Frail Ogilvie and the cost of beauty in a seaside tale
An excerpt follows a couple torn by beauty and heartbreak as Mrs. Ogilvie rebels against fate and Frank Ogilvie chooses duty over vanity. A neighborly consolation leads to a fortune change, and the couple find quiet happiness away from vanity. Also included are stray instructional notes on measuring field areas in rods and acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogilvie
Mrs. Ogilvie
Frank
Mary Anne
St. Petersburg
Frank Ogilvie
Mr. Ogilvie
Navy
The Telephone Under Fire Amid Detroit Blaze
The Detroit Free Press describes a dramatic fire at the Free Press buildings where the telephone bell at Mr Quinby's residence rang violently as flames surged. The bell’s clamor intensified until muffled with cotton, then the speaking tube carried the fire roar and engine water sounds before a total sound stoppage signaled the catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Preas
Mr. Quinby
Poe
Detroit Free Press
Practical motherhood and child care guidance from history
Practical guidance emphasizes healthy sleep, ventilation, regular meals, and simple routines to prevent common ailments and foster well being in children. It contrasts parental discipline with ancient Sparta, noting how balance and measure shaped both body and life outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross
Sparta
Tobias' Venetian Horse Liniment Ad
A Victorian era advertisement touts Tobias' Venetian Horse Liniment from New York listing a 40 cent price and depot at 10 Park Place. It promises to cure distress and dysentery in horses with bold claims and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Howden Great
Brrong
da Tobias
Park Place
New York
Sheridan’s Cavalry Powder Dooleys Yeast Powder Dooley
A fragmented historical notice touts Sheridan's Cavalry Powder and Dooley's Yeast Powder as household staples. It claims powders prevent disease and promote growth in livestock and livestock products. References Dr Johnson and Johnson's Anodyne Liniment as notable cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Moeley
Dooley
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Dr. Johnson
Bootie
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Donnelley
LOX
Pabs
Chicago
Stone 3 Ning
Ea N.Y
Patnapium
Emma Gates Conklin
Mark Twain
Land
William
Paleadium Co
College
N.Y. Ilustrady
J. EL
Bupeord A. Fons, Manufacturing Publishers
Franklin Street
Mass
Qua Everett
House
Fromting
York
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I Kerwver
Geth Thomas
Casi
Ingrabam
Sure Road
Stock Exchange
Twight
Bonkers
Wall Street
New ‘York
Sion
Staan
Ffatel Noy
Exeter Ss
Pier Seeu
Kail Wen Hawking
Wen Shanst
Firat-Claes
Rao
Tor
Salaubie Carlos
G. Moses
Cortland Street
Moses
Rewkore
DR. Becker
ALL Druggista
DEPOT
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Desig
Marie Bree
Arprida
Dundas Dicks CO
Wocatex
Fae Homes
Minnese Aneoeel
Wien
Cusico
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