Durston Outsmarts Burglar in Bizarre House Scene
A bachelor, Edward Durston, confronts a long-awaited burglar in his upstairs library. He improvises with a staged arrest via telephone, then discovers the intruder is the housekeeper’s long-lost son. The tale ends with a public statement noting the questionable narra tion of events.
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Station House
Theorewalver
Breglama
Alyson
Montreal
Arston
New York World
Queen Mastero the Gallant Cavalry Queen of Abyssinia
Royal figure Queen Jostero Mastero commands Menelek’s Gala cavalry corps from the Galla tribe. She avenged an attack on Prince Area Selassie in 1870s Abyssinia by leading 3000 horsemen, sparing his life after a brutal market clash. Her alliance with Negus Menelek elevated her to a key imperial force ahead of the 1888 Italian campaign and Adowa march.
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Ras
Michael
Femat
Sulu
Calla
Selaash
Negus John
Ailet
Johin
Etemmeh
Rome
Negus
Menelek
Sind
Adowah
New York Journal
Evening Walk Through the Wheat Fields
A lyrical reminiscence of walking through wheat fields with a beloved companion. The couple moves along a narrow path under a golden sky as birds sing and nightingales are heard. They share whispers of past and future joy, finding Edenic calm in the wheat.
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Woola
Jay
Making Baby Crooked And The Pillows Of Childhood
A historical note urges proper baby sleep posture to prevent rounded shoulders. It explains that high pillows force the head upward, misaligning the spine and causing lifelong health and appearance issues. The piece cites a New York Journal remark on comfortable, level sleep for infants.
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Fant
New York Journal
Wheat Field Insurance in California Drought Risks
An Eastern reader learns how California’s drought and hot summers affect wheat fields. Irrigation limits lead to dry soil, increased field fire danger, and storage practices to protect grain from fires and loss.
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California
New York Press
Golden State
Health Advice Amid Extreme Chicago Heat
Chicago physicians warn against alcohol to stay cool and urge carbonated waters and small frequent cold drinks while avoiding ice water. They advise light-colored lightweight clothing and a diet with less meat, more fruits and dairy, plus limiting physical and mental exertion during hot weather.
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Chicago
Boston Herald
Fashion Notes and City Life Highlight Female Patronage
The article describes urban dining trends with emphasis on female patrons and office district eateries. It details rising female employment in major buildings, fashion notes for clothing and accessories, and anecdotes about social life and industry scenes in Chicago and New York.
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Wall Street
Favorably Impressed Interviewer Shows Wealth Talk
A New York Weekly profile depicts an interviewer praising the country and an eminent lecturer declaring earnings of a thousand dollars a week, highlighting affluence and admiration in a sensational magazine tone.
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Lec Larer
New York Weekly
Domestic hints for housekeeping and culinary tips from the era
The page extols dusting with duster cloths kept in a hidden corner and warns feather dusters can be dangerous. It advises steaming to defeat carpet beetles, warns about corrosive substances, and notes using gasoline carefully. It celebrates bed making as exercise and shares mutton curry and vegetable gumbo recipes.
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Flo-Syell
New York Tribune
No Novelty Duke Waiters In Paris
A witty exchange about dukes in Paris ends with a quip about dukes as waiters. The traveler notes there are several dukes present in the restaurant, while the American millionaire jokes about his daughter being served by one.
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