William Vaughn Moody And His Prose Dramas Explored
Miss Gubelman reviews William Vaughn Moody the Chicago and Harvard educated dramatist, noting his prose dramas The Great Divide and The Faith Healer. The Great Divide opened in New York 1906 with Henry Miller and Margaret Anglin, depicting a New England girl’s doomed pact and a transformative romance. Critics praised Moody’s poetic power and ethical aims, while some questioned lasting impact. The Faith Healer drew mixed success but sparked debate on reconciling spirit and flesh. Moody’s death in 110 ended a promising era in American letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Miller
Stephen Ghent
Margaret Anglin
Ruth Jordin
University of Chicago
Deais
New England
Arizona
Leannot
Fife
Vived
Lyceum Theatre
Moody
Richard Burton
University of Minnesota
Ghent
Ruth
Movly
Sue Perfor
Burton
Harvard
New York Evening Post
Scientific Inquirer
Hermann Hagedorn
the Independent
Playmakers Present A Rose of Plymouth Town at Normal School
University Playmakers stage the American drama A Rose of Plymouth Town at the Normal School Auditorium. The Dakota Playmakers, praised for their ensemble and direction by Mrs. John B. Cooley, deliver a polished, well mounted performance with strong acting and intellectual depictions led by Elmer Grandson, Garrett Poster, and Venusita Thompson.
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Plymouth Town
Grand Forks
Plymouth
Beulah Marie Dix
Evelyn
Sutherland
Metropolitan Theatre
Dakota
Eva
Nathan Hale
Clyde Fitch
Nat Goodwin
Maxine Elliott
Republic
John B. Cooley
Elmer Grandson
Garrett Poster
Venusita Thompson
Rowe O
Local Theater Review Highlights Corn Heist and Kisses Hero
A lively stage piece centers on a charming rogue who steals corn and kisses, a character cast that includes Eli Weeton and Franklin Phel. Rus sell McClellan delivers Miles Standish, Ruby Crothers shines as Barbara, Rose Rosendahl portrays the captain’s stint, and Emma Groves plays the captain’s companion with notable skill.
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Tha
Reading Her Own Way Sparks Early Mastery
A seven year old girl learns to read instinctively, washing away doubt as she decodes texts like the Rullo Booka HRA eee Travels a Son Pi. The narrator notes this method may not align with twentieth century education theories, yet it works.
Fourth Geography Tour Announced For Valley City Students
J. E. Switzer announces Field Geography 41 and 42 for summer travel from Valley City N Dak. Geography 41 departs Aug 2 visiting Medora and Yellowstone Park with an estimated cost about 150 dollars. Geography 42 runs to Glacier Park via Butte Helena Great Falls Montana arriving Aug 14 with cost about 110 dollars plus saddle horse. walking and horseback travel details included. A ten dollar registration covers either course or fifteen for both.
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Valleyne
Medora
N. Duk
Lusuds
Yellowatone Park
Yellowstown Park
Glavier Park
Glatier Park
Ilsiv
Glacier Park
Addrexa
J. E. Switzer
State Normal Valley City
N. Dak
Alumni Notes Recap of Graduates Living Across States
Miss Kathryn Waldron 08 teaches sixth grade in Minot. Mae Ward remains in Bismarck. Anna Connolly 16 works as a government clerk in Washington. Gertrude Kamps 15 works as a stenographer in Casper. Lydia Morgan 10 lives in Minneapolis. Floy Olson 13 has died May 16 1915. Hints of other alumnae address details and occupations span Minnesota North Dakota Montana and Wyoming with teaching sales and insurance roles.
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Kathryn M. Waldron
Donnybrook
Sis
Minot
B. C. Ward
Mae Wallace
Hismarck
Anna B. Connolly
Eckelson
Washington, D. C
Ava
N. W
Gertrude Kamps
Harvey
Casper
Wyoming
Lydia Morgan
Beard Ave
Minneapolis
Best
Floy H. Olson
Sharon
N. Oak
Red Wing
Hiszelried Larkin
Thompson
Bryant Ave. S
New York Life Insurance Company
Constance Mr. Moen
John M. Warner
Bearmouth
Montana
Fessenden
G. L. Hope
Bazel M. Pahy
Gladys Ritchey
Oriska
O. W. Wiseman
Petra Krogstad
Melville
N. Dak
C. A. Gorman
Gene Peterson
Ig Tiving
Wagner
South Capote
Marguerite W. Stack
Casselton
Arthur
Sue
Bix
How One Little Girl Learned Reading by Example
Eva M. Tapper argues that reading arises from natural word association with spoken language. A child learns letters via alphabet blocks and learns words by hearing adults read aloud, then recites and imitates reading aloud, gradually recognizing many words independently.
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Eva M. Tapper
Dolla
Phoebe
Fehd
Ake
Farm Account Schools Popular in North Dakota
The demand for Farm Account Schools has been greater than supply this winter. About 100 schools have been held in over 30 counties with more than 6,000 account books distributed. Farmers learn to enter records for income tax and cost of production studies, aiding farm organization through county agents and bureaus.
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North Dakota
High Schools to Contest in Music
District High School Musical Contest set for Friday March 25 at 10 am in Normal School Auditorium under the Department of Music. Casselton Marion Valley City schools registered. Contestants will perform vocal and instrumental solos duets tri os quartets sextets and glee club numbers, promoting musical study in the state.
