Poetic Rivalry Between Hoosier Poets Peacock and Riley
A nostalgic reminiscence sketches Nye narrating a compare and contrast of Thomas Brower Peacock and James Whitcomb Riley. It recounts their temperaments humor styles and public reception, noting Holmes and Riley’s practical jokes and Peacock’s impassioned verse while wandering through memories of readers, fairs, and small town encounters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brower Peacock
Jlé
James Whitcomb Riley
Riley
Dr. Holmes
Portney
de Holmes
Massachusetts
Hell Boye
Velvet Bodices and Wraps Are Fashion’s Frill Pleasures
A fashion feature surveys winter wear focusing on velvet silk lace and chiffon bodices with misfit sleeves and bold color contrasts. It notes dramatic half outfits, new hybrid fabrics, and diverse evening wraps, urging balanced combinations and careful tailoring for elegant, affordable surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carina
Mr. Irving
Ophelia
California Venus Marian Nolan Hints at Stage Career
Miss Marian Nolan, selected two years ago as the California Venus for Rupert Schmid’s sculpture, contemplates a stage career. At sixteen she gained fame as a living picture at the Midwinter Fair and performed with Robert Downing’s company, yet she has yet to speak on stage. She weighs home life against acting and declares she will not abandon both marriage and stage if her path allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reser
Topeka
Thomas Brower Peacock
Kaness City
Kao
Chicago
Poscock
Peacock
United States
Lant
Grmpares Lester
Mr. Peacock
Catnip
Adogach & Shotun
Oasis
Riley
North Carolina
Dr. Hayes
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Sheloyville
Itiley
William Leachman
Littown
Giigaeby
Upper
Mississippi
St. Croix
Thic
Dasa
Carver Coope
Lena
California
Marian Virginia Nolan
San Francisco
Marian Nolan
Rupert Schmid
Far West
Miss Nolan
California Theatre
Robert Downing
No Mactase Adventure in Mountain Dinner Offer
A mountaineer refuses a door to door sales pitch for a sewing machine while an agent pushes a weapon purchase as a wife pleasing gift. The scene shifts between skepticism and pressure as the salesman suggests taking the gamble to buy the machine with the gun as part payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
James
Thacre
Drecker
Women to Pose in California Tour of Eastern States
Fragmented OCR story describes Miss Nolan delaying a wedding for three years to pursue acting training in Chicago and the East. It mentions studying elocution music gesture and suggests the plan aims to become a successful player. A stray dialogue excerpt about a corporation and a humorous exchange ends the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Sesson
Chicago Tribune
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Ugieme
Mr. Rilay
Kiley
Holmes
Subie
Biedtare Manor
Hudson
Saill
Inoapolis
Hovsler
Bing
Tennyson
Howe
the Black Domino
AS & Vestal Virgin
Alford Glifton
Andante
Edward Holst
Ral
Peat Et Elf
Lis
Tle
The
New York Musical Record Co
Reay
Jo Isnony
Tan
Mactase
Allenda Chrantitrtion
Jon Corporation
Weary Watkins
Hoogry Higgins
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