The Anonymous Letter and Belle Reynolds in Castone
Burton Smith and Paul Reynolds share a prank letter about a sister that sparks a flurry of wit and envy. Belle Reynolds, admired for her charm, becomes central as Burton grows fond of her during a seaside town stay. Belle hints at loneliness as brotherly reunion nears, changing the mood.
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Belle Reynolds
Charles Burt
Matilda Brindle
B. R
Burton Smith
Smith
Paul Reynolds
Castone
Burton Rather
Belle
Castone Mystery Couple Sparks A Bold Confession
In a seaside town Belle confesses growing affection to a returning suitor who asks for time and devotion. A brief meeting in Castone leads to a dramatic confrontation when Charles Burton Smith arrives in disguise and Belle's reaction reveals her true relation to him. Paul later comments on a portrait and the intrigue deepens.
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Belle
Darling
Matilda Brindle
Castone
Charles Burton Smith
Paul
Burton
Bostonu Post
Remarkable sky photos and global cotton industry notes
The article extols a new astronomical photograph by Loudum Berlin and Parisian astronomers showing at least sixty eight million stars. It surveys Philippine wedding attire value, Australian travel shade issues, Gulf Stream sources, and Massachusetts dominance in cotton spindles and looms, plus a humorous tale about actor Charles L. Davis and a banquet prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudum Berlin
Australia
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New England
C. L. Davis
Charles L. Davis
Alvin Joslin
the St. Charles
New Orleans
Chicago
Davis
Statistics of the Cuban War Compiled by Vinageras
Prof Arthur Cadezo Vinageras of the Havana Academy of Sciences compiles Cuban War with Spain statistics. Estimates 1895-98 island population 1 546 000 with 532 000 colored. literacy 40 percent whites, 72 percent blacks. Spanish army 234 000. Cubans fit for arms 862 600. 71 000 took up arms, 262 000 irresolute, 30 000 exiled. Cuban armed deaths 10 300 whites, 6 600 blacks. unarmed 11 400 whites, 12 000 blacks. Reconcentration blamed for 387 000 deaths. 202 000 whites. Total Cuban losses 418 300. End of revolution armed Cubans 28 600. Spanish losses 22 000 in battle, 106 000 by disease. Plus: St Louis Republic notes Alabastine wall coating vs kalsemines for walls and ceilings.
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Arthur Cadezo Vinageras
Havana Academy of Sciences
Cuba
Spain
Weyler
Vinageras
Presidents Signatures and Deafness Cure Ad Snippet
A fragment discusses presidential signatures noting McKinley Adams Tyler and others. It also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a testimonial style claim offering one hundred dollars for deafness cure, and mentions a two color typewriter ribbon invention with layered fabric and dual inks.
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Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Deering Harvester tops globe with days twine output
Report notes Deering Harvester Company of Chicago can produce enough Binder Twine in a day to encircle the Earth plus 8,500 miles, a total around 30,000 miles. A correspondence survey shows 36 percent of twine used in 1889 came from Deering. Punishing Abyssinian murderers follows a custom where relatives may execute the killer in the same manner as the victim.
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Deering Harvester Company
Chicago
America
Deering
Abyssinia
Deering Works
Deering Harvester CO
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as a top foot cure
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure painful swollen feet and bunions and to ease tight shoes. It promises instant relief for sweating and tired feet, with mail orders and trial packages offered. Also includes a marketing line and a quoted endorsement from a Chicago reader.
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Allen
Ajlen 5
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
First American Coal Fields Identified in 1750 at Richmond
The first coal fields discovered in America were the bituminous deposits at Richmond Virginia in 1750. The note mentions Eagle Linen Letter Paper and En velopes as recommended printer brands for orders.
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America
Richmond
Eagle
Summer Outings booklet by Nickel Plate Road advertised
A vintage rail promo urges readers to check the Nickel Plate Road Summer Outings booklet featuring Lake Erie shore viewpoints and Lake Chautauqua. Also pitched are Mrs. Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething and an advertisement seeking bad weather samples from Ripani Chemical Co with testimonials.
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Nickel Plate Road
Lake Erie
Lake Chautauqua
Ripani Chemical Co
New York
Korean Stamps Printed in United States for Korea
United States produced Korean postage stamps in four denominations. Center depicts a national emblem with plum blossoms in the corners. Stamps feature inscriptions in Chinese Korean and English with top bottom right left language arrangement.
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Uncle Sam
United States
The Power of Storm in Cayman Islands Amazes Residents
After a severe storm nearly overwhelmed the Cayman Islands residents report lingering hazards. Health warnings advise caution as diseases can spread stealthily with poor sanitation. An old remedy, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, is suggested to aid digestion and bowel regularity.
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Cayman Islands
Eugenies Diamond Pen Exhibit and Travel Pitch
A Philadelphia Inquirer note recalls Empress Eugenie using a diamond encrusted quill pen that signed the Treaty of Paris and became a coveted souvenir. Nickel Plate lines announce low rate summer excursions and a Peerless Trio Express service Chicago to Boston.
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Eugenie
France
Paris
Philadelphia Inquirer
Nickel Plate Moad
Chicago
New York
Boston
Pe-ru-ua hailed as family medicine by farmer letter
A Farmers' Industrial Union member writes to Dr Hartman praising Pe-ru-ua as a reliable family remedy. He says it quickly relieves his menstrual spell and systemic troubles after other treatments failed. His wife also uses it for severe spells and they keep it at home. He asks for a free booklet.
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Pilaisteer
Farmers’ Industrial Union
Hartman
Ole
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J. C. Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Buckingham
R. P. Hall & Cogashue
N. HL
Canonsra Fia Syrup Co
Cariforna Pig Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cst
Louisville
New York, N
J.A Smith
Susquehanna Avre
Philadelphia
Etertieg Remedy Company
Ventreal
Canada
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
C. J. Broughton
Mmn
M. V. McInnes
Merrill Block
Detroit
Mich
D. Caven
Bad Are
James Grieve
Reed City
Gov'm't of Canada
Meosra
Everest & Kants
Fort Wrayne
Ind
James
Weill
Burt
Mr. Smith
Florida Channel
West Indies
Binioni
Courier-Journal
St. Louis
McKhinley
John Adams
Tyler
van Buren
Jefferson
Taylor
Hayes
Benjamin Harrison
Garfield
J. Q. Adams
Pork
Jackson
Pierce
Disraeli
J. R. Madison
Ill
Winslow
Clile
Hood
Carter's
Carter's Ink CO
MR. OW. BL
G. Williams
Adashs
Wabash
Schirom
Toluna
Wear
Kansas City
J. &. DomBaten
T. A
Loreto
R. G. Tompson
Fort Wayne
Wolfschlager
Pic LA
Forienx
Lafayette
Gro
Sohamabicycle
Hoops Tea Company
Halsted St
ENSOO
John W
NEW York Chemical Uv
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Sapolio
PPG En
Amulia
O Farrell
Washington
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