Debutdebt of Belmont Boss as Gloria comes home
Gloria Kerr, a motherless girl, returns to Belmont to live with political boss David Kerr who seeks to debut her in Belmont society. He plans a strategic campaign into social circles, arranging a theater box and preparing for a debutante ascent. The Belmont opera house scene reveals his controlling ambition.
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Gloria Kerr
Belmont
David Kerr
Gloria
Kerr
Belmont Opera House
Mr. Kerr
Locust Lawn
Hayes
Wright
Mrs. Hayes
Kendall
Mrs. Gilbert
Belmont politics and a dinner table power play
Judge Amos Gilbert hosts Joe Wright for a strategic talk on the Belmont News and a proposed franchise. Kendall and Kerr loom as behind the scenes forces while Wright argues for an honest press and fair majority rule in a tense, evolving political landscape.
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Kerr
Kendall
Belmont
Gilbert
Joe Wright
Hayes
Sam Hayes
Belmont County
David Kerr
Thebrary
Belmont News
Pardom B
2 Spade
Chicago
Wright
Judge Gilbert
Mr. Wright
Preparation of Sardou's Method Illuminates Stage Craft
The essay details how Sardou built plays from meticulously kept dossiers and memos. It describes his habit of filing notes, collecting documents, and evolving embryonic plots into finished works like Thermidor and Roger. The piece notes long gestation periods and patient skimming of material before writing.
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Erenceg
Sardou
Thermidor
Lesson on temperance and liberty in Romans fourteen
In Corinth Paul writes to Romans believers urging humility and nonjudgment. He urges each to give account to God, pursue peace, and use liberty to edify others. The lesson promotes total abstinence and avoidance of actions that may stumble weaker believers, applying to modern temptations and social harms.
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Paul
Corinth
Rome
James
United States Supreme Court
Church of God
Land of Liberty
Delia Proposal Sparks Equivocal Reactions
In a vague note from a local issue, Harry's proposal draws mixed responses as Delia acts promptly. The piece hints at remedies and cures offered by Druggists for throat discomfort.
Couple weds after fifty-year courtship
Mrs Simpkins notes a recently married pair after a courtship that stretched fifty years. Mr Simpkins quips the elderly groom may have grown too feeble to resist.
Castoria Reminder Cites 80 Years Of Use And Fletcher Brand
An old advertisement urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the Fletcher brand and the children’s cry for this safe remedy. It emphasizes the product’s long history and trusted signature, aiming to reassure caregivers about infant care.
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Fletcher
Marks on Life's Pathway Could Include Birthday Cakes
A wife recalls twelve years of marriage and birthdays marked by baking cakes as milestones in their life together. The husband confirms the cakes have always been shared as a tradition.
Judge Miller Credits Dodds Kidney Pills For Cure
Gray County Probate Judge Philip Miller of Cimarron Kansas tests Dodds Kidney Pills for five years of heart trouble dizziness puffiness and short breath. After a year without palpitations he weighs about 200 pounds and can perform manual labor again. He endorses the remedy and invites correspondence and free household hints and music from Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo New York.
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Gray Co
Philip Miller
Cimarron
Kan
Judge Miller
Dodds Kidney Pills
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Ady
Natural Inference Talk in Uncle Sam's Cartoons
A brief dialogue presents a child named Johnny answering a question about a whale swallowing Jonah. He asserts the figure 50 explains how the whale could carry him, reflecting a humorous natural inference from the biblical tale.
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Johnny
Jonah
Quote by Ruskin on life and achievement
A reflective aphorism highlights that a man’s true worth lies in his striving rather than final success. It suggests outcomes depend on chance and often underperform the intent behind effort. The passage emphasizes humility about personal achievements and the role of circumstance.
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John Ruskin
Redeeming Feature in Vizzard Play Sparks Debate
Critics praise Vizzard for a bold stance in his latest play while others call it revolting. The drama provokes strong reactions as audiences discuss whether the work has any moral purpose.
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Vizzard
Pastor to Blame Choir Resignation Prompted by Cold
A church officer tells the pastor that the choir’s resignation stems from the parson’s remark about Providence afflicting the choir with colds and joining in a tepid hymn, implying self-blame for the trouble.
Postum touted as coffee substitute by Florida man
A Florida man praises Postum as a coffee substitute claiming calmer nerves and relief from headaches after a year of use. He notes Postum’s strong brew when boiled and its instant form dissolving in hot water, with grocers selling both types and a promotional booklet available.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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