Witty miscellany from Browning and Milbouri
A rambling column parades quotes and quips about peace fashion language and politics. It riffs on Sarah Bernhardt Henry James and Admiral Dewey while noting forgery scandals and the odd scientific idea and weather jab.
Lafitte aids women in flight as battle ends in Lake Borgne
Lafitte leads the women and maids toward Shell Island after an English surprise attack on Lake Borgne. A shootout kills Zeney. Barbe is directed to stay with Lafitte while Baptistine and Shapiro coordinate boats. Lafitte promises safe transport and plans to settle Zeney’s burial before joining the group.
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Historic Thimbles From Mrs Vanderbilt Collection
The article notes thimbles in Mrs. Vanderbilt's famous collection prized for beauty and history. It highlights pieces once worn by Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria as especially valued, including a royal owner’s thimble and a gold enamel example once owned by a princess.
College plannings spark town near Palo Alto campus
A fragment outlines a movement to colonize three miles from a camp and form a new town with campus faculty members from Stas university at Palo Alto California. It mentions visions of buildings and residents amid campus life.
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Stone Age Slingers Face Confusion After Strike
In a primitive scene a sling misfires and alarms cause a Phil army member to question Gotan. No reply is given as the group searches for the cause and discovers a stone bling tare.
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Dodd's Kidney Pills May Be The One Cure For Rheumatism
A Pennsylvania woman Mrs M L Davison reports thirty years of rheumatism relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She says back pain eased and kidney issues improved after two boxes. The article notes many others report similar results and credits the pills with curing rheumatism.
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James William Lowther Penrith MP and Earl Lineage
The Old English Family MeW speaker of the House of Commons James William Lowther traces a lineage to the Earls of Lonsdale. He became a knight in earlier times and has served in parliament since 1883 as the member for Penrith. In youth he was noted as a celebrated amateur actor with a caricatured skin specialty.
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Railroads Consider Flat Rate Change Explained
In a Telegram excerpt Mrs. Small argues about railroad pricing adrift of coaches. The exchange questions whether flat rates would lower rents or simply reflect a shortage of cars and a push to run on the lower rate.
DeSmythes Noted In Brief Conversation
A short exchange mentions the DeSmythes with remarks about their size and living in a flat. The dialogue hints at social commentary or curiosity about the family.
Minister credits Grape Nuts for relief and sleep
A minister praises Grape Nuts food for relieving indigestion and improving sleep after meals. He says six months of use stopped discomfort, aided digestion, and brought rest, noting his family will also eat Nuts when nothing else fits. Read Road to Wellville booklet from Postum Co. Battle Creek.
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