Jealousy and intrigue at Ravensmere in a troubled marriage
In this chapter Hildred Caraven endures sleepless days and rising jealousy as her husband Lord Caraven flirts with Lady Hamilton. A small act—the glove stitching—ignites suspicion and a plan to confront, while Hildred secretly follows them at sunset to rid herself of perceived mockery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildren
Lady Hamilton
Earl
Caraven
Tildred
Lord Caraven
Hildred
Sam
Damers
Sir Raoul
Llamilton
Ravensmere
Raoul
White Leather Uses Across Cowhide Calfskin and Sheepskin
White cowhide, calfskin, and sheepskin have long been used for many items though cheaper leathers challenge their dominance. Cowhide serves suspender tips and military belts, calfskin favors fine book bindings and suspender tips, and sheepskin is common for suspender tips, metal trusses, shoe trimming, and mottled medical book bindings.
On the Solar Plexus Exchange in a Witty Quip
A brief dialogue from the Cleveland Leader features Cholly admitting confusion and Miss Cutting remarking that imagining anything would be too much to expect. The playful exchange captures a moment of humor and social teasing in a column.
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Cleveland Leader
They were paid in their own coin they got what they deserved
A Philadelphia Bulletin quote notes that two people married for money ended with nothing, each left for the other’s gain, and eventually faced the consequences, implying karma in a brief moral aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Bulletin
Exclusive players hindered by stubborn teeth in game set
A quirky note describes individuals so exclusive their teeth refuse to move during a game set. The remark uses playful exaggeration to comment on rigidity and social snobbery in a sports club context.
American Plays Dominate London Theaters This Season
London theaters welcome a surge of American productions led by The Heart of Maryland The Belle of New York Too Much Johnson and The Conquerors at St James with George Alexander Julia Neilson Julie Opp remains with Frohman for The Princess and the Butterfly and The Tree of Knowledge. Creston Clarke and Violet Lloyd highlight a generation of Booth family lineage and ambitious new works.
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London
Heart of
Maryland
New York
Johnson
St. James Theater
George Alexander
Julia Neilson
William Staversham
Viola Allen
Julie Opp
Daniel Frohman
Lyceum
Mr. Pinero
Mr. Carton
Miss Florence
Katherine Rogers
Imperial America Brought About by the War
The Times-Democrat argues that the nation’s war effort quickened political thought across the United States. It notes Americans awaken to world events from the Philippines to Martinique and France’s neutrality laws, uniting a republican people behind a broadened national purpose.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Rome
Times-Democrat
Mississippi
Philippines
Sampson
Schley
France
Martinique
Atlantic
Pacific
Lakes
Gulf
Bourbon
Glowing Broadway Stars Lead New York Extravagan za Showing
The piece highlights Florence Lessing and her rapid rise to fame linking her to Fritz Williams and a New York return for an annual review. It also notes Creston Clarke lineage and Willie Collier plus Louise Allen in a farce, with Gustavo Salvini in St Petersburg repertoire and Eugene d Albert preparing a one act opera in Munich.
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Fritz Williams
Gondinet
Bisson
England
America
Charles Wyndham
Willie Collier
Louise Allen
Miss Allen
Dr. Hill
Eugene d'Albert
Royal Opera
Munich
The Honest Judge and the Dishonest Lawyer
A Sioux City case recalls a defense attorney bribing a justice of the peace with $20. The judge, taking the money, still convicts the client and fines $100 with $20 paid upfront, leaving the dishonest attorney abandoned.
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Kansas City Journal
Lettuce as a Sedative in Historical Medical Use
The piece notes lettuce as a sleep aid used since ancient times with Galen drinking lettuce at night to combat wakefulness. It discusses lactucarium the milky juice of garden lettuce, likened to opium in effect though lacking morphia, and suggests its milder narcotic action useful for cough, consumption, and cases intolerant of opium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife
How He Escaped and a Banter on Shopping
Excerpted quip from Puck about a husband and wife shopping, noting a ribbon at Lacey's and a pretty curly headed clerk near the Steenth street entrance. The exchange highlights domestic humor and social observations of the era.
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Lacey's
Steenth Street
Puck
Good Reason Why
A brief dialogue reveals a suitor vows never to ask another woman to marry him. The response is a firm exchange about acceptance or refusal, highlighting a clear betrothal decision.
Population of Porto Rico as Densely Populated
The Porto Rico parallelogram in the Caribbean has over 808 708 residents in 1887, about 216 per square mile. It exceeds Maine New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island Connecticut Delaware West Virginia Florida and many western states in population, with Hawaii far smaller and California alone more populous among the far west.
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Porto Rico
Caribbean
Cuba
Hawaiian Islands
New World
United States
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Atlantic
Rico
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
Delaware
West Virginia
Florida
Dakotas
Irregular Ads and Mottos From a Historic Page
A jumble of old promotional lines appears, including claims of commissions and refunds for goods, mail order guarantees of 850.00 monthly, and marketing phrases for Dr King’s nerve restorer and Cascarets. Also features cosmetics like Cosmo Buttermilk Toilet Soap and various pep phrases.
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Brenard Mfg. Co
Iowa City
Iowa
Kiine
R. H. King, Ltd
Arch St
Philadelphia
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Eis Pant DA
Daughter
Edwin Booth
Creston Clarke
Augustin Daly
Hamlet
Bertuccio
Richelieu
Junius Brutus
Violet Lloyd
Bessie Brent
Molly Seamore
Daisy Vane
Marie Studholme
Miss Lloyd
Lydia Thompson
Violet Cameron
Mexico
India
H. A. du Souchet
Imperial
Madge Lessing
Migs Lessing
Jack
Praetor
Royal Stage
Booth
John Sleeper Clarke
Gustavo Salvini
St. Petersburg
Katherine Florence
Hood
COSMO
Cemita
California Fie Syrup Co
Calffornia Fie Syrup Co
California Fig Sykur Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco, Cal
Louisville
Few York, N
J. A Smith
Susquehanna Ave
Candy Cathartic
Ade
Mark
Ee TV
Vachee
Gerling Remedy Company
Chicago
Montreal
Noto-Bag
Wyacu
Lur
Vasity Superior
Outfit
International Bible Agency
D. 100
Fifth Ave
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