Diana's Diary in Transit with Mrs Cushwads and Parrot
In Diana's Diary the narrator travels with Mrs Cushwads through Washington and toward Atlantic City New York and Niagara. She frets at the limited sights seen from the hotel and laments the companion's reluctance to tour landmarks like the Capitol White House or Arlington cemetery while noting the parrot Alexandaa and her duties reading Life of Lady Jane Grey. The entry ends with a tease that the tale continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre Cushwads
Alexandaa
Washington Monument
Washington
Monument
Congressional Library
White House
Capitol
Smithwonton Institution
Arlington Cemetery
Winner of the Race
A rural scene unfolds with Jock the collie guiding a parade of oddly dressed riders and sheep along a bluff road. Hugh MacDonald and Ellie discuss class folly, love, and a return to simpler days as a minister watches, prompting reflections on money, love, and a destined union at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Blair
Jock
Hugh MacDonald
Silenced Hearts Amid Farmyard Chaos
In a rural scene a wounded couple struggle home as pigs stampede and sheep scatter. The minister stops a violent clash over violet ribbons while Freddie Fairfax clucks and offers payment, but Eleano r MacDonald insistently questions motives and seeks safety for the injured woman. The moment ends with a plea to get her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Lester
Wise
Joe
Freddie Fairfax
Eleanor
Freddie
MacDonald
Fragmented dialogue scene from a 1907 excerpt
A narrative voice recalls tense interactions among characters as Eleanor shuns several men and holds an unspoken confession for McDonald. The scene reveals emotional distance, loyalty, and hinted plans for a shared future, ending with a faded plea about money and security.
How to Have Many Wives Without Breaking Laws
A New York World piece discusses interstate divorce laws and bigamy risks. It cites Judge Robert Taylor on evolving rules and suggests how a man might legally maneuver multiple marriages across states, with examples from New York South Carolina Arkansas and Illinois, noting service by publication and potential desertion grounds. It also advertises scalp treatments and beauty remedies offered by Mrs Bambini at 209 West Railroad Avenue.
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New York
Robert Taylor
Federal Court of Ohio
Cleveland
Eminet
Arkansas
South
Carlina
Ted Tigue
Agnough
South Carolina
Chicago
Hot Springs
Bambin
West
Railroad Avenue
Bambini
Sheall
National McKinley Monument Nears Completion at Westlawn
Canton, Ohio May 91 There are several McKinley monuments nationwide but the national memorial for which considerable funds were raised nears completion at Westlawn Cemetery where the slain president rests. The monument, a magnificent pillar in a peaceful overlook of the city, began over four years ago with designs chosen after delays. Dedication is planned for next September with involvement from former Senator Hale Supreme Court Justice Day and Former Governor Herrick of Ohio.
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Canton
Ohio
McKinsey
Hale Milion
Westlawn
Cemet
President McKinley
Supreme Justice Day
Herrick
Territorial Topics and Local Developments in New Mexico
A sprawling update covers cattle shipments from Carlsbad to Everett South Dakota, plans to postpone a fall alfalfa festival in Artesia due to July timing, land acquisitions near Springer, and migration patterns around Joy New Mexico. It notes railroad and smelter movements at Jerome Farmington Gallup, and property projects including Mary James school in Santa Fe. Plus a testimonial for Doan's Kidney Pills from J M Parker of Albuquerque and local business notices for mills and wheat pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesia
Tly
Jerome
Arle
Wy A
Clotk
Farmington
Gallup
United Verde
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Diana
Bat
Schapeier
Bown Road
Wariot
Evell
Hugh
Ellie
Unkle Ris
McDonald
Hue
H. Sprague
Westlawn Cemetery
Orin Y
WIEN
A.C. Heard
Carlsbad
Everett
South Dakota
Bloom Widh Messinah
Dakota
Fimilio Vohteslan
Springer
Joy
N. M
Okiahome
Tholiin
C.F. Mounburg
Elida
Mary James
Estancia
Morarity
S. J. Grimshaw
Santa Fe Central
Albuquerque
al Hoquake
J. M. Parker
South Fourth Street
Allys
Down
Sidney
Dean
Poster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
The
United
Mausard
Rose P. Schubacher
St. Louis
NE OF
America
Albuquerque Gas, Electric Light and Power Co
Montezuma Trust CO
New Mexico
the Bank of Commerce of
Solomon Luna
W. Strickler
V. P. and
Cashier
W. Johnson
Asst. Cashier
Wm. McIntosh
J. C. Baldridge
A. M. Blackwell
Geo. Arnot
O. EB. Cromwell
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fery
First National Bank
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Post
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
State National Bank
Gross, Kelly & Co., Inc
Wool, Hide and Pelt Dealers
Las Vegas
RIO Grande Lumber CO
L. B. Putney
Stapte Grocerias Ia
Albuquerque, N. M
Albuquerque Lumber Co
Cament
Rex
First
Marquette
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