Bohemian Boastful Tales of Junius Brutus Booth
Column recounts illustrious and unruly antics of Junius Brutus Booth, England born stage star who dazzled London and New York audiences. Tales include riots at Covent Garden, drunken boasts, pawnshop security, and wild improvisations on Richard III and King Lear performances.
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Untitled Reflection by Grace Noll Crowell
A reflective verse fragment in which Grace Noll Crowell laments slow heart learning to live and asks for divine forgiveness. The speaker wishes to live lightly like birds and to notice lilies, admitting tardiness in embracing life.
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Grace Noll Crowell
Paul Sparrow’s Vaudeville Comeback Attempt Turns Sour
The veteran performer Paul Sparrow stages a comeback at the Olympia Theater in San Francisco. He relies on a self promoted image, choreographed music, and a stooge drummer. A faltering quick dance turns audience reaction tepid and signals possible career decline.
Enterprising Vaudeville Trick Elevates Paul Sparrow
Paul Sparrow publically faced hecklers and performed audacious contortions on stage. He reveals the stunt was scripted with three hired hecklers to spark audience sympathy and boost his act. He says survival in vaudeville requires enterprise and boldness.
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Paul
Paul Sparrow
Crossword Puzzle Across Clues Compilation
Crossword clues list with across entries from drench to elliptical. Includes definitions for verbs, nouns and abbreviations across geography, language notes, and classical references. Answers span common terms such as river It, contradic, and Nash's boat with brief cross-reference hints for solving.
Puzzle Clue Fragments Prompt Quick Reference
The fragment sets list clues like a liquid food, a time word, a Brazilian macaw, and a yes or no response. The items suggest a crossword style quick answers roundup from a last week’s puzzle section.
Booths Notorious Harlequin Life and Lincoln Assassination Connection
The piece recalls John Wilkes Booth as a famed eccentric whose antics ranged from onstage bravado to dramatic stunts aboard ships. It notes his later aversion to killing, his family life with ten children, and culminates with the shocking fact that his son killed Abraham Lincoln.
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Lecrey
John Wilkes Booth
Abraham Lincoln
Dennis Day Birth Sparked by Accidental Voice Breakthrough
In a Day in the Life profile, Dennis Day welcomed his second son Eugene Dennis shortly after Patrick James McNulty turned one. The distinctive high pitched voice Day became known for emerged when Mary Livingston urged Jack Benny to audition him after his initial singing on a small station. in the control room Benny snapped “All right, Mr. Day!” and the squeaky reply set his career path.
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Danny Kaye Stars In Spectator General Comedy
Danny Kaye delivers his funniest film yet in The Inspector General with sharp material and standout scenes. Sylvia Fine provides musical support while Henry Koster directs, delivering a lively, period comedy with strong performances.
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Inspector General
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Hold Feed Costs Down and Increase Egg Profits
Poultry profits come from lowering feed costs while keeping layers productive. Dixie Laying Mash or Kurnels helps maintain high egg production on less feed, boosting profits with more higher grade eggs. Ask your feed dealer for Dixie Laying Mash or Kurnels in the red, white and blue bag.
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