The Curse of Progress and Odd Yorkshire Gaffes
A hencoop purchase prompts a long trek home with a helper who is found to be inside the coop and carrying the perch. The quip reflects humor from a Philadelphia Inquirer source and a string of playful vaudeville style lines about estate sales and a golfer’s boast.
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Lights of New York preview private showings rise
Report notes a growing trend of individuals renting cinema equipment and films for private home viewings. Distributors resist but prices rise, while few rentals involve large parties. Notables and film heads are cited among those viewing early releases.
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Variety
Conductors Warned to Wear Shoes in 1897
A 1897 notice from Republic on Dayton Coal and Trunk warns conductors to wear shoes. It cites Durand Grand Trunk Depot operations and trains on the line. The directive appears tied to safety rules for locomotive crews and accompanying staff.
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Grave Errors Halt Mourners in Customs Smuggling Case
Mourners in black were detained as customs officers halted a suspected smuggling attempt. Fragmentary text describes English cre? and customs checks, with unclear details about names or dates.
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