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Warren Mail

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1890

Page

4

Sharpers Bilk Hebrew Piano Merchant Over Cremona Violin

A violin left in the shop of Abraham Levi Isaacs is swindled by a smooth stranger posing as a professor. He offers to buy, then promises to return with funds, while Isaacs tracks the owner. The man claims value rises to fifty dollars, Isaacs buys the violin for fifty, but later learns its worth is five dollars bare. The incident ends with Isaacs suspecting a design by the professor and director to defraud him, as reported by the N Y Ledger.

Abaham Levi Isaacs Mr. Isaacs Isaacs England Academy of Music N. Y. Ledger Saing L. J. Vance Windsor Castle Great Britain William the Conqueror Henry III Edward III Knights of the Garter Arthur Knights of the Round Table Jeffrey Wyatville George IV Edward the Confessor Henry VII St. George Westminster Abbey Prince of Wales Alexandra Mme Jenny Lind Goldsmidt Frith Henry VIII Jane Seymour George III William IV Charles I Charlotte Royal Forest of Windsor Chicago Inter Ocean

Georgia patriarch in East Macon arouses crowd in unexpected attire

A Jones County man named Roberts, wearing a woman's bonnet and calico frock, walked through East Macon to astonished crowds. Report says he has worn female clothing since age ten with state papers allowing male dress. The sight drew a paradelike crowd and sparked curiosity about his life and choices.

Macon Engineer Flanders Atlanta Constitution Henry Jones Grand Parade Roberts Jones County East

Positive remedy for consumption offered by T A Blocum

An advertorial plea promises a cure for consumption and offers two free bottles to readers who mail their express and P O addresses. The notice is signed by T A Blocum M C and provides a Philadelphia style address at 181 Pearl Street.

P. O T. A. Blocum M. C

Originality and risk in book writing and publishing

In Murray's Magazine the author critiques modern writing for lacking originality, noting many authors imitate others and misread readers. It cites Shelley's view on self bias, the Lackington anecdote about overestimating demand, and the mutual risks publishers and authors bear in book sales, including the harsh reality of market failure and few second editions.

Shelley Lackington Great Britain de Quincey Murray

How You Can Make Yourself Solid with the Editor

An old guide explains rules for visitors to a printing office, including not handling type or reading proofs, and suggests asking the editor to read aloud. It mocks paying for exchanges and advises leaving with a type souvenir. It ends noting the editor seeks admiration and keys to the post office box.

Chicago

Red Dominates Next Season in Ultra Fashionable Circles

Fashion critics note red, especially pigeons blood shade, will lead the coming summer wardrobe. Bralets and gowns in light silk trimmed with black lace surface, with narrow gilt braid as a key trim. Red hats and shoes modish, some favor red silk waists with skirts, sleeves reduced from last season.

Chicago Times

Origin of the expression an arm of the sea

Mollie asks about the phrase an arm of the sea and Harry suggests it describes hugging the shore. The exchange hints at a coastal linguistic origin through a shared tender moment.

Mollie Harry

True definition of a widow remains elusive in parlance

A definition that frames a widow as a woman who understands matters and desires more information on the same topic surfaces in discussions of social roles. The description blends humor with earnest inquiry about identity, knowledge, and status within domestic and public life.

Do It Yourself Whistle Box Soldered Tin Device

Instructions describe making a loud whistle from a round tin box with holes and foil strips. A rod, blocks, and a string top are used to enable spinning and sound via air passing through the box. The piece appears as a 19th century DIY toy or device.

N. Y. World

Varied 19th Century Vignettes From A Curious Page

A collage of notes on opal loving jeweler TirrFany, the London society for mid day relaxation, a consent issue with six weeks hard labor, cures for plum disease, a Fresno horse death by catfish, crows in Maine, underground wires dangers, Sir GranGe Exeter’s humble origins, Louisiana lottery profits, telegraphic Paris cards, a Missouri ex-inmate’s surprise wealth, Dante bones inquiry at Ravenna, Giotto portrait find, and reflective maxims from Journal of Commerce and Christian Union.

TirrFany Londoon Baker Fresno Maine Yarmouth Paris Green Sir GranGe Exxter Durham Paris Missouri Ravenna Dante Giotto

Forced to Leave Home for Free Lane's Medicine Sample

Over 60 people were urged to call at their druggist for a free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine. The ad touts cures for bad blood, liver and kidney issues, constipation, headaches, and skin problems. Ladies praise it. large package priced at 50 cents.

Lane

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