Stuart Walker's Theater Began in Boyhood Years
A historical note on Stuart Walker starting his portable Portmanteau Theater in his youth. The text details its development, shifting play selections, and a lighting system praised for unique effects. Walker’s early New York move and aspirations in writing art and acting are touched, with emphasis on the theater’s compact stage and inventive interlocking lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Walker
la Cresse Theater
Threau
Jas
Hor
Ccnlar
Bia
Perrin
Acehange
Bil Nere
Lie Young Wanaser
Bir. Walker
New York
Cayington
Rylye
Dtheater
Belasco
Portmantem Theater
Wathar
Pormanteeau Theater
Walla
Innovative lighting system aids center displays
A description of a new lighting setup uses movable spot lamps and transparent sheets to color displays. The apparatus is compact, four inches by thirty two inches by twenty four inches, enabling the center to dispense with bulky valve devices and rely on dimmers.
Houston Deaths in Minnesota obituary notice
Louis Viz, aged about 80, former resident who moved to Florida for the winter, died Nov. 30. He left five children and a widow. Funeral was from his home near Mound Prairie Wednesday at 1 o'clock with Rev. McKinney presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Minn
Louis Viz
Hoe
Mound Prairie
Rey
McRkinney
Obituary for Julia Tostenson in South Sheridan street
The obituary notes the funeral for Julia Tostenson age thirty five held Friday afternoon at Free Graggetical church with Panera officiating. Interment followed at Stove Dutherna church cemetery. Interment took place Friday morning at Prairie Eden Mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Julia Tostenson
Sheridan Street
Panera
Serviers
Dutherna Church
Chess Is An Ancient Game
The article states chess has been played for at least £ 000 years, noting the deep historical roots of the game.
Three-Headed Calf Born on Wisconsin Farm
A Door County farmer reports a three headed calf born on Bert Raptown’s Nesey wanes farm. The oddity lived eight hours and drew hundreds of onlookers before death, with the unusual animal noted for its three faces and eerie appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Door County
Turgeon Bay
Sanoty
Hundroig Otons
Neseywanes
Aistioe
Fragmentary creature description with six legs and multiple heads
A reader reports a creature labeled as wisn with six legs, three hooves on a single leg, one head between the forelegs, and another head near the right shoulder. The note appears as a fragmented, out of context observation from a historical source.
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Linker Electric Co
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Fifth St
Arid al Sand Baat
Bute
Walker Whiteline
Bryn
Carton
Holesale
Hosely Cigar Store
Main Street
Perpetual Service
Green Lee
Edward
Avon
Jackson
Winnebago
10Th Place
M. Ct
Toadeg Onalaska
Call Onalaska
Stork Ass ‘Oultry
Fair Grounds
St. James Lower West
Cass
Market
Jobrson
Kelly Tirea
Kantali
Kantalip
Federal Bread
M. Muth & Son
West Ave
Inp Jarly
Henry N. Horhm
la Crosse
Skar
Fred Bittman
Barbware CO
South Fourth Street
Lac Crosse, Wis
Chiropracti
W. J. MacCartney
Charles St
E. Joy McLaughlin
Lady Ultreprartor
E. J. Wolfschlaeger
B. H. Mueler 407
Linker Bldg
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