Odd Reflections and Bits From The Times
A collage of colorful mentions spans cinema figures, literary notes, and social snippets. It notes Ed Hows of Keyman as a clear thinker, references Newport hostesses, vaudeville, and a wealth of short anecdotes about actors, writers, and celebrities of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Reuger
America
Literary Guild
Jackie Cooper
Newport
Leavington Comfort
The
Lambs
Pelace of
Wales
Ben Finney
Tod
Gibbons
F. Scott’ Pitegerald
Zelma
James Whis
Kreu
Jossen
Sweden
Franch Wilson
Seances and political talk swirl in Chicago streets
The piece notes a groundswell of whispered accounts and public chatter in Chicago about seances by America and popular figures. It contrasts the dramatic claims with familiar political names and the era’s rhetoric, hinting at influential personalities shaping local discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
America
Rome
Wotta Mann theme and public figures in a jumbled column
A fragmented 1930s style column mixes gossip about Bug Baer Mae West radio figures and mayoral scrutiny. It references Alf Landon era personalities, Broadway, and a vivid set of cultural notes with odd anecdotes and literary allusions. The piece portrays public figures, legal cases, and sensational chatter in a chaotic newspaper column voice.
Wrestler Muscles Sholes Fights Recalled in City Tales
A wartime era reminiscence recounts the famed bout between Muscles Sholes and Wolla Mann. The column describes the crowd, the dramatic knockouts, and public reactions, noting Sholes’ long ring history and Mann’s dramatic rise and later life.
Marriage and romance endure says dramatist Pinero
London 1932 Dramatist Arthur Wing Pinero argues the golden age of romance continues. He says loyalty friendship and sympathy remain strong in marriages despite modern depictions of life and calls for cooperative mutual understanding between spouses. He emphasizes sympathy as a lasting trait guiding enduring affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Arthur Wing Pinero
Talia
Campaign conventions reveal the political game of bargains
The narrator describes a convention scene with delegates trading favors for posts, overheard debates, and the perfunctory talks that fill the hours. English observers and local figures mingle in a hectic, performative display as campaigns shape future offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alon Alt
State
Delle Gatinn
Maby
Jerdera
Govenor
Inser
Enis
Job
Randl— Dines
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ivar Ki
Ed Hows
Keyman
Amoelis Warbart
Natonal
Timentro
Viet
Back Hoi Fm
Wintyre
Annte Loos
Hay Long Jr
Malone
Charles EB. Dillingham
Astor
Hernie
Lindbergh Estate
Snasher
Lower East Side
Buck
Singapore
Will Rogers
Tam
Naa
Op Dackson
Jefferson
Abraham Tancoln
Wekinley
Buynu
Wotta Mann
Arthur
Bugs
Baer
Prise Aghia
Mae
Lonsdale
Riecessen
Kate Smith
New York
Walker
Seabury
Atlante
Gengdam
al Wapone
Trianda
Philp Blmlzetter
Pallbeacera
Glaverg
Mendel
Mendel Lown
Bischo
Abramowile
Gigil
Boise
Adaho
Lindbergh
Duckle Cooper
Browling
George Patt
Hell's Hitchen
Caubewagy
Lin
St. Rudolph
Doffalo
Broadway
DoVelers
Wish
Bean Cornwell
Mort
Fred Bickel
Lupe Velez Wis
Guddelupe
Villa- Ichoa
Aor
Luis Potosi
Mexico
Rosa Penton Toy
Adbing
Thomas W. Liv Mian
New York Tribunia
Black Panther
Tay
Westen
Rufttown Board of Aldermen
City Hall
Wat
Watta Mann
Jett
Tee
Hla
Cormastalks
Conor
Hm Uh
Sholes
BILD
Hollywood
Mr Mulligan
Alan
Wolla
Pillar
Chase Giraffes
Arley Pralyle Dogs
Gebllenman Bill
Nestley
Riu Vesa
Sir Arthur Wing Pinero
Betty Ross
Arnolf Shawn
Tony
Jove
Miso
Domentic
Jenlada
Kingley
Sir Arthur
Jan Ber
Artur
Fiealiider
Core Kota
Dave Arealer
Rim
Amer Iontis
Muskogee
Lile
Park
Hall
Manchester
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