Light that Failed fragment from Kipling tale in Cairo to London
Dick N eaved money in the Budan campaign's aftermath and travels from Port Said to Cairo and Alexandria. He gambles in Port Said then at a Zananaibar club, snaps to a grim return with some winnings, then ships to London where fog and cold greet his uncertain future after a night of risk and recollection.
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Mme
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Maront
London Street Life and Hunger in Dick's Struggle
Dick, with 64 shillings, seeks respectability in London by buying clothes and avoiding debt. He rents a dockside room, encounters a potential big deal, and endures near-starvation, subsisting on mashed potatoes and sausages while pawning possessions to survive. The tale follows his wary dealings and hunger driven observations of people.
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Heldar
London
Jean
Aday
Thone
Parlor scene over drinks with straws and shy banter
In a parlor they debate drinking through straws as the moment lingers. He notes the nectar and lovelight in her eyes while she demurely replies. The exchange hints at a budding romance and playful intrigue between the two.
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Ashe
Indiana Schools Cannot Drop German, State Law Forbids
The Indiana school board cannot ban German instruction. A state law requires teaching if five or more children in a town or city request it, backed by parents or guardians. The statute, enacted in the 19th century, has been upheld by the supreme court, and educators discuss future adherence.
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New York
Hag
Indiana
Supreme ‘Court
State Superintendential Public Instruction
Gerry Joan
Amusements at Park Theater Featuring Weber and Fields
The Weber-Fielda company will perform at Park theater next Sunday night with Lillian Russell William Collier Peter F. Dailey Fay Temptetan Charles A. Tigelow Joan T. Kells Will Archie and Louise Alten. The production includes the Weber and Fields chorus and original scenery. Curtain at eight.
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Weber-Fielda
Park Theater
Sanday
Lillian Russell William Collier
Peter F. Dalley
Fay Temptetan
Charles A. Tigelow
Joan T. Kells
Will Archie
Louise Alten
Weber and Fields
Weber-Fields
Lil
Man Russell
Ng Spantah Castle
Willam Collier
Texas
Oma Bright
Collier
Miss Allen
Whi
Archie
Deving
Next season plans show new theatre ventures and tours
The coming season features Nat Grodin as Battin in A Midsummer Night's Dream with Miss Elliot leading her own company, London Drury Lane’s Honour heading to New York, and ongoing road tours. Roger’s brothers unveil a new act while other stars like Jerome Sykes and Maye prepare major roles, with Kathlyn Ostermann and Amelia Magham named for prominent productions. plans include a Canterbury Tales adaptation by Percy Mackaye and a strong emphasis on Shakespeare and English song features.
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Nat. Grodin
Rogers
London
Jerome Sykes
Forbes Robertsete
Gertendn
Reagan
Kipling
Fiske
Hamburg
Emily Stevens
Ane
Amelia Magham
New York
Chaucer
Percy Mackaye
Steele, Mackaye
Me. Mackaye
Mise Bingham
Stage Gossip About Francis Sidgwick Rumored Role
Gossip notes Ian mocks those who primed Francis Sidgwick the actor who played the boy in The Taming of Helen. Critics say his early display shows he may rise to prominence.
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Ian
Francis Sidgwick
Helen
Richard Harding
Suwanee River Cap'n Chases Melinda
A Florida style tale unfolds on the Suwannee as Cap'n Eph suspects Melinda of eloping with a suitor. He storms through the store and house, arms himself, pursues by riverbank toward a dugout where Melinda and Sam Wade drift under a grapevine canopy. The cap'n forces a rapid confrontation with a shotgun ready.
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Eph
Sam
Mortinda
Mertinda
Suwanee
Monty
Sam Womper
Mose
Mase
Ben
Hyar
Biggs
Merlinda
Aidean
Hong
Poker Game Interrupted by Lightning in Muncie
In Muncie on May 30 a poker game was interrupted during a storm. Seven men sat around a table as an electrical alarm raged. A lightning flash struck the chandelier, tearing it apart while the room filled with electricity. The players dropped to the floor. the game halted after about ten minutes with no injuries.
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Muncie
Pedagogues United In Labor Union Form New Incorporation
The Supreme Order of Portaloss of America forms a new incorporated body as a teachers union to improve conditions and wages. Incorporators include John W. Stratton Bloomington Elisabeth M. Williams Richmond William Stratton Coma Alsvaro Holley Dunkirk Stephen Whine Portland Albert Crowe Portland Franky L. Crowe Portland and M G Holley Dunkirk. Crawfordsville population estimated at 11 435 based on directory notes. 4 94 entries suggest this conservative figure.
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Supreme Order of Portaloss of America
Labor Union of Teachers
John W. Strarton
Bloomington
Elisabeth M. Williams
Richmond
Wiliam Stratton
Coma
Alsvaro Holley
Dunkirk
Stephen Whine
Portland
Albert Crowe
Frankiy L. Crowe
Portlacd
M. G. Holley
Crawfordsville
Ind
Reaping Benefit From Neighbors Experience Ad By Dean’s Kidney Pills
A Indianapolis reader, J Torrence of 1611 Shelby St, reports back pain and kidney discomfort eased by Dean’s Kidney Pills after trying private remedies. He praises permanent relief and notes the pills are sold by dealers for 6 cents per box, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY as United States agents.
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Privatolara
Dean
Henry J. Huders
Foater-Milburn Co
Buitslo
N. Y
United States
Dean's
Desires to Aid Humanity Share Miss Hoaken Story
Miss Hhetha Hoaken daughter of Alderman John Hoaken of Grand Rapids speaks of her paralysis and recovery aided by Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She credits improved health to the medicine and urges others to seek help through humanitarian action.
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Hhetha Hoaken
John Hoaken
Cherry
Grand Rapids
Bich
Othong
Phye Amclona
China
Willams
Dr. Williams
Wiliams
de. Willams’ Medicine Company
Decoration Day Hymn to Veterans and Old Glory
A solemn verse honors Decoration Day and veterans who fought for Union cause. It laments aging marchers, recalls graves and silent soldiers, and vows Old Glory to wave over graves and seas as comrades rest. The poem invokes flowers and waterside guardians for fallen heroes.
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Akbin
Binia
Fair Bank Opens Week with Strong Attendance
The first week of the amusement season at Fair Bank ends Saturday with new programs each evening enjoyed by crowds. The second week begins Monday evening featuring a prominent xylophone soloist as the highlight of the program.
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Fair Bank
Prigrim Merry
Asthma cured by Balm in home treatment
A patient recounts eleven years of severe asthma from cold weather through spring with repeated attacks and near suffocation. She credits Balm with curing her after doctors failed, saying four 30 cent bottles in one winter ended attacks and that Balm acts as a household doctor. Sold by all druggists, Wilmington, Dab 4.
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