Welsh Language Endures Across Four Thousand Years in Wales
A historical note from Aberdare 1882 extols the ancient Welsh tongue as one of the western world's oldest languages, preserved through Roman, Saxon, and Norman rule. It recounts scholars' arguments linking Gauls and Britons, lists notable Aberdare figures, and recalls local charitable and civic changes along with aghostly tale from a coal town and brief biographical sketches of Welsh lexicographers and musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Richards
Coychurch
Glamorganshire
Wales
France
Australia
United States
Great Britain
Europe
Britain
Abbott Peston
Gaula
Britona
Fewor
Potterity
Gomer
Japher
Shem
Baturn
Black Crook and famous stage attractions coming to Frothingham
A lavish afternoon and evening program at Frothingham features the Black Crook from New England tour with Louise Montrose as Carline, premier dancers, and a corps of coryphees. Mesmerist Professor John Reynolds opens a week at Frothingham, while Lillian Russell headlines at the Academy in The Grand Duchess with Rose Hill English Folly at Davis theatre next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony HI
Esors
Charlies Maybery
Lewis Lewis
Merthyr
Anjrel
Cross Keys
Horse and Groom
Lamp
Pelican
Mill Street
Rising Sun
Commercial Street
Swan
High Street
Wellington
St. John the Baptist'’s
John Griffith
David Noel
Thomas Evans
Thomas Price
Cwmbach
Hirwain
Aberdare
Aberaman
Joshua Thomas
William Edwards
Yariouas
Mum Street
John Jones
Hubert Jones
London
Omee
David Jones
Hirwath
Susanna Williams
Frothingham
Coryphees
Louise Montrose
Carline
New York
John Reynolds
Scranton
Lilian Rusell
Academy
Henry Waterson
Courier-Journal
United States
Kentucky
Miss Russell
Lillian Russell
The
Rice & Barton
Rose Hill
English Folly
Davis’ Theatre
Rose Fill Company
America
Barlesgues
Newport
Pauline Batcheller
Crawford
Manning
van and
Leslie
J. Herbert Mack
Clara Lawrence
Barton
Evkoff
Georgie Lamoreaux
Rilee & Barton
Pete
Ara Morris
Eee Modjeska
Duse
Anneecs
Keeley
Mermaiid
Rose Coghlan
Edward Vroom
Bessie Lawson
Frank Daniels
Ife
Wille Collier
Louise Collier
Little Christopher’ Company
Germany
France
England
M. B. Curtis
Posen
Joe
Strange and
Edwarde
Baltimore
Tony Pastor
Odette Tyler
Himpire Stock Company
South
Felix Morris
Very Beringer
Lord Fauntleroy
Misa Esme Beringer
Charlotte Cushman
Helen Barry
Casino
New Rochelle
Prosper Merrimee
Carmen
Olga Nethergole
Chen
W. J. Scanlan
Mr. Pitou
Ime
Scanlan
Modjeska
Lotta
Jeasle Bartlet Davia
Inndon
Pittsburg
Chicago
Actres
Misa Fitegerald
Short Cut to Fame Leads to Talk Meter Idea
The Chicago Record reports a plea for a talk-meter to measure and record telephone use. Exchangers say excessive talking burdens staff and that charges should reflect length of calls. Philadelphia begins measured service, with five minutes or fraction as one call, aiming to curb abuse. Last year US telephone messages totaled 750 million, about ten per person, far above telegrams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Telephone Exchange
Philadelphia
Bell Telephone Company
United States
Wines of Alfred Speer praised by American Institute club
A committee from the American Institute Farmer's Club reports that Alfred Speer of Pasgaic New Jersey produces wines of exceptional quality The Oporto Grape yields a Port considered superior to any in the world while his Claret and Brandy are said to have no equals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walea
Herbert Lewis
Lewis
Alfred Speer
Pasgaic
N. J
Oporto
An Autumn Tragedy in Washington Star
A woman tells Mr. Skimpton she cannot marry him as he blocks his rugset shoes. She says she loved him but the dream is over and she cannot wed him. The scene captures a cruel emotional moment of rejected affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flere
Towyn Jones
Ira Snow
Amman
Dada
Snow
Eira
Cessair
Hall
Towyn
Cranogwen
Izeyl
Mme. Bernhardt Wil
Scindia
Izey
Princesa Harastri
Txeyl
Gal
Ixeyl
Iseyl
India
Bandmaster and Householder Clash Over Payment
Bandmaster A complains to Householder about unpaid work as the German wordplay in Freund's Musical Week suggests a disputed performance. The scene hints at tensions over compensation before a planned Sherman appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blease Householder
Nein
A Convenience of Modern Travel
A scene in Washington Bur where travelers prepare for a journey with luggage ribbons and maps. A porter presents a map and timetable while noting blue marks indicate important parts showing tunnel locations.
