Arizona's Turbulent Path to Statehood and Rebirth
The narrative recounts Arizona as the Union’s forty eighth state, detailing frontier hardship from territorial fights to the long path to statehood. It covers Native tribes, battles with Apaches led by Cochise and Geronimo, early explorations, settlement barriers, and eventual peace, plus reform moves like anti gambling laws and crime declines shaping a stable territory.
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Rizona
Ocean
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Arizona
Congress
New Mexico
Mesilla
N. M
Nelson A Miles
Lawton
Crook
United States
Bancroft
Arid Zone
Arida Zona
Cabeza de Vaca
Mexico
Gila
Vasco de Coronado
CiLola
Gadsdee
Southern Pacific Railroad
California
Cochise
Geronimo
Natchez
Nelson A. Miles
George Crook
San Carlos
White Mountain
Loco
Florida
Fort Sill
Okla
Kibbey
Starling Wanders South to Newport News
Reports from the department of agriculture note the English starling has reached Newport News, a pigeon that may become a pest like the English sparrow. Introduced in Australia earlier, it threatens the wheat crop there, while in this country it began in New England and moved southward past Philadelphia over several seasons.
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Department of Agriculture
Newport News
England
Australia
New England
Philadelphia
Brazil Distributes Seed and Guides to Farmers
During the first six months of the year the Brazilian government distributed sixty one tons of seed to farmers and institutions along with books containing advice.
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Brazil
Mourning millinery shown in widow’s turban and sailor hat
Julia Bottomley notes two mourning millinery styles for widows. A turban bonnet uses English crape with a long veil forming a scarf and veil. a sailor shape in dull black silk features crape bands and a bow. The article praises drape as graceful and practical.
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Paris
Julia Bottomley
Smart Austrian blue cloth coat with satin trim
Description of a long re vers coat in blue cloth faced with black satin from the bust line to the hem, three satin covered buttons, matching cuffs, waist belt, and an accompanying black beaver hat with side quills. Materials list includes 234 yards of 50 inch wide blue cloth and 1 yard of 20 inch satin.
Flame color fashion returns in winter ballroom scene
A positive furore over flame colors appears in winter attire. Glowing red tones decorate feathered hats and spill into ballroom decor with flame carnation rhododendron rose cerise and currant shades. Velvet bodices with silver lace and cream net suit midwinter entertainments while dowagers and debutantes opt for bright silks and chiffons with silver crystal or steel accents.
Separate Skirt Styles Highlight Economical Fabrics
Separate skirts gain popularity with double faced cloths that trim themselves and boost economy. Cheviots serges and heavy fancy suitings in neutral shades and dark blues lead fashionable lighter models while English tweeds and mixed suitings stay in strong demand. Tailored skirts move away from straight lines with slashed sides and walking lengths, some with raised waist bands or stitched belts.
Matching the Hair and Eyes Coloring Advice
A columnist urges dressing to suit hair and eye color. Pale green with mauve crepe de soie flatters lark blondes, highlighting black hair and brown eyes. For brown hair with golden lights and gray eyes, a greenish gold shade is recommended to complement the look.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Water Softener Mixture For Winter Use
A simple winter softening blend uses almond meal, powdered borax, and oat meal sifted together and packed in small muslin bags for use as a DIY water softener. The recipe emphasizes a dry mix and contained packaging for storage and application.
Paris Show Highlights Ecru Silk Veils For Dark Skin
In Paris a display features ecru silk veils with wide mesh. The lighter tone is praised as more flattering for women with dark skin than white veils.
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Ecru
The Winner
A compact item notes a contest or award theme with contrasts between speech and silence and hints at a male winner noted for boldness or brass, capturing a public attention moment in a terse, period tone.
Cure for Hand Skin Trouble Promises Quick Relief
Mrs Mary E Breig of Philadelphia reports severe hand cracks and bleeding improving after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She credits a newspaper anecdote with guiding her to the products and notes she was cured without missing work. A free sample offer for Cuticura Soap and Ointment is extended by mail from Boston.
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Mary E. Breig
Brown Street
Philadelphia
Prof
Munyon
63Rd & Jefferson Sts
Phrases and Potions in the Epics of Health
An ad style summary notes various tonics and remedies including Dr. Pierce's Pellets and Laxative Bromo Quinine. It advertises cold cures and digestive aids while weaving in aphorisms and signatures like N. W. Grove and Burton. The piece blends product pitches with literary quotes.
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N. W. Grove
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised in Hill Country Letters
Covington Missouri reader says monthly hemorrhages and weakness ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Brownsville Indiana letters from Mrs Jennie Green and Mrs O M Cure report relief from serious female trouble and avoidance of surgery as they regained strength and health.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Green
Covington, Mo
Jennie Green
Brownsville
Ind
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Carter’s
Carters
Cent Seed Sale
John A. Salz
EED CO
South Eighth Street
Cresse
Western
UNION
W. Adams St
Cream of Rye
Minneapolis Cereal Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
W.L. Bredas
Douglas Elam
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