Harpsichord of Handel Era Found in Leicester Exhibit
An 800 year old harpsichord, built by Angel a Ruckers, was discovered in a Hatford Street shop and is now on display. It bears two keyboards, can render lute oboe and combined effects, and was possibly touched by Handel era musicians. The instrument’s painting portrays Heidelberg scenery and represents a rare survival.
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Leicester
England
Hatford Street
Smagter
Handel
Angela Ruckers
Stradivarius Ofamelchord
van der Mael- Overy
Andreas Raine Fech
South Kensington Museuu
Heidelvberg
Halford Street
Lace and Costume Notes From Paris Opera Scene
A fragmentary report describes nouveau lace, scarfs, and hair ornaments in Paris fashion. It mentions cloth of gold borders, fringe details, and a Parisian opera setting with evolving styles and outfits amid uncertain wording.
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Parisiennes
Ambiguous garbled text about decorative garment details
The readable fragments describe decorative elements, fabric strands, and measurements for a garment. Specifics are unclear due to corrupted OCR, but mentions of a center front and back, three straight facets, and a wet seam suggest construction notes for a fitted skirt or dress accessory.
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Oki
Keeps Hairpins In Sight Device For Handy Use
A simple device keeps hairpins in sight and within easy reach, addressing their tendency to vanish. The apparatus offers a practical solution for daily use, promising constant access to hairpins for grooming and quick fixes.
Crepe de chine waists and accessory designs in fashion
The article notes fashionable Parisienne crepe de chine waists with lace or embroidery, lined for body, and compares them to imagerie styles. It describes a heart shaped hairpin case with silk or linen, Berlin wool loops, and display options for standing or hanging. It also includes humorous captions and brief anecdotes from cartoons and jokes.
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Berlin
Hagerie
Chic Styles Brighten Spring Frock Tones
Brown and tan jumper frocks lead the season with a wide display of new colors. Shoppers are drawn to three or four tones after examination as choices narrow. The crowd will select styles best suited to their use.
Delft blue tou- Jayd frock and ornate hats for spring
Vague shop talk describes delph blue jayd frocks with embroidered net yokes and duchess lace guimpe, and hats showy but priced by the vendor. It notes shoppers face many choices and the urge to buy varies with fabric and color.
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Delft
Bareatns
AEDT
Modified Offer at Roundup Saloon
Cowboy barges into the Roundup saloon demanding a drink and refuses to pay. An experienced bartender, covert and wary, asks what he will have while noting the unusual demand for water.
Alderman’s wrath over a boodia scheme in absentia
Officials clash over a controversial push while the alderman was away. The Second Citizen declares taxpayers will be robbed, while another claims anger stems from missing a dividend. Quotations from New York Weekly and Yonkers Statesman reflect the absurdity of the exchange as residents discuss a shopping trip and a vague paper note about shops.
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N. Y. Weekly
Jones Faces Slow Pay Allegations and Melancholy Excuse
A Detroit Free Press ditty mocks a man named Jones for slow payments. It parodies excuses, calling him a victim of stuporous melancholy while sparking chatter about his financial reliability.
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Toy
Detroit
Frea Press
Fragmentary 19th Century Dialect Exchange
A flawed OCR style snippet shows a white man scolding Uncle Rastus about a son or relative. Uncle Rastus denies fault, claiming the boy is the “white sheep of the family.” The tone reflects racial insult and paternal blame in an antiquated voice.
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Uncle Rastus
Uncle Rastua
Chile
Infant born, dies in hours at home in city
Mr and Mrs Raymond Bixler welcomed their first born son on Saturday. The infant lived only a few hours and died inexpressibly. The parents and Wyte friends mourn their loss. Interment was in St Marys Catholic cemetery today with Funeral Director Janes Wf Mee Covem in charge.
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Raymond Bixler
Wyte
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Janes Wf
Mee Covem
Woman Receives Hair Tar Upon Request
A closet note states that when a woman has her tar done over it isn't necessarily overdoue.
Markets in Philadelphia and Chicago Reflect Mixed Receipts
The Philadelphia market reports mixed cattle and sheep receipts for the week ending May 8 with varied prices across grades including common, medium, and good stock. Chicago receipts show about 400 cattle and 2,000 sheep with market strength noted for native and western cattle and steady prices for lambs and yearlings.
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Philadelphia
Teel Cvate
von Rlenidy
Sabah
Medina
Wailey
Hebt
Western
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Optician
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N.Y
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Brother Wallis
Yonkers States
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Daily News
Harper’s Art Store
Lebanon, Pa
Cumberland Street
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