Sheridan Memoirs and a Wigshop Encounter
A fragment recalls a Sheridan anecdote about visiting a hairdresser in Sheridan, a Liberal barber offers port to an invited guest, and Sheridan insists the barber not influence his will. The tale ends with the barber paying a witty tribute to Sheridan.
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Sheridan
Harber
Peruy Puudirg and the Finnish Kitchen Incident
A household mystery unfolds as a New York man nicknamed Peruy Puudirg admits a habit of prowling the fridge each night. His wife recalls a Finnish import named Hilda and a missing pudding piece, described by a cook as painted red white and blue, prompting family giggles.
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Hudson
Tarro
Francheon
Fin-land
Hilda
New York Press
Ostrich Act Ends After Breakaway Fit in Music Hall
A trained ostrich disrupted a music hall performance by repeatedly trying to break free and climb into the orchestra. The trainer apologized, saying the act must stop until a new conductor is found because the current leader is bald and the bird mistakes it for a head.
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Hevenine
Horchestra
London
Not Only Walls Have Ears
A passerby comments on Mrs. Smith’s appearance at a pink tea, noting she usually dresses more extravagantly like a cream puff or Neapolitan ice cream but this afternoon appeared lovely.
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