Humorous Address Delights Large Ghautau Qua Audience
Yesterday at the Ghautau Qua an afternoon talk drew a large audience and a hearty response. The speaker delivered a humorous address that left attendees greatly pleased with the effort.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
4
Gillilan Charms Crowds at Chau tauqua Chautauqua
Yesterday at Chau tauqua Gypsy Smith drew crowds and the Chautauqua social scene thrived. Strickland W. Gillilan delivered an autobiographical sequence of humor and pathos, recalling his farm boyhood and comic misadventures with a Dutch telephone sketch. He mixed light, witty verse and touching bits, leaving the packed tent eager for more and praising his return next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Gypsy Smith
Strickland W. Gillilan
Gillilan
Parland Newhall Co. Delights Chautauqua Audience
The Parland Newhall company, a quartet of bell ringers, vocalists, and versatile musicians, entertained last night with bells as the highlight. The program featured cantata humor about a grasshopper eaten by a turkey gobbler, operatic selections, trombone solos, and strong vocal numbers, delivering a well rounded show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parland Newhall Company
Chautauqua
Li Trovatore
The Bible Hour on Luke Fifteen With Doctor Lloyd
A morning audience watches Doctor Lloyd dramatize Luke Chapter Fifteen with strong dramatic instinct and vivid word pictures. A little boy comments that man makes pictures, and the preacher’s imagination brings the parable to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Lloyd
Luke
Ren
John Dickinson the Writer and Penman of the Revolution
Professor Wilcox opens with John Dickinson known as The Penman of the Revolution editor of more than fifty state documents. The lecture notes Dickinson’s early influence on press freedom debate in colleges education campaigns and public life. The article then shifts to many Chautauqua notes citing visitors, tent activities, and local mentions including W. Robertson J. Gardenier and Willard Stockard in Rubio and Wellman with weather and crowd observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
John Dickinson
Penman
America
Dickinson
Willian Livingston
DeWitt
Ambrose Cunningham
D. ©. Kilgore
Isabelle
Grace Limerman
West Chester
J. J. Gardenier
Will Nelson
Carris
Keota
W. P. Gardner
Susie
Lavanda
The Great Cracker Circus Begins Its Summer Run
The Great Cracker Circus Stock company, limited stays at Teddy and Aunt Ware's home, performing whenever an audience appears. Teddy trains animals with pins, Aunt Kate paints a ringmaster, and the matinee dazzles with elephants, goats, camels, a Roman charioteer, horsewomen, lions, bear tricks, and a humorous version of a clown show. Parents Pather and mother praise the act as the funniest seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Cracker Circus
Tedes House
Dining Room Village
Sitting Room Town
Window Seat Hill
Great Cracker Circus Stock Company, Limited
Teddy
Aunt Ware
Kate
Pather
Mother
Mary Alden Hopkins
Slippery Walks in Winter Office to Home Travel
Kansas City Times notes how winter weather creates hazards for daily life and commuting. Readers face slips and injuries as conditions worsen between workplace and residence, with local advisories and practical tips likely offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soma
Kansas City Times
Not a Candidate Hopes Doubtful Hope Is Mistaken
Washington Star notes a figure denying candidacy while privately hoping the doubt proves unfounded. The remark hints at internal uncertainties about a run for office. The piece suggests tension between public statements and private expectations amid political speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
The Social Moth Poem Cited By Harper's Weekly
A verse from Harper's Weekly recounts Jennie V the bridge and her misfortune as she rids herself of coins and digits to fund a whim. The speaker declares in wit that she will use her antennae to cope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie V
Harper's Weekly
Doctor Lloyd Presents Dramatic Study of Job on Wednesday
Special for Wednesday Evening features Doctor Lloyd in a costumed study of the book of Job. The program promises a dramatic portrayal that will be exceptionally strong, interesting and instructive, pleasing many and believed to please audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Lloyd
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Yester
Gipsy Smith
Booth Tomor
Washington
Christ
Jesus
The
Parland Newhall Co
the Bible Hour
Hilton Turbott
Ainsworth
Ezra Gardner
Wellman
Ira Rathmel
Dublin
W. ©. Ralston
Fred Taylor
Verdi
Chautauqua Park
Mr. Schneider
Iowa City
Ray Foley
Jesse Campbell
Lexington
Willard Stockard
Rubio
Winnie Geisler
Muscatine
E. G. Bowman
Ray Stewart
Missouri
Leanna Swisher
Brightn
Cecil Rogers
W. G. Robertson
Crawfordsville
A. Pearson
Bethel
J. F. Robertson
Ella DeLong
Daisy McFarland
Wright
Burlington
J. A. Harwood
Whiteman
Biggsville, Ill
G. T. Auld
James Carden
Winfield
H. Nutt
D. L. McBride
H. C. Hull
Ruby Hulse
Jean Stephen
E. G. Wilson
T. W. Rickey
PD. C. Kilgore
Frank Wilson
Lela
Monmouth
Ill
Elmer Wells
Mame
Nettie Gardner
James Gardner
Hersolera Goodspeed
Minneapolis
Dr. Downing
A. J. Nicols
Bidwell
Cedarburg
Rev. I. B. Schreckengast
John Sharp Williams
Yazoo City
Miss
the Great Cracker Circus
Paris
India
Aan
Ajuodu
Amask
Vuuu
Fox & Dewey's
North Side
IHS
Maud Ballington Booth
Walter T. Chandler
Wee
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