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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1910
Page
8
A Baltimore American excerpt describes Porto Ricans guarding against the full moon with umbrellas. Villagers and travelers in rural districts reportedly shield themselves to avoid Luna’s light, believed to cause mental disturbance. A cavalier on horseback may ride at night with an upraised umbrella for protection.
Excerpt discusses an English lady’s 16 hour day as described by Horace Walpole and quoted by Atlantic Monthly. It contrasts industrious idleness with early modern social routines, noting travel to Paris for the opera, court and balls, and rapid activity across successive venues.
A tale notes a high rank chinaman portrait where critics praise the hat and clothes but the painter urges focus on the face. London origins are traced to Lynden or Llyndio meaning the city on the lake with Brute founder myths, Lud’s Town, and Londinium by Romans in 61 AD.
A prominent actor urged modesty at a Pittabure luncheon while recalling a young actor who advertised himself in dramatic papers seeking roles and even a dead body part. The exchange touched on vanity and career strategy in theater circles.
Examinations free with prices from 2 to 8 dollars. No peddling, call at the hotel. Mahaffey glasses system promises headaches and nervousness relief without drops or drugs. Regular monthly trips, no representatives, eye health urges consultation before trouble grows.
Fragmentary OCR note reports a local firm making repairs and supplying unspecified equipment. The text mentions a firat national te of Tadl and references backers or workers, but details are unclear.
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