Art in Wales and the push for a new era of national craft
Professor Herkomer addresses the Liverpool Welsh National Society on elevating Welsh art to match music. He argues for local art schools funded by municipalities, personal teaching in workshops, and the Gorsedd’s role in guiding a national art revival through future National Eisteddfodos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herkomer
Liverpool Welsh National Society
Wales
Llanelly
Llandudno
Newport
Les
Pritula
Ticland
London
South Kensington
Arsion
Kensington
Iet
Cer
Hear
Gorserth
Dickey and the Measles in a Steamer Chair Anecdote
The narrator recalls Dickey’s illness and restless behavior during a measles week. The child mocks illness while begging for sweets and adventure, imagining outings and showy indulgences. The scene shifts to church afterward, with Dickey’s lively chatter and freckled friends on a sunny perch. The piece closes with a reflective note of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tckey
Dickey
Anna M. Williams
Poem Fragment About Forbidden Affection
A fragmentary verse depicts a couple seeking secrecy in public spaces. The speaker pleads with a chaperon to avert eyes as they move from carriage to hall, begging for discretion throughout the night. The piece ends with repeated pleas not to look or stay silent about the kiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Harold Means Business In Chicago Chronicle Note
A fragment from the Chicago Chronicle reflects on name meanings with Harold concluding that Harold means business. The piece links personal names to character traits through a brief, stylized meditation on nomenclature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Charles
William
Harold
Helen
Chicago Chronicle
Campaign Songs Through American Elections Past
A historical survey traces how campaign songs and minstrelsy shaped presidential races from 1840 to late 19th century. It notes Old Tippecanoe and other ballads boosting candidates, the shift from stump speeches to glees and bands, and how tunes like Old Rosin the Bow and The Battle Hymn aided or mocked contenders across eras and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Republic
Harrison the Elder
Tippecanoe
Martin van Buren
Ireland
Old Tippecano
Isles
Browning
John Rown
John Brown
Jef Davis
Fuunil
William Henry Herrison
van Buren
North Bend
New York
King van
Matty
Medicine Hat
New Books and Publications From D Appleton and Partners
Publishers announce The Story of the Mine by Charles How ard Shinn in the West Series edited by Ripley Hitchcock. Francis Underhill’s Harness Stable and Its Appointments is described as an authoritative, richly illustrated horse care volume. Costello’s Buccaneer promises a picturesque historical romance featuring Henry Morgan. William Allen White debuts with The Real Issue Kansas stories from Way & Williams on November 5. Herbert Spencer completes the Synthetic Philosophy with Part VI and Part VII on Industrial Institutions, praised as a monumental intellectual achievement finishing a 36 year project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Howard Shinn
D. Appleton & Co
Ripley Hitchcock
Francis T. Underhill
Master Ardick
Costello
Apptstons
Henry Morgan
Isthmus
Panama
William Allen White
Book of Kansas
Way & Williams
Mr. White
Kansas
The
Emporia
Kans
Gazette
Tom
Herbert Spencer
Hie Publishers
Lb. Appleton & Co
Mr. Spencer
Spencer
Perron
Streetcar Stop Provokes Storm Talk From Last Saturday
A street car halted to pick up a passenger and a man's remarks about last Saturday's storm became audible. He noted Chicago's storm comparison and a nearby listener echoed the Chicago Tribune tone, adding a casual aside as the ride continued.
