Bitter Critic Faces Outcomes Of The Burnt Candle
In a stark New York drama, critic Sam Keller wrestles with his scathing review of The Burnt Candle and its impact on his romance with Peggy Nash. He learns the play’s failures mirror his own career and personal regrets as Peggy seeks a breakthrough amid public scrutiny.
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Khller
Roberts
Margaret Nash
New York
Peggy Nash
Sammy
Peggy
Honey
Sam Teller
Hollywood
Bronx
Sam Keller
O'Regan
Sam
Lcense
McClure
Biblical Fruit Not the Apple of Modern Times
The article explains the Hebrew tappuach likely refers to a tree not native to warm Palestine, arguing the apple of the Bible was not the modern apple. It notes the fruit was cultivated in cooler regions, with few apple trees in the Holy Land, and mentions Damascus as a source where such trees grow. The Montreal Family Herald presents the botany and historical translation context.
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Holy Land
Joel 122
Palestine
Syria
Damascus
Montreal
Distinctive perfume sparks memory after Swiss travels
A world traveler recalled his journeys through Switzerland after buying a distinctive perfume. By placing the perfume on his handkerchief during sleep, he says a future dream replayed the travel scenes as identical pictures, providing vivid recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Promise Had String to It In one of the 5 and 10 cent stores
A customer bought a large batch of Christmas tree lights but questioned bulb compatibility. She offered to return any unsuitable items. The clerk confirmed returns were not allowed, ending the transaction with no refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Monitor
Howlers Preview From England Book Of Unconscious Schoolboy Humor
A Vancouver Province excerpt reviews Howlers The Book of Howlers. It notes humorous misquotes and satirical lines about diplomacy, trade, monarchy, and national traits, citing examples like a diplomat who sham dead and a king who does only what he ought to do.
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England
Corps Diplomatique
Mise Olin
Italy
Holland
Vancouver
Isocrates Teaches Two Arts Of Rhetoric And Silence
In ancient Athens the orator Isocrates told Creon that he would charge double to teach him two arts. He explained the curriculum would cover speaking and the art of remaining silent, distinguishing forensic eloquence from public oratory.
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Isocrates
Athens
Creon
Laughter as a daily tonic for health and happiness
A brief urge to place laughter at the center of daily life. It claims hearty laughter cures dyspepsia and improves mood, noting even hearing others laugh is beneficial. The piece urges seeking the tonic in commonplace moments to gain lasting happiness and health.
Dad's Unexpected Train Escort
David Wendell meets Ellen Goodman on a train when escorting her father, sparking a swift romance. He reveals he loves Ellen and secures a plan to pursue her fate while the father approves, promising to help plant seeds for their future. Ellen seeks a job and aims to safeguard her father's care, with secrecy about the budding courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Fred Norwood
Fred
David Wendell
Ellen
John Goodman
Goodman
O. K
Elen
Eecort
Mr. Goodman
Dave
Pompey's Pillar Stuns with Height Near Alexandria Gate
A historic record notes Pompey’s Pillar in Alexandria stands 114 feet tall, located about 1,800 feet from the southern gate, and fashioned from red granite. The landmark’s age and material are highlighted in this brief architectural note.
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Pompey's
Alexandria
Egypt
Pine Flats W C T U visits Homer City then hosts Grisemore meeting
Pine Flats union members including Mrs A G Glenn and Miss Eleanor Tate traveled to Homer City on June 16 for a visit to the Homer City union. A luncheon followed at Rev and Mrs Ling s home. The Grisemore meeting June 26 featured a covered dish luncheon, music and readings with 48 attendees and new members joining.
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A. G. Glenn
J. W. Gibson
G. M. Huston
R. E. Tate
A. H. Williams
Oakley Davis
W. S. Lockard
Eleanor Tate
Misa Hazel ‘Williams
Pine Flats
Homer City
Homer City Union
Ling
Margaret
Mary
Sara Williams
Indiana
Wilton Connell
Audobon
N.J
Arthur Jones
Barnesboro
W. W. Williams
W. R. Calhoun
Richard Williams
Eva McAnulty
Geo. Fleming
Harry Russells
Hazel
J. W. Gibson’s
Barker
Clymer
Della Berringer
Allen Crossman
Hazel Williams
Elderton Social Roundup and Local Movements
Mount Union area notes residents visiting relatives and shopping in Elderton on Monday and Friday evenings. Local families, including Rosborough, Boyer, Cessna, and Moore, frequent nearby towns and gas wells. Sunday church services were held with many attendees and several families traveling to Kittanning and Vandergrift.
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C. C. Dunmire
Beulah Shetler
Elderton
Laird Rosborough
Irwin Keeler’s
Quinter Boyer
W. N. Boyer
Arthur Blystone
Sheroday
William Rosborough
Glen Miller
Stony Point
Women’s Fancy
S. C. Rowley’s
Irwin Sheasley
Smith
Charley Rosborough
Laird
Edwin
Whitesburg
Frank Cessna
Vandergrifft
Jesse Kough
Kittanning
Clark Rough
M. R. Peterman
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Helen ST. Bernard
Dad
Dorothy Douglas
Ees
Grisemore
Mount Union
Rochester Mills
Arthur Spon
Thomas Gilpatrick
Loren Gaston
Rossiter
Ebert Killar
R. G. Moore
Marion Center
O. C. Moore
Glen Campbell
Evelette Moore
F. A. Moore
Robert Dunmire
J. A. Moore
Geo. Johnson
Catherine
Martha Belle
George Snyder
New Kensington
John H. ‘Snyder
Alfred Johngaon
Wm. Elsmore
John Warner
Ella Hurd
H. D. Pifer
Elizabeth Sheesley
Violet Douglass
Pittsburgh
Mable
Mary Jane Sell
Wilmer Miller
Homer Reefer
Annie Ank
Cordle Douglass
Margaret Wigging
McKeesport
C1. D. Edwards
Annie Sell
Marty Edwards
Vernon Edwards
Painsville
Frances Woods
Gertrude Calhoun
the Savings & Trust Co
Indiana, Pa
Larrow and
Eschelman
Flouur
Wingold
Goldenrod
Hetrick & Wilson
P.R.R
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