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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1912
Page
11
A bygone Chicago News recounts a tall tale where Truthful James rivaled Baron Munchausen, describing a brutal winter. Creek ice choked streams, tunnels groaned under ice shelves, rabbits frozen aloft, and a lone Jersey cow saved dinner in a makeshift solar cooker, ending with a wary note on ice cream.
In Berwick Pennsylvania a man about 45 seated in a crowded trolley plucked the feathers from an expensive hat worn by Mrs. James Miechner of Boia Gr and then struck her face. He dashed from the car and vanished down the street as onlookers watched in shock and pursued him.
I trekked along the Palaces of the Incas and stood before a massive ringed wall of granite and limestone boulders as large as houses. The vaulted defense rose in a half circle with guarded entrances and flank masonry, a cyclopean fortress beyond any I have seen, surpassing the Great Wall of China in wonder.
The excerpt describes a vast overlook where the city spreads below with its streets and chimneys, the rich valley distant, and a magnificent landscape visible from a high vantage point. The prose conveys awe at the scale and beauty of the scene.
A collection of anecdotes portrays O Henry through vivid scenes with friends like Robert Davis and Gilman Hall. A hot Long Island day, a fence, a request for a return ticket to New York, and a precise telegram directing a visit become glimpses into his character and affection for the city. The stories highlight his humor, generosity, and distinctive charm.
Mrs Truog frightened by a burglar reaching through a broken window mistaking her for a ghost. She cried for help and called police as the intruder fled. In a separate note, Matilda Mossant and her officers arrived in New Orleans after escape from rebels in Mexico. They reported dramatic moments during their travel and seizures in Chihuahua.
Critics debate the value of reviews and audience impact as theaters invite public opinion on Gerald du Maurier’s calabaret and new ventures. A letter from A. Benson frames expert discrimination trained by experience as key to improving theatre and curbing poor productions and inflated prices.
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