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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
13
Larry Semen, praised by reviewers as the new comedy king, rose from actor’s son and early juggling to stage and newspaper cartooning. He trained in acrobatics, left school for touring entertainment, and later wrote his own comedies, using past experiences to craft thrilling performances and animal training.
A speaker cites Charles Dickens as a greatest literary figure and mentions Viscount Burnhem as another leading name of modern literature, describing them as inheritors of their era and influential figures nationwide.
The excerpt recalls Robinson Crusoe describing umbrellas seen in the Brassie and his own imitation crafted umbrella. He notes its cover and outward hair to shed rain, forming a shelter similar to a pent house.
The text notes Queen Victoria’s long reign as the longest in British history up to her time. It compares with Richard III who began his reign on an uncertain date in 1483 and reigned seven months and two days before dying in battle. It mentions Henry VII, Earl of Richmond, who became king as Mary Vil.
The article notes India once supplied all world diamonds but current output has moved to Tranevas mines. It claims a single vein there yields more stones in a short period than the empire mines produce in a year.
A microbe capable of existing in multiple forms could drive varied diseases. Researchers study transitions between stages to explain diverse symptoms and transmission pathways observed in patients.
The excerpt identifies Poor Richard as Benjamin Franklin’s pen name used on almanacs from 1782 to 1767. It notes the maxims on temperance economy cleanliness chastity and other virtues with the line Am Poor Richard says. The text reflects the familiar didactic tone of Franklin’s period writings.
Fragmentary note lists addresses in New York City including Broadway Bath Street Fifth Ave and Warren with prices described as high quality and not cheaper elsewhere. It mentions Rogers and Peer Company and Vercoats cost comparisons in a garbled auction or sale context.
Readable fragments show ROWS along PARE AVENUE OUTSIDE area with unclear context and potential event markers. The text hints at locations or seating along the avenue but lacks complete details.
The text notes tiny insects about 128 of an inch long with bright red bodies that feed on plant juices and exude resin. It explains how young bees swarm, resin is scraped from branches, ground, washed, mixed with colophony and orpiment, heated to form a varnish and draw out thin sheets called shellac.
A damaged OCR fragment presents a cryptic verse fragment about a figure falling to earth and the cold looks from locals, attributed to Retton Trabecript. The readable lines hint at mystery and alien imagery within a tense village setting.
Nutley records list G 8 B Symonds serving as town engineer. The entry notes Symonds' official title and role in municipal operations.
Nutley New Jersey officials announce a May 10 1920 meeting of the Board of Commissioners to act on a petition by Mrs Berthy C Speer to vacate a segment of Valley Road between Centre Street and Church Street with related Essex County and Franklin Township actions to perfect title.
Nutley New Jersey officials set a May 10 1920 meeting to hear objections to an ordinance. The measure would establish curb and gutter on Race Street from HN Street to Woodland Avenue and provide grading and sewer works with related manholes and connections in several streets.
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