Whisker Contest Sparked by Brooklyn Man with Beard
A humorous survey of a whiskers championship started by a Brooklyn man claiming the longest facial hair in the United States. Rival J J Tanner of Brighton Michigan challenged him, losing to John Wilcox of Carson City Nevada who now holds the title as of press time with hair lengths surpassing a decade.
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Brooklyn
United
Mr. Tanner
John Wilcox
Carson City
Nev
Tanner
Mr. Wilcox
Dempsey
Wilcox
Bryan
Vintage Breakfast and Dinner Recipes Menu Card
Readable items include a breakfast menu with porridge rhubarb toast and bacon, a dinner featuring pot roast with gravy and lamb, plus multiple recipes for prunes pudding mayonnaise dressing and cottage pudding. Additional notes offer coat care tips and canning hints.
Two Views of Herrin Mine Massacre Photos
Close up images from the Herrin Illinois coal mine scene show dynamite fire and gun violence used by rioters and workers as they battled near the oil house and supply structures. Mob actions killed several, including supervisor K McDowell, with box cars set alight and a locomotive riddled by bullets.
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Southern
Isis Coal Company
Herrin
Mectins Oil
K. McDowell
Posse's Rifles Wound Bandit After Cross State Chase
A sheriff's posse wounded and captured Fred Brown, reported Omaha chain bandit, following a two state pursuit that ends with his hospital status and suspected criminal career cut short by authorities.
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Fred Brown
Brown
Fred Wn
Omaha
Wyoming’ Penitentiary
Rawlings
Artificially Waved Hair Promises Quick Style With Cautions
An article discusses methods for creating wavy hair, noting hot irons can damage hair while old fashioned muslin or rag curlers yield softer natural curls. It warns continuous waving hinders growth, suggests straight styles may suit some faces, and adds benign tips about rest, washing, and a reader question about hair growth and tonics.
Beauty Chats inquiries to Miss Forbes ahead of columns
Readers are told that inquiries sent to Miss Forbes in care of the Beauty Chats department will be answered in turn, but the editor notes a long processing time due to many questions. For a quicker reply, submit a stamped self addressed envelope with the inquiry.
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Forbes
Tlona Defends Grace In Turbulent Family Confrontation
In a tense scene at Tlona’s home Grace and Jimmie’s romance is debated by Mrs Warburton and Tiona. Tiona asserts love drove their choices while Truda accuses Tlona of aiding the couple. The Warburtons vow to exile Grace as the affair unfolds.
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Tlona
Grace
Tona
Jimmie
Linda
Mrs. Warburton
Alfonso
Delia
Tiana
Truda
Tiona
Advice for sisters and relationships in a small town
A reader seeks guidance about a sister dating a boy with a bad reputation. Mrs Thompson advises accepting the choice and supporting her sister, urging family unity and positive influence. Other letters discuss bobbed hair, sisterly harmony, and managing a difficult marriage for happier outcomes.
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Gregory
Cedar Rapid
France
Gummer
Benny Bright Tee
Tiffany's
Lester Lamb
New Jersey
Ford
Romeo
Izzy Einstein
Dugenne
Jelly-roff
Pollywoppus
Houdini
Rucker
Top-decker
C. K. McDowell
Fritz
Mrs. Thompson
Bobby
Betty
Ant
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