Edwin L Barker Recites David Copperfield At Noble Institute
The last Lyceum attraction features Edwin L Barker at Noble Institute on March 11 at 8 p.m. with a one man monologue of David Copperfield portraying Uriah Heep and Micawber among others. Positive notices from Rome Atlanta and Nashville praise his range and stage presence.
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Edwin L. Barker
Noble Institute
Lyceum
David Copperfield
Mr. Barker
Mr. Ery
Ham
Uriah Heep
Wickfield
Agnes
Mrs. Micawber
James Steerford
Wilkins Micawber
Emily
Betsy Trotwood
David
Martha Endel
Atlanta
Barker
Uriah Heep Micawber
Old Peggotty
Thorougly
Sesson
New Life Pill Promises Cure for Breath and Health Woes
An advertisement claims Dr. King's New Life Pill cleanses the system and cures constipation biliousness and stomach trouble. It promises sweet breath and relief from headaches, hailed as best for liver kidneys and bowels with sale at Elam's drug store.
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Dr. King
Elam
Magnificent Union Pacific Train Service Promoted nationwide
In contemplating a trip to Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, California or Oregon, travelers are urged to ask their agent about the Union Pacific service. The line offers Pullman Palace Sleepers Buffet Smoking and Library Cars Dining Cars with a la carte meals, and Pullman Tourist Sleepers. For timetables or information, contact the local agent or J. F. Aylar, General Agent, St. Louis, Missouri.
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Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
California
Oregon
Union Pacific
J. F. Aylar
St. Louis
Southern railway to inaugurate through car service Birmingham to Jacksonville
Through Sleep v Birmingham to Jacksonville the Southern railway will start through car service from Birmingham to Jacksonville via Atlanta. Train No. 36 leaves Birmingham at 4 40 p m November 27 arriving Jacksonville at 8 30 a m First class service in every respect Further information from your ticket agent or C G E Jackson T P A Birmingham Alabama.
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Birmingham
Southern Railway
Jacksonville
Fla
Atlanta
E. Jackson
Ala
Fragmentary 19th Century Ledger Item
The readable text fragment notes a dated entry about a cold cure and medical reference. Named details are unclear due to garbled OCR. The fragment hints at a medical remedy context without a complete event or identifiable entities.
Mayor’s Trick Brings Gypsies to Public Laughs
An anecdote from Arthur Montefiore Brice tells how Barmp fylde Moore Carew and a gypsy group posed as cripples at Bridgewater fair. The Bridgewater mayor claimed a miracle power and had them jailed, but a night inspection revealed impostors. The crowd freed them, laughing as the lame led the way.
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Barmpfylde Moore Carew
Arthur Montefiore Brice
Carew
Bridgewater Fair
Bridgewater
Argonaut
Cicadas as Luxury Food in Malay Peninsula Traditions
article describes Malay Peninsula natives harvesting cicadas at night using torches and hand claps to attract swarms. Insects are detached, cooked, and eaten as a luxury. It cites Siamese observers and a London Times note on cicadas and marriage myths.
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Malay Peninsula
London
Dickens Dined at Windsor as Queen Victoria Paid Subtle Compliment
Queen Victoria hosted Charles Dickens at Windsor Castle during his peak fame. After dinner she presented a copy of Tour In the Highlands with a fly leaf inscription praising his stature from humblest to most distinguished author. The monarch later showed favors to Lord Tennyson but did not elevate him similarly.
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Queen Victoria
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Windsor Castle
Ife
Highlands
England
Lord Tennyson
Trafalgar Hatted Heroes and Fashion Fortunes
The 1805 Trafalgar victory inspired fashion as Nelson was commemorated with the Trafalgar hat. The wide plumed headgear became a nationwide trend, adopted by women and children alike and described as expansive enough to resemble a round table, according to the Gentleman's Magazine.
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Trafalgar
Nelson
Gentleman’s Magazine
Tur bulent excerpts from an era press report
Fragmentary notes describe distrust of counsel in a Turkish political climate. The New York Press mentions state spying networks and palace surveillance while reporting on Belgian trade or shipping figures amid global tensions. The garbled text hints at intrigue and economic headlines without a clear single event.
Chinatown eateries attract Bohemian crowds uptown
The New York Tribune describes uptown Chinese restaurants as cheap, clean, and welcoming with a free kitchen view and chopsticks lessons. It notes the lively, noisy atmosphere, elastic etiquette, and a shift in tone under American management, with patrons including bohemians and clustered Negro diners frequenting these spots.
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New York
Middle Kingdom
Wuiany
Umny
Bohemia
Chinatown
Mott and Pell
Yorkamwan
Sgrofula and Its Horrors Warned by Johnston’s Sarsaparilla
A brief warning item cites a claim that scrofula dangers are discussed in relation to Johnston’s Sarsaparilla quart bottles. The blurb notes consumer caution and potential health concerns.
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Johnston
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