It Is Hard to Say In Which He Was the More Miserable
A French writer recounts Henri Murger the Vie de Bohème author in poverty. At a publisher’s party he borrows a shabby coat that barely fits and is mocked by the owner. He then borrows a new coat from another friend, only to face a boastful leader who freely grants him license to ruin it.
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Henri Murger
Murger
Ross
Baltimore
Amelia
Bright
Zachary Taylor
M. D
Lax O-Lithia Beltz
J-Z-F Medical Co
The Nervous Baby and Calming Crying Mothers
A columnist argues against rocking and jouncing to soothe a nervous baby. Caregivers should check for digestion issues or tight clothing, allow the baby to cry, and seek a calm environment. The writer notes that overstressed mothers may feel better crying, while a healthy baby thrives in rest.
Home Sewn Laundry Bag and Slimming Advice Mixed
The passage describes a washable laundry bag made from linen serim with loops and ribbons, plus advice on how to slim down through cold baths and specific meals. It also includes a curry recipe for veal from the New England School of Cookery and a notice praising playwright Mrs. Lottie Blair Parker for her relatable plays like Way Down East and Under Southern Skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England School of Cookery
Lottie Blair Parkers
Playhouse
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Shoes and shoe care tips from a Chicago News clipping
An old Chicago News excerpt offers shoe care guidance. It urges keeping shoes in shape, rotating indoors, and using two types of footwear. It warns against cheap tree heels and suggests calfskin for walking. It stresses oiling and maintaining comfort, plus using old shoes under rubbers to avoid damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Chicago News
Homemade Water Filter From Simple Jar Device
A cheap reliable filter can be made from a four stone jar with a bottom hole. Fill with wind sponge and gravel layers, cap with wire screen, invert over a second receptacle, and use a hose to draw clean water. Cost mostly jar and hose, a few cents. Reusable sand and gravel can be cleaned daily.
Open Them Wide and Let In Light Elizabeth Knight Tompkins
Open Them Wide and Let In All the Light You Can urges women to cultivate interest in men's affairs to foster mutual attachment. The advice highlights communication skills, cross-interest engagement, and the risk of narrow minds if women cling to feminine pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Knight Tompkins
S.W.P
Household Hints for Cleaning and Stain Removal
Practical tips warn against using a knife to cut cheese and advise boiling jar tops in soda water to remove white residue. It recommends beating carpets from the top side to loosen dust, using grated raw potato to brighten colors, and a yolk and glycerin mix to remove stains from white wool fabrics.
Carrying a Watch Styles From Antique Bracelets
A watch can be carried most safely by being set into a bracelet of gold or silver bars woven diagonally like a street car gate. The bars adjust to fit snugly around the wrist. Another method is a leather bracelet with a buckle securing the watch.
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Denton Journal
Howard Melvin Benj. Hl
Johnson
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Ayer
Mair
G. K. Wanp
Landing
N. J
Denton National
Denton
Maryland
German Krall Works
Nossau Street
New York
Binder
Harvey S
Burrsville
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad
Delaware & Chesapeake Railway
Zan
Washington
Hartmore
Philadelpha
Winnngton
Clayton
Renton
Hardy
Slaughter
Marydel
Henderson
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Ridgely
Juecen Anne - Cordova
Chapel
Maston
Elandal
Trappe
Oxford
W.w.atterbury
J R Wood
Geo W. Boyd
Fulton Yeast Co., Inc
Richmond, Va
Murderhill River
Philadelphia
Frederica
Nathan H. Maxson
Webbs Landing
Philadel Phlia
Ota
Webre’s
Nower
Chestnut
Frio
Iri
Une
G.W. Spurry
Milford
Chester
Philadelia
Fara
Frederica & Phila. Nav. CO
Frederica del
Harvey £. Cooper
C. W. Honus
J. Duxus Downes
T. C. West
Cashier
Groot C. Skinves
Ormond W. Downes
William [. Norris
Thomas B. Sparklin
Abraham R. Wrignt
Emory S. Turrix
Cuarlis W. Horns
Thomas C. West
Capital
Wagner
Green House
Pratt St
Baltimore, Md
Reo
Hotel Tennison
Hanover&Chary
Lill Tennison
Denton National Bank Savings Department
Faimpapap UL Perpapapaaparyar Papupe Fagepapaz We
Fuapayparss
Denton National Bank
Aangat Cargo
Fepags
Zee
Harvey L. Cooper
Baynard's
Jr. Baynard
Depot
Denton, Md
Harry N. Hackett
Easton
Jeayxo
J.R. Wooters
John J. Barnes
California
Chicago, Union Pacific and North-Western Line
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Missouri River
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Chicago & North-Western
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
W. B. Kniskern
MLC
N.W. Ry
Jess
Steel Range
Pittsbore Perfect
Poultry and Bard Wire
South Bend
Oliver Custins
Nuttle Hardware CO
Sherwin-Williams
A. L. Dofff
Ils
Hillsnoro
Malann
A.L. Duffey
Eallsboro
Law
Box
The
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
Denton, Maryland
Uncle Sam
H. W. Phillips
Louisville, Ky
Calvin Taylor
Irvin Coleman
Said
Ingleside
Marsdel
Coleman and Taylor
Long Marsh
Queen Anne's County
Calvin H. Taylor
Amos Everett
John Rash
Tuckahoe Neck
J. B. Colgain
Harris Chapel
Northwestern
G. Lawrence Wilson
Northwestern Mutual Life Ins. Co
Sillsboro, Md
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Federalsburg, Md
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