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Department of Music
Glee
Ude
Casselton
Marion Ang
Valley City
Aye
Grand Forks
Tate
Invitation to join an event encouraging young participants
A cordial invitation invites interested people to attend and support the contest and its representation. It aims to give momentum to the occasion and encourage the young participants.
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Partivipanta
Carnival Proves Big Social Event At Local Fair
After the Wednesday performance crowds moved to the carnival grounds near the highway. Vendors offered wares while faculty members enjoyed candy and ice cream. The midway featured doughnuts, coffee, and prize booths as shows from far and wide drew in large crowds. The Hawaiian group, fortune tellers, and novelty attractions kept attendees entertained in a festive, successful result.
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Tlw
Bonaparte
Rhine
Second and Third Years Party in Gymnasium
Characterized by a grand march and multiple dances, the event celebrated the second and third year students with a prize waltz won by Wilbur Jit and Fredis Zick who wore roses as trophies. The evening included games and socializing, with Rudolph Miller later arrested and charged with furnishing liquor.
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Jane
Allom
Notice of default sale and contract cancellation
Notices state that Sigurd G. Vick is in default on a land contract with American Loan and Investment Company over lands in Barnes County North Dakota. The vendor declares cancellation of the contract, six months after service, with total due around 4300 dollars including interest. Payment must be made to the vendor’s Valley City office before the six month period ends. Also included is a notice to creditors in the estate of Ole Knudson Lover, requiring claims within months after publication.
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Lugurd G. Vick
Almerican Kidan & Investment Company
Sigurd G. Vick
Southwest Garter
Nessa
Sadd' Despelt
Sam
Suis
Dee and Pey
American L& Iaw & Investment Company
Valley City
North Dakota
American, Loan & Investment
Impany
Des Loven
Jotice
Martin Dal
Ole Knudson
Norma
Barnes
Estate of Anna Heindaen Lavery Administrator Notice
Martin Dahle as Administrator of the Estate of Anna Heindaen Lavery, deceased, asks creditors and claimants to file within six months after first publication. Notices given at the law offices of Combs & Ritchie in Valley City Barnes County North Dakota. First publication March 24 with subsequent dates.
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Combs & Ritchie
Valley’ City
Barnes and
Ron D
Wellartin Dahl
Anna Heindaen Lavery
Wienear
Anna Kicheon Loven
Norma
Barnes and Stete
North Dakota
Charma
Valley
Barnes County
Martin Dahle
Baphra Eaust
Green Sos Barnes
Amiall Isk
Vail
Neecemary
Libs
Valley City
Mit Harney Comasy
Riety
Lars Lajelland
Tor Aversar
Saularche
Cunjadd
Adeai
Combs & Ritchie Piet Naeighal Flask
Vallee Ates
Public Land and Personal Property Auction Notice
Public auction announced by administrator of Green Sands Barnes estate and others in North Dakota. Sale includes a tract of land described by township and range, plus numerous livestock and farm equipage. Creditor notice requires six months after first publication for claims.
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Wiersky
Lees
Wenraner
Oedes
Parnes
Tuck
Grgentandie
Harnes
North
Rinike
Ottie Winship
Tauiwe
North Dakoty
Ate
Haines
North Dakota
H.W
Tolinsu Stuck Dan Fletving Company
Ollow
Notice to Creditors Estate of Wittig and others
Notice to creditors and heirs of multiple North Dakota estates. Probate proceedings identifyWilliam Wittig deceased Beckelton and related wills. Court hearings set for April 18 1021 in Berney County with filings by Wittig heirs and local attorneys.
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Gina Wittig
Artie Write
Witlhe
Wittig
Almeda Wittig
Metin
Piente
Giladys Witig
Bernice
Wise
Gino Weg
Curia
Ocd
North Dakota
Whiliam
Wittge
Beckelton
Harvend
Ying
Sajit
Mentary
Said
Bio'dbek
Eid
Berney
State of Merity
Casey
Wang
Des. Tagens
Coats & Fi Ubirse
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William Moody
Masanchusetts
San Jusinto
Rascal
Lfe
Eliza Luther Cary
Moody Himelf
The
Mphere
Eb, W. Lord
Grabigipals
Dayton
Cook
Myrtle B. McVey
Hobson
Alvin
P. Hummel
New Hampton
Frieda M. Chyaka
Beulah Coit
Fourth Ave
Fargo
Moorhead
Ida M. Wesley
Gary
Minnesota
Verna Binker
Carter
Great Northern Railway Co
Marion Risk
Ella Mullaley
Omemee
F. W. Ellerbrock
Yetter
Iowa
H.R
Rudolph Miller
Sterting
N. Dias
Tome
Loen
Arunker
Neces
John
BCE
Chas & Ritchie
Ciarrivegs
Marek
Tae
Praperty
Becca Tfew
Mori
Credeshes Ter
Tuer
Madsveny
Nohigei
Arai Minisved
Gazey
Tarnes
Amd
Elniman
Saliadewacet
Milla Abe Manta
Ailinjvistyarree
Valley Ity
Iin
Ley
Noota
Ba Em
Winis Wat
Jouns & Ritchie
Lash
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