Automobiles in the Country Doctor Tale
In a Boston Herald recount, Dr Headle a quick wit and country physician struggles to adapt to an automobile. While a pleasure trip ends abruptly amid oncoming traffic, the doctor’s hesitation nearly causes a crash before a friendly boulder halts the runabout.
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Boston Herald
Cupid finally smiles on Minister Corea as he weds
Senor Luis F. Corea Nicaraguan minister to the United States marries Miss India Bell Meming, daughter of Col. Robert Fleming, after years of social praise and past romance involving Mrs. Ilah Dunlap Jordan. The wedding in Washington follows a scandal and a public exoneration, with a possible European post awaiting Corea.
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Tree Bursts Tomb in Wanover Cemetery
A maple grows through a tomb at Wanover, splitting the stones as if mocking human wishes to seal death. Nearby, another tomb bears a prophetic inscription about nature’s creative force triumphing over death and promising a resurrection beyond mortality.
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Wanover
Out of Season Leaves Spoiled Toy Tree**
A brief children’s exchange from Milwaukee with Little Bob-Mamma and sister Jean. Jean explains leaves were removed because they are not right for winter, prompting questions about seasonal change and propriety.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Fashionable Bishop Questions Christianity's Worth
In Puck style satire the speaker asks how faith matters as a prominent bishop and layperson discuss church property values. St. Smuge's is cited with a note that a ten year old price of 50 000 has leapt to 500 000 in yesterday's sale.
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St. Smuge's
Puck
They Try Though Inability to Empathize Seen in Street Car
The remark notes that some people fail to see another's perspective in crowded street cars, illustrating a frequent social flaw.
Washington minister Corea faces gossip amid a high society romance
The piece recounts a Washington minister's romance with Mrs. Jordan ending in an engagement breakup. Corea remains dignified in public, with John Hay and President Roosevelt backing him, while Mrs. Jordan wed Capt. Little. The report also notes Miss Fleming's debut and rumored schoolgirl romance.
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Lodging Clerk Quoted as Discount Bed Deal Cited
A husky hobo accepts a bed offer with bathroom split over a $2 bill. He asks for just a bed and promises to pay the difference. The lodging house clerk jokes about a 15 cent bed and bath price.
Delicate Compliment and Salt Lake Singalong
A light exchange recalls a successful appearance in Salt Lake City. The press agent arranged extra printing and billed the event as singing The Chimes of Mormandy, highlighting the show's publicity effort.
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Salt Lake
Modern Cabinet Makers Boost Antique Oak Supply
A Baltimore Sun excerpt notes crafty producers age oak by chemical means to mimic antique look. They dry boards briefly and seal them with ammonia in dark rooms, aging wood for weeks to deepen color and warp prevention. The piece questions authenticity of much so called ancient oak furniture.
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Baltimore Sun
Speaking of Egotism in a Quip
The dialogue jokes about ego as a man laments a rejection while the other quips that he would not marry someone without sense. The exchange highlights wit and social boasting in a light humorous tone.
Pure Food Troubles Confessions On Labels Prompt Whimsy
A humorous note questions what caused discomfort with preserved fruit. The speaker jokes that reading the label confessions triggered a reaction, not the fruit itself, hinting at curiosity over ingredient disclosures.
Elegant neckwear styles feature Valenciennes lace and turn-overs
The article surveys delicate collar and cuff sets, highlighting turn-over collars with Valenciennes insertion and lace trims. It notes variations from stiff to soft, lace-only pieces, and fringe plaits. Accessories include silk scarves, in-hand ties with gemstone pins, and sporty horse shoe accents. It mentions prices from 25 cents to 1.50 and fashion details like tab ends and plaited edges.
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Batiste
Violet themed hostess shower with elegant menu and gifts
A March violet hostess shower features a violet centerpiece and violet gauze ribbon. Menu includes caviar on toast, bouillon, baked oysters, chicken, vegetables, salads and violet confections. Guests bring varied gifts, and the bride regards it as the most sensible shower.
Another Book Party Brings Costume Bookish Fun
A social gathering themed as a book party featured guests representing titles such as Under the Lilacs Under Two Flags Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch The Man on the Box Trilby We Two My Wife and I He Fell in Love with Iris Wife and Essay on Man Prizes included a book and Emerson photograph Fresh fish turbot cheese sandwiches coffee olives pistachio nuts macaroon ice cream angel food and book candy favors were handed out.
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Pope
Emerson
Novelty Shower Brings Unusual Gifts to Bride Events
A feature on novelty showers for brides notes that only close friends should be invited to these parties. Each guest aims to give the bride something she cannot already own, reflecting genuine affection and thoughtful generosity.
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Mme. Merri
New Fashion Colors Enter the Season Palette
New hues arrive as brown and green smoke tones persist while rosewood blends of brown and rose appear. Coppery browns near red and many bronze shades gain favor, signaling evolving style trends this season.
In School And Nursery Fashion Feature
A taffeta shirtwaist suit for a miss shows a new effect with sleeves omitted and armhole opening near the girdle revealing a lingerie waist. The red cloth frock uses black velvet and white taffeta, with velvet ribbon on the front and sleeves. A baby’s sheer lawn dress features a hand embroidered yoke circular lace trim Valen ciennes beads and ribbons.
Jewel Stained with Blood: The Orloff Diamond Murders
The Orloff diamond is believed to be linked to 67 murders. Investigators view the jewel as a possibly cursed relic amid ongoing cases and historical intrigue.
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