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Word: conductor (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...against this railroad monopoly, but it don't aid you in getting a seat. The twelve o'clock car is the real tough one, though; sometimes there is only standing room on top, but generally you can squeeze in. There is one thing attractive about this car, - the conductor often passes you by on account of the crowd, and thereby you get into the Union Railway for eight cents, which is most comforting. In the half-past twelve car you will find all the seats occupied by private tutors and now and then an unfortunate waitress sandwiched in between them...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BE CAREFUL OF A CARFUL. | 1/14/1881 | See Source »

PARK THEATRE. - 8 P.M.; Matinees, Wednesday and Saturday at 2. The "Tourists in the Pullman Palace Car," which has already had so successful a run in Boston, this year, is announced until further notice. It is exceedingly amusing. Miss Swain's songs, and Mr. Watson's impersonation of the Conductor are especially good...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE STAGE. | 6/4/1880 | See Source »

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