San Jacinto Day Reminiscence and Alamo Valor in Texas
The piece recalls Texas Independence Day on April 21 marking the San Jacinto battle 70 years past, noting Sam Houston’s defiant response to Santa Ana. It highlights the Alamo defenders and how Texas celebrated with fierce pride, contrasting the famous victory with the courage shown at the Alamo.
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Texas
San Jacinto
Santa Ana
Sam Houston
Salsé
Ald
Houston
General Santa Ana
San Antonio
Alamo
Angelino and Nina wed under government mandate
In a Philadelphia Record tale, Genoa born Angelino Pascalini, a bootblack in America, learns the government orders him to marry Nina, his Genoa sweetheart. Despite scant funds, they marry after Nina secures a marriage license and the couple faces poverty with courage.
Wife Leads Blind Chaplain to House Door
Mrs Henry N Couden wife of the Divid chaplain is described as gentle and dignified on visits to the House of Representatives. She accompanies her husband to the door, waits in the lobby during his prayer, and returns him home with unfailing fidelity. She is likened to a Dresden figure in a silk gown and bonnet, preferring simple attire over changing styles.
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House of Representatives
Henry N. Couden
Divid
Cowden
The Wise Rudyard and Nearby Facts
A fragment cites Kipling and contemplates a talk with a past self. It notes 407 Colorado peaks over 10,000 feet and estimates New York wastes about 80 million gallons of water daily. An abrupt quote term ARRIVE appears unfinished.
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Colorado
New York
Heir to Russian Throne Portrait Refutes Deaf Mute Claims
A newly released portrait of Czarevitch Alexis, heir to the Russian throne, counters foreign reports that he is deaf and mute. Born August 12, 1904, in wartime Russia, the 22 month old prince is described as bright and healthy, with the Empress xpressing the wish for the portrait to be taken at the Russian Palace despite the country’s wartime troubles.
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Czar
Russia
Czarevitch
Czarevitech Alexis
Japan
Fond Memories of a Wagner Concert Evening
A hard headed Pittsburgh manufacturer who made his fortune with his coat off was persuaded by his daughters to attend a Wagner concert. The next day he recalled it warmly, saying it brought back memories of youth and summer days in the country, though he actually worked in a boiler shop in Scranton.
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Nina
Angelino
America
Sam
Columbus
Discovery
Pengellion
Padrone
Pittsburgh
Scranton
Fits Permanently Cured By Dr Kline Nerve Restorer
An advertisement proclaims permanent cure for fits and nervousness after a single day’s use of Dr Kline's real Nerve Restorer. It offers a free $200 trial bottle and treatise from Eine, Ltd., 931 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Kline
Lingerie Fashions Lead Modern Wardrobe Trends
Lingerie styles captivate fashion as the era shifts from tub frocks to hand crafted garments. Vandwerk sewing and costly hand embroidery dominate, with blouses and jackets priced from two to several hundred dollars as lace trims, Swiss embroideries, and Valenciennes create dressy, summer-ready rooms for the wardrobe.
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Vandwerk
Lawn
Valenciennes
Sayllil and the Handkerchief Counter Exchange
A fragment from a shop counter scene shows two girls at the handkerchief and ribbon counters quizzed by phrases like Sayllil and Wotsmatter now. The exchange includes confused slang, snippets of garbled talk, and the floorwalker interjects calling them back to customers.
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Carnegie
Sayllil
Saycherseff
Wunsertwice
Erdkitsmith Sayluso
Cnomtroo
Notchett
Awka Moff
Sima Stannineer
Sallright
Hints for Young Gardeners Free Boston Library booklet
The Boston Public Library trustees publish a free little book titled A Brief List of Books About Gardening for amateur gardeners. It groups material on garden making and care, garden magazines, and works by writers such as Hawkins, Bacon, Hawthorne, Thoreau, plus guides on school gardens, outdoor art, nature study, and USDA publications. Some USDA items are available free from Secretary Wilson in Washington.
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Boston Public Library
Hower
Play
Francis Bacon
Hawthorne
Thoreau
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Wilson
Washington
Washington No Place To Die
Sarah Bernhardt visited Washington and criticized the capital for puritan blue laws. She said Washington is more beautiful than Paris yet a country village with no amusements. She would not want to die there as midnight closures suppress any lively events.
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Washington
Sarah Bernhardt
Paris
Sarah
Revenue cutters Bear and Thesis in U S service
The Bear and Thesis, ships used in the Greely polar relief expedition, remain in service of the United States as revenue cutters. Mrs. Krankley makes regular dolls of her daughters. she supposedly stuffs them with breakfast foods.
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Bear
Thesis
Greely Polar
United States
Revenue
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Nolan
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Bowe
Filadelphia
Angielino
Angelina
Binnick
Marcy
Old Binnick
Angelno
G Ingelino
Spain
Angeline
Anelino
Heavenly Father
Philadelphia
Old Alamo
Rudyard
Martha Dean
Curwell
Gurwell CO
24Th St
New York City
Alison CO
Dept. HS
Buffalo
N. Y
Ladies’ Wear CO
E. D. Lorimer &Co
Broadway, New York
Americ
C.O. D
Spestel
Steved Mall
Ducbor
Borie Burress
Ettra
Palisade Pattern CO
Battery Place
City and
Winona Agricultural Institute
Winona Lake
Indiane
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