Peggy Poynter Mistaken Photo Sparks Office Prank
Jane Harding discovers her picture used for Peggy Poynter the lovers advisor column. Jimmy Warren reveals the prank and explains he sourced the photo from a former owner. Lunch invites follow as he seeks to make amends and resolve the mistaken identity.
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Jane Harding
Tatler
8 Daily Paper
Jane
Peggy Poynter
Misa Poynter
Nrewspaper
Bbde
Daily Papers
Peggy
Peggy Poyntner
Jimmy Warren
Jimmy
Whistler's White Feather Peculiar Hair Lock
The Gentlewoman recalls Whistler's quirks including a white hair lock visible in his forehead and a guest mistaken for a dinner guest due to lacking a necktie. An opera box incident also mentions a feather in his hair, drawing attention to his distinctive appearance.
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Whistler
Mr. Whistler
Holier Than Thou Quote Echoes Neighborhood Standards
A proverb style jab on social expectations contrasts neighbors with neighbors’ neighbors and hints at biting moral judgments within a community. The line reflects on how people demand higher virtue from others while overlooking their own flaws.
Tool That Meant Victory
A figure overcomes mockery and doubt to harness inner will. Voices condemn him as he labors, finds a tool labeled WHI, and sharpens it through patience. He rejects indifference, discovers a divinity within, and pursues a lifelong work. The final epitaph declares his achievement: Hea did.
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Fool
Ancient Leap Year Rights for Women in Scots Law
A historical note explains that in 1228 the Scottish Parliament granted women in leap year the right to propose marriage. The old English text shows a woman may speak to a man she likes, with penalties if he refuses, unless he proves betrothal to another woman.
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Ilka
Alwais
The Winner
A brief cryptic note contrasts female rhetoric with silence as virtue and credits a brassy man for a tin prize, suggesting a satirical winner reveal.
Mrs Mary Breig Finds Cure for Hand Skin Trouble
A Philadelphia woman describes months of cracking bleeding skin on her hands. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment she recovered quickly and returned to work without relapse. She notes a free sample offer from Cut cura Dept. L Boston.
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Mrs
Mary
Breig
Brown Street
Philadelphia
Longevity Theories and Noted Centenarians
The piece surveys Buffon and Bacon Hasland on human lifespan. It cites Thomas Parr’s 1523 years and Harvey’s remarks on temperance. It mentions Vespassin’s empire data and US census figures of centenarians, noting age claims as unreliable among many respondents.
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Buffon
Bacon
Hasland
Thomas Parr
Shropshire
Harvey
Vespassin
Italy
United States
Christian Herald
Smoking Almost Universal Across Nations
An article notes nearly universal smoking among adult men in civilized countries and extends the claim to women and children in less developed regions. It cites early teachers in the Philippines observing islanders taking up pipes during recreation and public life.
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Philippines
Garfield Tea Promoted For Liver And Kidney Ailments
A quotation touts Garfield Tea as a remedy for liver and kidney disorders. The ad-like claim urges regular use as a health aid, attributed to Burton.
After a Girl Leaves Trouble of Making a Fool
S Spinkotts notes on how a man’s friends trim his pride by claiming he made a fool of himself after a woman’s departure.
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Spincott’s
Metal Sheets Replace Paper in Books for Durability
Proposal suggests using metal sheets instead of paper for book pages. Benefits include greater toughness and flexibility and potential tax advantages. The concept envisions metal absorbing rather than papers in book production.
Waning Chivalry Reflected in Old Knightly Feats
A Pittsburgh Post piece notes how legends describe knights of old failing to offer aid and shelter to maidens, reflecting a decline in chivalric courtesy and protective acts.
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Pittsburgh
Lydia E Pinkham's Compound Praised by Women
Covington Missouri and Brownsville Indiana readers report relief from heavy periods and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Jennie Green credits improved mobility and energy. Mrs O M Crowe says doctors wanted surgery but the tonic built her up and aided recovery.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Green
Covington
Jennie Green
Covington, Mo
Brownsville
Ind
Lydia E.pinkham
Great Northern Colonist Fare From Chicago West
The Great Northern Railway announces a limited time one way Colonist fare of $33 from Chicago to the Great Northwest, in effect March 1 to April 15. Three daily trains run from St Paul Minneapolis Chicago and Kansas City to Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia with lower fare from St Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Duluth and Superior at $25. Tickets cover Helena Butte Great Falls Havre Kalispell Spokane Seattle Tacoma Everett Bellingham Vancouver Victoria and Portland as well as many eastern towns. Through tickets and free Colonist Folder offered.
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Great Northern Railway
Chicago
Great Northwest
Golden Great Northern States
St. Pau
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Duluth
Superior
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Helena
Butte
Great Falls
Havre
Kalispell
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Everett
Bellingham
Vancouver
Victoria
Portland
East
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Wayne Hotel
Brown
Joan LE
Boston
Clare ‘Co
Mior
R. Louie
Whaley
Newwaygo
Mioh
Schlicht
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen
U.S. A
W. L. Douglas Shoes
Bhai Corr
W.L. Douglas
W. Louglas
W.L. Lashoes
Sreerwhers
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