Mabel Mercer Defies Pennsylvania Law For New York Freedom
An 18 year old Miss Mabel Mercer escapes a Germantown Pennsylvania country home where she was confined by her father guardian. She asserts New York law makes her legally independent and recounts a dramatic escape with a rope made from sheets aided by Henry C Frick ward Carl Borntraeger and others. She says she plans to remain in New York and pursue independence and possibly a stage career.
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Pennsylvania
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Mabel Mercer
Metropolis
Empire State
William Penn
Germantown
Miss Mercer
Philadelphia
Mr. Frick
Captain Mercer
Plymouth Hotel
Pittsburg
North Philadelphia
East Walnut Lane
Mr. Borntraeger
George A. Mercer
Borntraeger
Dad
O’reilly
Mercers
George S. Mercer
Allegheny County
Carl Borntraeger
Henry C. Frick
Capt.Mercer
Papa Mercer
Mr. Fricky
Fashions Rise From Furs To Tulle Scarves And Capes
Ruffs and scarves replace winter fur with tulle lace chiffon and ostrich feathers. Home sewing offers practical models, including brown tulle ruffs and black ring dot net ruches with satin ribbons. Carrick capes in cherry broadcloth suit driving or seaside uses with black velvet trims.
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Carrick
Bear Cub Poker Tale From Dodge City's Old Hotel
A Kansas owner recalls a pet bear cub that learned poker at his Dodge City hotel. The bear watched cards and ears, helped by standins, and the dealer Eph raised $200 before the cub collapsed dead upon seeing a straight flush. The narrator notes his own skill in draw poker.
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Zedekiah Hagin
Kansas
Arizona
Dodge City
Arkansas
Eph
Manny
Bob
Forfeits and spinster party suggestions from MADAME MERRI
A columnist lists party forfeits such as pantomiming a doctor visit and delivering a ten minute oration on George Washington. It then describes spinster menu games with paired objects and a bridal linen shower plan with heart shaped invitiations and pink rose touches.
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George Washington
Madame Merri
Farewell Party For Engaged Bachelor Maid
A dozen bachelor maids hosted a humorous farewell for their friend who announced engagement. Each guest brought a photo of a man she had refused and gave reasons for choosing spinster life. Attire included old maid costumes with corkscrew curls and glass es, bachelor’s buttons decorated the table, and tiny blossoms attached to favors.
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Jolly Boys
Kite Fighting in India Shows Ingenious Craft and Danger
An essay contrasts Indian kite fighting with Western pleasure kiting. It describes the craft of kite making, from bamboo frame to delicate balance, the use of glassy thread for string, and the tense practice of string-cutting duels. It notes costs from two cents to a dollar and the keen eye for balance.
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India
America
Europe
China
New York World
Lew Wallace's College Quest Inspires Brother's Act
In an Autobiography Lew Wallace recounts how he followed his elder brother William Wallace thirty miles to Crawfordsville to seek college. The barefoot boy faced curiosity and scorn before his brother arrived, embraced him, and guided him to a boarding house. A lighter exchange follows with a humorous family moment about affectionate letters.
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William Wallace
Lew Wallace
Lew
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Covington
Crawfordsville
Gov. Wallace
William
Foulard Fabrics Rise In Fashion This Season
Foulards will be highly fashionable this year after a period of little favor. Soft silks and draped fabrics are in demand with polka dots replaced by stripes of varied widths and colors. The fabrics suit shirtwaist dresses and lightweight comfort, with wide to narrow stripe patterns and color blocks creating gathered effects at the waist and hips.
Convenient "Two-Piece" Suit Also Called Demi Dress
The article describes a new two piece outfit that serves as a three piece suit, named a demi dress. It features kimono sleeves, a jacket like waist, and a built in lining with black satin girdle, white silk fringe, and striped linen lace accents.
White themed lingerie gowns trend in spring and summer
White lingerie gowns with colored border designs draw attention at exclusive spring and summer exhibitions. Delicate color work on white fabrics and colored linens with white embroidered borders show a fashion shift toward white backgrounds with colored borders and the reverse.
Little Houses For Birds Delight In Summer
An 11 year old boy with a birthday toolbox asks for a useful and charming project. He is skilled with tools and eager to craft pretty items for birds to enjoy during the warm season.
Birdhouse project inspired by spring birds
The speaker considers building a birdhouse as spring approaches. JT plans to show two pictures of birdhouses for copying, and the observer reacts with interest and intention to try the idea.
Made from a Keg Craft Ideas Mentioned
The speaker suggests making decorative items from a keg with two placements in a garden setting one in the trees and one on the grape arbor center area indicating a craft or decorative project.
Uncomplaining Martyrs Observes Autumn Leaves
In early autumn, Clara notes the leaves changing color and laments that they kept her from tanning in summer. She imagines the leaves sunburning themselves as they fade, a small, whimsical reflection on the season.
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Clara
Richmond to Buy John Marshall House Facing Demolition
The city has purchased John Marshall's Richmond residence where he lived for 40 years and now the historic house is at risk of being destroyed.
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John Marshall
Richmond
Domino trick circles twelve tiles for spectator choice
The article describes a party trick with twelve dominoes arranged in a circle. The performer counts around the circle by touching random pieces, stopping when the count reaches twenty six plus the chosen domino’s spots, leading to the spectator’s thought domino, here the double-deuce.
Pony Hero Helps Injured Girl In Arkansas Crash
A ten year old girl Mary Sears in Arkansas was thrown from her pony when it shied at a cow. She suffered a broken arm and could not walk or remount. The pony galloped to a planter’s house, whinnied until help arrived, then guided the rescuer back to the scene.
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Eph
Scott
Glairafield
Neb
Mary Sears
Arkansas
Odd Shirt Beard? Ian Tries to Turn Himself Around
Little Ian after a bath struggles to dress as his shirt ends up on backwards. He looks down and quips he must turn himself around so the shirt will button in front.
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Ian
Irene and Edgar Mistake Matches for Lightning Bugs
Irene and her brother Edgar, new to the country, watch several glowing insects in the air. They first think they are bugs but Irene insists they are matches in the air.
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Irene
New York
Edgar
Every man needs a trousers stretch er but he has no use for a leg puller
A concise line contrasts practical undergarment needs with disdain for mockery. It frames a social stance on resilience and fair dealing without explicit context. The remark emphasizes dignity over harassment in everyday interactions.
Unfortunate Deficiency Ties Royalty Laws to Mystery
A student quips that the Boston Shakespeare mystery may never be explained while a cold-blooded man insists the truth would have surfaced if royalties had allowed two families to sue. The Washington Star quotation frames a legal-royalty dispute as a motive behind concealed facts.
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Washington Star
Willing Signer Prompts Pledge Against Smoking
A humorous exchange shows a polite boy pledging never to smoke while the judge notes his penchant for cigars. The scene highlights social attitudes toward tobacco with a playful jab at smoking.
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