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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
3
The article argues Shakespeare’s text shows extensive legal language and scenes drawn from contemporary law. It cites Lord Campbell, Dekker, and Revenger’s Tragedy to claim law talk was common in period drama, supporting the view that Shakespeare reflected his era’s legal culture.
A New York Sun piece contrasts London theatergoers with American audiences, noting the crowd’s power to make or break plays. It recounts brutal booing as a means to purge trash from the stage and credits Britain with higher overall acting standards and a deterrent effect on weak performers.
A husband seeking an all wool suit exactly in a grease stained color asks for a sample. The tailor jokes about finding cloth with a grease spot, then explains no fabric exists in that market. The tale ends with the man realizing the impractical request.
A Dundee servant traveling south to visit friends visits her former mistress. Invited to dinner, her master pronounces the blessing as usual, and the girl remarks that it is the same grace said when she was there six years ago. The London Telegraph recounts the memory.
A rural chat notes Sterling silverware branding at a general store as Farmers Bellows Stubbs and others discuss which firm produces the most silverware. The urbanite adds that Sterling appears on many goods, reflecting broad local commerce.
Lord Westbury after stepping down as lord chancellor remained active in the house of lords court of appeal alongside Lords Chelmsford Colonsay and St Leonards who avoided attendance. Westbury quips that age blindness and stupidity do not hinder their work as the best court of appeal ever to sit in the assembly.
A mild faced man visits a stamp office asking for stamps and the clerk shows all values issued. The customer buys a twenty shillings’ worth of penny perforated stamps and selects a central penny stamp to purchase.
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