Fragmented 18th Century Notes on Handel and Portraits
A fragmented excerpt discusses Handel and a painting in Atlantic Monthly style. It recalls a visit to Bonice Wal New York and mentions the Duchess of Gor Sfourdal and Mrs Berry, with remarks on a portrait and observers’ reactions. The passage shows archaic wording and garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Els
Abe ‘Obeeryes
Asswell
Bonice Wal
New
York
Gor Sfourdal
Berry
Handel'abbey
Lueni
Ranelagh
Hobert
Aid
Scotland
Kabo
New Fall Modela
Dimity Coutis
London origins and Brute link to London myth
The article discusses the old tradition that London was founded by Brute a descendant of Aeneas and called New Troy. It notes variants such as Lud fortifying the city near Caer Lid and the Roman Loadinigin reference, with a suggestion that the Lud version is likely correct given sources. It also cites a motto about modesty from a luncheon remark and a humorous anecdote about a misfitting want ad and jokes about vacations and giraffes for humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Haydn
Tendon
Moonlight Fear Among Porto Ricans Reported Abroad
A Baltimore American article recounts a Porto Rican superstition about the full moon. It says natives fear moonlight, shielding themselves with umbrellas at night to keep from going mad, while a roaming rider with helmet watches the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furals
Arber
Porto
Baltimore American
Disappointed crowd hears song as singer backs away
Yonkers States notes the performer Jil-Yex delivered a perplexing tune saying I am going far away yet did not depart. The crowd responded with mixed reactions as the event continued without the promised departure.
Literary Jumble Reflects On Posterity In London Truth
Fragmentary remark on genius and posterity noted in London Truth. The line suggests admiration for foresight while acknowledging partial intelligibility to future readers.
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Geniua
London
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C. E. Cline
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C. Thos. Kemp
Frederick, Md
Doll Bros
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the Ebert Hardware CO
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Sargent
Carty
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Patrick Streets
Bennett
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Insurance
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S. N. Market Bt
Jas. E
Pttcian
South Market Street
Citizen National Bank
Columbus Knott
To Besant
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