A Night at Senor R's Philippine Baise
The narrator attends a lavish open house in a Filipino pueblo hosted by Senor R- with European dress, Chinese fans, and a party that spans a lavish lawn supper. He dances with a tall graceful Filipino woman, struggles with basic Spanish phrases, and ends the night with a grand multi-course feast, cigars, and the host’s pledge that the house is theirs forever, followed by nightmare and indigestion.
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Senor R
Sala
Senora R
Far East
Scientific Dentistry Painless Methods Point to Providence Practice
Our methods are painless and use latest discoveries in Scientific Dentistry. The practice is the largest in New England with departments for extraction filling artificial teeth and crown and bridge work. Specialists excel in dentistry and the work is fully guaranteed. We refer to hundreds of leading citizens of Providence and note over eight years in the present location. Solid 22K Gold Crowns five dollars Artificial Teeth five dollars Painless Fillings three dollars
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New England
Providence
Honolulu bachelor girls thrill at volcano trip and Waikiki cottage life
A Honolulu letter recounts a volcanic trip on July 4 with a group of bachelor girls, staying briefly at Volcano House and Waikiki cottages. They discuss the eruption, crowd conditions, social ambivalence, and plan a Punch Bowl cottage return while noting a scientific aside about bacteria multiplying rapidly in polluted water.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Mme
Pete
Hilo
Little Island
Volcano House
Waikiki
Fredie
Clairmont
Boston
Punchbowl
Dream Drama Wrecks Patrick McDennis After Night Vision
Detroit Free Press recounts Patrick McDennis arriving home with a battered eye claiming a dream caused a fight with McDuffy. He describes waking to a brick flying toward him and decides to sleep through the imagined confrontation, confounding his wife with the tale.
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Patrick McDennis
Patrick
McDuffy
Mrs. McDennis
Theosophist Talks Of Psychic Aids To Loved Ones
A Detroit Free Press remark quotes a theosophist who says psychic friends can avert dangers for loved ones. The reader quips about wishing for an astral partner to fend off bill collectors.
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Detroit Free Press
Life and Death Fight Prompts Lung Cure Claim
Mr W A Hines of Manchester Indiana recounts a near fatal battle with measles and consumption. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for the cure and urges its use for throat chest and lung troubles. Regular 50c and 1 00 trial bottles free at J H Young Co s Drug Store.
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W. A Hines
Manchester
Dr King
J. H Young *, Co
Byfield Factory Undergoes Short Shutdown for Repairs
The Byfield Rubber Company plant closed for inventory and began a two day shutdown to replace worn gearing and perform repairs. It has leased the old Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad repair shop as a storehouse with goods moved from Spooner building. The firm, with a $2000 weekly payroll, fears losing factory operations from Bristol if the shutdown lasts longer.
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Byfield
Byfield Rubber Company
Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad
Franklin Street
Death of Herman Matthes near Hopeworth Sanitarium
Herman Matthes, a Soldiers' Home comrade, was found dead near the road to Hopeworth Sanitarium east of Metacom avenue. Dr. Williams, the medical examiner, ruled death due to exposure after a night of cold, exacerbated by intoxication, and the town will bury him. Matthes, 66, was a native of Germany, unmarried, who served in Troop L, 8d R. I. Cavalry for 13 months and entered the Home from Johnston on February 25, 1895.
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Herman Matthes
Hopeworth Sanitarium
Metacom Avenue
Canfield
Williams
Matthes
Germany
R. I. Cavalry
Johnston
Double Distilled Luck and Morning Merriment
A quirky column riffs on luck in the morning mood with playful banter about Wall Street and family matters. The narrator jokes about elopement and toast worthy bravado, delivering light humor and topical nods in a breezy urban voice.
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Link
Wall Street
Herself Away Debut Conversation Reveals Wealth
A brief dialogue shows Mrs Green discussing her daughter’s debut. Mrs Green states she hasn’t debuted yet and notes they can afford to buy the best rather than rely on making things herself. The exchange highlights social expectations and financial status.
One Failure of Advertising in Odd Bits
A humorous note on editor John and his wife’s poor circulation as the editor comments on his own advertising skills in the Odds and Ends column.
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John
Wanted Managers for Domin ion Company in Illinois and nearby
Wanted bright honest persons to represent as Managers in this and nearby counties. Salary 8900 per year plus expenses. Permanent position with office work conducted at home. Provide references and self addressed stamped envelope. Domin ion Company, Dept Chicago.
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THE
Dominion Company
Dept
Chicago
Prison Breakfast File Revealed By Visitor
A visitor questions the model prison, and the warden confirms pride in the facility. The visitor claims to have seen a file within the walls today. The exchange reveals the file contained prisoners scheduled for breakfast.
Appetite of a Goat Prompts Health Cure Claim
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy for poor digestion and liver issues, promising a splendid appetite and regular health. Available at J. H. Young & Co's drug store for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
J. H. Young & Co
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