Bitter Critic's Backfire Over Burnt Candle Review
New York drama critic Sam Keller confronts his scathing unsigned column on The Burnt Candle after confessing to Peggy Nash that his verdict ruined her chances. Peggy reveals she will act despite critics, while Keller braces for fallout as the morning paper carries his harsh assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AM Wellur
Roberts
le Boys
Lis
Margaret Nash
New York
Peggy Nash
Emmy
Peggy
Honey
Sammy
Sam Keller
Yast
Bronx
Pegsy
Sam
O'Regan
Scense
Sant
McClure
WNU
Biblical Apple Not the Fruit of the Bible Translations
A Montreal Family Herald note explains the Hebrew tappuach likely referred to many fruits, not the modern apple. It argues the palmier Palestine climate suits other fruits, with apple trees rare in Holy Land and mostly barren, found only north of Palestine near Damascus after Christian times.
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Holy Land
Joel
Palestine
Palestina
Syria
Damascus
Montreal Family Herald
Memories of a World Traveler and a Perfume’s Recall
A Swiss summer journey sparked a scholar traveler to test memory through a distinctive perfume. He stored the scent on a handkerchief and, years later as he slept, his valet placed it nearby, triggering a vivid dream sequence of the Swiss travels in a stream of identical images.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Victor Het
Rudy Ace
Ted
Yenkems
Steppy Townees
Victor Arden
Phil Ohman
The
King’s Horses
Fox
Jack Pirie Hylton
Duke Eilington
the Cat Cotton ‘Club
Promise Had String to It In One Store
In a 5 and 10 cent shop a customer chose a large bundle of Christmas tree lights and asked the clerk if the bulbs would fit her sockets. She offered to return them if unsuitable, and the clerk initially agreed. The customer paid, the package was wrapped, and the sale completed. The clerk then clarified that refunds were not allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Monitor
Howlers Bookparodies Unconscious School Boy Humor
The Book of Howlers, published in England, offers sharp examples of unconscious school boy humor. Notable quips include zingers about the Corps Diplomatique, a green house moon look, Free Pride versus Perfection, and political royals and leaders.
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England
Corps Diplomatique
Miss Olin
Italy
Tolland
Vancouver
Isocrates Teaches Two Arts to Aspiring Orator
Isocrates, famed for oratory in Athens, tells Creon that famed political speech requires two arts. He explains the student must learn speaking and keeping silent to master rhetoric and forensic eloquence. The tale highlights his teaching principle and double fees for elite instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isocrates
Athens
Creon
Laughter as Cure for Dyspepsia and Health
A brief Exchange note extols laughter's healing power and its neglected place in daily life. It suggests laughter twice daily could aid digestion and overall well being, urging readers to seek the priceless tune behind common cares and laugh more often.
Bridge Mystery Unearthed in Night on Riverfront Bridge
Officer Tim O'Grady confronts a young woman on the rain slick riverfront bridge poised to jump. She reveals she found a jewelry cache tied to a recent robbery, with clues pointing to the real thieves. She plans to testify, and they part with a budding bond and a promise to inform the judge.
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Tim O'Grady
O'Grady
O’grady
Eufelde
Ele
Trello
Gonlg
Hin
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
WN Service
Local Notices From Mount Tabor and Vicinity
Stony Point residents and neighbors share a busy week with errands visits and social events. People attended a serenade for Clyde George and Frances Wells. church services are scheduled for March 15. News includes road hopes, home projects, and several community visits across Mt Union and surrounding areas.
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Mount Tabor
Fred King
Stony Point
John Kough
Cornertbh
Frank Cessna
Quinter Boyer
Mra. O
Dunmire
Mildred Kough
J. T. Sheasley
Hulda “Eightner
M. R. Ankeny
Sheloca
Clyde George
Frances Wells
Marshall Dean
J. N. Blose
J. T. Sheassey
Erwin
William Mrhidenour
F. S. Walker
O. CG. Dunmire
Clyde Kough
Oscar
Mt. Union School
Amy Johnson
Dutch Run
J. H. Kough
O. C. Dunmire
John Orr
Jesse Higin
Indiana
Dale Boyer
Local Social News From Rural Valley and Vicinities
Names of residents visiting relatives and spending nights at partners homes appear in a string of social notes. Families include Kimmels Ramers Bleakneys Dodges and others with visits in Vandergrift Girard Kittanning Blairsville and Rural Valley. An infant, Henry Coy, died at grandparents’ home. Church services are announced for Crooked Creek next Sunday.
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David Hdwards
Jerry Kimmel
Frances Fleming
Florence Ramer
B.H.S
Marie Kimmel
Paul McFarlant
Fucipna
Lowell Dodge
Orville Ramer
Tillie Fratley
Lee Kimmel
Robert
Hazel Belle
W. C. Bleakney
Ralph Raméer
Nell Menning
Roy Schall
Valley
Henry Coy
Leroy Altman
Charles Mayers
Presbyterian Church of
Hiderton
Samuel Neal
Carl Rearick
Raymond Keeler
Kittanning
Gettus Reefer
Crooked Creek
Harry Miller
James Brownfield
Blairaville
F. E. Kirks
C. A. Brady
Anna Mas
Betty Lou
H. Over
Gene
Girard, O
Harry Over
Chas. Adamson
Rovers
Mia
Nettie Wells
John Cummings
Indiana
Local Social Notes From Lewisville And Nearby Areas
Mrs R D Reeger visited her sister in Livermore last week and Paul Dixons children have chickenpox. H G Reeger spent Friday afternoon with his father. Malvin McCurdy called in Livermore. E R M Laveen visited H G Reeger. Mr and Mrs D L Marshall spent the weekend with Blairsville friends and attended the funeral of Mr Walters. J L Reeger called on Mrs J S Kennedy. W B McGinley in Indiana. D L Marshall served on a grand jury in Indiana. Elenor Ruth McGinley weekend with her parents. H G Reeger lost a valuable cow Friday. Mrs J L Reeger called on Mrs J S Kennedy Friday. A humorous remark about a woman reducing her shadow and her husband getting meals follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Price
Burnside
Everett Petticord
J. H. Wise
Mareretta
L. E. May
G. A. Dally
Pittsburgh
Ollie Long
North Braddock
Abe Longnecker
Jay Smith
Alice Smith
M. P
James Getty
Indiana
Dewey Longwell
Dixonville
Clair Knapp
Purchase Line
Luther Lewis
Cherry Tree
Haz-lett
Thompson
L. EB. May
D. M. Treese
Cramer
R. D. Reeger
Weik
Livermore
Paul Dixon
H. G. Reeger
Malvin McCurdy
ER. M. Laveen
D. L. Marshall
Blairsville
Walters
Kennedy
Clark Henderson
W. B. McGinley
D.L. Marshall
Elenor Ruth McGinley
H.G. Reeger
J. L. Reeger
J. 5. Kennedy
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Woman's Farm Journal
Good Stories Breeder’s Gazette Farm Mechanica
Poultry Cultur
Pennsylvania
People’s Popular Monthly
Country Home
Mather
Home Life
Country Home Home
McCall’s Magazine
Indiana Progress Household Guest Poultry Tribune “Country Home Dairy Tribune
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Pictorial Review
Indiana Progress People’s
Mont Gentlewoman
Woman's Home CO
Farm & Fi
Fine Home and Story
Vaue
Nowagazine
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Christian Horala
Collier's Weekly
Cosmopolitan
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