Burglary misadventure ends in calaboose tale
A comic chase unfolds as Bunch Jefferson pretends to be a burglar, is nabbed by Harmony Diggs, escapes through a sequence of caps and disguises, and ends up fleeing toward the depot after a chaotic night. The narrator reflects on a mistaken arrest and vows to choose a smaller target for future mischief.
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Bunel
Mr. Diggs
Mr. Bugglar
Harmony Diggs
Bunch
Digga
Bunch Jefferson
Daisy
John
Diggs
The
Law
Mr. Slick
Hunter
Harmony
Bar of Justice
Brace
Cal
Vidocq
Sansa
Thad
Foreigners Favor Heat Powered Cooking Innovation
The article describes a superheated air cooking system, likened to a fireless cooker, that uses steam raised to 1000 degrees in a griller setup. It claims no increased pressure, reduced fuel use, and minimal fumes, with heat reuse for dining room heating.
Milk route for babies funded by church bequest
The Morningside Presbyterian Church in New York City runs a two year old milk route for poor babies, funded by a $30 000 bequest. Some parishioners, a minority, oppose the charity saying it is not a church business. Similar objections were raised years ago in a Massachusetts church over a pastor selling milk.
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Morningside Presbyterian Church
New York City
Massachusetts
Cente Made by the Million at Philadelphia Mint
The Philadelphia mint coined 146 million cents last year and is expected to exceed 160 million this year reflecting strong penny production and demand.
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Philadelphia
Birth and death rates in English towns 1909
British Vital Statistics reports in 1909 the birth rate across 76 great towns in England averaged 26.7 per 1000 population while the death rate stood at 14.7 per 1000.
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England
Dress descripton and materials for Mulberry and Tweed costumes
Describes a Mulberry colored cashmere dress with a circular silk embroidered skirt and velvet trimming, bodice lace and notch sleeves, velvet waistband, plus a Tweed costume with a braided skirt band, curved-front coat, button loops, and a large velvet hat. Lists materials: widths, lengths, buttons, cord, lining, and silk for both outfits.
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Frome
Plenty of Gowns Needed for Every Occasion
A wary guide urges women to build a practical wardrobe with several simple gowns. The plain coat and skirt suit fit most events, a smart tailoring suit, and a light theater frock cover daily needs. A black crepe de chine dinner gown with lace sleeves completes three essential garments for any social occasion.
Hatpin Travel Case Craft Instructions
Instructions for making a hatpin carrying case using linen, with a long pin length, a finished side and end, and an embroidered outer fold. The case includes elder down inside to hold pins, a foldable envelope-like design, and a washable exterior.
Christmas Boxes From Simple Cardboard Craft
Simple holiday craft describes making small gift boxes from cardboard covered in wallpaper. Lace corners with baby ribbon through eyelets and add a top ribbon with bows. Decorate with holly or mistletoe. Useful for bonbons or small gifts.
Fashion Hints From Paris on Fur Now in Vogue
Paris styles mix the lightest fabrics with fur as a winter trend. Embroidered Indian muslin with ermine bands appears, with taupe furs like sable and fox costly but in demand. Astrachan fades briefly but remains versatile, while furs dyed to match gowns, especially gray or brown yellow tones, show refined contrasts. Old lace with black velvet fur forms a charming combination.
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Paris
Hata
Tapestry Hats Feature Wide Shapes and Subtle Tints
A description notes tapestry covered hats with mushroom shaped, untrimmed brims. The hats display bald patterns of soft and odd tints under a night ground stretched tight over a frame, offered in wide picture shapes.
Doctor Gamble Opera House Block In City Directory
Listing shows Dr A A Gamble and Musson phone numbers 90 and 121 in Bell and Atlantic streets. Notes Opera House Block FFICH and HSIDENCH appear as street or block indicators. No narrative event, just directory entry details.
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A. A. Gamble
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John Henry’s
Reyb Jaya
Diges
Greenland
Patsey
Doughty Diggs
Tots
Diggs Turned
Him
Chas. A. Grubb
4Th and
Chestnut Streets
Atlantic
Iowa
T. B. Swan
J. B. Rockafellow
Wood & Savery
John H. Wood
Bend, Wood Co
W. Savery
Sixth and
Chestnut Sts
D. O. Herbert
East Fifth Street
Max Emmert
Musson
Musgon
Bell
C. G. Clark
Chis. D. Finley
Cheatnut Street
C. L. Campbell
Gillsiple Building
A. S. Mullins
Opera House
W. C. Heers
Smiley
Green
G. R. Miller
J. A. Giffen
C. Thurman Furniture Company
W. M. Baily
Ball Tnight
Chestnut St. - Atlantic
Butler
M. H. Butler
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