Debating and burlesque draw packed Burleson high hall
Turner hall hosted a full high school program with a boys debate on US maritime subsidies and a four act burlesque of The Merchant of Venice. The event drew praise for debaters, cast, and music while net proceeds of 125 dollars fund beautification of the new high school building.
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Turner Hall
Miss Cady
Miss Miller
Miss King
Clu
United States
Will Roth
Albert Moore
Chris Isley
Alice Cornelius
Stella Jeffery
Edith Isley
Mr. Roth
Miss Cornelius
Congress
Harrison
McKinley
Roosevelt
A. S. Douglas
Wm. H. McGrath
J. C. Penn
Ray Young
Bassanio
John Mitchell
Antonio
Chas. Schindler
Gratiano
Manuel Elmer
Shylock
Glen Boyd
Neighborhood Row in Court as West Russell Dispute Escalates
Four arrests mark ongoing quarrel on West Russell street with Alfred C. Closner on a peace bond and Ost rander family facing assault and battery warrants. Attorneys Jonn Luching and H N B Caradine represent Closner and the Ostrander group as hearings are set in Justice courts with venue changes and bail arrangements noted.
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Russell Street
Alfred C. Closner
Saucerman
Henry Ostrander
Closner
Thomas Luchsinger
Ostrander
Doug Ostrander
Ostranders
Caradine
Epicure Ended Tour of France With Empty Pie Dish
A devoted food epicure died in a Perigueux hotel dining room after finishing a deep goose pie. The man had spent his life touring France to compare regional dishes and was found with an empty pie dish before him.
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France
Perigueux
Poor Law Guardian Denounces Denying Beer to Paupers
A British poor law guardian urges fellow board members that denying beer to paupers would be unchristian as it contravenes the Golden Rule. He insists aiding the needy reflects proper conduct to others as we would have them do to us.
All Is in the Present Moment of Life
A reflective meditation on living in the present as youth chase dreams and elders recall failures. The author argues the present moment is the precious reality each person holds now.
Thought He Was the Milkman
A young man visiting a lady love stayed late and was surprised when a window opened and the mistress called for an extra quart in the morning prompting a humorous misunderstanding.
One Man One Game
A note on specialization in sports asserts it raises play standard and signals rising amateur keenness to reach top ranks in their sport. C B Fry comments on the modern trend toward focused training and mastery across different games.
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C. B. Fry
Live Codfish in Cream Riddle At Menu Line
A hotel patron asks about a menu phrase and the waiter replies that the line implies the fish was alive when it was killed. The exchange is presented as a darkly humorous parable on culinary language.
Cardinals at Banquet Mark End of Bachelor Days
Twenty six Cardinal club members and their wives attended a Turner hall banquet for the basketball team. Toastmaster George Irwin led toasts praising the group and Will Trukenbrod, the president, for his marriage. A large cut glass bowl was given to the president and bride, with dancing to Rex Booth at the piano and photos by the Misses Gill and Fred J. Bolender.
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Cardinal Club
Turner Hall
George Irwin
Will Trukenbrod
Rex Booth
Gill
Fred J. Bolender
Ella Nance
Change Color of Feathers at Crystal Palace Show
G Crabb president of the National Cage Bird show reports orange canaries are growing in popularity. A simple process adds cayenne pepper to the bird’s food, turning feathers orange in weeks or months. If fed early, color becomes more vivid.
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G. Crabb
Crystal Palace
London
Photographers' Odd Stunts Captured In Brief Memoirs
A photographer recently photographed a dog laid out in a small coffin after the animal's death. The piece notes photographers are sometimes asked to document odd or poignant moments such as friends reuniting or pets' deaths.
Expert to Divide Paris Couple’s Stamp Collection
A Parisian couple, M. Lebon and his wife, dispute the possession of a postage stamp collection after a divorce. They have spent $15,000 on legal fees, and an expert will be engaged to divide the collection equitably.
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M. Lebon
What It Costs to Die in America
The New York Press notes the nation spends about 125 million dollars annually to bury the dead. It cites roughly 6000 funerals daily and lists expenses such as coffins or caskets, outside boxes, upholstery, crape, hire of horses, carriages and trains, cemetery lots, and undertaker and minister fees.
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America
New York Press
Monkey’s claim to paternity amuses show crowd
A girl and mother watch a monkey hug the showman as the child asks if the creature knows its papa. Tasmanian myrtle wood, imported for fine cabinet and piano work, is described as rich pink, moderately hard, and finely grained, taking a good finish and working smoothly.
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Weveru
Wisdom in Georgia Brethren Speak for Full Barrel
A Georgia commentator criticizes the phrase wisdom in a nutshell and argues every man needs a whole barrel of wisdom, reflecting a religious or philosophical tone in the Atlanta Constitution.
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Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Old Custom Revived at Lauder Bride Farewell
In Lauder Berkshire England the historic creeling ritual returns as fish wives place a creel on the groom shoulders and the crowd hurls stones into it until the bride kisses her husband. The groom is then released.
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Lauder
Berkshire
England
Lord Mayor’s Dinner Grace Omission Tale
The London Globe recounts a Manchester lord mayor memory at a dinner. At the third course the memory struck that grace had not been said. He remarks to the guests in a humorous, candid moment about a forgotten ritual.
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Manchester
England
London Globe
Language gaps hinder American trading agents abroad
Numerous writers note a major drawback to U S trade success overseas. Traveling agents neglect to learn foreign languages and thus fall behind Germans French and English in currency, commerce and communication.
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Faust
America
Australian writes 10061 words on a postal card
An Australian purportedly crafted a lengthy message on a postal card without glass as aid. Reported word count reaches 10 061, drawing attention to endurance and unconventional writing methods.
Bargain Prices Offer Cold Weather Coat Savings Now
A newspaper advertisement promises low prices on coats suits and skirts to offset two months of cold weather. It urges economical shoppers to buy for current and future needs during the present month.
The Time to Fight Quote by John A Howland
A quotation from John A Howland urges choosing moments of conviction to become an effective agent of reform. It frames fighting for right as a catalyst for change and responsibility.
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John A. Howland
Beloit Hosts Miss Bertha Hinchcliff as Guest
Miss Bertha Hinchcliff is a guest of friends visiting Beloit, enjoying hospitality and social visits with local acquaintances.
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Bertha Hinchcliff
Beloit
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