Brinton airship swing draws crowds and plans shows
W F Brinton tested his airship swing this morning and drew early riders including J W Sands and Geo G Sigler. The device is manned by two engines and will later carry about fifteen passengers. Brinton plans three entertainment nights next week on vacant lots in North or West Washington with rides by day and a picture show at night.
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Omaha
J. L. Bell
Oklahoma City
James Allen
New York
A. E. Cunningham
W. F. Brinton
J. W. Sands
Gib Burham
Geo. G. Sigler
Brinton
Washington
Ainsworth
What Future Holds for Katherine and Her Ring
A despondent scene unfolds as Katherine weighs marriage, the ring she wears, and the uncertain future with fiancé Jack. A newspaper crash and a London or American city vibe lead to a dramatic call about John Langley, making her fear the truth of whether he lives.
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Jack
Amber
Y Yesteryear
Prisey Clemons
Aunt Grace
Ruth
Aunt Ruth
John
Central
Mr. Langley
Curious Wagers and Odd Bets Across History
A London Standard excerpt surveys famous wagers from 1787 onward, including a farmer who ate two dozen mutton pies and drank a gallon of ale in half an hour, Sir John Lade carrying Lord Cholmondeley around the Steine, and bets on London Bridge. It also notes fancy dress bets and a 1806 contest with Bank of England notes and a split costume.
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Brighton
John Lade
Lord Cholmondeley
John
London Bridge
Sir John Lade
John Bull
London Standard
Coal as Bread Analogy Highlights July Price Drop
Marion Anderson notes coal prices behave like bread and can be bought cheaper in July before prices rise. advises purchase then to secure the lowest cost.
Hidden Ring Sparks Earnest Affection on Staircase Moment
A woman ascends the stairs and, seizing a discarded ring, kisses it with evident joy and slides it onto her finger. The fragment conveys a sudden, intimate gesture centered on a retrieved ring.
The Raccoon in Urban Roosts and Fields
A Philadelphia Record description portrays the raccoon as seasonal eater and entertainer in captivity, noting hunger in spring, feast in summer and fall, a coat prized for use, and a bold bite that can outsize a dog his size. It notes their cornfield raids cause substantial damage.
Ten shillings sent anonymously recalls a governess plight
An English paper recounts a governess driven to poverty who received a half sovereign anonymously. After her death a friend found the coin in a neat white packet with the note in a tremulous hand reading Ten shillings sent anonymously. The motive is described as indecent by the sender.
Reprimand for Nose Blowing by Duke of Lancaster’s Son
In February 1748 Lord Robert Bertie, third son of the first duke of Lancaster, was reprimanded by the Duke of Cumberland’s aide for blowing his nose beneath the duke’s window at St James Palace while relieving guard. The offense was described as the sole act.
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Robert Bertle
Robert
Duke of Lancaster
Foot Guards
Duke of Cumberland
St. James Palace
Chambers
Old South Church Boston Stove Reflects Waning Zeal
A 1783 contemporary comment notes Boston’s Old South Church installing a stove to warm the building. The Crandon cited lament frames this as a loss of sacred fire and a sign of changing times, contrasting heated meeting houses with earlier fervor.
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Oour
Old South Church
Boston
J. H. Crandon
Folly of Longevity Quip From London Tatler
A London Tatler reflection notes that longevity misleads when quantity replaces quality. It contends a long life is not always truly life and observes that those who live least may endure best. The columnist dismisses the idea that length of years guarantees living well.
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London
Destruction Bump Question Invites Railroad Collision Guess
In a humorous exchange from Philadelphia Ledger style writing, Willie asks what a bump of destructiveness is and suggests a railroad collision as the answer. The line reflects playful commentary on phrenology notions and fanciful causes.
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Little Willie
Philadelphia Ledger
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