon de Oro. Ensign Brisbin was wounded, and Fireman Henry L. Lee is expected to die from skull fracture after machete and gunfire. Ten sailors were wounded. police suffered minor injuries. Civil Governor suspended the involved officers. U S consul Holaday investigates.
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Santiago
Cuba
Cafe Leon de
Lay
Tacoma
Brisban
Brisbin
Henry L. Lee
Yacoma
Santhezo
Tappan
United States
Holaday
Lnw
No More Party Rates Declared by Interstate Commission
Washington reports the interstate commerce commission will require that reduced party rates for events like theater, baseball, and football be available to the general public. Rail lines south of the Potomac and Ohio and east of the Mississippi have filed notices of withdrawal, effective dates unspecified, and will shift to regular individual fares.
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Washington
Interstate Commercce Commission
Potomac
Ohio
Mississippi
Judge forwards pardon recommendation for January
Guthrie Utah May 2 District Judge Aimbry in whose court here John William January alias Anderson a Wisconsin City businessman was convicted twelve years ago has forwarded to Washington a recommendation that January be pardoned. This recommendation is said to be all that stands in the way of the pardon being granted.
Hughes surprises Solons with court ruling message
Albany May 2 Governor Hughes sent a formal message to the legislature revealing the court of appeals decision that declares the resumption act unconstitutional. He urges the legislature to enact an apportionment law to take its place.
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Hughes
Solons
Albany M. V
Court of Appeals
Alleged Labor Rioter Paroled to Ragland Home
The New York State Board of Pardons paroled William McQueen after three years of a five year sentence for inciting a labor riot in Troy. He must return to his Ragland home and reside there under parole supervision.
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Prenton
Board of Pardons Tms
William McQueen
State
Tvl
McQueen
Ragland
Japanese General Kuroki Arrives in Victoria in Khaki
General Baron Kuroki arrives in Victoria on his way to the Jamestown exposition, wearing a khaki uniform and the Order of Pawlonia star, accompanied by a Japanese military delegation.
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Kuroki
Victoria
B.C
Baron Kuroki
Professor Jowett and the Greek verses test
A late professor named Jowett offered a curiously blunt critique of student work. When shown Greek verses he turned blank, then asked the anchor if they had any taste for mathematics.
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Jowett
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
Pain from boils burns cuts and skin diseases is relieved promptly by DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Also good for piles. Sold by Wh. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson street.
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DeWitt
Wh. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Plays and Players in New York and London Theaters
Sidna Aug shines in Paris music halls while Thomas Q Seabrooke fills ITen ry Dixey's spot in The Man on the Box Joe Weber may join the Shubert forces Maude Adams to bring Peter Pan to England in a fresh American revival Ben-Iour marks its 2500th performance Ramsey Morris unveils a new play Under Suspicion in New York this autumn London theaters employ 14000 workers and net about 40000 nightly Julia Marlowe and E H Sothern sail to England with their company Open in London for six weeks Jim Murphy plans a new all deaf and dumb cast pantomime style production
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Sidna Aug
Paris
Thomas Q. Seabrooke
Itenry I. Dixey
Box
Maude Adams
England
Ben-Iour
New York
Ramsey Morris
London
Julia Marlowe
E. H. Sothern
Jim Murphy
Editorial Flings Across Papers On War Money and Mirth
A collage of quips from papers including New York Press on government spending and defense, Kansas City Journal on the world navy, Roseau Region on evolution, Montreal Star on Chicago earnings, and Louisville Courier-Journal on a chef’s absurd comparison. Short, witty items reflect press humor and social commentary.
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New York Press
United States
Kansas City Journal
Roseau
Chicago
Middle West
Atlantic Ocean
Louisville Courier-Journal
Model of the Moment in Wool Voile Designs
The New York Post notes ecru and silver wool voile with a dark blue line as a rising fashion in fabric. Necks favor ruffs and jabots, with lengths around five inches, slashed or pointed center styles, and fan shapes. Gloves trend tan champagne gray leather shades, with black and white used but not essential.
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Ecru
New York Post
New York City Facts From The Herald Report
New York City relies on 30 224 dairies for milk supply while Manhattan land values rise by 620 000 daily. There are 8 880 adult Smiths with 650 telephones. Water reservoirs cover fourteen weeks. Over half the population, 2 783 203, hold savings bank deposits.
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New York City
Reali Astate
Manhattan Island
New York Herald
Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher at Grove Street Studio
Harriet M. Burbank offers piano lessons from her Grove Street studio at 84 Grove Street. Contact for scheduling and rates.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St
Interscholastic Meet Tickets Go On Sale May 16
The notice lists sale dates from May 16 to May 20 for round trip fare to Champaign. It mentions a One and one third fare for the trip and includes return limits through May 20.
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Champaign
Wand Js
Annual State G. A. R. Encampment at Decatur HI
Train fare offer for state G. A. R. encampment includes a round trip at one fare. Travel dates set for May 20, 21, and 22 with return by May 24. Government rail authority promotes excursion for veterans.
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Decatur
Annual Meeting Elk's Assn Bloomington Round Trip
Illinois Elk's Association plans an annual meeting in Bloomington with round trip travel. Sale dates listed as May 2, 91, 22 and 23. Return limit noted as May ee.
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Illinois
Varied historical shoes from different cultures
The Portuguese shoe features a wooden sole and ramped patent leather upper exposing skin. The Persian version is a high raised shoe, light wood inlaid, with an instep strap. The Muscovite model is hand woven on a wooden frame, often leatherless, using silk cordage. The Siamese design resembles an ancient canoe with a gondola bow, wooden sole, inlaid upper, and ornate exterior with gold and silver.
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Gertrude Perley
Loewer
Alr. Loewer
Gar Medical Guide
Humphreyw Med. Co
William & John Street
the Daily Journal
van Thu
New South Wales
Tialio Camappanini
Parma
Paganini
Bothsini
Thomas Borrows
Hamilton
Ont
India
St. Fielena
Frau Foros
Spitzbergen
Libury Tall
Mme
Helena Blavatsky
Madison Avenue
Aryan Theosophical Society
Peshawar
Ameer
Afghanistan
Tam
Ayr
Robert Burns
Strand Magazine
Ballarat
Lunally
Swaziland
Berlin
New York Times
Jackies
Eitc
The
Journal
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Joe Weber
Shubert
WM. Clement
Freeport
Manitoba and Western Colonization Co
Dakotas
Minnesota
British Isles
Continental Europe
Authority On
Iil
Florida
South-East
Southern Railway
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