George V Crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey
London reports the coronation of George V and Queen Mary at Westminster Abbey with 7000 spectators. Archbishops Canterbury York and peers watched as the king was anointed, crowned, and seated, while crowds along the Mall cheered. Notable attendees included Taft envoy Hammond, General Greely, Admiralog Reid, Pierpont Morgan, and a group of American peers. The canopy was borne by four short Knights of the Garter.
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London
George V
Queen Mary
Westminster Abbey
Canterbury
Edward
George
Tower of London
Buckingham Palace
Palace
Abbey
Duke of Norfolk
Hach
Huhumor
Viscount Kitchener
England
Lord Roberts
York
Prince of Wales
King George
Edward I
Westminster
Alexandra
Taft
John Hays Hammond
Hammond
Greely
Vreeland
Army
Navy
Whitelaw Reid
In Command of a Regiment Princess Victoria Luise in Hussar Dress
Berlin reports a stylized portrait of Victoria Louise of Prussia born September 13, 1892. She serves as honorary colonel of the Second Hussar Guard at Danzig, wears the skull and crossbones bonnet, and was confirmed in October 1909 marking her coming of age.
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Victoria
Luise of
Prussia
Berlin
Victoria Luise of
Danzig
Cadine
Baltic
Hussar Guard
Dantzig
Vistula
Drysander
Foreign Envoys to the Coronation List of Attending Royals
A roster of foreign envoys and high ranking representatives expected at a coronation includes Germany with the Crown Prince and Princess Henry, France with Vice Admiral de Fauque and others, the United States with Ambassador Ham mond and generals, Spain with Infante Fernando, Austria Hungary with Archduke Karl Franz, Italy with the Duke of Aosta, Holland with Prince Henry, Denmark and Sweden with their heirs, Roumania and Saxony royal families, Norway and Turkey dignitaries, China’s regent son, Servia’s Crown Prince, and Chile’s minister in London.
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Germany
Prince
Princess
Princess Henry
France
de Fauque
Count Cor de Jastours
Langler
M. Maurice Herbette
United States
John Hays Hammond
A. W. Greely
Vreeland
Spain
Infante
Fernando of
Saxony
Johann Georg
Norway
M. J[ngrans
Turkey
Yusuf Izzed Dindapan
Fushimi
Nogi
Togo
China
Taal-Chen
Chun
Servia
Chile
London
Monument inscription recalls a Driftwood murder
In Driftwood Pennsylvania a cemetery monument bears the odd inscription Warren Mix born May 27 1863 murdered by Robert Clark April 26 1894 The two men quarreled over a boundary fence Mix was jailed then released He returned home and was ambushed crippled for life by buckshot The grave markers suggest the avenger was a woman Clark fled the country never to return.
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Warren Mix
Robert Clark
Mix
Clark
Chops Off Hand to End Life in Franklin Farm Barn
Joseph Meanin a 78 year old retired farmer and hotel owner attempted suicide in Franklin Pennsylvania by severing his left hand with a hatchet. He spent the forenoon sharpening the tool and reportedly needed two blows to complete the amputation at a barn cutting block.
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Franklin
Joseph Meanin
The Exception Post There Are Good Fish In The 5 A
A brief line from Harper's Bazaar notes a quip about fish stories, contrasting Parker and Thompson in a playful exchange. The item captures a magazine joke about remarkable catches and a jab at sensational tales from the era.
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Parker
Thompson
Harper's Bazar
Freed From Skin Disease and Other Brief Items
Patient narrative of a Toronto born infant cured by Cuticura remedies after failed treatments and hospital care. Also notes on First Aid George Ade praise for an actress, a King Edward anecdote about pheasants, and a sequence of short quotes and patent remedies from early 20th century sources.
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Toronto
Ayall
Duluth
Robert Mann
Proctor
First
George Ade
Chicago
Observations on gender attire in early satire
A quip from Puck on fashion and gender roles suggesting men favor easy to wear clothes while women endure toil, time, and expense. It questions what legal equality can achieve if style expectations remain unequal and provocative about societal norms.
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Puck
Marine Eye Remedies Ad Promises Eye Health Cure
An advertisement from Marine Eye Remedy Co. of Chicago offers a 4 page illustrated Hye Book Tree and promises guidance on proper use for reader eye troubles. It claims Marine Believes sore eyes strain and weak eyes, soothes eye pain, and lists a 60 cent price for adults and babies.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Fate Meeks and Joe Pitching Career in Jeopardy
Fate Meeks relates that Joe sprained his arm and doctors fear he may never pitch again. His worried parents plan to seek medical care or a specialist to determine if recovery is possible. The brief exchange hints at a young athlete facing an uncertain sports future.
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Fate Meeks
Joe
Allen's Foot-Base Antiveptia Powder Ad
An old advertising snippet promotes Allen's Foot-Base Antiveptia powder to shake into shoes for tired feet. Claims include removing heat and discomfort, easing walking, with substitutions by McFawee. Address listed as A. S. Olmmed, Le Rey, N.Y.
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Allen
Fawee
le Rey
N.Y
Fatherly Advice and Quips From a Bygone Era
A collection of humorous snippets and quotes on marriage fortune intellect and self improvement. Ads promote Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and Garfield Tea claiming digestive and health benefits. Ends with a quip about long faces and religious people.
Free Advice To Women From Mrs Pinkham
Women with illnesses are urged to contact Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts. All letters are read and answered by women, with confidentiality and consent required for any published testimonials. The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co offers a free 80 page Text Book by mail and invites inquiries today.
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Mra. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Gurney
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Meriwether & Edwarda
Clarkie
Tenn
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Deshoulieres
Dr. Pierce
Thomas A Kempla
Fc Iyey
Ynys
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Tye Centaur Company
NEW_ YORK
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Castoria
Childre
Bears
Actaon
Bedina
Amd
Spohn Medical CO
Sauts Hotogiar
Joshen, Ind
Yison
Figen
Sioux City
Iowa
Daisy Fly Killer
Ylen
Hemeraniit
Thompson’s
Pierce
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