Jimmy Wallace and Violet Stirring a Theatre Scandal
Jimmy Wallace returns from New York and leads a gossip column on the latest Broadway revue with new designer Doris Dane. A dinner invitation scene with Violet Williamson triggers sharp tension over Rose Aldrich and past grievances as old friends debate Rose’s whereabouts.
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Jimmy Wallace
Rodney
New York
Rose
Broadway
the Columbian
Melton Poe
Chicago
Doris Dane
the Globe
Miss Dané
Jimmy
Violet Williamson
Violet
Globe
John
John Williamson
Rose Aldrich
Rose Dane and the New York Theatre Vendetta
James Randolph reveals Rose Dane’s rise from costume designer to star, detailing her independence, financing, and clash with Abe Shuman as she built a self-made company. Rodney Aldrich confronts Rose’s past in a tense encounter with Randolph, who exposes Rose’s courage and hard edges and hints at unresolved feelings.
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Jimmy
Violet
Dane
Galbraith
Rose
New York
Abe Shuman
Star Costume Company
Star Company
Mrs
Rodney
James Randolph
Broadway
Eleanor
Randolphs
Globe Chorus
Bertie Willis
Bertie
Rod
Jim
Randolph
Aldrich
Forty-second Street
Knickerbocker
Rodney and Rose Exchange Letters in New York Chapter
Rose initiates correspondence with Rodney soon after arriving in New York. The mutual letters reveal a changing tone as Rodney recognizes the true stiffness of his prior replies and the nature of their relationship.
Pay Her to Wait and the Shoe Saleswoman Scene
Customer favors waiting as a salesman urges a hat purchase with the claim prices will rise from twelve to twenty five dollars. The exchange shows brisk bargaining and a wary buyer concluding with a conditional decision.
Freckles Remedy Promises Clear Complexion
An advertisement touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed freckle remover. By applying an ounce nightly, even stubborn spots should fade and lighter freckles vanish, with most needing under an ounce for a clear complexion. The ad urges asking for double strength etherine with a money back guarantee if unsuccessful.
He Was Cured Sugar Craving Tale
A Kansas City Star anecdote tells of a boy who overindulged in sugar, resisting every urge to finish the tumbler through years of habit. As an adult he drinks coffee plain and favors gooseberry pie, finding all other sweets too sweet. The tale underscores a lifelong change from excess to restraint.
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Kansas City Star
In Bed
Comic exchange between John and his wife about not wanting to be bitten by a mosquito as they try to sleep. John jokes the insect buzz signals a connection like a telephone call, provoking a light domestic line.
Gooselike dance joke sparks family memory
Ma asks what the goose step is and recalls her father dancing with her, a playful family moment reflecting a humorous domestic scene.
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Joseph
Rodney Aldrich
Rey
Absorbine, JR
Stampa
W.f.young
Temple St
Springfield
Mass
Pinkham
Staak
Boater Mea
Hunt
A.B. Richards Medicine Co
Sherman, Tex
Daisy Fly Killer
Harold Somers
DE Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
M. Ys
Palparcel Pose
Zoceles
Fifth St
Philadelphia
Custer County
Montana
A. G. Smith
Helena
Mont
Watson E.coleman
Washington,d.c
W. N.U
Fort Wayne
Mosqui
Ony Toas
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