Yankee Privateer Chases English Vessel By African River
During the second war with England a American privateer roamed the western African coast chasing an English brig. After a fierce chase and damages, the Yankee drove the prize toward a river mouth where African natives attacked. Reinforcement from the privateer saved the crew, the prize was secured, and the two crews united in danger before sinking the merchantman.
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England
Africa
Cape St. Vincent
Thames
South Atlantic
Gulf of Guinea
Cape Verde Islands
Canaries
Azores
Newport Harbor
America
Kongo River
Ishmen
Power of Will and Its Effect on Disease
A New York Ledger excerpt extols mental fortitude’s role in resisting fatal illness. It cites feeble individuals with strong will delaying death for weeks or years, while sturdy minds sometimes fail without inner energy. Historical reference to Andrew Jackson illustrates triumph over disease through resolve and courage.
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Andrew Jackson
New York Ledger
Ghostly Footsteps Shadow Atchison Man
An Atchison man recounts a second eerie experience after his deceased wife's empty chair rocked previously. He now hears soft footsteps that march with him and sees woman's footprints in the snow beside his own. He fears his wife’s shadow follows him and distrusts him, causing distress.
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Atchison
Advise for a Man With Advanced Ideas
An editor counsels a veteran to wait for times to catch up with an author whose ideas are ahead of their era. The exchange reflects a stance on pacing innovation with public readiness.
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the Times
Drake
Miss Hilda Chooses Love Over Old Maid Label
Miss Hilda Smith, a thrifty middle aged spinster living in a quiet village, recalls a youth marked by romantic rejection from John Fletcher. Facing his looming death, she proposes marriage to him to escape the stigma of being an “Old Maid” and ensures care in her cottage and his will. They marry that afternoon and start a shared life in his former home.
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Hilda Smith
Hilda
Hilda Ws
John Fletcher
John
Miss Hilda
Lama Dyi
Smith
Miami
Fletcher
Wisconsin
The
Sierra
Siskiyou
San Joaquin
San Francisco Chronicle
Hilda’s Quiet Return to Youth and Hope
In a vine cottage tale, Hilda, guided by Mrs. Warren, reshapes her appearance to soothe an ailing man named John. He secrets a wish to live, testing Hilda’s devotion. Johns surprising recovery follows, transforming fear into determined love.
Mother Reunites With Long-Lost Daughter Lilly
A Kansas City mother learns her daughter Lilly, long believed dead, is alive in Cleveland after a 20 year separation. The daughter, now married, resides with husband Joseph Cowen at 1434 Pearl Street, Ohio. The reunion follows a chance meeting in Kansas City and a swift trip to Cleveland.
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Buffalo
White
Bedford
Ohio
Kansas City
Rs. White
Cleveland
Lilly
Joseph Cowen
Champion Spring Bed Company
Pearl Street
Ore Village
Prominent Louisville Woman Recovers After Bill Forgiveness
The Town Talker reports a society woman grew ill after racing dress expenses. Her husband paid a $1200 millinery bill, she confessed to borrowing vanity, and after his forgiveness she began to recover, promising to live within her allowance. The couple remained happy in Louisville.
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Louisville
Brutal Picket Torture Described by Iyendon Graphic
The account details a cruel punishment used on cavalry and artillery men. A long post with a stool, a noose around the wrist, and a pointed stump beneath the bare feet left victims in severe pain, often for up to fifteen minutes, sometimes half an hour, with no relief.
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Cope
Grose
Cotton Dresses and Fashion Notes From Harper's Bazar
Fashion trends spotlight dainty muslins for summer cotton dresses including corded dimities lawns batistes and organdies. Striped and embroidered fabrics, tucked bodices, and coachneck collars appear with Cheviot and voile in youthfully styled shirts and belts. Observations on shopgirls marriage norms contrast practical life with social expectations, ending with reflections on opinions shaping behavior.
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Spencer
Harper’s Bazar
Attitude of Girls on Foot Devotion Draws Critique
An English writer notes the habit of girls sitting on one foot as a common pose during mood or reflection. A New York Sun quotation cites a physician warning that such poses may deform women, arguing the practice persists despite concerns.
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The
New York Sun
The Brunette Wins With White Ribbon Fashion Clash
A fashion analysis argues that white ribbon accents favor brunettes over blondes, mocking bleached hair and praising brunette style. It describes a simple house dress in self-colored wool with dark otter brown velvet trim and extensive passementerie, outlining a curved velvet plastron and draped velvet girdle.
