Oxford Commencement Crowd Disrupts Gallery Etiquette
An eyewitness recounts Oxford degree day as dignitaries fill the great hall while gallery voices interrupt the procession with jests about a graduate’s red necktie. Professors note the wit falls short this year and the crowd’s interruptions steal the show. Hood's Sarsaparilla promoted in closing ad.
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Europe
Oxford
Roberts
Marquis of Salisbury
Earl of Carnarvon
Proctora
Mr. Roberts
Paris actresses age claims questioned by records
A Paris criticism notes most actresses and singers misstate ages in self reports. Conservatoire records show frequent discrepancies, with some overstating or understating ages by several years. The piece cites Mile. Reichenberg and Mme. Bernaert as examples and mentions actor trends.
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M. Yve-Plessis
Paris
Mile. Reichemberg
Hume ‘'Dureuue
Theatre Francaise
Mme. Bernaert
Guite
Yve-Plessis
London News
The English Tippling Nuisance and Service Grievances
An Englishwoman in London Truth recounts a tale of temperance zealot servants and tips politics. A footman tells his mistress that paltry tips from philanthropic and temperance supporters hurt pride, prompting threats of wage raises or dismissal.
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London
Jemima
Susan
Green
Sure Thing Kidney Remedy Endorsed by Local Reader
A McKeesport man, Geo W Sherbine of 628 Shaw Ave, recounts relief from chronic back pain and weakness after using Doan s Kidney Pills. He says the pills revived his energy, allowed full workdays, and improved mornings, praising the remedy as the finest for kidneys. Sold by dealers 50 cents. Voster-Millburn Co., Buffalo NY, is listed as U.S. agents.
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Herrick Bro’s
Indiana
Bac
McKeesport
Geo. W. Sherbine
Shaw Avenue
Mr. Sherbine
Dean
J. C. Smith
Doan
Voster-Millburn Co
Butale
N. Y
U. Is
Campbell Smith Christmas Gift Shop Crowds Under One Roof
Campbell Smith advertises a wide Christmas gift selection with prices from twenty five cents to one hundred dollars. Featured goods include jackets, capes, furs, shawls, gloves, hosiery, handkerchiefs, neckwear, hats, umbrellas, books, china ware, decorations, and dress fabrics, all offered at low prices between Wood and Smithfield Streets.
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Astrachan
Economy is Wealth You will use economy by doing your dealing
A local advertisement touts a full grocery line with Roasted Coffee at 20 23 25 and 30 per pound evaporated peaches at 124 per pound and Shoes below wholesale prices. It promotes sturdy all wool underwear gloves mittens and hosiery, rubbers for all ages, and urges customers to check prices before buying.
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Oxford University
New York Press
Hood
James L. Francis
Chicago
T. J. Hildebrand ’S
Wm. Moore
Homer
M.G. Miller
Blakesile
Asa Family Medicine
Bacon
Daugherty Bros
J. C. Rugh
Penn Run
B. Beringer
Beringer
H. B. Hawes
Cherry
New Yorker
Ellerslie
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Woolford
Herrick Bros
Agnew
Blairsville
Washington
James Anderson
W. S. Daugherty
Jas Anderson
Pitcher’s Castoria
Campbell & Smith
the People’s Store
Wood and
Smithfield Streets
Pittsburg
Biber & Easton
Blankets & Comforts
Fine
Blanka
Market St
Frank Douglass
Near Normal School
Penn’a
S. W. Gray Bill
South Duke Street
Lancaster
Duff
Salvation Oil
Chew Lange
A.c.meyera Co
Balto
Cendorfh
Catalouwue
Lobb
Mae
Lobe
Tsi Fite
Wheeler &. Wilson
Allen
Allen Medical Coq
Washington & Water Sts
Boston
Mass
Wheeler & Wilson
Mi’s’g Co
Bridgeport
Vonn
Work & Young
Amardo
Frazer Axle
Hoke
United States
C. W. Hoke
Hoke Electric One
North 6Th Reading
ProGress Office
Keeley Institute
Fifth Avenue
Cela
Keeley
Gilbert Bro’s
Insurances
Indiana, PA
Atlantic Refining Company
Pittsburg, Pa
Saagl
Ion West
Osla
J. F. Barnes
Taovsa
Scucer
C. S. Apple
Clements
Indiana House
John F. Clements
Philadelphia
Esabeuia
Dr. Peal
Indrana, Pa
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