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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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