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Passementerie
Fashion description of passementerie trim on spring gowns
The article describes folds in left side detailing a chatelaine of loops extending along passementerie to the foot while the right side falls forward in a straight fold bordered by trimming. It notes use for spring gowns in crepon or cashmere and for summer chair dresses.
Ornamental Buttons and Jewelry Fashion for Attire
The article notes a trend toward buttons as ornaments and uses, with antiquary shops to be looted for miniature enamels by female relatives. Evening dress will feature pearls and diamonds and antique gold, with daywear simpler using Wedgewood miniatures. Selection of costumes emphasizes harmonious color with miniature grounds and showcases sets with portraits and pearls, as reflected in Philadelphia Telegraph.
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Antiquary
Philadelphia Telegraph
Louise Lawson Sculptor with Sunset Cox Statue Draws Attention
The New York World notes sculptor Louise Lawson, known for her nine-foot Sunset Cox statue, attracts discussion for her vivacious persona and distinctive studio attire, including a dark-blue blouse, white linen outfit with embroidered collar, and yellow shoes, while letter carriers praise her work.
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Louise Lawson
Sunset Cox
Louise
New York World
Fashion's Late Freaks and Society Beauty Tricks
A lively account of 19th or early 20th century fashion trends. It notes silver bead neckwear, color in black dresses, seated fitting by modistes, shorter statures due to low-heeled English walking shoes, embroidered collars, and green-gold snake-pins. It mentions Cleopatra handkerchiefs by Sarah Bernhardt, palm concealment of a scented rag, and beauty shop gum whitening.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Batiste
Practical Kitchen Tips From a Historic Cookbook
Fry fried oysters roasted in the shell ease digestion for the weak stomach. Leave doughnuts to rise an hour before frying for lighter texture. Pour thickening only after removing pan from heat to avoid lumps. Apple meringue uses tart apples and egg yolks then meringue. Pea soup soaks split peas, simmered with beet broth, then pureed and seasoned. celery improves flavor.
Golden Medical Discovery Promised to Purify Blood
Advert describes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as an unequaled blood purifier and liver energizer sold year round by druggists. It claims to cleanse blood taints without alcohol or sugar, suited for adults and children, and to cure skin ailments and related conditions.
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Sophy
Golden Medical
Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation
Boston
Opposition to Stephenson's plan for Liverpool to Manchester railroad
Europe resists the engineer George Stephenson's proposal to build a Liverpool to Manchester railroad. Parliament scoffed at rail speed claims, doubting engines would run beyond ten miles an hour. Critics imagined birds killed, fires sparked, and coaches unemployed while Stephenson faced ridiculed speed estimates. Now sons ride sixty miles in sixty minutes.
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Europe
Stephenson
George Stephenson
Liverpool
Manchester
Stevenson
Two Barnums of Connecticut Revolutionize a District
A Boston Herald note recounts Phineas T. Barnum not winning Congress in Bridgeport yet shaping a political shift. William H. Barnum, a wealthy manufacturer, mounted a democratic assault that toppled the strong Republican position and redrew the district’s allegiance for good.
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Phineas T. Barnum
William H. Barnum
Congress
Bridgeport
P. T. Barnum
Boston Herald
Farmers Marble and Rogers Arrested for Barn Theft
North Dakota farmers John Marble and William Rogers faced arrest after allegedly stealing a barn from Joseph Murphy. Murphy had impounded two cows owned by the pair and refused release until damages were paid. The men returned at midnight with three teams and dragged the barn off the Murphy farm.
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John Marble
William Rogers
North Dakota
Joseph Murphy
Murphy
Marble
Rogers
Chiccago Tribune
Queer Face Ornamentations Among Esquimaux
Washington Letter describes Esquimaux lip labrets worn from age 16 to 22. Piercing begins with ivory points, then holes stretched to half an inch. Wealthier natives use agate labrets, while poorer ones craft from camel coal ivory gravel glass beads.
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Esquimaux
Washington
Syrup of Figs Promotes Natural Health and Cleansing
Health and strength renewed and ease and comfort follow the use of Syrup of Figs. It acts in harmony with nature to cleanse the system when costive or bilious. For sale in Soc. and $1.00 bottles by all leading druggists.
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