Neil O'Brien Minstrels at The Table Theatre
Neil O'Brien brings his American Minstrels to The Table Theatre on Saturday December 4. The show features Eddie Ross Eddie Mazier Lasses White Pete Detzel Major Nowak Ed McMullen Charles Strong and others under O'Brien's personal direction delivering new minstrelsy and strong comic acts.
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Oscar Hodge
Neil O’brien
Table Theatre
Mr. O’brien
Eddie Ross
Eddie Mazier
Lasses White
Honey Boy
Evan’s
Snagtown Torchlight Clips Mix Ordinary Day and Local Happenings
Snagtown residents share everyday concerns from fishing to romance as Charley Bryan juggles worms and a freckle necked girl draws Dr. R. T. Cook’s notice. The piece notes a new road, local signs, vacations, stamps, and Sunday sermons with light humor.
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Charley Bryan
Coon Holler
R. T. Cook
H. C. Denton
Rattlesnak Ford
Pay the Price: Criminal Faces Consequences for Heist
A reported crime shows a suspect who stole goods and now confronts legal jeopardy. Authorities pursue accountability as the case proceeds, with charges and potential sentencing outlined in official records.
Sixty Aeroplanes Attack Forest of Houlthulst
Liberte reports a night raid by sixty Allied aircraft on the Houlthulst forest between Dixmude and Ypres. Targeted garrisons, depots, and barracks were hit with four tons of explosives and incendiaries. Fire illuminated the camp as soldiers fled in panic.
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Liberte
Houlthulst
Dixmude
Ypres
Homer Tales From The Last Game On The Lot
In a lively reminiscence, players recall Homer talk and the trio of homers by Duckey Dunn and Patsy Sanks in the final street game, capturing a neighborhood sports moment and names.
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Homer
Duckey Dunn
Patsy Sanks
Going the Gaits and Wopsley in a Rosy Veil of Scandal
A clipped exchange hints at Wopsley’s scandalous reputation past the surface. The remark contrasts the phrase white flower of a blameless life with the red carnation of a cabaret rounder, implying a hidden history.
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Wopsley
Wopeley
Dubson’s Critics Question Selfishness and Suffering
A dialogue raises sympathy for Dubson while others debate his ego. One speaker suggests censure, another argues he must endure a life spent fixating on a person of Dubson’s stature. The exchange portrays moral judgment and personal reflection.
Unexpected Happening In Household Quarrel Reported
Mrs Homer learns of her husband illness after a sudden shock this morning. Mrs Peckem confirms a quarrel occurred and says mamma sided with him.
Mount Vesuvius eruption quip echoed in home
A humorous exchange compares a local baby’s ailment to a famous volcanic eruption. The joke frames a domestic scene as a dramatic disaster, linking a family moment to a historic event for comic effect.
Unclear dialogue raises marriage consent tension
A fragmentary exchange features a would be suitor speaking to a parent about marrying their daughter. The lines hint at a demand for work or partnership before approval, while the parent cautions against pressuring for labor.
Rhymer and Spacer Clash Over the Typewriter's Power
A brief exchange frames the typewriter as a potent tool, yet not a substitute for an editor’s decisive blue pencil. The dialogue frames the tension between mechanical writing and human judgment.
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Rhymer
Spacer
Straight Tip Heads Up Using Birthright as Head Start
A witty saying contrasts youth ambition with privilege, noting that real advantage comes from being born with a head start. It frames social mobility as tied to birthright rather than effort or merit.
Try for One Day Sunshine Challenge
The text urges living in the sunshine for one day to prove if helping others brings peace and joy. Start at home by making people happier, notice opportunities for kindness, be courteous, and sacrifice personal comfort to lift others. End the day with a heart full of peace and joy.
Pumps and Filters Price Savers by C. P. Pierce
Local ad offers pumps and filters at discounted prices from C. P. Pierce. Call 706 for quotes and potential savings before purchasing. Poignant closing line about waking from dreams to a distant starry future.
Turkeys For Sale From Pure Bred Bourbon Reds
Gobblers sell for 3.75 and hens for 2.75. A 25 cent charge applies for shipping or delivery. Contact Mrs. F. P. Boyd at phone 619-A (2041). A humorous aside notes aging tied to appearance when a woman is dolled up.
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F. P. Boyd
Dr W B Triplett Osteopath Office in Jordan Building
Dr W B Triplett osteopath lists office in the Jordan Building with residence phone 230 and office phone 287. This brief notice provides contact lines for patients seeking treatment.
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W. B. Triplett
Jordan Building
Masonic Temple
F. Hamilton
Woman’s age belief and appearance defy certainty
A concise wry remark notes that few things are sure and that a woman’s age often surpasses how young she looks, reflecting social perceptions of aging and appearance.
Apples For Sale By J T Coons
Local ad lists apples for sale by J T Coons with contact phone 456 W 2041. The note also marks January 1 as the start of a new year and a time for paying or presenting bills.
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J. T. Coons
Sausage Listings Highlight Greenwade’s and Vanars Dell’s
A classified style fragment promotes pork sausage from Vanarsdell and Greenwade's with claims of best in the city. The text also contains general ad lines about work at the Advocate office and remarks on talkers and action.
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Greenwade’s
Building a Home Floor Against the Great White Plague
A dry raised floor and tent shelter with simple furniture offer a cheerful home life while contending with the dread penny and the Great White Plague.
Hog Killing Service Invites Public Participation
S. P. Greenwade announces hog killing services for the public. Participants are urged to kill their hogs render lard and make sausage, then bring meat back ready to salt down.
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S. P. Greenwade
Neighborly Wisdom Versus Self Vision Questioned
A humorous adage asserts that no man matches his neighbor in wisdom, at least in his neighbor’s own estimation. The quote plays on vanity and perspective in everyday judgment.
No person is ever poor who has a normal body and health
A compact proverbs style line noting wealth is not tied to money but to health sight and mind. It highlights that physical well being and clarity of mind define true riches beyond material wealth.
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North Maysville Street
Mt, Sterling, KY
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East Main Street
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Lexington
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