Little girl in black: love and truth across the ballroom
Poet George Henry Dougherty writes to Louise Puritan and Irena praising beauty yet choosing a quest for a simple girl in black. He rejects glittering partying for calm enduring love, hoping to walk life’s path with that girl in black away from society’s false displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Fay
Irena
Minerva
Beauty
Royal Loon
Jewel
George Henry Dougherty
Dog Opens Fathers Eyes In Suburban Love Plot
A Chicago L Times Herald tale describes a family man learning his dog Jack became Cupid’s messenger for letters from Miss Kate and Miss Sue. Boys borrow the dog for clandestine meetings, but the plan backfires as the father notices the notes and tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Kate
Sue
Chicago Limes-Herald
Tennyson and the Sea on the Isle of Wight and a Gallery Scene
A North American Review excerpt recalls Tennyson’s seaside study on the Isle of Wight and the dramatic landscape of the downs, describing storms and light with vivid imagery. The second vignette from the New York Sun recounts a gallery misunderstanding between a Chicagoan and a photographer, ending in apologies and tension with an actress’s husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson
Isle of Wight
Atlantic
Cornwall
Ireland
Che
Farringford
Chicago
Lhe
Ivan
Ian
Kiew York Sun
Unspeaken Sympathy on a Country Train Trip
A kind conductor observes five children and their guardian on a half day journey. The deaf and dumb alphabet used by the guardian children contrasts with the lively, polite farewells at a station as crackers are shared from a brown paper bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meus
Haliday
Jeneth
Lebaia
Twain Poveusa
Leile Moscai
T. Lar Lolita
Infrantie Chicken Broth Mystery Stirs Diners
A diner questions the broth in a dish while a waiter claims it is chicken broth. The exchange mentions water from boiled eggs and lists various regions and ingredients like silt from China and codfish from Iceland as purported components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabes
Isa
India
China
Abyssinia
Iceland
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Bolton Father
The two year old son of W L Furgason of Bolton Mississippi suffered a persistent cough after doctors failed to provide relief. A 25 cent bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy was given and within forty eight hours the child was free of cough. The father calls the remedy the best for children and recommends it, with 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by Moore and Budd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Furgason
Bolton
Miss
Mr. Furgason
Chamberlain
Kennedy
Moore
We will treat you right in every instance
A brief notice solicits correspondence with assurance of respectful treatment in all cases and invites outreach for further information or inquiries.
Unusually Good Serving and Reasonable Prices
The report notes unusually good serving and unusually reasonable prices. The concise observance highlights positive dining aspects and value for customers.
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Father
Sea
Budd
Sormer
Briggs Crown
Jewett and Other Pianos
Regina Music Boxes
Att Mian Alpolig Duluth
Tacoma
Portlaho
Caliporni4
JAPA
CNINA
Alabka
Klomzike
W.E. Bennett
Chas. S. Fos
G. P. A &T. Paul, Kinn
PIM Card
Atlantic Dail
Ae Pau
Pullman
Secon
Arthur P. Cortin
Helena
Montana
Burlington
Omaha
Chien
Kansas City
St. Louis
Gustand
Wheeling
St Panland
Denver
Helena, Mont
H. B. Segur
Gen
Athees
Nes
Asia
Ting
Yee
Uae
Terie
Semillan & GO
North
Minneapolis, Minn
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