Dick Brayton Escapes Night Trial In Frontier Horse Theft Case
Dick Brayton faces a settlers code death sentence for horse theft as a mob swarms the settlement. Samantha helps him plan a midnight escape through an underground passage to the corn field, while he vows to prove his innocence and uncover the real culprit. Samantha remains anxious yet resolute, hoping to avert a hangman’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Porter
Bill Green
Wayne
Mr. Boone
Samantha
Samanthy
Dick Brayton
Nannie
Ling
Restless Doze Recalls The Same Sights At Daybreak
A bedridden figure speaks of repeated dozes from dawn, noting she has not rested much and masks fatigue with a grim smile as daylight arrives. The line hints at ongoing weariness and a cyclical pattern of sleep.
Morning Confusion as Townsfolk Seek Escapee in Milk House
Morning light draws the whole male settlement to confront a missing prisoner. Bill Green orders the suspect brought out to hear his tale, but the milk house holds no one. Samantha teases the chase, declaring the escapee missing and long gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samanthy
Bill Green
Hill
Samantha
Sartin
Samanithy
Mr. Porter
Lill
Bill
Deacon Snyder
Mr. Balcomb
A Lesson in Courtesy by Nicholas I Czar of Russia
The article recalls how Nicholas I, an autocrat of warlike reign, showed rare chivalry by punishing a household officer for insulting a beggar woman. He condemned the official, forcing him to walk the corridor all night and loudly proclaim I am a puppy I am a puppy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas I
Russia
Nicholas
St. Petersburg
The Actress Make Up Techniques for Stage Roles
Franklin Fyles in the Ladies' Home Journal explains makeup tricks to alter an actress’s appearance. Techniques include whitening high cheekbones, darkening plump cheeks, drawing a central line to lengthen the nose, and lightening under the eyes to suggest youth. For character parts the same methods help actors look older or eccentric, though young actresses resist aging on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Fyles
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
Gallant Bandit Relied On by Victim in City Star Tale
A Kansas City Star feature reflects on a bandit who robs no young woman yet wins her affection, claiming a diamond ring on a lovely hand is superfluous. The piece blends irony and social commentary on romance and crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
The Longest and Shortest Livers
A well known authority notes clergy live longest on average, with merchants and other trades following. The list ranks clergymen at 65, merchants 62, clerks and farmers 61, military 59, lawyers 58, artists 57, and medical men 56.
World to End This Year Prediction Prompts Bitters Claim
The passage reports a sensational claim that the world will end this year and cites Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia indigestion constipation of liver and kidney troubles. It notes belief by thousands and urges a trial to convince.
Suspicions over new bonnet raise neighborly critique
A husband teases his wife about her supposedly flawless new bonnet and questions how she can tell it is wrong. She notes nearby women all say it is too lovely, hinting at unspoken doubt and social scrutiny within their circle.
N E A Convention Travel Plan From Chicago to Charleston
Travel details for the N E A convention list routes and return paths via Chattanooga Knoxville Asheville and Spartanburg to Norfolk Old Point Comfort Richmond and White Sulphur Springs Va. Tickets priced at $30 30. Address for maps and ecards is J C Tucker 234 Clark Street Chicago.
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N. E
Charleston
D. C
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Agheville
Spartansburg
Norfolk
Old Point Comfort
Richmond
White Sulphur Springs
J. C. Tucker
Clark Street
Chicago
A Masculine Accomplishment in Modern Parenting
A witty observation on how a man can carry a baby in a way that may trick the mother into believing he is bringing home a package of meat for dinner. The remark hinges on traditional gender roles and cooking tasks.
What Do the Children Drink Grain-O Ad
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children. Claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared, but costs about a quarter as much. Available from grocers at lic and 25e.
Dry Place and Jell-O Get Family Giggles
The note mentions a dry place in Lower Egypt by the Mediterranean coast where Jell-O, The New Dessert, brings family smiles. Four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry are sold by grocers at 10 cents. It adds Spain, though agricultural, imported over 15 million dollars worth of grain last year.
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Lower
Egypt
Mediterranean
Spain
Hall's Catarrh Cure and assorted ads headline
An ad page item notes Hall's Catarrh Cure priced 75 cents and Red Cross Ball Blue at 5 cents for a large 2 oz package. It mentions a Venezuelan orchid exhibited in London valued at $5,000 and a Nickel Plate Road excursion sale to Kansas City for the National Democratic Convention on July 1–3 at one fare, with contact details for C A terlin of Port Wayne Indiana.
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Red Cross
London
Nickel Plate Road
Kansas City
Gwire
C. A. Terlin
Port Wayne
Ind
No remedy equals Peruna in women letters
Two women from Chicago and Racine City share letters praising Peruna. Susan Wyimar, a teacher, says relief from suffering proves its value and calls it a good friend in need. Margarethe Dnauben reports improved health during menopause after using Peruna, claiming it helps irregularities and pelvic issues.
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Susan Wymir
Reéchmond School
Chicago
Hartman
Peruna
Peru-ue
Susan Wyimar
Margarethe Dnauben
North Superior
Raclne City
Wis
Columbus
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Swamp
Robert Bonner
John
Rocka
Hall
Susan Wymar
B. M. Green
Bex
Atlanta, Os
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