Marquis de Merinville Wins American Heiress for Hand
The Marquis de Merinville, recently married to Mary Gwendolin Caldwell, secures an American heiress whose wealth and matches have drawn foreign noble suitors. Miss Caldwell, daughter of a Virginia planter and heiress to 2 million dollars, has long featured in Washington and New York society and funded Catholic causes including a 500000 dollar gift to found the Catholic University in Washington.
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Marquis de Merinville
Mary Gwendolin Caldwell
Miss Caldwell
Washington
New York
Baron von Zedwitz
Dresden
Caldwell
Catholic University At
Murat
Marquise
Punch cartoons foreshadow Du Maurier novel genius
A witty remark on Du Maurier's Punch drawings leads to talk that captions behind them shaped his later novel success. An Harper & Bros. anecdote recalls his reply to exclusive rights for monthly drawings with the line Dear : Man cannot live by Punch alone. Yours, G. D. M. The Boston Herald notes the cleverness of the anecdote.
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du Maurier
Punch
New York Evening Post
Harper & Bros
Boston Herald
Admiral Selfridge Commands Fleet in the Mediterranean
The article highlights Admiral Thomas O. Selfridge leading the U S Navy's Mediterranean fleet amid heightened attention to Turkish actions. It praises his long service since youth, Civil War exploits including the Cumberland, Fort Fisher siege, and rapid rise to admiral in 1869 with global duty assignments. His father, also an admiral, is retired and living.
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Mediterranean
Uncle Sam
Thomas O. Selfridge
Admiral Selfridge
Cumberland
Fort Fisher
The Castle Case Arrests Stir London Shoplifting Probe
The arrest of Mrs Ella Castle and her husband Walter M Castle in London on a shoplifting charge draws international attention. Mr Castle, a wealthy San Francisco wholesale grocer, and his wife are well connected in American social circles. The case sparks discussions on kleptomania and social standing amid sensational commentary.
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Ella Castle
Walter M. Castle
London
Mr. Castle
San Francisco
America
Gold Neck Chains Trend Noted In Jewelry Fad
Demand for fine gold neck chains with a large gem pendant is growing. pendants vary from single large stones to crescent heart or pear shapes formed by multiple stones.
Jones's Mysterious Rise From Slang Writer to Button Factory Star
Two men discuss the fate of Jones a mute slang writer now reportedly earning $50 a week. They speculate about his sanity and asylum, noting he collaborates with Gahan at a button factory inventing quirky phrases like Don't throw mush in papa's eye.
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Crazy Jones
Daffy
Gahan
Papa
Chicago Times- Herald
Washington Star
Meeting on Kentucky Train Platform Sparks Old Feud Tale
At a small Kentucky rail stop the train halted briefly. A tall mountaineer greets a Memphis Junction man and jokes about a past shooting, sparking chatter about a brother who resembled the latter. The exchange ends with light talk about local politics.
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Little Way
Kentucky
Memphis Junction
Chicago Times-Herald
Numerous Patent Remedies Promoted By Local Editor
Editor J L Montgomery touts Ayers Sarsaparilla for dyspepsia and chronic ailments. Advertises DeWitt's remedies for colds and coughs, Hood's Sarsaparilla for blood purification, Buckinghams Dye, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, and Simmons Liver Regulator. Local seller D D Bales features. Community notes on remedies and a mention of a Spokane antisquirrel convention.
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J. L. Montgomery
Marshall
Ill
Democrat
DeWitt
D. D. Bales
DeWitt’s
Dr Sawyer's Family Cure Pastills Sold By D D Bales
A positive guarantee to cure or money refunded will be found with each $1.00 box or bottle of Dr Sawyer's Family Cure or Pastills, manufactured after this date. Sold by D. D. Bales.
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Dr. Sawyer
D. D. Bales
Local patent medicine testimonials from Decatur area
A collage of consumer endorsements for various remedies and tonics. Claims include cures for constipation diabetes and grip disease prevention for pneumonia and bronchitis. Notable products cited include Family Cure DeWitts Little Early Risers Simmons Liver Regulator Hall's Hair Renewer and One Minute Cough Cure.
Hood's Pills Deliver Prompt Reliable Relief
Hood's Pills are praised for prompt action and reliable relief. The advertisement emphasizes efficiency and ease of use, highlighting quick results and simple administration for everyday ailments.
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Hood
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People OF the Day
the Marquis DE Merinville
George du Maurier
A. L. Smith
Chicago
Arlington
Jones
Ayer
C. H. Hutreninas
East Auburn
Ayers
D. D. Bale
Buckingham
South 14Th St
Omaha
Neh
Spokane
Greenland
Simmons Liver Regulator
Kingsley’s
Price
Kirk’s
Muller & Kooser
Adam Schaat
J. S. Thompson
A. P. Sawyer
Decatur St
Decatur
Illinois
DeWitt’s Little
Hese Little
A. P
C. Sampson
Edwards St. Decatur, Ilinois
Simmons
E. Raine
Baltimore
Hall
Neyo Lodge
Lorenzen
Kidneykura
B. J. Kay Medical Co
16Th St
L.M. Bosworth
Belding
Rio
Lilly Glass Starch
Ladies
Kangaroo
LITTE
J. Jacobs
Prop
Che Fai
Ames
Iowa
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