Dirigible Rescue Sparks Love and Panic at Sea
A message from Lucille Frisbie triggers a dramatic airship mission by George Frisbie and his crew to locate a burning steamship Gadfly 1000 miles off New York. After eight hours of travel they find wrecked boats and save survivors, including Lucille, who reveals a mistaken identity and says sorry for the scare.
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Avenas
New York
Lucille
Brisbie
George
George Frisbie
Frisbie
James
Poirot
Bleriot
Ocean
New York & London Aero-Navigation Company
No. 18
Statue of Liberty
Davies
Frisble
Mikado
Dirigible
Mr. Frisbie
Mrs. Frisbie
Gerald Fuller
Aero-Navigation
Insanity expert Letchworth dead in New York
William P. Letchworth, 87, noted as a phil anthropist and authority on sane care, died at Glen Iris near Portage. His death transfers 1000 acres of Genesee River falls park to New York State as a gift.
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Buffalo
N. Y
William P. Letchworth
Glen Iris
Portage
Genesee River
New York State
Give your wife another chance and forgive her
A reader urges a young husband to reconsider separation after suspicions of infidelity. The adviser stresses shared blame, the need for protection and companionship during the husband’s long absences, and the value of forgiveness over leaving the marriage.
Woman and child escape bull attack near Woodbury
Mrs Frank Williams of Woodbury and her 2-year-old grandchild were nearly harmed when a bull charged as she rode to George Welton's farm in a go cart. She saved the child by tossing the shawl into the carriage and climbing the fence, after which the bull rammed the cart several times, wrecking it.
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Winsted
Frank Williams
Woodbury
George Welton
Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Cure
An advertisement claims Papes Cold Compound cures grippe and severe colds within hours when taken every two hours for three doses. It asserts no quinine is used and credits three years of research and a fifty thousand dollar cost.
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Pape
Grippe
Useful Feet and Idle Tasks in Walt Mason Verse
A verse by Walt Mason praises practical feet used to aid others while admitting vanity and self mockery. Publication blends this song with a fragmented stage note referencing Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in a lively, whimsical newspaper style.
Fads and Fashions Parade New Fabric Trends
Paragraphs describe scarves muff sashes in fanus cloth, tapestry bandeaux for evening dress, suede fringed hats, and elaborate evening wraps. Paris pursues velvet bags while America eyes fashion uptake. notes on old disks trims and mismatched sleeves suggest bold, Oriental toned color uses and draped gowns with varied sleeve materials.
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Paris
Amerita
Home Cooked Croquettes and Delicacies from Boston Area Homes
A collection of recipes including croquettes with American cheese and hot cream sauce, salmon fritters with batter, chocolate butter squares, lemon orange sugared gelatine cream, and a firm mousse with Mateira wine. Each entry lists the contributor and address such as Mrs C A Wheeler Nashua NH and Mrs Theodore Alexander Roxbury.
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C. A. Wheeler
Walnut Street
Nashua
N. H
C. A. Lawton
Warren Avenue
Wollaston
ENGINEER'S WIFE AND MOTHERS CARE ADVICE COLUMN
The text gives practical guidance to a mother on feeding a 16 month old baby and improving health. It covers milk, cereal, mashed potato, toast, crackers, and a measured mixture of water lime water and sugar or milk. It suggests bottle feeds every few hours and adds orange juice and castor oil when needed.
Cure for Little Hair Despair Promised by D druggist
An advertisement promises a cure for hair issues using Saffadilla powder sold in ten cent portions. It claims a four night regimen of applying the powder, combing, and avoiding wetting the hair to kill nits, with results in five days. The message is framed as personal testimony from a past reader.
Remedy for Mange in Cats and Dogs Publicized
A reader recommends a home remedy using raw linseed oil and sulfur from a paint shop or hardware store for mange in cats and dogs. The method, applied with a soft brush in several applications, is claimed to cure these conditions and is asked to share results.
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Brockton
How to Make a Vintage Bassinet and Ice Frame
The fragment details crafting a bassinet with pink cambric lace and a canopy, lining, and decorative pink white cotton batten. It describes constructing an ice frame using ice and water, cooling in earthen tins overnight, and notes a “HAPPY 29” message.
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Virginia
Housewives Urged to Secure More Rest for Health
A reader urges better sleep for women noting eight hours of rest improves health. The message emphasizes a man's routine includes work, meals, and sleep, reflecting concerns about domestic life and well being.
Twelfth Night at Shubert Theatre Stars Sothern and Marlowe
Ki H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe presented Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at the Shubert Theatre last evening. Sothern’s Malvolio drew praise for grim humor and precision while Marlowe’s Viola impressed with charm, wit, and boyish clarity. The supporting cast, especially Marta, delivered strong performances.
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Shubert Theatre
H. Sothern
Julia Marlowe
Shakespeare
Mr. Sothern
Malvolio
Marlowe
Miss Marlowe
Viola
Marta
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