Wallace Career and Stage Triumphs Remembered
A historical sketch recalls Lester Wallack and his family legacy in American theatre. It covers Wallack's rise from versatile actor to leading comedian, the creation of Wallack's Lyceum and Great Wallack's Theatre, key performances, writings by Wallack, and his noted personal charm despite a lighthearted approach to romance and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bpeelal Corres
Aleck
Liow
Wallack
John Laster Wallack
Beptontter
Charles Coldstream
Joba Laster
Ani
Aston
Odric
Tor Haddiin
Bovery
Wallace
Burton
Thes
Chambers Street
Whit
Wallack's
Lyceum
Broomestreet
Broadway
Wallack’s
Star Theatre
Lester Wallack
Leeter Jack
Thirteenth Street
Great Wallack’s
Sepember
Alder Wallack
John Lester
Chariva Maron
Jono Brougham
William E. Hiake
Charine Walcot
Bemuln
Great Beseo
Louis Keane
Mia
Buckland
Kate Morn
Ilewke House
Miss Keenp
Dediack
Brougham
Sir Leicester
Lord Pipley
Boucicault
Richard Budoos
Deke Humphrey
Mrs. Hooy
Agnes
Arthur Young
Maryre Taylor
Robertson
Mr. Wallack
Old Ozark trapper taps rattlesnakes for living
From Tennessee to Missouri, George Jaynes known as Sasky George, a long-time hunter turned trader, built a snake oil business in the Ozark mountains. He stockpiles rattlesnakes on his rocky homestead, curates their venom into remedies, and ships venom oil to wholesale dealers, earning about $1.50 per bottle after costs.
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Gare
Onark
le Tees
Bee Larahe
Care
Galhenville
Cincinnati Enquirer
George Jaynes
George
Jaynes
Tennesse
Hlim
Ozark Mountains
Ti Feria
Mao
Ube
Bla House
Inge Pane and the Thawfferette in French Times
The text describes a portable heating device used in past eras, the thawfferette, a small iron box with red hot charcoal or wood embers carried under the feet to warm a room. It notes its waning fashion in Paris and provinces, with Daudet’s Port Tremain reference and the habit of women placing the hot box under skirts for hours.
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France
Paria
Adios
Daudet
Port Terasca
Paris
Boston
T Pt
Coffee estates in Chiapas Mexico boost idle land output
The Bureau of the American Republics reports in Chiapas district Becomunes, 26 coffee estates employing about 1590 men. Much first class coffee land remains uncultivated, with potential yields of up to 7 million pounds. Production cost to growers is seven cents per pound delivered. Despite famine fears, wheat and corn yields rise in fertile areas when land is cultivated. The note cites labor and transport costs as barriers to expanding production.
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Maxton
Bureau of the American Republics
Becomunes
Chiapas
Mexico
Colles Estates
Ths
Secon
Spring millinery and society fashions in vivid detail
A fashion letter extols spring millinery and attire with vivid descriptions of hats and gowns, noting turban styles, velvet and lace trims, and the latest silhouette. It also covers home entertainments, amateur opera, and social rituals, urging ornate receptions and refined dining with curated decor and tasteful furnishings.
Fragmented 19th Century Letter Snippet and Gossip Paraphrase
A garbled newspaper fragment recounts social chatter and local concerns with names like Wash and Barpur’s Weekly. The text hints at neighbors asking favors and remarks on neighbors, practice plans, and a Quaker-sold horse tale. The piece reads like overheard street talk and personal exchanges without a clear single event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostos Tran
Mooteras
Childres
N.o
Lakeula Beck
Barpur
Rail orders and railroads dominate early 20th century notes
The report cites New York conflicts on 40,000 tons of rails and a Canadian Pacific route change due to snow. It notes a California invention of a fire lasting sixty feet, wheat and wool trade with Argentina, and rising electric light plate installations in the south. It also records railway growth, carriage making shift to machinery, and a new clamp skate design for the American club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Confst
Teoenuy Elven
Californis Toa Bes
Argentine Republic
Canadian Pacific Road
Ontario
Minnesota
Wisconsin
United States
Fragmentary 19th century tech notes on lighting and empire
Fragmented OCR passage cites paper bulte lanterns folding lanterns for tents theatrephone telephonic invention and German lighting wagons. mentions Queen Victoria era household size and empire, wages for glass workers, and military lighting devices with unclear context.
