Victorian Dolls Dress From Washington Fashion Scene
A Washington observer notes Anglen Women posing with plants and a monogram V R Victoria Regina. A nine year old oldest inhabitant’s gown pattern becomes America’s first style seen after the queen’s accession. The chint gown sparks envy among debutantes in church. The south enters orient trade as a new feature of its commerce. The piece highlights cotton production and southern export growth debates.
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Scotland
Ireland
V. R
Victoria Regina
America
England
Washington
Clurch
Bseane
Deaths in Paris from Consumption in 1899
In Paris 1899 there were 46 988 deaths with 12 314 due to consumption. About 37.2 percent were aged one to 20 and 60.2 percent aged 20 to 40. Two thirds of victims died in the prime of life.
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Paris
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Sufferers
Letters from Maine Massachusetts and Connecticut women describe relief from menstrual disorders leucorrhea and prostration after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Blood Purifier. Testimonies claim renewed health and weight gain with gratitude and recommendation to others.
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Hans
Etrurch
S &Rme
Pinkham
New
America
Lydia E. Pinkham
Greater
England
Smart Squirrel Demonstrates Innate Sense of Home layout
A writer recounts releasing a baby squirrel raised for study. The animal navigates complex house passages, turning four right angles and passing through multiple rooms to reach the study, then returns to its nest with its fellows. The tale argues the creature’s topography instinct may be innate despite domestication.
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London
Yan
Old Times Recalled Over Victorian Doll Gift
A little girl near Depontdirele owns a doll dressed and given recently by a well known lady who calls herself an old Washingtonite. The doll’s gown uses chintz reflecting the era of Victoria’s reign and the era’s sentiment.
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Depontdirele
Washington
Sier
Trade with Australia Expands Rapidly in Decade
Over ten years our exports to Australia doubled in value and now exceed six times Germany’s. Australia ranks just behind Great Britain as a supplier to the commonwealth.
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Australia
Germany
Great Britain
Fine Old Libraries Tour Reveals Europe’s Book Treasures
A Chicago traveler recalls three months in Europe spent visiting libraries in cities and towns, noting dilapidated exteriors yet rich collections of parchment manuscripts and age darkened print. He contrasts with American holdings and laments lacking similar treasures here.
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Europe
Washington Star
Italy
Grain and feed goods urged for cattle horses and poultry
The column promotes a broad range of provender for cattle horses and poultry. It emphasizes excellence and affordable prices and invites readers to purchase grain and feed items from the supplier.
Hefley Co Advertises Elegant Phaeton Vehicles
The Jno. M. and J. D. Hefley company promotes stylish and novel vehicles suited for pleasure riding. They urge customers to inspect their offerings to judge quality, emphasizing handsome design and adaptability for comfortable driving.
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Phaeton
Jno. M
J.D. Hefley
J.T
J. D. Hefley Co
Open Air Carriage Rides Offered By J N and S V House
Advertises at your door service with or without a driver at any hour. Promises health and recreation from a drive in the spring air. Offers a full range of carriages in latest styles and cheerful horses showing plenty of go.
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Jana
Poe
Ball
Orchard St
New Haven, Conn
J.N. & S. V. House
A Daring Equilibrist On Tandil Rock
A South American acrobat balanced on a remarkable rocking stone on a Tandil peak in the Argentine Andes. Crowds gathered as he climbed the stone and performed daring tricks to hearty applause from spectators.
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Andes
Argentine Republic
Tandil
Philadelphia
Creek Nation Split Over Racial Line In Leadership
The Creek nation counts about 14 000 people of which at least 6 000 are negroes who form the most progressive faction and practically control the polity. A man of negro descent was chosen as a head chief amid a Choctaw led backlash against intermarriage.
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Lycia
Mepscrne Co
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Mabel
Bradfield
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
McKinley
Z. T. Sisson
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Tom Sampson
W. L. Baird
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Cameron
Ad. T. Sneed
Sam Streetman
W L. Baird
T. G. Sampson
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Texas Gin & Compress Co
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W. W. Greer
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Ferguson
JNO
M. Hefley
B. McLane
T. F. Hardy
First National Bank
Cameron, Texas
M. Herney
J.C. Reisr
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T. F. Hanpy
Canada
Fallseter
Weesos BY
W. L. Lutner
W. L. Luther
J. W. Coleman
John Houston
Jonn T. Coleman
J. F. Zapalac
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