The Jollity theater gains a hit from Kitty Sullivan
A glooming stock company faces financial strain as the Jollity theater staggers toward Christmas. Billy Freelance writes a special part for seven year old Kitty Sullivan, guiding rehearsals and delivering a surprise triumph that revitalizes the company and wins audience affection.
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Jari L. Fon
Jolity Theater
Pearl Livingstone
Kitty Sullivan
Tom
Freelance
Chicago
Hustla
Miss Livingstone
Tommy
Sam
Foility
Mr. Borders
Midocean
Billy
Qasinik
Sunah
T.infan
Bert
Abe
Kitty
Mr. Freelance
Itty Sullivan
Sho
Boens
Ireland
Philadelphia
Kitty Silivan
Jollity Theater
Billy Freelance
Bitty
Messrs. Hustle
Hardnp
Miss Pearl Livingstone
Farmer Stebbins Portrays Santa Claus In Humble Tale
A humorous reminiscence recalls Farmer Stebbins dressing as Santa to surprise his grandchildren. He climbs a chimney and becomes stuck, prompting laughter and a tense moment before presents are delivered, ending with a gentle twist on the Santa myth and a note about postmaster nominations in New Jersey.
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Sarah Ann
Santa Claus
British Gentleman Image in Turkish Decline and Satire
A London Chronicle piece contrasts Turkish politics with a caustic portrait of Abdul Hamid’s regime and a mock survey of the “British gentleman.” It cites Hasan Pasha, Abdul Haden, and palace intrigues, then shifts to a critique of the English gentleman’s caricature in London Spec tator, noting wealth, travel, and manners as markers of status and virtue.
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Tos Dustister
Ep Baye
Constantinople
Hasan Pasha
de Buases Bas
Sulu
Bas
Torker Giergin
Abdul Aut
Turkey
Lufi
Agha
Caliph of Islam
Abdul Haden
Mollah
Council of Ministers
London Chronicle
Watch Thief Trick Stuns Philadelphia Crowd
A Philadelphia man loses his watch on Chestnut Street then pays $25 for its return. The finder, a polished stranger, explains a pocket picking ruse and then returns the watch. Later the owner reports it missing again and no rewards are offered.
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Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
Tess
Sach Goodby
Gatlieman
Boston Post
Tellurium Characteristics From Mining Report
A mining paper notes tellurium can be detected in ores by a blowpipe test with acid on heated ore, yielding carmine and purple colors if present. It describes terrestrial properties including oxidation, boiling and vapor coloration, conductivity, and reactions with sulfuric acid forming a carmine solution. metal is silver white with crystalline structure.
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Anx
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Yardup
Kitty Bracebridge
Wolf
Epre
Jollity Stock Company
Bill
Adopé
Aliss Bracebridge
Afr. Freelance
Mir
Biz
Serden
Bernhardt
Barmey
Mr. Freelanes
Kitcy
Yong One
Old Barney
James L. Foxp
Sue
Pretty Susan
Behean
Sue Boch
Sus
Miles
General Miles
Chancellorsve
Massachusetts
Bloomington
Farmer Stebbins
Sants Claus
Jerses
Clefelany
Alfred LL Maar Reo
Akron
Leonard
Moore
Hollister
Jones
Brisigh
Coutra
du Maurier
Londam Spectator
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