A Playwright Turns Robber for a Brighter Night
Josselyn, a struggling playwright, contrives a bold stage gag by letting himself be arrested during his own play’s first night. The ruse shocks the audience, but the trick succeeds, earning him fame and a hit show. Miss Sweetland, watching, believes his real robbery a sacrifice for love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene
Miss Sweetland
Josselyn
Aliss Sweetland
Sweetland
Mr. Josselyn
Handonoff
Jove
Ele
Dosselyn
Misa Sweetland
Shoes for sale by small dealer undercutting larger stores
Seller offers both high and low priced shoes, claiming every pair costs less than the same type in big stores. Repairs available, quick and cheap.
Warning signals for iceberg proximity in steamship navigation
The article notes steamer captains depend on engine room crew to sense nearby icebergs. When entering warmer water the propeller speeds up without more steam, signaling iceberg presence. Engineers rely on this acceleration and especially on the thermometer as a key indicator.
Regal carriage and rural blood in his janitor lineage
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune passage features a whispered compliment on a regal carriage. The man counters with a dry line that the subject comes from a long line of janitors, highlighting a humorous contrast between appearance and humble heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Sheppard's Plaid Origin Noted in 19th Century Text
The article explains the misnaming of shepherds plaid as Shepperd's plaid and notes ninety nine in a hundred attribute it to a pastoral origin. It credits Sheppard as the introducer of the fabric and recalls his 1851 exhibition display in London Scraps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard
Eloth “Shepperd
Shepperd
London
Scraps
Rifle drill misfires prompt admonition from sergeant
A musketry instructor admonishes a poorly handling rifle saying the fort just missed by a narrow margin. The soldier responds with a flippant remark indicating indifference in a brief exchange recorded by the London Mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Mail
Infants Wear Exquisite Coats Hats and Caps on Sale
Catalog of infant garments including satin and silk coats and capes with embroidery and trim, lawn hats with lace and ribbons, fancy straw bonnets, and embroidered cases and bibs. Prices range from 25 cents to about 19.98, highlighting imported hand made items and American made options.
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Copenhagen
Amerigan
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Elbert J. Bentley
Fee$yright
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American Press Association
Jagselyn
Jameson
Thom
Ken
Chestnut Street
Armour’s Star
Joy
W. F. Dittig
Chestnut
Domenico Ciccone
Chestnut $T
Passaic Ave
First Ward Shoe Store
Joe Ciccone
Prop
Franklin Ave
Nutley, N. 3
Broad St
Newark
Newark-Paterson
Passaic ‘Avenue
Jas. R. Hay
Jerolemon ST
Surroun
Scheuer Bidg
Newark, N. J
Pelephonelt
Nutley
Avondale Hillier & CO
D. G. Decker
Prgent
Tlarket St
N. Ae
Allan B. Stirratt
Nutley, N. J
Leck Rey
AFD
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