Gossip and Life in New York City Heat Wave
A colorful sketch of New York summers highlights Manhattan as a cool island retreat with shaded streets, nurseries for children in Greenwich Village, and the Aquarium. It notes summer traffic to Jersey and the lingering effect of plagues of moths, fleas, and mosquitoes on daily life. Wealthy brokers trim hours, seek clubs, and dress in lighter attire as fashion trends shift across linen coats, gloves, and silk shoes, while old Broadway relics accumulate in wrecking yards.
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New York
Manhattan
Gotham
Greetwich Village
Board of Health
Broadway
Famliar
Stewart Mansion
Washington
Bowling Green
Wall Street
Haa
Dreas
Fads and fashions of interest to ladies in New York
A women’s fashion column outlines late summer and early autumn styles. Princess gowns with Empire waists, net and mousseline cuffs, and plain, carefully tailored gowns appear. Jabot neckwear in Irish lace and net features cascade designs, with several frilled jabots home made from leftover lace. Light summer wraps in biscuit-colored taffeta and orange cloth details are praised for versatility.
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New York
Missouri River at Night Shapes River Town Myth and Mystery
A Kansas City Star reflection on the Missouri River describes its eerie night presence and inexorable pull. It portrays river life as haunted by primeval forces, with snags, lights, and boats shaping a spectral, unchangeable essence that captivates shore dwellers and ferrymen alike.
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The
Kansas City Star
Pullern
Missouri River
Missouri
Riverside
Red and Black Dinners Suggested for Winter Feasts
An essay on seasonal monochrome dining schemes cites a New York example of a red dinner and muses on black or yellow menus. It lists potential dishes and drinks and argues that color coordinated dinners reflect host mood, with Rembrandt Peale and Daniel Webster engravings decorating the dining room.
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Boston Herald
New York
Neal
Agyane
Eiidee
Robert Burton
Hamburg
Rembrandt Peale
Court of
Daniel Webster
Girl Loses Clothes After Bath at City Park Beach
New York August 8 Hannah Muntz swam at New ark bay City Park beach. She hid her clothes under a rock but thieves took them all including her hat. She sought shelter at dusk and a matress provided clothing. incident described amid chaotic beach scene.
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Newark Bay
City Park
Hannah
Eighth District Agricultural School Opens Debut Year
The Eighth Congressional District Agricultural School trustees met at the office of Professor Crawley to review annual reports. Edward W. Butler honored guest as state aid, debt relief touted. A new domestic science instructor and scholarships announced. Second session opens September 15 with four year plan, free tuition, room and board details, and required uniforms.
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Agricultural and
Merol
Pruf
Crawley
Wednestas
Augustah
Asbury Hodg
Clarke
B. Copelan
Greene
Karl J. Kay
CL. Davis
Edward W. Butler
Harvie Jordan
Jasper
Butler
Lonard
W. E. Adamus
W. C. Thompson
H. W. Baldwin
Kay
Fungs
Madison
Gigy Ul
Encampment arrangments for Spanish War Veterans in Vallejo
August plans for the United Spanish War Veterans of California encampment in Vallejo progress with Henry W. Janton Camp as host. Delegates from across the state are expected to attend a program featuring a Mare Island Navy Yard visit a moonlight boat ride a ball a banquet and a theatre party.
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Spanish War Veterans OF
Land Navy Yard
Georgia tax returns show downturn from 1907 gains
The 1908 returns at the Georgia comptroller general's office reflect a depressed trend after 1907's tax surge. General property and corporate figures fall short of last year, with many Southern counties flipping from large gains to losses while overall expected increases are trimmed by the financial panic and arbitration effects.
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Atlanta
Georgia
W. A. Wing
Deep
South Georgia
Fiamas
Pitt County
Wits
Colquill County
Kerrey County
Bulloch
Berrien
Hulloch
Brooks
Appling Wilcox
North Georgia
DeKalb
Mrs Duke in Trouble Again in Chicago Court
Mrs Aller J Webb, former wife of millionaire Tobaccy Duke Brodie L Duke, faces trial Monday on a charge of defrauding workers by issuing worthless checks. Her public troubles include belief she had funds while claiming control of tobacco lands and other property to settle obligations.
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Chicagy
Aller J. Webb
Brodie Ll. Duke
Duke
Hero
Bucklen Amica Salve for Sore Feet and More
Mr. W. Stone of Has l Poland Maine touts Bucklen Amica Salve as proper for sore feet burns sores cuts and all abrasions it is also suitable for piles sold with guarantee at W J Smith & Bro Palmer Sona stores 25¢
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A. Robinson
Drumatu
Chamberlain
H. It. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning Drug Stores
Bucklen
Mr. W. Stone
Poland
Maine
W. J. Smith & Bro
R. Palmer & Sona Drug Stores
Detroit Wholesale Buyers Scramble Start Next Week
Detroit expects about 3000 visitors as wholesale houses gear up for a major buying event next week. Hotel lobbies fill with buyers from Detroit and surrounding territory. The Detroit association of wholesalers and manufacturers plans entertainment for the delegation.
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Detroit
Mich
Detroit Association of Wholesalers and Manufacturers
Prostate and Kidney Woes Warn of Urgent Care
A historical health ad warns men over sixty face kidney and bladder disorders often linked to enlarged prostates. It touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy, citing a Rockport Missouri case of long prostate and kidney trouble improving after two bottles. Sold widely by druggists.
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Foley
Wen
Rodavy Surnelt
Rockport
All Jand Fet
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AE Success
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Clasalow
Greece
Dr. Shoop
W. & Palmer & Saws
Mrs, Duke
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