Longevity of Actors In the Theatrical World
A long newspaper fragment discusses actors and actresses ages, citing several prominent names such as Macready, Mrs Robertson, Miss Fete materward Dowater, and Charles Kemble. It contrasts theatrical life with longevity using library notes, anecdotes, and a satire on vanity, noting many performers lived past 70 or 80 despite critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaasres
Astor
Oday
Mail and Express
Macready
Trychan
Tiger Ramble
Hobertson
Fanny Kem
John Philip Kembly
Kemble
Kitty Clive
Sweet Kitty
Oharles Macklin
Shyluck
David Garrick
Fete
Materward Dowater
Har Fington
Fife
Huvkatone
Charles James Mathews
Charles Kean
Fanny Kemble
Sirah Sidduse
Gramlmother
Levter Wallack
Wack
Lester
Lastar
Thomas
Jinky Brougham
Veete
Gow
Tay
Vorat Hail Yissest
Abe
Hue
Beard Devotion and Elephant Lore Echoes From Antiquity
A fragmentary essay extols beards as divine protection and social virtue, recounting a man who never shaves and the moral consequences of shaving. It shifts to a Jurin-era sermon about nature and God, then delves into Aristotle and Cuvier on the elephant, debating the animal’s beard, joints, and movement with cautious conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Cron
Bean
Willie
Anil Apara
Macial
Raverwal
Lotle
Aristotle
Roy
Rome
India
Gemlhem
Jonas Wicker
Tanner
Infante
Verona Echoes and Odd Tales From an American Visitor
A traveler writes of Verona seeming similar to Chicago in sky and bustle. He notes ancient libraries, a Virgil manuscript over a millennium old, grand churches, and the cathedral’s massive baptismal stone. The letter blends humor with impressions of Italian life and art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verona
Thia
Chicago
Rook Island
Inalae
Capitler
Tulse
Forrest
Vorons
Auwries
Europe
Dan
Laramie
Guise
Tithan
Italy
Burlington
Fragmented World News Bits From A Distant Era
A long, garbled compendium of odd facts and anecdotes. It mentions Persians, King James VI, Mohammedan influences, a 93 Karat pearl, portraits in London studios, and a French doctor’s sermon. Also notes about New York hotels, a Berlin letter misaddressed, and various curiosities from Cairo to Yale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ann
Cairo
London
California
Schenectady
Minnesota
Lincolnton
Sia
Wisconsin
Grant
Lucilla, Daley
Soma Hine
Edward Burne Jones
Hermaine and Addeeas
Frederick Laighton
Sloane Physical Laboratory
Yale College
Granow
New York
Jersey
Springfeld
Berlin
Postolika
Jultilelma Imperiall
Gabesville
Dr. Mann
Peesci
Abrams Howitt
Waltlivdivchestor Democrate Lower
Toronte
Finturia
Kus Ojan
Ti & Laing
England
Fragmented Crime Scene Snapshot Incoherent OCR
A damaged OCR fragment describes a tense street scene with mentions of guns a knife and a confrontation. The text is garbled but implies a violent encounter tied to a doorway and a tense stare while a figure prepares weapons. Names and clear details are unreadable.
The Pie Test Last Year Fire Loss and Costs
A damaged fragment discusses a major fire year with national impact. It notes estimated losses around 100 million, including insured and uninsured costs, fire department expenses, and human casualties. It references cities such as Chicago and Boston and mentions insurance and mortality implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boston
United States
Vale
Jacana Roporty
Anslerings
Lessoe
Laportange le
Philosophizing on a Fourth Avenue Car
A reporter and an observer ride a Fourth Avenue street car and pretend to read the passengers. They narrate imagined inner thoughts of a 60 year old man, a young girl, a clerk, and a bachelor, revealing social dynamics, finances, and daily struggles as the car moves through the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezpress, & Tuporter
Fourth Avenue
the Futhor
Oli
Rand
Tye
Une
Abe
Giblets
Minnie Hoss
Avirwe
Minum
Hunvenal
Wolf
Harrowing frontier tale ends in tragic canyon trap
Dan Castella recalls a thrilling escape gone wrong in a vivid tale of a scouting party in a canyon. Indians in warpaint close in as Castella splits off with one group. He threads a perilous path down a rocky gorge but reaches a dead end with sheer rock walls and a distant pits mouth. The Indians close in and he dies attempting to flee, a grim ending to the expedition tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland
Cal. Bright
Cal Bright
Tareall
Ir. Garland
Cal
Mr. Garleed
Col. Bright
Jerusalem
Dok
Mr. Garland
Washington
Col. Height
Gareland
Jalio
Denderwood
Denver
Tian
Ehale
Dan Castella
Nickel Plate Itrane
Tom
Don
Tie Savas
Tsing
Castello
Dan
San Franceisco
Banana Trade Booms as Shiploads Reach San Francisco
A Chronicle reporter finds bananas in high demand in Honolulu and San Francisco. Traders bulk ship loads, with 900,000 bananas monthly from Honolulu and 225,000 weekly portions. Each bunch averages 100 to 125 hands, yielding about 8,600 bunches per island shipment and profits for retailers. Describes quick turnover and lean retailer margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
San Francisco
Honolulu
The Boom of the Banjo in Early Banjo Interest
A fragment discusses the banjo’s rising appeal and potential value. The author notes unique tone and quality, praising its artistry and comparing varying sizes from street banjo to professional models. Mentions Philadelphia and Dakota as places of interest and hints at community reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruy
Tums J
Philadelphia
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Geemon
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Grey
John K Owony
Charles Thuree, Sr
Dave Widwell
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Amd
Barnvint
Gaston Vasey
Pacis Jetter
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Vawny
Pullen
Place du la Bourse
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Ferns Ned Relates
Proscot
Bangor
Ani Tenppur
Romaine
Holland
Guick Holland
Hercules
Homa
Constantine
Hadrain
Quirinal
Melville
Philadelphia Dre Department
W King
Guente O
Low
Ian
Texas
Oomoa
North
Bps
Ecumenical Council
Doctor of Divinity
Yermon
Zachariah Allen
Providenes
Mutual Insurance
Rhode Island
New England
George Lies
Popular Science Monthly
Thin
Adams
Arthur
Andrew Jackson
Peggy Eaton
Martin van Buren
John Tyler
Daniel Webster
Bony Calhoun
Rusty Clay
John Quincy Adams
Bucksnan
Jefferson Davia
Frank Peres
Lincoln
Johnson
Salmon P. Chase
Treasury
Belkway
Alto
Carp
Cleveland
Bert
Har
Indy
Min
Tine
Benwid
Itnathan
Gorman
Joan
Judar
Ivo
Red Gulag
Dakota
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