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St. Louis
Local business directory snippet highlights Lackawanna firms
A fragmented listing shows entities including GHOBcERS Kelly T. J. & Co. at 14 Lackawanna, Mewergel & Connell on Franklin avenue, Porter John T. at 20 and 28 Lackawanna, Rice Levy & Co. on Lackawanna, and Pirla J. J. at 427 Lackawanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghobcers
Kelly
Lackawanna
Mewergel & Connell
Franklin Avenue
Porter
John T
Rice, Levy & Co
Pirla J. J
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Welsh National Society
Pittsburg
Robert Davis
Robert Morris
George Howell
Howell Harris
Beddoe
Griffiths
Turin
Denver
Dicky
Sue
Pearly Gates
Bess
Vogue
Harold Meant
Henry Clay
Times-Herald
Cooney Clay
Polk
Columbia
Julia Ward Howe
Harrison
Ohio Valley
Ohio
Clark County
Bonnle Buckeye
Washington
White House
Martin
Morrigan
New England
Maine
James K. Polk
Clay
New York World
Zachary Taylor
Case
Enn- Voss
Scott
Franklin Pieres
Fillmore
Fremont
Buchanan
Hocky Mountain
King Buck
Bob O' Link
Lincoln and
Hamlin
Abe
Douglass
Georgia
Maryland
James R. Randall
Augusta
Little Mac
Grant and Colfax
Myles Reilly
Fellows
Ulyseea Grant
Appomaloa Coon
Grant
Lysses
Greeley
Agin
Horace Creeley
Corporation
H U
Garfield
Hancock
Tarfield
Jimmy
Chicago
Grand Canal
Hellum
Jim Garfield
Arthur
John A. Joyce
Halle
Rrevolution
Gilbert and Sullivan
Ter
Indianapolis Journal
Sing & Sone
Speakes
Tatty
Collara
Grover
Vic
Benjamin Harrison
Blaine
Alti
Chicago Tribune
Pyes Oe
Castoria
Castorla
Gabe
Directory of Wholesale and Retail
F. Santee
Spruce
Reisman & Solomon
Wyoming Ave
CG. M. Morey
J. J. Crosby
Lackawanna Ave
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Co
Cokiabie National
Cor
Wyoming
Trace
Scranton Savings
the Scranton Dedding Co
Brewers
Robinson, H. Sons
Seventh
Robinson
Mina
Cedar
Parker
E. R
Cly Bicycle
Franklin
Bittenbender & Co
Spruce Street
Hooots and Shoes
Goldsmith Brow
Goodman's Shoe
Bhoker
Radin Bros
Penn
Scranton Candy Co
Ingalls
J. Scott
Simwell, V. A
Linden
Blume, Wm. & Bon
Caterer
Huntington, J. C
N. Washington
Rupprecht, Louis
Penn Ave
J. Flore
Williams, J. D. & Brosn
Lecka
Contractor and Avilder
Snook, 8. M
Olyphant
Crockery and Glassware
Harding, J. L
Daryl
DRY Goods
the Fashion
Lackawanna Avenue
Kelly & S. Lackawanna
Finley
Kawanna
Muley
Ambrose
Triple Stores
Providence
Kresky, BE. H. & Co
B. Main
McGarrah & Thomas
Lorenty
Lacka
Linden & Wash
Davis
Main and Market
Blues
Peckville
Davies
John J
Main
Engines and Poilers
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Fine Merchant Tailoring
A. W. Roberts
Main Ave
W. J. Davis
Ckhawanna
Eric Andrew
Clark, G. R. & Co
T. H. Watts Co., Ltd
Lac Babcock G. J. & Co
Matthews C. P. Sono & Co
Weston Mill Co
Cadkewnea
Dale & Aig
Lackawan
Cleveland
Union House
Furniture Hill & Connell
Barbour’s Home Credit House
Lack
General Ee
Caterhout
Market
Jordan
Puendant
Hechtold
Connell, W. P. & Sons
Penn. Foote & Shear Co
Hardware and Plumbing
Gunster & Ory
Cowles, W
N. Main Ave
Harness and Saddlery Hardware
Fritz, G. W
Keller & Harris
E. B. Houeter
N. Main Avenue
Arlington
Grimes & Flannery, Spruce and
Frank Scranton
Depot
House
Wm. Hay
N. T. Lisk
Willams, Samuel
Keller
Luther
Scranton Dairy Co
Penn and Lin Stone Lros
Millitiner
MILI
Scranton Supply and Mach. Co
Mia. K. Walsh
Monumental Works
Owens Bros
Adams Ave
PANTS
Great Atlantic
8 Pants Co
Lackawane Ave
Paints and Supplies
Jiencke & McKee
Winke
J. C
Green
Joseph
Bielle
J. Lawrence
Epruce
Cramer
Howley, P. F
M. F
Wyomingtva
Horatio N
Patrick
Serene Rubber Stamp Co
National Roofing Co
J._A. Barron
Lac Priceburg
Kawanne
Reliep
Ache Ake
H. Morris
Grand Union Tea Co
Benjamin & Benjamin, Franklin and Ip Is
Raub
A. R
C. H. Hazlett
Bpruce Street
Wall Paper
Ford, W. M
Rogers, A. F
Waleh
Edward J
Wasneuts & Moon Mfg Co
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