Names and thoughts from a party of celebrities
At a late party, guests list three word thoughts prompted by celebrities read aloud. Entries include Greta Garbo, Irving Berlin, Jenny Lind, and Mussolini among many others with playful, revealing lines. The piece notes related items like Broadway gossip, bank profits, and a creditor sale in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. McIntyre
Greta Garbo
The
Hague
Leonore Ulric
Irving Berlin
Pat Campbell
Hap O'Connor
Los Angeles
Orient
Walter O’keafe
Florida
Jenny Lind
Wea
Medame Coldachmidt
New York
Manhattan
al Hirshfield
Frank
Ciliton Webb
Willie Howard
Sunday Mirror
Walker
Saturday Evening Post
al Jolson
Eddy Cochin
Will Rogers Reflects on Celebrities and Press Fame
A stream of observations on publicity and the media a traveler mentions Pearl Buck Garbo Berlin and other stars. He notes critics push for tolerance amid religious intolerance and laments journalistic hype influencing public perception of stage and screen figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garbo
Irving Berlin
Tosk
Jimmy Walker
Hector Fuller
Europe
Berlin
Well-Staged Bluff Defeated by Warren's Pipe
A dramatic scene unfolds as Alice pretends to own a stylish apartment and financial success to impress a Montana visitor Roy Brooks. Hidden truth spills when Warren returns early, exposing the deception and prompting Alice to confess a lonely, struggle-filled life. The encounter ends with Warren chastening the stunt and vowing to help, as the two acknowledge a fragile balance between appearances and reality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Tye
Alice
Roy
Warren
Nipping
Squared Circus Challenge Between Wotta Mann and Bipperdog
A garbled boxing notice depicts a bluffing challenge between Wotta Mann and Bipperdog in a rowdy arena. It references strikes with a silver hammer and a Louisville slugger, three on base, and a disputed finish. The text then hints at betting odds and complimentary tickets. It ends by mentioning Jack Dempsey and a news snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Paper verdict and Gene Twiney refuses to lift gaze
A terse, clipped note reports a verdict in which Bipperdoo faced a run and Gene Twiney stood firm, refusing to remove his reading spectacles as the matter concluded a no contest or similar outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bipperdoo
Gene
Idol Challenge and the Spread Eagle of the Grarks
A rambled boxing era piece features wagers and taunts about Bipperdoo and Wotta Mann. It references famous fighters Jack Dempsey and Mickey Walker with boasts of heavyweight prowess. Mentions Corn Exchange Bank and a future immigrant reference, reflecting period hype and sensational sport culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Schmeling
Ripperdoo
Bipperdoo
Boone
Grarks
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Charles Lamb
Witler
Nietzacife
Walt Whitman
Ine
Henry Sabot Lodge
Frankin D. Roosevelt
Edward
Vincent
Millay
Norris
Bhearer
Henry Mencken
Sinclair Lewis
Wallace Beery
J. P. Morgen
Sylvia
Sidney
Lionel Barrymore
Will H. Hays
F. Garner
Hope Willams
Mussolini
Floest
Filura
Pickara Cluba Bhavar
Tamora
Billie Burke
David Burton
Alexander and Oriatt's
Haberdashery
Lon Angélen
Winston-Salem
N. C
Paul Yawhls
Capriccht
McXaveht Arp. Inc
Will
Will Rogers
Time Magazine
Pearl Buck
Tims
Rogera
Cine
Floyd Gibbons
Dr. Donaldson
Peking
Shanghai
Dree
Will Rogers — Country Store
Whitler
Paderewski
Elinor Duso
Roxy
Grinning Buddha
Baer
Olta Kahn
Inverneas Cape
Daniel Frohman
Earl Carroll
Bangie
Aleckry
John W. Dittemara
Bates
Dittemare
Viecha
Meidentally
Cable Dixwils
Stefan Zale
Teddy
Mosimer and
Lee
Cap
Shere
Arthur Hopkina
Elmer Rice
Charles Macarthur
C. M. D. Washington
Brent Silesman
Opelvate Dinber
Montana
Boston
Anil
Roy Brocka
Rey
Telen
Te Foolatoa
Helen Mensed
Conrad
Mlate
Quilel
Resta
Thea
Subodea
Allen
Hitten
Aline
Mr. Brooks
Kitten
Helen Crimson
Mel
Aelen
Fin
Warren Saves
Bart
Brooks
Mabel Herbert Hoeper
the Bey
Tac
Nanking
Onina
Cyneton
Nan King
Ting
Tut
Bo X
Inp
Hag
Gomel
Middle West
Neniing
Yangtse
Singapore
India
Mrr. Buck
Ahe
South America
Cornel
China
N. Y
Ching
Ghina
Chine
Chienese
Sach
Thas
Wotta Mann
Arthur
Bugs
Bipperdon
Jack Dempsey
Mickey Walker
Jimmy “Britt
Mog
Mar
Wotta
Schmeling
Germany
Mann
McCoy
Worth
Covell
Fae
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