Why is a Star Answered by Harry Dixey
The essay argues what makes a true star of the stage. It credits Shakespearean actors like Lackaye and contrasts genuine artistry with B A actors who perform only for money. It emphasizes technique, personality, and intelligence as core, and notes the star guides a production and the audience’s response.
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Harry Dixey
Etar
C Company
Wso
Trilby
Lackaye
America
West
Tye
Mr. Dixey
Scotland's Ship Canal plans mix naval need with routes
Discussion on a great Scottish ship canal shows two existing waterways the Caledonian and the Forth and Clyde. Proposals include enlarging the Caledonian or converting the Forth and Clyde into a tidal canal with lifts. Alternate routes near Clydebank, Loch Lomond, and Loch Long proposed by the Forth and Clyde Canal National Association seek a strategic, military outcome with price estimates around 0,000,000.
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Scotland
Wich
Clydebank
Forth and Clyde Canal
Kelvin
Bonny and
Carron
Forth River
Grangemouth
Forth
Loch Lomond
Loch Long
Firth of Clyde
Forth and Clyde Canal National Association
Duke of Sutherland
Loneliness Among Specialists and Clergy in Modern Life
A meditation on loneliness as expertise grows, contrasting the private sorrows of Christians and pastors with public duty. The text cites Paul, Damascus, Arabia, and pastor’s burdens, urging resilience and inner faith despite solitude.
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Paul
Wal
Damacus
Arabia
Sande Plain
Tiere
Philip Dodridzs
Coloring Concrete Blocks for Lighter Facings
Cement Age advises on lightening concrete blocks with light sand or crushed stone and white Portland cement for a light gray look. For pure white effects use white cement with white sand and marble dust, but not too much marble dust to avoid cracks. marble dust should not be used alone. Use limestone screenings and a touch of white sand to achieve a smooth surface and waterproof facing.
Boston Schoolgirl's Wish
A Boston schoolgirl's blunt answer to the prompt what do you wish to be when grown up reveals a grim outlook. a pale faced child wrote I want to be an old maid, startling the teacher and leaving readers to ponder childhood expectations in the city.
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Boston
Boston Record
Mary Grogan the Champion Hired Girl Fifty Years in One Family
Mary Grogan has served the Price family of South River New Jersey for fifty years taking only one day off in 1862. She declined a raise and remains faithful to her work. A separate item explains recent baseball rule changes affecting scoring and fielding credit for outs, errors, and steals.
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Mary Grogan
Price
South River
N. J
New York
New Brunswick
Ball Players Debate Salaries and Value of Stars
Chicago dispatch discusses Ed Walsh and Mike Donlin salaries, arguing a $7500 or $8000 bid risks club ruin due to gate draw and unequal pay. It notes players average $3000 to $3200 for six months, cites Joe Tinker defending high MLB wages, and questions public sympathy shifting toward owners.
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Chicago
Ed. Waleh
Yale
White Sox
Walsh
Ed Walsh
Mike Donlin
Lajoie
Cobb
Donlin
Tiere
Sill Otters
Ooen
Joe Tinker
Cubs
Tinker
The
Fay
Chicago Cubs
Jones
Spider as Pet at Carlisle Deanery Draws Attention
The Dean of Carlisle reveals his pet spider, kept in the Deanery, remains dormant as Mrs. Barker tends it and awaits its spin. The couple claim animals show future life and note birds visiting their garden with rings for tom-tits and artificial nests, while Mrs. Barker feeds them daily.
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Carlisle
Barker
Cleopatra Portraits and Roman Descriptions Compared
Archaeologists find coin portraits of Cleopatra showing a fleshy aged face with an aquiline nose rather than Venusian beauty. Critics note that Roman historians’ vivid descriptions may mix fact with fancy, emphasizing spirit over corporeal charm and Cleopatra’s vivacity and conversational skill.
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Cleopatra
Venus
Marquis de Pompadour
Maria Theresa
Antony
Alan Ferrero
Putman
You can't alwayrs measure a man's religion by the length of his face
A pithy adage suggesting appearances mislead about faith noting the discrepancy between outward look and inner beliefs. Readers are reminded that judgment should not be based on appearance alone.
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Fritz’ Yasts
Lotta
Maggie Mitchell
Omstee
Avon
Pbsen
Len Krown
Scotch Canal
Renner
Jimmie
Billy Jones
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