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Dharch
England
West Indies
Gap
Fashion Notes on New Bodices and Color Trends
Fashion notes describe seamless bodices and blue Canton chins returning to favor on top tables. Serge street dresses become popular, with gold tea combinations and vivid blues dominating. evenings favor brimed batons and jewel tones. New jackets feature long backs, and pearl buttons appear on openings. outfits are divided into two tones with a pearl between each.
Political Proverbs From Jadge Waxem Era
Fragmented OCR recalls political quips linking tariffs ballots and public trust. It cites Andrew Jackson era themes, warns against idle talk, and references Congressmen, bank statements, and property concerns with a critical, period-voice tone. Local owner remarks and landlady danger appear in scattered phrases.
Unclear OCR fragment lists various place names and events
Fragmentary text cites multiple towns and individuals with unclear dates and activities. It reads like a scrambled newspaper page with scattered place names Allentown Plainfield Teaneck Warren and others, plus references to events and times, but no coherent report or identifiable action.
Bennet Baldwin Notes and Local Mentions
Fragmentary OCR items mention names like GEN Sup and W. FP. BALDWIN along with references to Tene den KrronsieG Leaves Priapermia. Details are unclear but indicate a dated local column with scattered proper nouns and places such as Randers and Aven.
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San
Krronsieg
Priapermia
Randers
Olmauben
W. FP. Baldwin
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Qareer OF Wallace
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Wee Karty Dee
Lestes
Wallnot
Taceeas
Lils Papaler
Botlhern
Mr. Stewart
Loute xiv
Lester Wellack
Bockit
Joserm Aowaxp
Ted
Vicente
Urrebste
Monet
Duchyas
Liondé
Fashionatia
Tve Motors
Joe
Alseye
Eluce Worth
Hediera
Fics
Genlun
Han
Ted Cone
Gutlouk
Gramhopera Company
Durin
Tae Wikiter
Aion
Durke-Roche
Mien Kiglie Steverson
Wouter
Scuuyler Hamilton
Mele
Secial Cieches
Mondanes Albiant
Path
Ravox
Emma Eames
Lait Lehman
Meantion
Brilliant Society
Wowen
Madison Avenue
Bowose
Madame Allant
Adam
Ernie
Ade Bolan
Linkesper
Bogland
Weil
Har
Masesuer Has
RY. Herald
Bern
Sistenwies
Fashion Notes
Jedge Waxem
Andy Jackson
Sam
Detroit
Enthal Railroad
Kew Jemertaries
Flaipield
Sinatra
Ruston
W. i
Emirate
Shamokin
Namie Revaatm Ac
Pissaghoash
Bramaeron
Sundunbury
Willian
Ur Kasten
Penge Min Cuuok
Itesding
Harriature
Allentown
Manel Chath
Rastirm
Bechilehrw
Allen
Glientuwn
Anton
Willinase
Etree Fundaye
Wwe
Teaneh
Peete
Lave Waren
Ocmar
North Avenue Pharmacy
TD. Mallinson
North Ave
Sixth Street
Collier
Optician
Woolston and Buckle
North Avenue
ASD
Newell's
Plaletinld
Plainfield Water Supply CO
W. H. Rogers
Plainfield
New Jersey
Central Avenue
E. J. Holmbe
Lehigh Coal
Handlev
Elee
Etter
John Johnston
South Avenue
Dime— Savings Institution
Plainfield, N. J
Develle
Joan W. Murray
William White
Nathan Harper
Elias & Pope
M. J. Coyne
Sea Ee Aes Mo
East Fourth Nh
Mulford
School Books
Park Avenues
New Jerecy, Ean
Wi Jour Oger
New York
Notary Peptic
John E. Beerbower
City Hotel
Park Ave
Second ST
Berell
Lehigh
L. A. Rheaume, Ag't
Droadwat
Det
Waites Asck, Mantheuer Othe Sone Ing Eri
Ackborn & Coddingtor
Cuakis Snax
Courkellom AT Law
Piee Notions Bank Building
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Pare Avenue
Rapert
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