Love and stage tension in colonial era theater
In a small Indian station a rehearsal of a love drama exposes the lovers Colonel Prinsep and Jeanie. Val Graeme demands success, while Barry Larron senses the couple’s true feelings. The first performance ends in strong applause as the troupe navigates nerves and romance on stage. Colonel Prinsep overhears a hint of real affection breaking through the act.
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Vall
Valentine Graeme
Colonel Pringeo
India
Jeane
Sim
Yaneclf
Prinsep
Jane
Prinsen
Romantia
Dane
Stephen Prinsep
Coronel Prinsep
Ericonit
Hoe
Shen Dane
Lynn
Lertie
Murder in the Barracks Aims Suspense in India Tale
A woman named Jane Knox witnesses the murder of Jacob Lenn near the parade ground. Amid funeral rites, suspicions arise about who struck Lenn as the regiment mourns. Jane’s fear and a pivotal look toward Colonel Prinsep edge the tale toward a hidden motive behind Lenn’s death.
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England
India
Jane
Colonel Prinsep
Stephen‘ .Prinsep
Mra. Knoz
Knox
Owen Hand
Jacob Lran
Mrs. Knox
Tane
Gand
Stephen Prinses
Jacob Jaynn
Jenny
Tom
Ile Mearion Pasions
Nat
Afra
Stephen Prinsep
Notable courtroom contrast in old time sentences
In a Philadelphia bar scene, Charles W. Brooks appeals for leniency for a first offender in a counterfeiting case, while Justice Cadwallader imposes a harsher sentence on the co-defendant. The judge notes the prior similar offense but adjusts the punishment after Brooks argues for distinction.
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Latyger
Charles W. Brooks
Philadelphia
United States District Court
Cadwallader
Brooke
Judile Cadwallader
Mr. Jones
Ar. Jones
Hrooke
Clent
Grooke
Mr. Brooke
Clerk
New York World
New Ideas in Hats for Easter Fashion
Easter millinery blends winter styles into spring with inventive shapes. Velvet folds, crepe pops, plumes and ribbons reinvent hats, narrowing brims and sculpted fronts to frame the face. Designers build fragile foundations from wire skullcaps with ornate bands and edging to create dramatic, tailored effects.
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Millery
Delicacies and Household Tips From a 19th Century Menu
A collage of kitchen techniques and recipes includes roasting lamb for gravy, pickling fruit liquor, and canning steps. It also offers method notes for jelly from surplus juice, clarified soups, frying lard, a robust chicken pie, and a variety of dessert and breakfast dishes.
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Ruth Hal
God Housekeeping
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Chienzo Times
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Ladies Home Journal
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