Twenty-One era of Sir Henry Irving and Martin Harvey
Joseph Kaye recalls being an understudy to Sir Henry Irving and his pride at winning the part of attendant in Nellie Ady’s latest play at the Lyceum. He notes the tense dynamic with Irving and Henry’s rebukes, and highlights Martin Harvey’s rise and knighthood as a leading figure in theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Irving
Ray
Miiel Ady
Tie Lycenim
Tik Ries
Priinnieh
Bouner
Cebbage
Martin Harvey
Tupay
Maartin Mtarvey
Ein Loek Brek
Ile
King George
Sir Tebn
MuClera
Lipa
At Twenty One Chronicles of Starr Jordan’s Early Teaching
The piece traces David Starr Jordan starting at Lombard College to teach natural science for $25 a week, describing his early career, the small student body, and his shift toward public service. It then shifts to Hiram Johnson’s rise from Sacramento to San Francisco, highlighting his courtroom success and political path. The Japan New Year customs section notes year-end celebrations and the long holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Starr Jordan
Low Bard College
Galesburg
Lombard
Ald
Hiram Johnson
Douson
United States
Johnson
Sacramento
San Francisco
McClure
Haber Syndicate
Pyramtuing sands and advertising tale in industry
In a confused excerpt the piece hints at advertising and industry terms. It references various names and places in a garbled layout and mentions furniture and local commerce contexts without a clear event or outcome. The readable bits suggest a historical newspaper card about trade and public notices.
Pictures Of Our Past Farm And Family Scenes
A nostalgic reminiscence details faded pictures from a rural life. The speaker recalls a barn red with time and family moments near a harness store and old countryside, referencing a beloved one eyed horse and a portrait of his wife while a new drawing rosin hints at returning to earlier days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lever
Old-Tisse
Vaike
Peltur
Falstaff Revered As A Timeless Literary Figure
A column by F A Walker weighs Venizelos Smuts and Falstaff as enduring symbols. It recalls Greeks, South Africans and British figures, noting Falstaff’s imagined moral influence and Bardolph’s praise as proof of mind over matter in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lwinston
Ames
Magcoak
Tia Cxedia- Korepublic
Erie
Waortd
Patit Begaun
Yenise Jos
Greece
Ian Smuts
South Africa
Athens
Venizelos
Smuts
Aweli
Maurice Eye
Maeye
Revel
United States
Strane Ting
Gerig
John Falstat
Coward
Tfe
Llord George
Clemenceau
Falstaff
Bardolph
Sir John
The Why of Superstitions Brings an Itching Palm
FH Irving explains the itching palm belief as a byproduct of ancient money handling. The right hand’s itch is linked to receiving wealth through suggestion and habit, dating back to Greco Roman amulets and early coin transfer sensations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brutus
Cassis
Shunkegpedre
Julius Caesar
Nile
Tiber
Thames
Hudson
Ag Brutus
Cassius
Nest Egg Phrase Origins Explain Decoy to Save
An explanation traces the saying nest egg to old customs of placing an ene in a hen nest to tempt laying. It compares saving a small sum to a decoy that encourages growing a fund or reserve. The article notes the metaphor describes future gain from present savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lim
Anne S. Sarnauist
Meditation and Philosophy Reflections From Historical Text
Fragmentary excerpt discusses perception and the five senses and references a 1627 Western newspaper. It mentions personality elements and critiques pretense and hindrances to success, with scattered names and unclear context. The tone echoes a period philosophical meditation.
Crude OCR Folio Fragment Sparks Puzzle of Meaning
Fragmentary text shows garbled phrases about superstition and needles. Readable items mention faces, eyes, and possible names like Gre Teva and At fide, but most language is indecipherable. The piece resembles a historical clipping with missing context and unclear narrative.
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Sretiad
Anid-East
Fiat
We Parniture News
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Rolie Epuys
F. A. Walker
Irving Bring
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LF OM Ard AL Barrett
Luis Warks
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Yuna Fain
Rede Hiv
HH. Crawley
Helier
South Pexas
Chi Tlert
Wellington Fine Cit
Trave Heron Deaunge
Hans Speen Ang Lles
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Bays Fan Porter Eines
Wellington Leader
Collingsworth County
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