Origin of Drama From Greece to Modern Stage
Fragmented OCR shows references to origins of drama from Aeschylus and Aristophanes through Greek and Roman decline, medieval morality plays, and the gradual evolution into modern theater. Includes stray dialogue and song-like lines, with unreliable punctuation and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darius
Xor
Aeschylus
Aris
Hanes
Aeschyla
Aristophanes
de Linck
Barbar
Fragmentary tale of a village feast and a missed wedding
A garbled account recalls a Macovite feast, a country hosta about a game, and a day on Lake 204 with contests. A young man exits, the old man laughs, and a marriage plan is postponed as the speaker asks if one could return the next morning.
Elusive Jeopardy Exam and Punches on Language
A historical exam snippet shows an applicant facing a tricky Jeopardized word definition, with an oral component and the examiners probing understanding. Intermittent excerpts reference London Punch humor, sword welding anecdotes, and mispronunciations, ending with a grocer quip about berries and misplacements in boxes.
Fragmentary dialogue on language and understanding
A distorted excerpt shows Mr Heapsky and family arguing about language ability and the meaning of essential speech. The judge and characters refer to pluck first and last, with unclear context and misread phrases.
Dr Chase Nerve Food Promises Quick Recovery
A testimonial promotes Dr Chase's Nerve Food with a Toronto distributor note. The letter claims a complete nervous breakdown with heart palpitations and paralysis improved after using the product. It also references unrelated anecdotes about trains, poetry, and science ideas, all cited from a mixed-era clippings page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos Allan
Edmaneon
Bates & Co. Limited
Toronto
As Smart as His Boy and Other Offbeat Bits
Fragmented reminiscences cover Sir William Grant era writers and family anecdotes. A naval surgeon father, a witty author, and a bumpy path to literary confidence appear alongside a quirky tale of Grandma Borden and misheard scoldings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grant
Shirley Hall Aslyam
Edith
Sox
First Bridge Across Thames Recalled Amid Decay and Waters
Fragmentary tale recalls the first bridge built to span the Thames replacing a wooden crossing. King Ibn funds a drawbridge with twenty arches to allow ships to pass and defend the realm. Tales of a poet son and defensive fears amid collapsing houses drift through the recollection, ending in a father and son moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwau
Railway gauges and engines in Russia in early era
The article traces Russia's railway growth from 2 cent 195L onward, noting mileage expansion and gauge changes. It describes the 1919 network surpassing 4,600 miles, the later gauge construction, and compares to Europe. Engines are described as curious with high funnels, large lamps, and a footplate railing around the locomotive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boroding
Beresina
Russia
Moscow
Europe
Stephenson
Sunday School Tales and Oddities From Mission Record
A Scottish mission Sunday school teacher shares infant responses to Bible questions from the United Free era. The notes range from a child’s misheard Naaman task to a humorous car-name remark, plus stray ads and medical claims about asthma remedies and seasickness cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Free Ares
Naaman
Jordan
Missing Youth Seeks Older Apprentice
In a terse exchange a merchant questions a boy applicant, recalling a previous visit a week earlier. The boy confirms, saying he is older now and ready to take on the contractor role in the denting trade.
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Toledo
New York
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Chicago Tribune
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Pach
Charles W Bryan
William J. Bryan
Fairroad
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Wilam IV
Napoleon
Canova
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Ralph Dunstan
Chicare News
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Kral
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Krad
Maeterlinck
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Grandma
Gradyu
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Uslemen
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Lis
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Jack
Ethel
St Poopie
Ewurer
Minard’s
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Ance
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Mr G
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Sydney Bulleta
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Succes
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Farmer's Information Bureau
Canada Cement Company Limited
Herald Building
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