Thanksgiving Tinkle Echoes in Theaters With Merriam Wardrobe
In a backstage Thanksgiving scene a leading man frets over a white grease paint mishap while noting a mandolin joins the sound. Jenks the property man recalls Merriam the old actor and his annual tradition of playing the mandolin on Thanksgiving night, a ritual that unsettles the troupe.
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Merriam
Old California Theater
Romeo
Nellie Moore
Nellie
Ory
Jenks
Ite
Juliet
Father Time
Starry skies and wars weighed by a reverent Christmas
Alfred G. Compton reflects on war’s cost and humanity’s search for peace. The piece muses on Bethlehem, the star, and scientific doubt about celestial signs while imagining a journey to nearby stars to gain perspective. It blends faith, science, and moral reflection for the season.
The Planets and the Missing Star of Bethlehem
A reflection on how a Christmas view of the solar system would differ with scaled planets and suns. It considers planetary sizes, distances, and weights from Mercury to Neptune, imagining life under varying conditions and the journey toward Orion beyond the Milky Way.
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Tyche Brahe
Christ
Greenwich Observatory
Arcturus
Milton
Archangel
Orion
Mars
D. Q
Earth
Mercury
Neptune
A Singular Friendship in Fables and Wildlife
A New York Herald column notes unlikely animal pairings and enduring rivalries. The lion and lamb never lie together, yet the piece cites camelot like harmony between animals such as the dog and horse, reflecting on nature’s contrasts.
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New York Herald
Laughable Church Concert Mistakes Stir Humorous Remarks
A London Chronicle tale recalls a dignified elder presiding at a charitable concert where Miss Brown planned to sing Ora Pro Nobis but sent a note to switch to The Song That Reached My Heart. Clerical misreads, vernacular remarks, and a curate’s word mix lead to village humor and light gossip.
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London Chronicle
Miss Brown
Liverpool
India
Substitutes for Carriages in Durban Natal
A description of Durban Natal presented as a popular winter resort with ocean views and tropical surroundings. Public conveyances are jinrikishas pulled by Zulus described as mahogany colored and sturdy. The text notes their adornments and claims about governance.
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Durban
Natal
Niagara Power Output and Distribution Details
Niagara Power lists sixteen large manufacturers at Niagara Falls using 84 electrical horsepower. The largest and smallest produce 20 each, with a projected rise to 190 horsepower total. One fourth of the power is allocated to Buffalo.
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Niagara Power
Niagara
Buffalo
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Bust
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Texas
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Saturn
Scorpio
Andromeda
Alfred G. Compton
College of the City of New York
Ando
Imercury
Bethlehem
Globe
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