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Washington
Munyon Cure Ads Claim Quick, Complete Disease Help
An optimistic testimonial from Henry Bernard of Newark New Jersey praises Munyon cures for rheumatism digestion kidneys asthma nerves and piles among others. The ad highlights a separate cure for each disease priced at 25 cents per bottle and promises rapid relief within hours and full cures in days with free medical advice from Professor Munyon at Arch Street Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bernard
Rose Street
Newark
N. J
Munyon
Price
Obe
Arch Street
Philadelphia
No-To-Bac Ad Claims Cure For Tobacco Habit
An advertisement promotes No-To-Bac with a money back guarantee and claims of millions sold and thousands of testimonials. It states druggists carry the product, lists various personal endorsements, and urges readers to obtain the free booklet from Sterling Remedy Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone
Ark
Preston
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
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Sitill
Jntaina
Berdar
Bristol
South Wales
Schammell & Co
Swood
Henry Austin Fince
Duffryn
Crawshay Bailey
Aberkman House
Hev
Benjamin Evans
Hirfwaun
Richard Fothergill
Abernant House
J. Grimth
George Rowland Morgan
Gadlys
T. B. Price
Edward Lewis Richards
Mia
Stéinet Roberts
Philip Taylor
Hirwaun
John Watkins
Thos, Wayne
Glandare
William Wayne
Liwydeard
John J. Williams
Landary
Margaret John
Ollipant
Pritchard
Margaret
Littl
William Thomas
Bryn Awel
Rome
Cwmaman
Willam Lewis
Drychi
Pobbardh
Gollant
Drychidlaeth
Poor William's
Morfa
Nick
Edna Lyall
Hiness
Cecil Keoghn
Doreen
Tonic Belfa College
Dowlais
Dan Davies
Merthyr Choral Society
W. Davies
Fishguard
Rentleman
Tom Davies
William Salisbury
North Wallan
Poster-lane
John Waley
Cardiff
Swansea
John Davies
Covechurch
Glamorgan
Idandegal
Lord Penrhyn
Williama
York
Williams
Llandegal
Davies
D. Oliver Edwards
Stockton
Middlesborough
Seren Cymru
Athraw
Raner
Merthyr Tydvil
Pendarren
Cyfarthfa
Plymouth
Robert Records
Queen Mary
Tenby
King's Bench
KR. H. Rhys
Flintshire
Rhydymwyn
Mold
Flint
Connah's Quay
Cymru
J. Morris Jones
Andronicus
R. D. Rowland
Llaurhithlyd
American Institute Farmer’s Club
Freeman Manufacturing CO
Freeman
Freeman Manufactur'ng CO
Texas
Cloverdale
Ind
Henrietta
Acker
Soclan
All Druggiste Acker Medicine Co
Chambers St
Madea Well
Hs Mall
Oval Medicine CO
River Ot
Mall
Metthews
Bros
OR. Hebra's
Matthews Bros
Jong
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